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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything you wanted to know about gin and learn about its fascinating history and the dark side of its history too.
On this experience join your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant and sample examples of great gins from all around Edinburgh and beyond.
You will visit a local independent gin distillery and bar and learn about the gin distilling process. Stroll through the gin triangle area in Edinburgh and learn about the history of distilling in the area going back hundreds of years. You will also learn about the different styles of gin and the botanicals that make them different, get to know your local host and enjoy their company as you stroll through the streets together and discover the variety of gin there is in the world and tailor your personal tastes to your perfect gin.
What's included
3 hours with a Local Host
Walking experience
Private and personalised experience
4 tastings of gin per person
Local knowledge and insights
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities
What to expect
Pass by
Visit the original water source for the distilling area in the 1700 & 1800
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Pass by
Visit the South Loch Gin Distillery inside the 56 North bar
Summerhall
Pass by
Visit Summerhall, home of the Pickerings distillery
Holyrood Distillery
Pass by
Visit the home of Holyrood Distillery’s, Gin Liqueuers and Single Malt Whisky
Pass by
Visit the Glen Sciennes Site, the location of the last distillery to close in Edinburgh for single malt in 1925 during America’s Prohibition - Sciennes Street
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
An alternative meeting point can be agreed in advance. Please get in touch to share your preferences.
End point
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Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
