The 15 Best Brewery and Distillery Tours in the USA Worldwide

1.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Ride through Nashville with a local guide such as Joe, Drew, Tyler, or Swade, stopping at up to four breweries and distilleries. Choose beer flights or spirits at your own cost, hear city stories, pass murals, and tailor the route when possible. The two-hour golf cart tour is a relaxed way to explore beyond Broadway.

“The tour is awesome and different every time. This was our second trip. Our tour guide, Joshua was very informative and fun.”

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2.Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours sampling Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, cocktails, and local beer at at least three Nashville venues. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, Swade, and Ryan add local tips and conversation, while private transport removes the need for taxis. Locations can change, and every guest must bring valid photo ID.

“It was informative and fun! We learned so much about the process and then tasted some great whiskey and beer. Had a great time!”

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3.Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Ride through Nashville with a guide such as Parker, Eric, Jimmy, or Swade, stopping at four breweries and distilleries for 20 to 25 minutes each. You will hear local stories, see murals and Music Row, and choose your own beer or spirit samples. Drinks cost extra, and small groups may be paired together.

“We loved it! Our tour guide Jeremiah was great! He was very knowledgeable of the area and it’s history as well as very accommodating to our needs”

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4.Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Spend five to six hours with Desert Wonder Tours exploring Kingman’s Route 66 past, desert vineyards, Arizona rum, local beer, and a made-from-scratch lunch. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group of up to 13, meet winemakers and distillers, and hear local stories from guides such as Mike, Sue, Bob, or Brandon. Pickup is offered in the Kingman area, but not Las Vegas.

“Long drive but our guide made it fun! The winery ,route 66 museum and bistro were all fabulous! Sm group was the best!”

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5.Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride through downtown Nashville by golf cart with guides such as Tyler, Joe, Ed, Will, and Cam, stopping at breweries, distilleries, bars, and sometimes wine venues. You choose the pace and drink interests, but pay separately for all alcohol samples. The two-hour tour begins and ends at 833 9th Ave S.

“So much fun. Great tour and information. Swade was a great guide. Told us his story of how he ended up on Nashville and a lot of history of the city.”

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6.Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $69

You’ll leave downtown Austin at noon in a small Mercedes Sprinter van and visit Fitzhugh Brewing, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Jester King Brewery. Guides such as Nick, Evan, Jax, and Brent keep the four-and-a-half-hour outing moving, social, and safe. Drinks and food cost extra.

“The tour provides a great window into Austin and its beers and wines. Each site showcased a fine selection and the staff at each location took time and care during each tasting. Nick made a good experience great. He shared enough details to leave us informed, but not so Read more”

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7.Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours sampling beer, wine, and spirits at three Kansas City stops with Barley Bus Tours. Your guide handles the driving, shares local history, and leads each tasting. Past guides have included Adam, Jeff, Johnny, and Russ. The route may include stops such as Boulevard and Lifted Spirits, with samples included at every venue.

“Learned some history and had fantastic samples. Adam was an excellent guide. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun way to spend the day.”

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8.Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

At Tumbleroot’s Bisbee Court production space, an experienced brewer or distiller leads you through the small working brewery and distillery. You’ll learn how one base can become beer, vodka, gin, whiskey, or agave spirits, then sample a flight of beer and spirits in the tasting room. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and last about 45 to 90 minutes.

“Very informative and friendly people! Enjoyed learning about the process and getting to try some samples.”

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9.Brewery and Distillery Campus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Spend one hour touring Lexington Brewing and Distilling, starting with Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale and finishing with Town Branch bourbon. An English-speaking guide explains each production step, while visitors 21 and older receive four tasting tokens. Children can join, but the tour is not suitable for anyone under 9.

“Enjoyed learning the whole process and tastings for sure. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Wine & Mead Tasting, Distillery and Brewery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230

Travel from Laughlin to Kingman for a full day of Arizona drinks and food. Taste creative meads and local wines at Hive Five, tour Desert Diamond Distillery, sample beer at Black Bridge Brewery, and enjoy lunch at Sirens Cafe or Grand Canyon Brewery. Guides such as Wil and Michael add local color along the way.

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11.Brewery and Distillery Tour in Kansas City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend three hours visiting three Kansas City beer and spirits stops with Barley Bus Tours. Your small group rides a comfortable minibus, hears a narrated account of the city, and receives samples at every stop. Guides such as Antonio, Jake, and Arlene have led recent outings, with routes that may include Cinder Block, Big Rip, Double Shift, Restless Spirits, and Stockyards.

“We had the best time with the best brewery tour guide, Antonio! We went to Cinder Block, Emperial, and Stockyards, and while we were up north at Cinder Block, we made a side trip across the trip to Restless Spirits Distillery. Fun time was had by all, and the great staff at each location made sure we learned a lot about the product and process while enjoying the generous samples. Would definitely do this again.”

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12.The Old Town Breweries and Distilleries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start in Old Town Fort Collins with guide Shane, then visit Mobb Mountain Distillers and Hello Brew Company. Learn how spirits and craft beer are made, hear how alcohol shaped local history, and buy drinks or tasting specials at each stop. The two-hour tour is limited to 10 people and requires proof of age.

“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide Shane was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the town and how alcohol played its part in that history. The drinks and locations were excellent as well. I’d definitely recommend this tour!”

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13.Scenic Desert Wine, Distillery Tastings/Brewery/RT66 & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $189

Join Desert Wonder Adventures for a 6.5-hour small-group trip from Las Vegas to Kingman. Taste up to seven wines, sample local spirits and craft beer, enjoy lunch from Siren’s Cafe, and follow historic Route 66 with guide Robert, also called Bob. Hotel pickup, transportation, and tastings are included.

“It was an excellent experience from beginning to end. I would definately recommend tours with thia company. Best tour ever!”

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14.Private Back-Country Distillery, Brewery, or Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Shane of Good Vibes Tours takes your private group from Portland into Oregon’s craft country for tastings in Wilsonville, Newberg, Dundee, and McMinnville. Expect an air-conditioned mini-bus, deli lunch, chilled water, coffee, space for purchases, and pickup from your residence. Tasting fees are extra.

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15.NON BUS MOVIE STARS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride in a luxury GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban from downtown Traverse City to Silver Spruce Brewing, Earthen Ales, and The Workshop. Local drink guides, including Tracey and Magic Mike’s team, lead a four to five-hour outing with beer, cider, wine, and spirits available to sample. Food, bottles, glasses, and growlers cost extra.

“Tracey was amazing! We had so much fun on our brewery and distillery tour. We will be back to see Magic Mike and his team!”

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