Top 5 England Whisky Tours

1.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon learning how gin is made, exploring its history, and tasting at least three spirits. The 1pm tour suits a day built around Shakespeare’s Birthplace, with groups capped at 10 and a 10% shop discount afterward.

“Great history lesson about gin, rum, Shakespeare, and alcohol in general, and a very interesting tour showing us how it's all made! and of course, loved the tasting and explanation of how it all ties together!”

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2.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 11am Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

At Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll tour a working gin maker with owner-distiller Sam, learn how Tudor-era flavors shaped gin, taste at least three house spirits, and finish with a Gin & Tonic. The small group size keeps the 90-minute visit personal and relaxed.

“Really interesting vist learning all about the story of gin all the speakers made it fun and interesting”

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3.Hooting Owl Distillery York – Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Visit Hooting Owl Distillery at 3pm for a 75-minute tour led by hosts such as Tom, Mark, or Martin. Learn the distilling process, follow the Sir Owlfred story, taste spirits made on-site, and finish with a full measure of your choice.

“Excellent gin tasting experience, great atmosphere- Tom was a great host. Will come again when we’re on York”

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4.The Full Hoot Distillery Tour & Guided Hooting Owl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $103

At Hooting Owl Distillery in York, founder and Master Distiller Dom leads a 2.5-hour tour with a welcome drink, distillery stories, and at least four artisan gin tastings. Expect the playful Tour de Yorkshire, tales of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, and time in the Hooting Owl Lounge.

“AMAZING afternoon at this fabulous distillery. Mark was just super, his knowledge and story telling had us hooked !! We had the best afternoon at the Hooting Owl”

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5.Whisky and Gin Private Tour in the Cotswolds with Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Leave London with a private driver-guide for an eight-hour Cotswolds day out. Visit the Cotswolds Distillery, taste whisky and gin, stop for lunch in Shipston-on-Stour, and pause in Burford. Hattie may lead the distillery visit, while your driver handles the roads.

“We sadly couldn’t get booked into the tour because they were fully booked. But we still went to see the shop, cafe and watch the video about the beginning of this wonderful place. Stella was so delightful, friendly and helpful and we sampled many of their gins and a whiskey. Cannot recommend this enough!”

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