Evan Evans
A Taste of London: Borough Market & Gin Distillery - Small Group Experience
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4 hours
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High
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Guided
It's time to do something different in London on this fantastic Small Group Experience of Borough Market and the Beefeater Gin Distillery. Visit London's oldest market and explore the culinary delights on offer; from Sri Lankan street food to charcuterie from South Tyrol in Italy. Visit the Beefeater Gin Distillery and sample an award-winning, locally-produced gin, enjoy a Tour of the distillery and an introduction to the distillation process.
- Meeting Point
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The Southwalk Needle Sculpture
Your Guide will be waiting you in front of the Southwark Needle Sculpture on London Bridge Road (as you are standing with your back to London Bridge Station looking over the bridge across the river it is on your right hand side almost on the bridge itself (just before the steps that lead down to the river). Please wait at the base of the sculpture. The Sculpture is a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Underground Station, serviced by the Northern and Jubilee Lines.
- Borough Market
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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 Evan Evans Expert Guide will bring the history of this fantastic market to life, providing an introduction to it's beginnings and architecture. You'll then have ample time to explore the market at your own leisure and indulge in what's on offer.
- Beefeater Gin Distillery
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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 the Beefeater 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. You'll also enjoy some gin tasting throughout your visit.
Your Tour will conclude at the Beefeater Gin Distillery which is an easy 15-minute walk to either Kennington or Oval Ungerground Stations, serviced by the Northern Line.
- End Point
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Beefeater Gin Distillery
Your Tour will conclude at the Beefeater Gin Distillery which is an easy 15-minute walk to either Kennington or Oval Ungerground Stations, serviced by the Northern Line.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Meeting Point and time: 9:45 am at the Southwark Needle Sculpture on London Bridge Road
- Departure time: 10:00 am. We are unfortunately unable to wait for late comers and there is no opportunity to join the tour at a later point
- Finishing time and end point: The tour will end at approximately 2:00 pm at the Beefeater Distillery (close to Kennington Tube Station)
- Transport: Travel cards are not provided. Please bring a valid travel card with you or your guide can help you purchase one when you are on the tour
- Experience 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 that includes many steps
Highlights
- Explore Borough Market
- Tour the Beefeater Gin Distillery Museum
- Learn how the unique Beefeater Gin flavour is created
- Enjoy a Gin Tasting
- A maximum of 16 people on this Experience
What's Included
Expert Guide
Personal Audio Headset
Entrance the Beefeater Gin Distillery
Walking Tour
Gin Tasting
What's Excluded
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Travel Card
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
- No Cancellation Fees
- No Change Fees
- No Booking Fees
- Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure
For full terms see Our Flexible Promise to You
COMMITTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING
We have implemented the following COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures for your well-being.
- Physical distancing measures are in place during check-in, boarding and to disembark our vehicles
- Vehicles are fully sanitised before the start of each tour. All surfaces are cleaned and disinfected daily
- Hand sanitiser, antiviral sprays and wipes are available on board to use throughout the day
- The maximum capacity of our vehicles will be limited, and seating is planned so that empty seats are left next to single travellers and odd numbered groups
- Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings as these must be worn throughout the tour. A supply of spare disposable masks will also be made available at check-in
- Guests are provided with personal audio headsets so distancing can be maintained when listening to commentary
- We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices, and we recommend contactless payments only
- All tour inclusions have been vetted to ensure they adhere to physical distancing and hygiene guidelines
- Our team, including our guides and drivers have been newly trained in our enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures
Please refer to our Travel Health page for more information