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15 Brewery & Distillery Visits Worth the Ticket

34 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend who likes a dram: 15 brewery & distillery visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart - What happens at the 9th Avenue meeting point
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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 riding a golf cart through Nashville with a local guide such as Tyler, Drew, or Joe. Visit up to four breweries or distilleries, choose beer or spirits, pass murals, and shape the pace around your group. Drinks cost extra, and the tour runs afternoon or evening.

“Fun way to see all the different areas of Nashville, and learn some history about the city. Tyler was an EXCELLENT guide adding lots of humor and knowledge about the different areas and distilleries.”

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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch - The morning pickup and the first tastings
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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

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

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

Spend about 6.5 hours with Margies Big Day Out visiting three wineries, local producers, a chocolate stop, and a brewery. Tastings and lunch are included, while brewery drinks cost extra. Guides such as Dan, Simon, Nico, and Russell bring different styles to this small-group outing.

“Make sure you have breakfast beforehand as it's a long day. The first vineyard was Jarvis estate, this was fantastic, wines were incredible, the somelia was amazing, so entertaining, easy to talk to. 10/10 The next place we had a couple of potent cocktails. The second vineyard knottinghill we felt rushed,the description given for each wine was just the same. 10/10 for our guide who was a character lol he was interesting to talk to he interacted with everyone and was knowledgeable. His playlist was epic. It's a long day, we were shattered afterward”

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Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit - Following the ingredients from hops to fermentation
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Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

3.Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

At Bourgogne des Flandres in Bruges, you follow a self-guided audio tour through the brewery and distillery, watch live brewing, see open fermentation vessels, and learn about hops, genever, and the brewery’s story. Finish with a 25 cl beer or soft drink in the canalside bar.

“The beer is great. The tour is a self guided tour with a little device that you listen to during the tour. It was informative.”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Nelson’s Green Brier: the best history lesson when included
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

4.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, moonshine, bourbon, cocktails, and local beer at at least three Nashville venues. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, and Ryan share local tips while private transport handles the driving. Expect a small group, changing stops, and a valid photo ID requirement.

“Jack was a great informative and friendly guide. I would recommend this tour to my family and friends”

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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland - Beer and whisky in the same guided visit
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Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

5.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

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

At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, a guide explains the making of beer and whisky, along with local folklore and mythology. The 75-minute English tour ends with tastings of new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer, in groups capped at 15 people.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers - Two breweries, one distillery, and a changing route
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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

6.Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

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

Join Jarryd or another local guide from 2pm for a four-and-a-half-hour visit to two Byron Bay breweries and one distillery. Taste beer, gin, rum, or other local drinks, hear how they are made, and travel between stops in a group capped at 13 people.

“This was our second time doing a tour with this company and it is always fun with a great amount of information. Jarryd is an absolute legend! Highly recommended!!”

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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers - Stone & Wood brings a strong opening
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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

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

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

Join Jarryd or Jarrod from Behind the Barrel Byron Bay for a six-and-a-half-hour tasting day. Visit a mix of breweries and distilleries, enjoy lunch, sample 15 to 20 drinks, and use included transfers so nobody has to drive.

“We had the best time. Would definitely do it again on our next byron trip. Great group of people to spend the day with.”

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Nashville: Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour - The guides are a major part of the value
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Nashville: Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

8.Nashville: Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

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

Ride through Nashville with guides such as Swade, Eric, Sean, and Jimmy, stopping at four breweries and distilleries for 20 to 25 minutes each. Your cart also passes Music Row, murals, studios, and other city sights. The tour lasts two hours, with drinks purchased separately.

“Tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgable about the area and fun to be with.”

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Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour - Little Old Wine Drinkers Winery and the desert vineyard
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Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

9.Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

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

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Kingman’s Route 66 past and present. Visit a family winery, Arizona’s oldest craft distillery, Black Bridge Brewery, Siren’s Cafe, and the Route 66 museum. Guides such as Mike, Sue, Bob, and Brandon add local stories along the way. Pickup is offered in Kingman.

“The brewery, distillery, the winery were all great experiences and Bob was a great guide. Love how he was so attuned to the local lore and historical stories. The Route 66 museum was fantastic and the lunch was a delight. We were also treated to a local gift-antique store that was amazing!!”

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Dublin: Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour - Jameson Bow St. and the story behind the whiskey
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Dublin: Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

10.Dublin: Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

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

Start at Jameson Bow St. with an English-speaking guide, taste three whiskeys, and enjoy a Jameson cocktail. Ride the Luas to Guinness Storehouse for a self-guided visit and a pint at Gravity Bar. Guides Niall and Caroline have been praised for lively storytelling.

“Our Guide Niall was incredibly funny and the tour was magnificent. Thanks for the experience Niall :) Sláinte”

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Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour - Starting at 833 9th Ave S
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Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

11.Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

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

Spend about two hours riding from downtown Nashville to a mix of breweries, distilleries, bars, and possibly a wine stop. Guides such as Tyler, Ed, Joe, Will, and Cam tailor the route to your tastes. Your $60.21 covers fees and insurance, but alcohol samples cost extra.

“Will was genuinely interested, gave a lot of good recommendation . He was very good with communication. And kind enough to drop off at hotel.”

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Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin - Fitzhugh Brewing: A Family-Friendly First Stop
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Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $69

Leave downtown Austin at noon for Fitzhugh Brewing, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Jester King Brewery. You get a small-group ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter, plus guides such as Nick, Evan, or Jax, who add local stories and practical help along the way.

“We loved Treaty Oaks! Jax was an amazing tour guide. The van was nice and clean we really did come as strangers and leave as friends 😊”

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Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour - The brewery stop: a relaxed start to the route
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Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

13.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, including possible hosts such as Adam, Jeff, Johnny, or Russ, handles the driving, shares local history, and leads tastings at all three stops.

“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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Brussels: micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting - Seeing both the brewery and distillery
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Brussels: micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting

14.Brussels: micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend one hour with a Tipsy Tribe co-founder or brewer, such as Daniel or Aylen, learning how beer and spirits are made in Brussels. You’ll tour the working brewery and distillery, taste two 16-cl craft beers, then stay for extra drinks or snacks if you wish.

“The tour was informative, coniuously interesting and the guide was super knowledgeable and accepted all questions! We tasted two different types of beer but I liked the beer and the ambience of the place so I stayed for a few more after the tour. For all my craft beer folks out there - definitely stop by here!”

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Brewery & Distillery Tour (Craft Beer, Spirits, and Cocktails) - Oast House keeps the barn atmosphere
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Brewery & Distillery Tour (Craft Beer, Spirits, and Cocktails)

15.Brewery & Distillery Tour (Craft Beer, Spirits, and Cocktails)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend about 5.5 hours visiting Wayne Gretzky Estates, Niagara Oast House Brewers, Limited Distilling, and The Exchange Brewery. Your guide, possibly Donna, Dave, Karen, or Mark, handles the driving while you sample beer, spirits, wine, and cocktails in a group capped at 14.

“We had a great time on this tour. There were four of us in our group, plus another 6 or so in our van - each on a slightly different tour. We got picked up and returned to our Fallsview hotel. I totally recommend this company for any of the Niagara Falls on the Lake tours.”

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