The 15 Finest Beer and Distillery Tours in the USA

1.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

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

Spend two hours touring Nashville breweries and distilleries by open-air golf cart with a local guide such as Tyler, Drew, Joe, or Swade. Visit up to four venues, choose beer flights or spirits at your own cost, hear city stories, and pass murals between stops. Afternoon and evening departures are available.

“Exceeding our expectations. The four breweries we visited were really nice and two offered complimentary tasting. Austin our tour guide was great! It felt more like we had another friend on the tour with us”

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2.Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

This three-hour Joyride tour combines Nashville sightseeing, mural stops, and tastings at Corsair and Tennessee Legend distilleries. You ride in a golf cart with a guide such as Dylan, Adam, Jake, or Cam, covering Broadway, the Capitol, Music Row, Marathon Village, and more with little walking.

“This three hour tour took us to parts of Nashville that we never have seen before. We toured many different areas of the city, saw the amazing murals and stopped for some delicious cocktails along the way. Our tour guide Cam was amazing...knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend...10 out of 10”

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

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

Spend about three hours visiting at least three Nashville distilleries and breweries with a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, and Swade share local tips while you sample 9 to 12 drinks, from bourbon and moonshine to craft beer. Stops can change, so expect variety rather than a fixed route.

“We had a great tour with Swade as our guide. He made adjustments when we realized we needed some food to absorb the delicious whiskey. We learned a lot about Tennessee whiskey and how to properly drink it. Swade also shared interesting areas of Nashville and gave some great recommendations for our visit.”

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4.Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

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

Ride through Nashville in a private cart, stopping for 20 to 25 minutes at four breweries and distilleries. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Swade, Eric, Sean, and Jimmy, shares local history, murals, Music Row sights, and drink tips. Alcohol samples cost extra, and small groups may be paired.

“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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5.Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

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

Spend 5 to 6 hours touring Kingman’s Route 66 sights, a family winery, Arizona’s oldest craft distillery, a downtown brewery, and a beloved local cafe. Your air-conditioned ride includes lunch, tastings, water, and a guide. Small groups cap at 13 people, with pickup available in Kingman.

“Our guide Sue was AMAZING!! We had so much fun with her! She was very informative about the area and landscape, also about the plants we should stay away from. She didn't rush us from place to place, was very lay back and let us enjoy ourselves at each stop. By the end of the day, we all felt like we had found a new friend. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks for making our stay so memorable. Katie Monfils and friends”

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6.Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

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

Spend about two hours riding a golf cart through downtown Nashville with guides such as Tyler, Ed, Will, Joe, and Cam. Expect a flexible route through breweries, distilleries, bars, and sometimes wine stops, with local history and recommendations along the way. Alcohol samples cost extra, and the ride returns to 833 9th Ave S.

“Great experience.. our tour guide Dylan and excellent. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He does need a new golf cart.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $69

Leave downtown Austin at noon in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter for Fitzhugh Brewing, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Jester King Brewery. You get about an hour at each stop, with guides such as Nick, Evan, Jax, or Brent handling the driving, timing, and local tips. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Absolutely fantastic! Jax is a superb host who knows how to bring 10 strangers to friendships status. Loved her expert knowledge of beer, spirits and historical facts about Texas. We are planning future trips and will ask for Jax by name!”

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8.Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours with Barley Bus Tours visiting a Kansas City brewery, winery, and distillery. Your guide, such as Adam, Jeff, Johnny, or Russ depending on the day, handles the driving, shares local history, and leads you through tastings. Samples, a professional guide, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Great driver, super group, all stops were great. Owner of winery was very personable. Enjoyed that the most.”

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9.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 see the process up close, then taste a flight of beer and spirits in an intimate setting. The tour starts at 4:00 pm, lasts about 45 to 90 minutes, and welcomes up to 20 people.

“We Turley enjoyed our tour and tasting at Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting. The assistant distiller gave the tour and shared with us their processes. Then it was on to the tasing all we tasted were very good and we made a purchase of their Stout agave spirit barrel aged.”

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10.Lexington: Brewery and Distillery Campus Tour with Tastings

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

Spend one hour touring Lexington Brewing & Distilling, starting with beer and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale before crossing to Town Branch Distillery. An English-speaking guide explains both production lines, and visitors age 21 and older receive four tasting tokens. Children may join, but the tour is not suitable for children under 9.

“Great short tour - excellent introduction to the bourbon industry with brewing thrown in. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable, the facility is beautiful and the tastings were good. Very much worth the price, especially if you have a limited amount of time.”

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

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

Travel from Laughlin to Kingman in an air-conditioned vehicle for mead, wine, rum, vodka, and craft beer tastings. You’ll visit Hive Five Meadery, Desert Diamond Distillery, and Black Bridge Brewery, with lunch included. Guides such as Wil, Michael, and Kevin add local stories and keep the seven-hour outing friendly and relaxed.

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12.Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Spend 150 minutes with a local guide visiting Portland area producers for beer, wine, rum, and spirit tastings. Transportation, reserved access, water, and a Maine snack are included. Guides such as Tina and Pete have led lively, well-informed outings, and the final stop at Portland Beer Hub includes a 10% discount on extra drinks and purchases.

“Great tour of Portland Breweries. Guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nice variety of locations was selected.”

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13.Brewery and Distillery Tour in Kansas City

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

Ride with Barley Bus Tours to three Kansas City breweries and distilleries, with samples, narration, and behind-the-scenes access included. Guides such as Antonio, Jake, and Arlene have led past outings. Expect a small group of up to 14, a comfortable minibus, and stops that may include Cinder Block, Big Rip, Restless Spirits, or other local producers.

“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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14.The Old Town Breweries and Distilleries Tour

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

Spend about two hours in Fort Collins with a guide such as Shane, visiting Mobb Mountain Distillers and Hello Brew Company. Learn how spirits and beer are made, hear how alcohol shaped local history, and return to Old Town Square. Drinks are not included, though each venue may offer specials. Ages 21 and over only.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $189

Spend 6.5 hours tasting Arizona wine, spirits, and Kingman beer while following Route 66 from Las Vegas. You’ll visit Little Old Wine Drinkers Vineyard, Desert Diamond Distillery, and Black Bridge Brewery, with lunch from Siren’s Cafe. Guide Bob has been praised for his patience and engaging stories. 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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