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Edinburgh City & Gin Tasting Experience Private Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Edinburgh day tour with hotel pickup
02 See Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, and views of Arthur’s Seat
03 Explore the Old Town, Dean Village, and Circus Lane
04 Travel in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz V Class
05 Learn about Edinburgh’s historic connection to gin
06 Enjoy a guided gin tour and tasting experience
07 Optional hands-on gin-making in The Arches Gin Lab
08 Customise the day to suit your interests

Discover Edinburgh on a private day tour that blends the city’s iconic landmarks with its quieter corners. Travel with a local guide as you explore highlights such as Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, the Old Town, Dean Village, Circus Lane, and views toward Arthur’s Seat, with the flexibility and comfort of private transport throughout the day.

The experience continues with a gin-focused finale at one of Edinburgh’s leading distilleries. Learn about the city’s connection to gin, enjoy a guided tasting, and, if selected, take part in a hands-on gin-making experience where you create your own bespoke bottle using carefully chosen botanicals.

With door-to-door pickup in central Edinburgh and a private format designed around your group, this tour offers a relaxed and personalised way to experience the city’s history, scenery, and spirit-making heritage.

Here you will select some of the earth’s finest botanicals under the expert guidance of a Distillery Ambassador, fire up a small copper still and indulge in a seasonal tutored tasting featuring gins from an award-winning range with delicious local produce – whilst their slowly simmering stills release the essential oils and flavours from your chosen botanicals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Edinburgh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Edinburgh City Tour

Enjoy an Edinburgh City 1/2 day tour, Scotland’s captivating gem, brimming with history, breathtaking architecture, and hidden gems awaiting discovery. From iconic landmarks of Edinburgh Castle to the quaint mews of Circus Lane. Stand atop Calton Hill, explore the Old Town, venture into Dean Village, and marvel at the view of Arthur’s Seat. Discover both the famous sights and hidden treasures that will undoubtedly make you fall in love with the city.

Private Gin Making Experience

Journey to the heart of gin-making by crafting your own bespoke gin. Following an immersive distillery tour tour you will unleash your inner distiller in The Arches Gin Lab. Here you will select some of the earth’s finest botanicals under the expert guidance of a Distillery Ambassador, fire up a small copper still and indulge in a seasonal tutored tasting featuring gins from an award-winning range with delicious local produce – whilst their slowly simmering stills release the essential oils and flavours from your chosen botanicals.

Commemorate the moment with a custom label before raising a tailored G&T in celebration of your creation!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private Tour - Exclusively for you and your group
Expert local tour guide with years of knowledge and experience
Pick up from any central Edinburgh location
Luxurious Mercedes-Benz V Class
Bottled Water
5G WiFi

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities
Gin Tour & Tasting Experience (you'll have to the option to purchase these at checkout)

Know before you go

One of our friendly team members will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to re-confirm all details. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions - we will be delighted to help.

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