Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour
It's time to do something different in London on this fantastic Small Group Experience of Borough Market and the Beefeater Gin Distillery.
Borough Market
Visit the historic Borough Market, the oldest and largest food market in London dating back to 1014. Enjoy the sights and smells of the market as you walk around; its warren of passageways hide a sprawling cornucopia of everything from traditional British produce to international culinary delights. Your Expert Guide will bring the history of this fantastic market to life.
Beefeater Gin Distillery
After your visit to the market, your guide will accompany you to one of London's well-known gin distilleries to taste and learn about gin. Go behind the scenes and discover how the Beefeater Distillery produces gin, examine the difference between styles of gin and hear how the various botanicals used in the distilling process impact the overall flavour. You'll also enjoy some gin tasting throughout your visit.
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Borough Market & Gin Distiller
Gin Testing
What's included in Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Borough Market
Borough Market Gain an insight of local culture on this alternative tour as you visit the historic Borough Market, the oldest and largest food market in London dating back to 1014. Enjoy the sights and smells of the market as you walk around; its warren of passageways hide a sprawling cornucopia of everything from traditional British produce to international culinary delights. You'll have ample time to explore the market at your own leisure and indulge in what's on offer, from Sri Lankan street food to charcuterie from South Tyrol and everything else in between. Using our exclusive VOX audio headset technology, a professional tour guide will bring the history of this fantastic market to life on a guided tour that takes in the best the market has to offer and showcases its unique Victorian and Art Deco and architectural features.
Beefeater Gin Distillery
Beefeater Gin Distillery After your visit to the market, you will make your way to one of London's well known Gin distilleries to taste and learn about gin. Go behind the scenes and discover how this local distillery produces gin, examine the difference between styles of gin and hear how the various herbs used in the distilling process impact the overall flavour.
London BridgePass-by Only
Several bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel
Inclusions
- Personal Audio Headset to hear the live commentary
- Tour the Beefeater Gin Distillery at Kennington
- Walking Tour with Expert Guide
- Adults 18+
- Enjoy samples of Beefeater Gin and learn how its unique flavour is created
- Travel Card/ Oyster Card
- Lunch
- London Underground Ticket
- Additional drinks from the bar
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2) or a topped up Oyster card (please check the TFL website if you are unsure of the cost of the fare)
- Your tour includes a Gin tasting. You need to be 18+ in order to take part (Please bring photo ID with you). Please note that children 7 years and under are unable to join this tour.
- Children 0-17 years are not permitted on this tour
- Please note: This is a walking tour and not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Tour starts: 12:00 pm at the Southwark Needle Sculpture on London Bridge Road Nearest station is London Bridge
End Points
- close to Kennington Tube Station
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Ticket Redemption
Transport: Travel cards are not provided. ● Meeting Point and time: 11.45 am at the Southwark Gateway Obelisk/Needle sculpture (London Bridge Walk/Tooley Street, SE1 2PF) ● Departure time: 12.00 pm ● Finishing time and end point: The tour will end at approximately 4.00 pm at the Beefeater Distillery, 20 Montford Place, London, SE11 5DE (close to Kennington Tube Station) ● Your tour includes a Gin tasting. You need to be 18+ in order to take part (Please bring ID with you). ● Please note: This is a walking tour and not suitable for guests with reduced mobility ● Personal Audio Headset to hear the live commentary ● We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices.
