The 15 Best Gin Tastings & Gin Schools

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Join Teepee Tours for an 8.5-hour Yarra Valley outing from central Melbourne. Guides such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, and Peter keep the day social and flexible, with tastings at wineries, a gin distillery or brewery, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Lunch is extra.

“Relaxed day experiencing the Yarra Valley. Very flexible and adaptable to individuals. The day was the perfect pace and not rushed at all. Great host who is knowledgeable and friendly (talented with the guitar too!) - thanks for a great day Andrew!”

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2.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, ten chocolates, countryside views, and a stop at Hubert Estate. Guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard and Matt are known for good music, humor and clear instructions.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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3.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne with guides such as Sean, Posi, Stefan, or Danny. Visit boutique and major wineries, enjoy a two-course lunch with wine, then finish with chocolate and ice cream. Select a gin or beer stop instead of the final winery.

“Great wineries and Sean was a great host/ tour driver. He found out that a bunch of us were there for Oasis and played their music on the trip. Really made it personal.”

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4.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Yarra Valley wineries, a strawberry farm, chocolate factory, and gin distillery. Guides such as Shaun, Danny, Posi, and Stefan keep the small group moving. Lunch is at your own cost, and the gin flight depends on your selected option and tour date.

“I really enjoyed the tour and had a great day out. Posi, our guide, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I especially loved the stops at the cheese factory, chocolate factory, and Four Pillars gin distillery. The two wineries included for tastings had a lovely atmosphere, but unfortunately, the wines themselves didn’t quite meet expectations. We had lunch at a separate winery where the wine tasting came at an additional cost. My group decided to go ahead with it, and we found the wines there much more in line with what we were hoping for from a Yarra Valley experience.”

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5.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Leave Melbourne at 9am for five Yarra Valley stops with guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom or Richard. Taste cool-climate wines at Soumah, sample wine or spirits at St Huberts, enjoy chocolate, and finish with vineyard views at Balgownie. Lunch and gin or whisky upgrades cost extra.

“Our tour guide was lovely and the package was great. The wines at the wineries, especially Soumah, were excellent. I definitely recommend booking a tour with them.”

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6.Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 982 reviews · 1 hour · from $36

Tour Holyrood Distillery in central Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide such as Courtney, Dave, or Callum. Start with a seasonal cocktail, visit the gin lab and whisky floor, then taste gin and single malt whisky while learning about yeasts, oak, and modern Scotch production.

“We loved our tour with Thais! She was knowledgeable , fun and had a great sense of humor. Would highly reccomended :)”

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7.Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours sampling the Yarra Valley’s best-known flavors, from Rochford Wines and Coldstream Dairy to Stag Lane Farm Distillery and the Chocolaterie. Your guide handles the driving, tastings, and timing, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, coffee, pizza, and a maximum of 24 people.

“Very enjoyable, unique experience. The variety of tastings was great. The small group gave time to chat with everyone on the tour. Big plus for the wifi on the bus!! Terry our tour guide was upbeat and informative. Highly recommend.”

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8.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill, guide-led tours with hosts such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen cover ten botanicals, glasshouses, vapor infusion, and the old paper mill. You’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and finish with cocktail options.

“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”

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9.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Join TeePee Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley road trip from Melbourne, guided by fun hosts such as Matt, Callum, Andrew, or Aydin. Taste wine at boutique estates, sample gin or beer, enjoy 12 chocolates, and choose between lunch at Hubert Estate or Domaine Chandon.

“Fantastic day out. Our guide Andrew was easy going and lots of fun. Gave the group plenty of options to work with everyone’s interest. Great wine, food and chocolate was a fun way to end the day. Highly recommend.”

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10.Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

Settle into a vintage double-decker bus for 90 minutes of Edinburgh sightseeing, afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee, and prosecco on arrival. Add an Edinburgh Gin cocktail served in a teapot. Staff such as Helen, Jimmy, and Steven bring humor, music, and helpful landmark pointers, though this is not a full guided tour.

“Such a nice experience, food was yummy, drinks were just as good. Highly recommend!”

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11.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

At Holyrood Distillery, you’ll tour a young Edinburgh whisky and gin maker, see its experimental approach, and taste several spirits. Guides such as Diego, Brice, Courtney, and Neil bring their own style to the hour-long visit, which ends at the bar and shop.

“Very interesting and good experience! A guide who was passionate about whisky and was very good at explaining and creating a feel-good ambiance.”

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12.Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 434 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Ride Glasgow aboard a restored red Routemaster while enjoying sandwiches, scones, cakes, quiches, tea, coffee, and prosecco. Add a gin cocktail served in a teapot. Hosts such as Helen, Nicky, George, and Jim keep the mood lively with music, jokes, and singalongs, while landmarks pass outside.

“What a brilliant time! Our host Helen was absolutely fantastic and driver George was amazing.Great food,great atmosphere and everyone up for a laugh and great time.Highly recommend! Get your singing voices at the ready!! 😃”

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13.Gin Tour & Tasting – South Loch Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 382 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27Best value

At 56 North Distillery, learn how South Loch Gin is made, from botanicals and copper stills to bottling. Your English-speaking guide leads a G&T, three guided samples, and a final cocktail. The tour also includes Scotland’s oldest dedicated gin bar and its extensive spirit collection.

“Very informative and fun! Our lovely guide Abby made the whole experience very interesting and the atmosphere was very cozy. Liked it a lot (including the tastes of the gins) - totally recommend it ✌️”

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14.Yarra Valley wine and gin tour with Champagne Lunch at Chandon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $191

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with a small group of up to 11 people. Taste Chandon sparkling wine, boutique wines, cider, local cheese, and farm-made gin, then look for kangaroos near Kangaroo Ground. Guides such as Craig, Kurt, Mark, and Stephen are known for friendly local insight.

“We had the most incredible day on this trip. Curt was the best host, so knowledgeable and so dedicated to making sure we had the best day. Incredible value for money, stunning scenery and amazing wines + nibbles. This tour offered such a Read more”

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15.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, you’ll make three cocktails, choose a gin for your own gin and tonic, tour the Still House with a Gin Expert, and explore the self-guided Discovery Experience. Allow about three hours, and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.

“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”

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