Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker
Overview
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Skip the crowded, generic tours. What sets us apart is the intimacy and the story. You aren't just walking past factory machines; you are sitting down directly with the founder and Master Distiller. In our cozy Old Harbor distillery, you'll get a highly personal look at Icelandic distilling, smell the local botanicals, and enjoy generous tastings and craft cocktails. It’s less like a formal tour and more like having drinks with a local friend.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
> Step Behind the Scenes: Get an up-close look at our working copper stills and learn the mechanics of small-batch distilling right here in Reykjavik's Old Harbor. > Discover Icelandic Botanicals: Learn how we select and balance unique local ingredients to create our award-winning flavor profiles. > Taste the Spirit of Iceland: This isn't just a tiny sip! Sit down for a generous, guided tasting featuring our full Marberg Gin lineup, traditional Icelandic Brennivín, and beautifully crafted cocktails."
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Admission Ticket Included
Intimate, guided tour by the Master Distiller
Generous tasting flight of Marberg Gins and traditional Icelandic Brennivín
Expertly mixed craft drinks
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Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Owner was one heck of a...
Pengxiang T,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Owner was one heck of a character. The tour was very intimate and warm. You'd imagine touring through a giant factory and glossing past every machinery, but that is not what happens. The factory is efficient, true to size, and takes about 2 minutes to tour. The machines are complex and intimating. This is in stark contrast to the owner, who is a graphic designer turned gin maker. He took 6 years and transformed a fairly small gin distillery into an operation coveted by some of the biggest names in Iceland. 100% recommend!
The distiller’s perspective
Jay G,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If gin is your thing then don’t miss this one. This was a great chance to chat with the distiller and under stand his perspectives and motivation. It was also a chance to see his new location in the harbor area of Reykjavik. The product is fantastic and I feel certain that their whiskey that will be on offer in the future will be a fine addition to the lineup. Very pleasant and knowledgeable, we quite enjoyed our visit. And left with a bottle of each of the Marberg gins, after enjoying two in cocktails and one neat.
Amazing tour
Beth L,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative, personal tour in an intimate setting. Very educational about distilling process. Very humble about outstanding product. Highly recommend. Was not a gin person , but love it now. Don’t miss this when visiting Reykjavík.
Great time! Learned a lot...
Scott B,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time! Learned a lot about the distilling process and had the opportunity to try each product. It was just the two of us so we had a private tasting with the owner, who was very generous with the tastings. Ended up buying a bottle to bring back to the hotel because it was good, and to support the cause. Always fun visiting local distilleries when traveling.
Epic experience
91ulrikan,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Epic experience! The love of the craft and of the gin was obvious, and the knowledge was evident. I cannot recommend it enough!
This place is GREAT! I...
Andy D,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This place is GREAT! I booked the tour ahead of time for a party of four (me, wife, son and daughter in-law). Best bang for tour buck! The tour was casual, yet very informative. The tour included 3 cocktails, using all 3 Marberg Gins, and the drinks were excellent! The 3 different Marberg guns are all great and the bartender making our drinks was a true artist. Note: the bartender also works at the Drykk bar in downtown Reykjavik and his cocktails were, hands down, the best we had in all of Reykjavik! We also enjoyed chatting with the owner of the distillery, very nice guy! Marberg is great gin! Looking forward to their future whiskey offers! All the best from Virginia & West Virginia!
Great little tour and...
Alex C,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great little tour and tasting at a convenient location within walking distance of where we were staying in downtown Reykjavik. Had great conversations with our host, and had several fantastic drinks. When we bought some bottles to take back home to the states he even had some travel-safe air bags to put the bottles in. Can't wait to visit on a future trip to Iceland to see the new tasting room setup when it's done! Highly recommend to any Gin fans.
This was one of the best...
Elyse S,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best distillery tours we’ve done! The host was very knowledgeable and the gin was excellent. We were able to taste 5 products and he asked if we wanted to taste even more at the end. He was very kind and we laughed the entire tour. The location is a quick walk from downtown. Highly recommend!
Must visit to taste the best gin ever
Patrick v,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The owner is so passionate and the way he talks about his products is amazing. Than the tasting of his creations; The Marberg Gin is by far the best Gin & Tonic we ever tasted. The pureness, so smooth. A must visit, especially when you wanna move up in your gin experience!
I had a fantastic time...
Elizabeth B,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time visiting this distillery! The owner was so welcoming and knowledgeable about spirits and Iceland in general. It’s always fun to learn from someone who truly enjoys their craft and he definitely does. Also the packaging and design work for the Marberg brand are some of the best that I’ve seen. I would definitely recommend visiting this spot if you’re interested in gin or the process in general- I was able to taste 3 different types and a brennevin. Bottles are also available for purchase so you can take a piece of Iceland home with you.
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