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London: Gin Lab - Make your own gin

5.0 · 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Greenwich Distillery Shop & Tasting Rooms Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:00, 14:00, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Craft, label and seal your own gin at the Old Royal Naval College in Maritime Greenwich.

Botanical sampling, a take-home bottle and a cocktail made with your gin are included; this experience excludes a distillery tour. 4.95 from 64 reviews at €80 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #23 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Ticket for 2 (one gin/couple)The page priceTicket for two: Team with your lab partner to create your gin. Each person gets a G&T but only one bottle / recipe is created by the couple.€80 for 2+ people
AdultEach person will create their own recipe and will make their own bottle of gin€114

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.

Included and not included

  • 10% off bottle purchases and cocktails
  • G&T with your bespoke gin
  • Full bottle of your bespoke gin to take home
  • Guided sampling of botanicals and flavours
  • Guided history of gin and distillation methods
  • Welcome Greenwich Gin & Tonic
  • Distillery tour

Reviews

5.0
64 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 64

Star breakdown of all 64 ratings

5 stars
62 · 97%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the hosts and making their own gin; finding the right botanical balance can be tricky

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, entertaining hosts who explain gin history clearly
  • Helpful advice on choosing botanicals and adjusting flavour combinations
  • A wide range of botanical flavours to try when creating a blend
  • A personalised bottle of gin to take home
  • Gin tastings and cocktails alongside the practical blending

Complaints

  • Botanical flavours can be difficult to judge and balance

Written by Guidekin from the 64 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 March 2025 to 3 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Follow the sign for "Greenwich Distillery Shop & Tasting Rooms" on College Way, we are located in the Mews Building in the Old Royal Naval College (College Way) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13:00, 14:00, 19:00 on 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
Greenwich Distillery Shop & Tasting Rooms; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Unique and fun gin making experience: You will craft, label and seal your own bottle of gin to take home as well as enjoy it in a cocktail.

• Located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Maritime Greenwich inside the Old Royal Naval College
• Accessible by Riverboat services, 1 minute walk from Greenwich Pier
• Surrounded by nearby attractions within walking distance such as the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum
• Emphasis on sustainability and ocean preservation
• Products and experience connected to the maritime legacy of Greenwich

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

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

Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

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This tour · #23 of 47€802h 30m4.95 (64)shared
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London€382h4.99 (1000)shared

Ranked #23 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

From €80 per adult · Ticket for 2 (one gin/couple)