Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tickets

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The Edinburgh Gin Distillery | Artisanal Scottish craftsmanship

Just off the Royal Mile, this beautifully designed space explores the science, art, and heritage of distilling. You can trace the journey from fresh ingredients to finished product, explore multi-sensory exhibits, and learn directly from the distillery team. It's a hands-on experience rooted in creativity, innovation, and the city’s love for making.

Why visit Edinburgh Gin Distillery?

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  • Make your own creations: The distillery offers a rare chance to make your own blend, guided by experts. Choose ingredients, work with copper stills, and walk away with your own personalized gin creation.
  • Warm, knowledgeable experts: Whether explaining flavour notes or distillation science, the guides make it click. Their excitement is infectious, and they tailor the experience to suit all levels of curiosity and interest.
  • One-of-a-kind flavour profiling experience: From floral blends to bold seasonal editions, the tasting sessions reveal the full spectrum of Edinburgh Gin’s creativity. 
  • Great for everyone: First-timer or flavour fan, this place makes room for everyone. The team caters to all knowledge levels with enthusiasm, offering plenty of chances to ask questions and try something new.

Things to know before booking your Edinburgh Gin Distillery tickets

  • Choose from four ticket types: Select a classic distillery tour, hands-on gin-making session, guided tasting masterclass, or a combo with Edinburgh’s Hop-on Hop-off Bus. 
  • What’s included in the tour: The 65-minute experience includes a welcome drink, guided walkthrough of the Flavour Arch and Still Room, sample tastings, and access to the on-site Distillery Bar.
  • What’s in the gin-making experience: Includes a full distillery tour, hands-on gin-making session, personalised label, tasting samples, a curated local lunch of cheese and charcuterie, and a visit to the Distillery Bar for creative exploration.
  • What’s in the tasting masterclass: Enjoy a guided aroma test, create a custom spray garnish—a scented mist you spray over drinks to add extra flavour—that you can take home, take a full distillery tour, and sample several variations with mixers, garnishes, and expert guidance.
  • What’s in the combo ticket: Get a full distillery tour and Edinburgh bus access for 24 hours with audio guides, flexible validity, kid-friendly extras, and a well-rounded city experience.
  • Age restrictions apply: All experiences are strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Entry, participation, and sampling activities are not available to those under the legal age limit.
  • Accompanying carers: Carers escorting guests with accessibility needs are admitted free. For gin-making sessions, only the primary ticket holder will create a personalised bottle during the experience.

Which Edinburgh Gin Distillery ticket is best for you?

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If you want something standard

Go for: Classic tour and tasting experience

Duration: 65-mins

Guide: Yes

  • Explore the Flavour Arch and Still Room during a 65-minute guided visit, complete with a welcome drink, sample home-grown varieties, and access to the venue’s Distillery Bar.

Recommended experience:

Edinburgh Gin Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience

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If you want something interactive

Go for: Gin making or tasting masterclass

Duration: 1 hour 45 mins to 3.5 hours

Guide: Yes

  • Craft a personalised gin, experiment with scents and garnishes, tour the full distillery, sample varied styles, and enjoy a locally sourced lunch in a hands-on, guided experience.

Recommended experiences:

Edinburgh Gin Distillery: Gin Tasting Masterclass

Edinburgh Gin Distillery: Gin Making Experience

Edinburgh gin distillery with copper stills and city sightseeing bus on street.

Go for: Combo tickets

Duration: Flexible

Guide: Yes

  • Pair a 65-min guided distillery experience with a 24-hour Edinburgh bus tour. Enjoy flexibility, scenic routes, multilingual audio, and fun extras like kids’ commentary and free child tickets.

Recommended experience:

Combo: Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Gin Distillery

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Opening hours:

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 11am to 5pm
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11am to 7pm

Distillery bar opening hours:

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 11am - 7:30pm
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11am - 12am

Address: The Arches (Arch 16), East Market Street, EH8 8FS

Find on Maps

  • By train: Get on Avanti West Coast from Haymarket

Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverly, just 5-mins from the distillery

  • By bus: Hop on Airport Express from Haymarket Station (Stop HB)

Nearest station: Waverly Bridge (Stop WA), around 7-mins from the distillery

  • By tram: Newhaven tram from Haymarket is your go-to.

Nearest station: St. Andrew Square, just a 10-min walk to the distillery

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  • Washrooms: Restrooms are available on-site for visitor convenience throughout your time at the distillery.
  • Distillery Bar: A thoughtfully designed area where guests can relax and enjoy flavour-led experiences and sharing platters.
  • Shop: Find exclusive bottles, seasonal releases, and gift-ready items at the distillery’s dedicated retail space.
  • Wheelchair access: Accessible from street level, the building features a lift and is fully navigable by wheelchair and mobility scooter users.
  • Carer tickets: Complimentary carer tickets are available with valid documentation. Carers can attend all experiences, though only the paying guest crafts a bottle during gin-making sessions.
  • Guide dogs: All areas are open to assistance dogs without restriction. Emotional Support Dogs are allowed if supported by valid UK medical documentation confirming therapeutic need.
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  • Age requirement: The distillery is an adults-only venue. Guests must be 18 or over to join any tour, tasting, or gin-making session.
  • Photo ID policy: A valid photo ID is required. Under the Challenge 25 policy, anyone who appears under 25 will be asked to show proof of age.
  • No smoking: Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
  • Outside food and drink: Only food and beverages purchased at the distillery may be consumed on-site. Outside items are not allowed.
  • Guest conduct: Visitors are expected to follow staff guidance and maintain respectful behaviour throughout the experience to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.
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  • Spots for the gin-making session are extremely limited and often sell out weeks in advance. If this is your top priority, secure it before finalising the rest of your trip.
  • Some experiences involve strong aroma testing. If you’re scent-sensitive, avoid aroma tests in gin tasting masterclasses.
  • Avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or scented lotion on the day of your visit. Strong personal scents can interfere with aroma identification during spray garnish or tasting sessions.
  • At the Distillery Bar, staff can create a flavour flight tailored to your taste—whether you prefer floral, citrus, or something more herbaceous. You don’t need to know the terms; just describe what you like.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edinburgh Gin Distillery tickets

How far in advance should I book for weekends or holidays?

At least 2–3 weeks ahead is recommended for weekends and peak months (May–September), especially for the gin-making experience, which has very limited availability.

Can I visit the shop or the Distillery Bar without booking a tour?

No. The shop and bar are located inside the secure experience area, so access is only available to those with a valid experience booking.

Is the gin I create in the gin-making session available for repurchase later?

No. Each bottle is a one-off creation. The distillery doesn’t keep a copy of your recipe, so take notes if you love it.

Is there a scent-free experience option for visitors with sensitivities?

Some elements, especially aroma tests and garnish spray making, involve strong scents. If you're sensitive, contact the team in advance; they may be able to adapt the session.

Can I choose which gins I taste on the Classic Tour?

No, the tasting selection is curated by the team and may rotate seasonally. However, the staff can guide you on flavours you’d enjoy most.

Is photography allowed during the tour or gin-making session?

Yes, photography is allowed, but flash is discouraged. During the gin-making session, you’re encouraged to take photos of your process and setup.

Will I receive a glass or souvenir on every experience?

Only specific experiences include a keepsake (like the spray garnish or personalised bottle). Classic Tour guests typically do not receive a take-home item beyond tastings

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