Edinburgh
Let the tasting be gin - Edinburgh gin experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
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Let the tasting be gin - Edinburgh gin experience
Sip your way around Edinburgh with a fellow gin-lover tasting traditional and lesser-known gins on an experience tailored to your wishes.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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...
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2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences
Sonia
May 2025
We had a great time with Michael. He is quite knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh. He led us to some interesting places. He was quite knowledgeable about different gins and whiskeys. He introduced us to some interesting ones. He also gave us great recommendations during the tour and followed up with some others the next day.
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Jodi
Apr 2025
If you are a gin lover, this is the tour for you and if you are really lucky you will get James as your guide. Once he found out where we were staying he adjusted to meet us at our hotel. We visited 3 great gin pubs and gained so much knowledge about how gin is made, the different blends, why it came to be in Scotland, and also learned a lot of Scottish history and culture along the way. This is a must do tour!!!!
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Jodi
Apr 2025
If you are a gin lover, this is the tour for you and if you are really lucky you will get James as your guide. Once he found out where we were staying he adjusted to meet us at our hotel. We visited 3 great gin pubs and gained so much knowledge about how gin is made, the different blends, why it came to be in Scotland, and also learned a lot of Scottish history and culture along the way. This is a must do tour!!!!
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Charles
Aug 2024
We had a great experience with Tom learning about the history of Edinburgh while making various gin stops. Tom has an enthusiasm for Edinburgh and that coupled with his knowledge and experience of the city made for a great outing.
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Charles
Aug 2024
Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and provided a fun and interesting tour experience.
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Jack
Feb 2024
He took us to some hidden spots in the city. I felt super comfortable with us. Truly a wonderful host
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