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Experience Edinburgh two ways: scenic city sightseeing aboard the open-top bus and a guided flavour tour inside the iconic gin distillery.
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Tour Edinburgh Gin’s distillery spaces, learn how each creation is made, and sample flavour profiles matched with curated mixers and garnishes.
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See Edinburgh at your pace with one-day Red Route access, multilingual audio guides, entertaining kids’ commentary, and complimentary children’s tickets.
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery:
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65-mins guided tour of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery
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Tour of Flavour Arch & Still Room
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One welcome drink
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Sampling several gin variations with mixers and garnishes
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Visit to Distillery Bar
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
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Access to Red Route
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
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Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
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Headphones
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Free kids' tickets
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Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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**Your Experience (Summary)**Save time and see more with this combo: experience a guided distillery tour with curated sampling, plus a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour covering Edinburgh’s top 14 sights.
Getting started
Begin your day at the designated meeting point for the Edinburgh Gin Tasting, where your ticket will be validated. After your guided session, head to any stop on the Edinburgh hop-on hop-off Red Route—just show your ticket to board and start exploring.
What to expect
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
This experience offers a closer look at local production methods, guiding you through the history, ingredients, and creative process behind the region’s signature botanical blends. A knowledgeable guide shares behind-the-scenes details and engaging stories along the way.
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Guided walkthrough: Learn how core ingredients, methods, and innovation shape each unique creation.
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Tasting session: Sample a curated range of house expressions with guided commentary and complementing mixers and garnishes.
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Behind-the-scenes access: Visit working areas of the distillery, including spaces that you would ordinarily never have a chance to see, like a Still Room, where you can see the traditional distillation process.
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Explore Edinburgh at your own pace with unlimited access to the Red Route for 24 hours. The open-top double-decker bus stops at over 14 key locations, making it easy to explore the city’s most iconic sights.
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Flexible sightseeing: Hop on and off at major attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Johnston Terrace.
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Frequent service: Buses run every 10 to 12 minutes, keeping your travel smooth and convenient.
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Audio guide: Hear entertaining facts about the city’s history in 9 languages, plus a fun ‘Horrible Histories’ track for kids.
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Panoramic views: Enjoy uninterrupted views from the top deck as you journey between landmarks.
This combo combines guided flavour exploration with relaxed citywide access, offering more value, flexibility, and ease than booking each activity separately.
What to bring
Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
Edinburgh Gin Tasting
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Food & beverages and smoking are not permitted on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.
Accessibility
Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Edinburgh Gin Tasting
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Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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There’s no charge for carers supporting guests with accessibility needs. However, only the paying guest will craft a bottle during the gin-making session.
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
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Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
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Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
Additional information
Edinburgh Gin Tasting
- Only guests aged 18 and over may enter the venue or join experiences. Children are welcome in the distillery shop when accompanied.
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.
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Your vouchers will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Classic Tour & Tasting
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Meet your guide at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches.
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Address: Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS, United Kingdom.
Get directions to the meeting point
City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.
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Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
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