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London Gin Tour
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Trace London's gin history on an audio-guided walk, then visit a City distillery for a guided tour and four-flight tasting.
About this tour
Follow the story of London gin from shadowy backstreets to the polished bar of a working distillery. This 180-minute London Gin Tour pairs a self-guided audio walk with a live distillery visit and tasting.
Begin at The Blackfriars Inn, then follow the audio guide through five gin palaces as it explores the history of the public house and London's gin culture, from the city's three Gin Crazes to the present day. The route winds through historic streets and alleyways, bringing the tale to life at your own pace. At the City of London gin distillery, a live guide introduces the distillery and its cocktail bar. Then settle in for a four-flight gin tasting, with expert insight into the spirits in your glass.
The audio guide arrives the day before the tour and is used on your smartphone. Drinks at the audio venues and food are not included. Join this London Gin Tour to discover the city's spirited past and savor its gin-making craft firsthand.
Highlights
- Trace London's gin history through hidden backstreets and historic gin palaces
- Explore five gin palaces with a pre-recorded audio guide
- Visit a City of London gin distillery and its cocktail bar
- Taste four gins with guidance from a distillery expert
What's included
Included
- Pre-recorded audio tour of five gin palaces and the story of the public house
- Guided visit to a City of London gin distillery and cocktail bar
- Four-flight gin tasting led by a distillery expert
Not included
- Food
- Drinks at the audio tour venues
Ratings on each provider
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3.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- No guests under 18 permitted
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with spinal injuries
- Moderate physical fitness recommended
- Service animals allowed
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- Public transportation is available nearby
- The self-guided audio tour starts at The Blackfriars Inn; download the app and follow the audio route
- The audio guide is sent the day before the tour
- The distillery visit is led by a live guide; its exact address is provided in the audio guide
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 180 minutes.
What is included in the gin tasting?
A distillery expert leads a four-flight gin tasting.
Where does the audio tour start?
The pre-recorded audio tour starts at The Blackfriars Inn.
How do I access the audio guide?
The audio guide is sent the day before the tour and requires the app on your smartphone.
Can guests under 18 join?
No. Guests under 18 are not permitted.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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