Borough Market & Gin Distillery Small Group Tour

4 h
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Stop At: Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL England

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Beefeater Gin Distillery, 20 Montford Place Kennington, London SE11 5DE England

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Gain a unique insight into London’s pre-eminent ‘food store’ – Borough Market
  • Explore the market at your leisure including Three Crown Square devoted to fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and cheese.
  • Tour the Beefeater Gin Distillery at Kennington
  • Enjoy samples of Beefeater Gin and learn how its unique flavour is created
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Adults 18+
  • Entry/Admission - Beefeater Gin Distillery
Not included
  • Travel Card/ Oyster Card
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 10.00am, Needle Sculpture on London Bridge Road (Meeting time is 15 minutes prior, 9.45am)
  • Approx 2.00pm at the Beefeater Distillery
  • 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 (www.tfl.gov.uk) 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not suitable for travelers with reduced mobility or difficulty with stairs
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Tourism
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