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Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting

5.0 · 495 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Duration
1h 5m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16 start times between 11:00 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore botanicals and distillation in an Old Town stillhouse on a private tour for your party.

Gin tastings are included; the experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers. 4.98 from 495 reviews at €33 per person for 1h 5m.

In our comparison: #2 of 21 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €33 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    495 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 493 of 495

    Star breakdown of all 495 ratings

    5 stars
    486 · 98%
    4 stars
    7 · 1%
    3 stars
    1 · 0%
    2 stars
    1 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the guides, gin education and varied tastings; criticism is too isolated to establish a recurring drawback

    Praised

    • Knowledgeable, humorous guides who welcome questions
    • Clear explanations of gin history, botanicals and distillation
    • Varied, generous tastings with advice on garnishes and mixers
    • An engaging introduction even for visitors who rarely drink gin

    Complaints

    • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 June 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Enter via the front door of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery - our friendly reception team will then check you in for your experience. Please arrive 10min early for your experience. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    16 start times between 11:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Edinburgh Gin Distillery; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Good to know

    • Age 18+ minimum age to join
    • Non-refundable no free cancellation

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    • 0+ days: No refund

    Compared with other Food Tours

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    This tour · #2 of 21€331h 5m4.98 (495)private
    The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh€331h 30m4.97 (4866)shared
    Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills€1073h5.0 (189)shared
    Edinburgh: Gin Distillery tasting & tour at South Loch Gin€301h 30m4.97 (318)shared

    Ranked #2 of 21 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €400, median €64; typical length 2h. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Food Tours

    From €33 per adult