Whisky and Gin Private Tour in the Cotswolds with Driver Guide
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About this experience
Enjoy an 8-hour chauffeur-guided tour to the scenic Cotswolds and the renowned Cotswolds Distillery. Admire rolling hills, charming stone villages, and thatched cottages as you travel through this area of natural beauty.
At the Cotswolds Distillery, enjoy a tasting session of their award-winning whiskies and gins, one of the finest in England. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase some spirits and relax in the visitor centre and café. Lunch, brunch, or cream tea can be enjoyed in one of the lovely villages (not included in the tour cost).
This fully customizable tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off within central London (Zones 1-3). Travel in comfort with a private Mercedes, accommodating up to 7 people, and benefit from expert commentary from your driver-guide.
Note: You must be over 18 to consume alcohol. Minors are welcome and provided with soft drinks.
Available options
Cotswold whisky tour V Class
Mercedes V Class MPV<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Detailed itinerary
1
Enjoy a distillery visit followed by a tasting of whiskies and gins at The Cotswolds Distillery, one of England's premier whisky and gin producers.
2
From the distillery tour and tasting we head to a local gastropub serving fine, locally sourced seasonal fare, beers and wines (not included, to be paid at the eatery).
3
After lunch enjoy a panoramic drive through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as The Cotswolds: the postcard image of the English countryside with rolling hills, stone villages, thatched roofs and timber framed cottages.
Quick photo stop in Burford before returning to London.
A hedonistic day out.
What's not included
Pub lunch is not included in tour cost. Guests will pay their own bill at the eatery.
Distillery tour and tasting not included in tour cost, it's £30 pp and is payable cash on the day
Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Legal drinking age in England is 18, participants under that age will not be served alcohol but may still be charged for visit.
The tour goes around the whole distillery site and contains approximately 45 minutes of walking and standing. Please note the production gantry centre can only be accessed from a flight of stairs – this part of the tour lasts less than 5 minutes and is simply to see the processes that have been described in action. If you have any queries about accessibility, please give the tours team a call on. We provide take away samples for those not drinking and ask visitors to drink responsibly.
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