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.
In our comparison: #8 of 21 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €30 per adult.
Children from €18 (ages 12 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 68 of 68
Star breakdown of all 68 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' humour, gin knowledge and tastings; no recurring caveat emerges from the supplied reviews.
Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (30 July 2021 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
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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 includedJoin 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!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 21 | €30 | 1h | 5.0 (68) | shared |
| The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh | €33 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (4866) | shared |
| Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & tasting | €33 | 1h 5m | 4.98 (495) | private |
| Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills | €107 | 3h | 5.0 (189) | shared |
Ranked #8 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