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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
Edinburgh Gin distillery exterior at night with illuminated copper stills.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.

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11:00am - 7:30pm

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
4.5/5(800)

Paul L

Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
We got out of the rain. And everything else went really well. The guide was friendly and helped us a lot. The only downside was a sick family—they were coughing a lot—but everything went smoothly on every trail after that.

Roberta P

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Great service for exploring the city with a brief tour. The ability to hop on and off as often as you like is fantastic for getting around comfortably. I recommend this service to everyone, especially those who have trouble walking long distances. The bus runs every 5–10 minutes at each stop; we never had to wait more than a few minutes to get back on. I’ll definitely use it again in the future, even in other cities!

Robert R

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a great way to see the city and some of its highlights. We did the entire loop at first. Then got on and off where we wanted to. I can't believe I have never done this before.

Angel S

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Una gran experiencia, si tienes poco tiempo para visitar la ciudad, este autobús te lleva a los lugares más icónicos e importantes. Además, guiados con un sistema de audio en tu idioma.

Le R

Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The welcome on the bus was great. The seating arrangement was also great, since we could change seats whenever we wanted—especially to avoid the rain, since there weren’t many passengers! The audio guide was easy to understand and translated into French! We learned so much about Edinburgh!

Bala R

Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The booking process is seamless, with clear information on available options and the tour itinerary. Additionally, the staff at the bus stops are incredibly friendly and provide helpful guidance.
    • Experience Edinburgh two ways: scenic city sightseeing aboard the open-top bus and a guided flavour tour inside the iconic gin distillery.

    • Tour Edinburgh Gin’s distillery spaces, learn how each creation is made, and sample flavour profiles matched with curated mixers and garnishes.

    • See Edinburgh at your pace with one-day Red Route access, multilingual audio guides, entertaining kids’ commentary, and complimentary children’s tickets.

  • Edinburgh Gin Distillery:

    • 65-mins guided tour of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery

    • Tour of Flavour Arch & Still Room

    • One welcome drink

    • Sampling several gin variations with mixers and garnishes

    • Visit to Distillery Bar

    Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Access to Red Route

    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian

    • Horrible Histories' kid's commentary

    • Headphones

    • Free kids' tickets

    • Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    Paul L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    We got out of the rain. And everything else went really well. The guide was friendly and helped us a lot. The only downside was a sick family—they were coughing a lot—but everything went smoothly on every trail after that.

    Visweshwar K

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 days ago
    Our guide Adrian was top notch. And a good value for money experience!

    Roberta P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Great service for exploring the city with a brief tour. The ability to hop on and off as often as you like is fantastic for getting around comfortably. I recommend this service to everyone, especially those who have trouble walking long distances. The bus runs every 5–10 minutes at each stop; we never had to wait more than a few minutes to get back on. I’ll definitely use it again in the future, even in other cities!

    Robert R

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    It was a great way to see the city and some of its highlights. We did the entire loop at first. Then got on and off where we wanted to. I can't believe I have never done this before.

    Angel S

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Una gran experiencia, si tienes poco tiempo para visitar la ciudad, este autobús te lleva a los lugares más icónicos e importantes. Además, guiados con un sistema de audio en tu idioma.

**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.

Features:

  • Guided walkthrough: Learn how core ingredients, methods, and innovation shape each unique creation.

  • Tasting session: Sample a curated range of house expressions with guided commentary and complementing mixers and garnishes.

  • 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.

Features:

  • Flexible sightseeing: Hop on and off at major attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Johnston Terrace.

  • Frequent service: Buses run every 10 to 12 minutes, keeping your travel smooth and convenient.

  • Audio guide: Hear entertaining facts about the city’s history in 9 languages, plus a fun ‘Horrible Histories’ track for kids.

  • 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

    • Food & beverages and smoking are not permitted on this experience.

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    • 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

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Edinburgh Gin Tasting

    • Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

    • 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

    • Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.

    • Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.

    • 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.
    • Your vouchers will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption points

    Classic Tour & Tasting

    • Meet your guide at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches.

    • 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

    • Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.

    • Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.