Top 9 Gin Distillery Tours in Britain

1.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, explore the Glasshouses and Botanical Room, and learn about Bombay Sapphire’s vapour infusion process with a host such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen. The visit ends with cocktail options and takes about 90 minutes.

“Enjoyed our tour with Nick. Lovely old buildings, interesting history. Was worth the drive. Appreciated the G&T on arrival!”

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2.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Spend about an hour inside Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery, where a guide such as Diego, Brice, or Courtney explains whisky and gin production, experimental methods, and the distillery’s young single malt. Taste several spirits, including gin and whisky, then browse the bar and shop. The small group can hold up to 22 people.

“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”

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3.Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At Hensol Castle Distillery in South Wales, you’ll enjoy a welcome drink, tour the distillery and botanical room, and handle, smell, and taste more than 50 botanicals. A guide such as Hugo leads the gin story and a tasting of three gins, followed by a G&T in the bar. The group is limited to 18 people.

“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”

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4.Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At 56 North Distillery, an English-speaking host takes you below one of Edinburgh’s oldest gin bars to see how South Loch Gin is made. You’ll enjoy a welcome G&T, three gin tastings with premium mixers, and a cocktail topped with bubbly. Hosts such as Neil and Hamish are known for making the session lively and clear.

“This is a unique micro distiller with alot of knowledge about the industry. The gins we tried were all very good. The interaction was great and alot of fun.”

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5.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Tour Bombay Sapphire’s historic Laverstoke Mill with an English-speaking guide, starting with a self-made gin and tonic at the Turbine Bar. You’ll see the ten botanicals, test aromas in the Botanical Dry Room, and learn how rare vapor infusion creates the gin’s flavor. Small groups are limited to six people.

“Really enjoyed our tour and found out loads of facts about Bombay Sapphire Gin We enjoyed a leisurely lunch in the old worker's' cottage tea room and we're really lucky with the weather as it stayed fine throughout our visit.”

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6.Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh | 1hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Meet at John’s Coffee House in Parliament Square, then follow your guide underground to The Lost Close. In one hour, you’ll trace gin from Aqua Vitae and Dutch genever to modern Scottish bottles, tasting four gins mixed to your taste. Guides including Sara, Sarah, and Dan bring the stories to life in a small group of up to 10.

“The history of Gin was great to guide was amazing. Could answer questions easy to talk to very social funny interactive.”

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7.Sheffield: Gin Distillery Tasting Visit with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Best value

Visit Locksley Distilling at Sheffield’s historic Portland Works for a 90-minute guided tour and tasting. You’ll see how the small team makes its spirits, hear the distillery’s story, and try the core range with guides such as Jake, Danny, or Elliot. The visit includes a Locksley G&T and suits adults who enjoy craft drinks and local history.

“So lovely to find someone enthusiastic about their job. The tour combined the old in the buildings with the modern in the distillation techniques. Not to mention the opportunities for tasting! A great way to spend an evening.”

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8.Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

This private half-day tour from Inverness links Loch Ness, Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Inverness, Singleton whisky, and Great Glen gin. Your guide may be Niall, Neil, or Donald, with the route adjusted to your interests and the weather. Pickup is offered, and groups of up to four can choose a Land Rover.

“Great experience across the board. Our guide was so knowledgeable and customized to our unique requests. Great sense of humor and we loved the whole thing.”

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9.Gin Tasting Experience with a Perfect Serve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at Heads & Tales Gin Bar in central Edinburgh for about an hour with Eden Mill’s Original, Love, and Golf gins. You’ll begin with a classic gin and tonic, taste all three spirits, learn about coastal botanicals, then choose a favourite for a custom serve, including a sweet, smoky option.

“Excellent Eden Mills Gin tasting! Olivia was very friendly and knowledgeable. I’ll also say it was a great value. Welcome cocktail, 3 different gins and then a closing cocktail of your choice. Plus the location was super cool. Highly recommend!”

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