London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Experience
Overview
Experience the captivating tale of London's historic gin culture on our immersive gin tour through the Eyes of Catticus (Tom Cat). Delve into the heart of the city, exploring its hidden backstreets, enchanting alleyways, and majestic thoroughfares while uncovering the fascinating story of gin's enduring relationship with the British people. Quench your thirst for knowledge as we trace gin's origins, navigate the three Gin Crazes, and arrive at the present day.
Prepare for laughter, tears, and a few spine-tingling moments, but hopefully no stumbling! Conclude your adventure with a visit to a prestigious gin distillery, where you'll gain insights into their award-winning distillation techniques. To top it off, our expert London Distillery Guide will lead you through a delightful 4-flight gin tasting, sharing their extensive gin-formation. Join us for an unforgettable journey into London's gin-soaked past and present.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages The London Distillery Expert will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting – with more expert gin-formation!
- Experience some of the finest Gin hostelries in the capital.
- Guided visit to the City of London Gin Distillery & Gin at their amazing cocktail bar.
- Expert guided pre-recorded audio tour of 5 Gin Palaces & the story behind the “Public House”.
- Food
- Drinks in the pre-recorded audio venues
Meeting Location
174 Queen Victoria Street
Greater, London EC4V 4EG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22-24 Bride Lane
London EC4Y 8DT, UK
The tour shall depart on time & concludes at the City of London Distillery & Bar where guests will have the opportunity to dwell around the venue at their own leisure / expense.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No under 18's permitted
- This tour includes a self-guided tour with an audio-guide on the client's smartphone. The audio-guide will be sent the day before the tour via CLC.
- This tour then includes a guided tour with a live-guide in the Distillery (the exact address is provided via the audio-guide sent the day before)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. The London Distillery Expert will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting – with more expert gin-formation!.
- Experience some of the finest Gin hostelries in the capital.
- Guided visit to the City of London Gin Distillery & Gin at their amazing cocktail bar.
- Expert guided pre-recorded audio tour of 5 Gin Palaces & the story behind the “Public House”.
- Food.
- Drinks in the pre-recorded audio venues.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Gin Craze – The Ultimate Gin Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesThe London Distillery Expert will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting – with more expert gin-formation!
- Experience some of the finest Gin hostelries in the capital.
- Guided visit to the City of London Gin Distillery & Gin at their amazing cocktail bar.
- Expert guided pre-recorded audio tour of 5 Gin Palaces & the story behind the “Public House”.
- Food
- Drinks in the pre-recorded audio venues
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No under 18's permitted
- This tour includes a self-guided tour with an audio-guide on the client's smartphone. The audio-guide will be sent the day before the tour via CLC.
- This tour then includes a guided tour with a live-guide in the Distillery (the exact address is provided via the audio-guide sent the day before)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
