Best Guided Whisky Tours: Our Top 15

1.Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum and Gallery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,078 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour, small-group tour of Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival. Hear lively stories, see 19th-century memorabilia, learn tasting basics, and sample several Irish whiskeys. Guides such as Andrew, Hailey, Linda, and Matt are known for strong storytelling. Premium whiskey upgrades are available.

“It was wonderfully interesting and delivered charmingly by Linda. We visited a number of rooms telling different parts of the story, and finished with the whiskey tasting.”

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2.Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $166

Spend about four hours visiting Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink, walk through historic Dublin, then finish with a Guinness at Gravity Bar and its 360-degree city view. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean are frequently assigned.

“We had a grand time at this event. The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. The highlight was the performance of traditional Irish music and dance. A very fun night! Highly recommended for all ages.”

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3.Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,765 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

At Teeling Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, a guide such as Marc, Blaise, Gary, or Ivie takes you from whiskey history to the working production floor, then leads a tasting of Teeling pours. The one-hour visit suits busy schedules, welcomes non-drinkers and families, and includes a café, terrace, and gift shop.

“Very informative, guide was great! Loved the cocktail at the end with the whiskey tasting! Worth the trip”

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4.The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,578 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience, a guide leads you through whisky production, regional aromas, and a tasting of your chosen Scotch. You’ll see one of the world’s largest whisky collections and receive a crystal tasting glass. Under-18s get Irn Bru, making this a useful family stop beside Edinburgh Castle.

“The Scottish Whiskey Experience was really fantastic. They used impressive visuals, great commentary to tell a compelling story of how Scottish Whiskey is made. Even though I like Whiskey, I really started to appreciate it more after experiencing the tour. Even if you don't really like Whiskey, it's still a great tour to understand and appreciate Scotland as well!”

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5.Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · from $20

Visit Landhuis Chobolobo in Willemstad for a one-hour guided look at Curaçao liqueur, from orange peel and flavoring to bottling. Guides such as Eli, Gen, and Genesis explain the process and island connection. You’ll taste three liqueurs, choose a cocktail, and add gelato with the deluxe option.

“Gen was amazing and very informative! 10/10 she spoke loud and clear compared to some of the other guides”

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6.Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

At Big Machine Brewery & Distillery on 3rd Avenue, you’ll visit the production area, see how corn becomes vodka, then taste a selection of whiskey, bourbon, gin, rum, and vodka in the upstairs VIP Lounge. Guides such as Jim, Haley, Jacob, and Ally bring the process to life. Allow 45 minutes, plus extra time for drinks or shopping.

“It was good learned more about the making of it then I thought I would and the alcohol tastings were definitely good”

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7.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 1h 15m · from $48

Spend 75 minutes at Eimverk Distillery with an English or Icelandic speaking guide. Learn how Icelandic barley becomes Flóki whiskey, taste Vor gin and Víti Brennivín, and sample additional spirits when available. Guides such as Rock, Paul, Eva, and Niko bring humor, local history, and practical tasting advice to this small-group visit.

“it was excellent. I recommended to anyone I’ve met while traveling.”

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8.Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend about an hour at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery with guides such as Darrin, Heather, Chris, or Jason. Hear tales of sunken ships, lost gold, and a family business reborn after a century, then taste Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, and Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur. The small group size keeps the experience personal.

“Very informative tour. Darrin was a great guide and it was awesome to see the whiskey making process. The actual whiskey tasting selection was good in my opinion. I’m not a whiskey drinker personally but my family really enjoyed it!”

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9.Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13

Visit Destilerías Arehucas in Arucas for a one-hour guided look at rum making, from the ageing cellar and mill to fermentation, distillation, and bottling. The English tour ends with a tasting of rums and liqueurs, sometimes led by guides such as Elena or Sofia. Bring a paper ticket, and leave time to browse the shop.

“Leuke rondleiding. Alle aspecten van het rum maken komen aan bod. En na afloop kun je proeven. Een geslaagd bezoek.”

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10.Guided Tour at Ron Arehucas Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 1 hour · from $12

At Ron Arehucas in Arucas, a live guide in Spanish, English, or German leads you through the distillery, its 4,308 American oak casks, production rooms, and bottling plant. The 60-minute visit ends with a tasting of rums and liqueurs, followed by the chance to buy Arehucas products.

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11.The Dublin Liberties Distillery – Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $24

Step inside Dublin Liberties Distillery for a 45-minute guided tour led by hosts such as Kelly, Kate, or Kevin. You’ll hear about the Liberties and Irish whiskey, see the working distillery, and taste Dubliner Honeycomb Liqueur, Dubliner Bourbon Cask 3YO Blend, and Liberties Oak Devil 5YO Single Malt. Finish at the bar, café, or gift shop.

“Our guide Kate was lovely and very well-informed. Myself and my partner really like whiskey so it was a great experience to see how it is made. The tour was great - informative, entertaining, and with lots of chances to sample the different whiskey. If you’re a whiskey fan, you’ll love this - and even if you’re not, you’ll probably love it anyway. I would highly recommend doing the tour.”

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12.Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

Spend about an hour at Roulaison Distilling Co with owner Andrew or a member of his small team. You’ll see how New Orleans rum is made, hear about Caribbean and local influences, and taste five pours, including special-release bottles. The intimate group, limited to eight people, makes this a personal stop away from the French Quarter.

“Got a Lyft to go a bit off the beaten path of the French Quarter for this one. Very quaint and small rum distillery, and all of the information that was shared was by the owner! Absolutely loved this very personal experience. More than enough rum tasting. All of it was delicious! Got there a bit early and there’s a place in the same parking lot where we enjoyed some mead and cider while we waited for our rum experience. Lots of GREAT rum information!!”

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13.Guided tour Distillery of Lavender between Nîmes & Arles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $9Best value

Visit un MAS en PROVENCE near Bellegarde, between Nîmes and Arles, for a one-hour guided tour of lavender, verbena, immortelle, and other fragrant plants. Guides such as Sylvain and Betty explain cultivation, harvesting, and essential-oil extraction in English and other languages when available. The visit includes the distillery, outdoor grounds, and a shop with personal advice.

“Family estate with organic values A beautiful shop A guide at the top who knows and loves what it presents but who also highlights the strengths of the regionAuto-translated”

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14.Guided Tour to Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney in Leitrim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend about two hours at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. An expert ambassador explains the making of Drumshanbo whiskey and gin, leads a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey tasting, then serves a Gunpowder Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in the botanical glasshouse.

“Great price and tour, great to learn how whisky and gin are distilled and infused with different botanical flavours. Best part was tasting one though!!”

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15.Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $10

Spend about 90 minutes at Distillerie Bonne Mère in Sainte-Rose with a guide, exploring the distillation museum, old cane railway bridge, copper columns, eco-responsible production, and rum cellar. The visit ends with a tasting of traditional Guadeloupe grands rums. Pierre may lead in English when available.

“We had a great time with very friendly people I strongly advise to do this activityAuto-translated”

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