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Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour, Cocktail & Tasting Tour

5.0 Excellent 68 reviews
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1h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore small-batch gin production spaces before a tutored tasting of four neat samples, a cocktail and a finishing gin and tonic. The drinks are included; alcohol is restricted to guests aged eighteen and over, with a soft drink for younger visitors. 5 from 68 reviews at €30 per person for 1h.

From the guide

Join us for our signature tour and be jolly with us as we open the doors to the quirky and fascinating world of Pickering's. You will discover the story behind our award-winning brand and explore all our hand-built Ginventions, production spaces, and learn the processes behind making our delicious small batch gin.

The tutored tasting of our core range of gins will be punctuated by a refreshing historical cocktail. Your tour will wrap up with a perfectly poured Gin&T at the Royal Dick Pub.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a unique hidden gem in the heart of Edinburgh!

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Alcoholic beverages: You will get 4 neat samples of Pickering's core range, a cocktail & a G&T at the end of the tour

Itinerary

Summerhall Distillery /pickering's Gin Stop 1
Embark on a Gin Distillery tour at Summerhall in the old Vet College of the University where you will discover how we craft our small-batch gins, followed by a tutored tasting of our 4 core range surrounded by our stills, Emily and Gertrude. You will conclude the experience with the waxing of your own miniature 5cl bottle of gin to take home.
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting point for the start of the tour is inside the MAIN RECEPTION HALL of SUMMERHALL, up the steps from the street, behind the wooden doors. NOT AT THE DISTILLERY. Look for Summerhall on Google, not the distillery.

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End point

The meeting point for the start of the tour is inside the MAIN RECEPTION HALL of SUMMERHALL, up the steps from the street, behind the wooden doors. NOT AT THE DISTILLERY. Look for Summerhall on Google, not the distillery.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age for consumption of alcoholic beverages: 18 YEARS OLD - Soft drink for under 18

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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