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Beer and Whiskey in One Day: 15 Tours to Book

42 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Brewing and distilling sit next door to each other in most American cities, and a fair few Scottish ones. The 15 below cover both in an afternoon, priced and honest about how much of each you get.

Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart - Stop one: choosing your drink direction
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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

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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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery - Starting at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

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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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch - First cellar doors: where the tour can shine
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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

3.Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · from $129

Spend about six and a half hours visiting handpicked Margaret River wineries, a distillery, breweries and local producers. Tastings and lunch are included, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Dan, Simon, Nico and Russell bring different styles, from lively playlists to useful regional tips. Expect a social day, but check the schedule if you want slow, detailed tastings.

“Brilliant day out everything was amazing highly recommend Nico was very informative and made our day”

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Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit - Following the brewing process step by step
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Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

4.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery in central Bruges with a self-guided audioguide. Follow the brewing process, see open fermentation vessels, watch the brewer at work, enjoy views toward the Belfry and St-Anna’s Church, and finish with a 25 cl beer or soft drink in the bar.

“This experience was definitely more for my partner than me as he's alot more into beer than I am but it was very interesting to see how beer is made and the history behind Bourgogne des Flandres. That being said, there was a drink included at the end of the tour where I tried Bourgogne des Flandres and it was the first beer I've tried that I could comfortably drink! My partner tried the Guinness Timmermans lambic and stout and he said that was super tasty. We also took a photo at the end of the tour and had it printed on a bottle which was only around €10 which…”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Nelson’s Green Brier and the changing route
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

5.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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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland - The whisky side: new-make spirit and Colpach
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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

6.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Tour Uilebheist Brewery and Distillery in Inverness for about 75 minutes. An English-speaking guide explains whisky and beer production, local folklore, and the story behind the business, followed by tastings of new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Guide Richard has earned praise for clear, detailed explanations.

“Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in detail. Tasting part of the tour was a bit lacking.”

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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers - Lord Byron, Husk, and the changing route
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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

7.Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $111

Spend about 4.5 hours visiting two Byron Bay breweries and one distillery with host Jarryd or another local guide. Generous tasting paddles, guided tastings, and transfers from designated meeting points are included. Venues may include Stone & Wood, Cape Byron Distillery, Lord Byron Distillery, Husk, or Seven Mile Brewing Co.

“Great afternoon of visiting local brewers and distillery owners Four hours was just perfect Host Jarryd was professional, friendly and very informative”

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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers - How the changing route affects your day
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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

8.Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $147

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Byron Bay breweries and distilleries with host Jarryd. Expect 15 to 20 tastings, lunch, transfers from designated meeting points, and a changing mix of venues such as Stone & Wood, Husk, Wandana, Lord Byron and Seven Mile.

“Jarrod the tour guide was awesome. Fun day out with friends. Would definetly recommend to everyone 😊”

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Red White & Brew - Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide - Pindarie combines wine, cheese, and lunch
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Red White & Brew – Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide

9.Red White & Brew – Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $128

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley for tastings at Kies Family Wines, Pindarie Winery, Seppeltsfield Road Distillers, and Greenock Brewers. Enjoy a generous regional lunch, free time in Tanunda, and a professional driver so everyone can sample the drinks. Guides such as Dave, Tom, Thomas, and Craig are known for local stories and easy humor.

“Amazing day out with the family not only did we go tot he wineries we also had the pleasure of tasting some Gim and also stopped at a Brewery. Given we were a small group we had some extra time and headed to Maggie Beer’s Farm and the chocolate factory. Massive shout out to rice our bus driver, he was amazing and fun.”

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Nashville: Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour - Guides make or break the experience
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Nashville: Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

10.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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Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour - Starting with Route 66 in Kingman
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Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

11.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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Dublin: Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour - Why the three-whiskey tasting matters
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Dublin: Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

12.Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $124

Start at Jameson Distillery Bow St. with an English-speaking guide, a 45-minute tour, three-whiskey tasting, and Jameson cocktail. Ride the Luas to Guinness Storehouse for self-guided exhibits and a pint at the Gravity Bar. Guides Niall and Caroline have earned special praise for their humor and storytelling.

“Absolutely amazing and in depth tour. Our guide was called Niall and he was fantastic, so enthusiastic and passionate about his job and the places he was talking about. 10/10 would recommend, it’s better than doing it yourself”

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Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour - What the route can include
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Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

13.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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Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin - Treaty Oak brings spirits and old oak trees
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Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin

14.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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Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour - The brewery stop: start with Kansas City beer
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Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

15.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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