Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

We know you’re in Scotland, but forget about whisky for a second – there’s another spirit that has been perfected here. By 1777, Edinburgh was already home to eight gin distilleries, and today this proud tradition continues. With a local gin-loving host who knows all about Edinburgh gin’s past as well as its present, you’ll get an interactive lesson in the history and production of gin that you might not remember in the morning.

Walk down the city center’s cobbled lanes between local and independent gin distilleries and bars, and learn about the different styles of gins and the botanicals that flavor them. Sample gins from Edinburgh and beyond while your local host shares stories about the surprising dark side of Scotland’s gin history...

Where you’ll go

In the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland’s perfectly preserved piece of history and the so-called “Gateway to Scotch whisky”, you’ll sample a liquor that’s a little less obvious.

We’re still deep in the recent craft gin revolution, but Edinburgh has been a gin aficionado for over three centuries! You’ll follow your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant, down central Edinburgh’s razor-thin cobblestone alleys through the fairytale-esque Old Town, seeing some of the city’s most iconic landmarks along the way.

Explore the length of the Royal Mile, a historic hub of drinking, dining, and entertainment. From here, within a one-mile radius, you’ll find Edinburgh’s “gin triangle” – the area where some of the city’s most popular gin distilleries congregate.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Learn about (and, more importantly, taste!) a selection of Scottish gins in the heart of Edinburgh
  • Stroll through the historic Old Town and hear stories from your host about the centuries of gin history in the city
  • Visit a local and independent gin distillery and bar to see the gin distilling process in action
  • Get a masterclass in the unique local botanicals that make Scottish gin so famous
  • Have your local host on hand to answer all of your questions and recommend activities for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience
  • 4 gin tastings per person
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks in addition to those included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Loved this experience. It was personally tailored for us and flexible. Doug was great and gave us suggestions on other sites we might be interested in seeing while in Edinburgh. So informative and fun.

    June 2023

    Donna R

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