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Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

4.6 · 740 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by The Bombay Sapphire Distillery Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
9 start times between 11:00 and 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore gin production and the paper-making past of Laverstoke Mill on a hosted distillery tour, starting with a gin and tonic or a non-alcoholic alternative.

Open-toed shoes and high heels are not allowed, and some walking surfaces are uneven. 4.61 from 740 reviews at €26 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #45 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, 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: €26 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bombay Sapphire and Tonic (Or non-alcoholic alternative)
  • 90-minute hosted tour

    Children from €12 (ages 13 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.6
    740 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 675 of 740

    Star breakdown of all 740 ratings

    5 stars
    554 · 75%
    4 stars
    121 · 16%
    3 stars
    34 · 5%
    2 stars
    22 · 3%
    1 star
    9 · 1%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the guides, setting and botanical exhibits; some expected more gin sampling.

    Praised

    • Knowledgeable, engaging guides who explain the site and answer questions
    • Historic mill buildings, glasshouses and the riverside setting
    • Opportunities to smell and taste the botanicals used to flavour gin
    • The welcome gin and tonic enjoyed with the introductory film
    • Fun, practical cocktail lessons for those who booked the masterclass

    Complaints

    • Some find the tour informative, while others want more gin detail and less mill history
    • Limited gin sampling beyond the welcome drink
    • Too little time to finish the welcome gin and tonic
    • Cold conditions during outdoor sections of the tour

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 May 2024 to 22 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Bombay Sapphire Distillery, London Road, Laverstoke Mill, RG28 7NR Whitchurch, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    9 start times between 11:00 and 16:30 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; 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
    The Bombay Sapphire Distillery; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    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

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years (under 18s must be accompanied at all times by an adult). A 'Challenge 25' policy is in place, valid photo ID is required.

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers OK
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • A small amount of walking is involved and there are some uneven surfaces.
    • Wheelchair accessible - manual wheelchairs are available to book on request.

    Good to know

    • Children from €12 ages 13 to 17

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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    Ranked #45 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €409, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

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