The 4 Best Kansas City Whisky Tours Worldwide

1.Tom’s Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Spend about an hour touring Tom’s Town Distilling Co. at 1701 Main St. Your guide explains the distilling process and Kansas City’s Tom Pendergast era before leading a tasting of selected spirits. Guides such as Dick and Deanna have brought strong local knowledge and an easy, lively style to the tour.

“Very informative. I didn't realize all the history Tom's distillery had. The guide was great. I would recommend this tour to friends.”

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2.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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3.Wraiths & Whiskey Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at 219 W 9th St at 8 PM for a one-hour, mile-long walk through Kansas City’s darker past. Hear stories tied to the 1932 theater bombing, the Coates Hotel, the Savoy Hotel, and the Folly Theater. Expect historic sites viewed from outside, not interior access, and bring shoes suited to city sidewalks.

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4.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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