15 City Whisky Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Rebel City Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Spend an hour with guides such as Bhagya or Roisin at Rebel City Distillery, Cork’s first city distillery in 50 years. Sip a gin and tonic, learn how gin and absinthe are made, smell Indian botanicals, and finish with neat gin and absinthe tastings.

“During our visit to Cork, we were lucky to discover and book the Rebel City Distillery Tour. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Bhagya, one of the owners, who also served as our guide and host. The tour was fantastic, providing a truly personal and engaging experience! Bhagya did an excellent job of guiding us through the distillery’s history and origins, offering a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the distillation, mixing, and bottling processes. We had the opportunity to sample a variety of their spirits, including Gin, Vodka, and Absinthe. Throughout the tour, Bhagya added an extra layer of fun with a friendly game for my girlfriend and me, where…”

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2.San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery on Treasure Island, you taste three whiskies, then make a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Paper Plane with a dedicated bartender such as Nick, Will, Weston, or Johnny. Expect an 80-minute class, city views, local history, and a maximum of eight people.

“Omg the place is really beautiful , with exceptional views of the city of course . Will was amazing ! He was funny and knowledgeable with the history and answered all our questions . I was nervous but he made us all feel at ease . We had a blast tasting the whiskey and making the drinks ! I made a bomb whiskey sour .We will definitely be back ! Thank you again Will!”

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3.NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride in a luxury SUV with local guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, or Tracy through Old Mission Peninsula. A typical sunset tour visits three wineries and Old Mission Distilling, with time for wine, cocktails, views, and food purchases. Pickup is in downtown Traverse City.

“My bf and I had an amazing time with Mike!! It was a great winery tour and very personable. Mike checked in with us during each wineries. He gave suggestions for each winery! Mike was great !! We had a great time!!”

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4.Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

At Apikol in Quebec City’s Saint-Roch district, a co-owner such as Fred or Nadine guides you from a live indoor hive through honey extraction, fermentation, distillation, and bottling. The one-hour visit ends with three tastings, including sparkling mead, in a small group of up to eight.

“Owner was very friendly and knowledgeable . Tasting was also very good.”

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5.Historically Tipsy: A Music City Pub Crawl with VIP Access!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours walking through downtown Nashville with a guide such as Cody or Paul, pairing Church Street and Civil War stories with whiskey, moonshine, chocolate, Printer’s Alley, and VIP drink menus at four well-chosen stops.

“Cody was awesome, friendly, informative. Our tour was cut short due to weather but we so enjoyed the first few stops. The people, atmosphere and drinks were great! ❤️. We would definitely recommend to others.”

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6.Cork City: Rebel City Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $32

Spend 75 minutes at Rebel City Distillery with a guided visit led by hosts such as co-founder Bhagya. Start with a gin and tonic, see the working distillery, then taste Maharani Gin and Ireland's only absinthe. The tour is personal, indoors, and wheelchair accessible.

“Absolutely brilliant tour. Well worth it. The drinks were lovely and the tour was very interesting. I would definitely to other travellers.”

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7.Atlantic City: Little Water Distillery Spirit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Atlantic City’s first distillery tasting Liberty Rum, Whitecap Whiskey, Rusted Revolver Gin, 48 Blocks Vodka, and featured cocktails. Reserve a table after booking, try a seasonal cocktail for an extra charge, and take home a complimentary shot glass.

“My sister and I really enjoyed our spirit flights. I think my favorite was the espresso martini. They also have a nice selection of cocktails for an additional charge. The only thing I would suggest is providing some light snacks that would go with the spirits. If you’re looking for a chill, lowkey experience in AC, this is it.”

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8.Glasgow: Guided City Highlights Tour & Whisky Tasting (5pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Meet an English-speaking guide in an orange jacket at George Square for a two-hour small-group walk through Glasgow’s key sights, street art, and lesser-known stories. Finish at Mharsanta with three full whisky drams and an introduction to each pour. Guides may include David, Gabriel, Karen, Louise, or Caron.

“Gabe was a very good guide with a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm about Glasgows history.”

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9.Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $247

From Cobh, visit Blarney Castle and its gardens, see Cork’s English Market and Shandon area on a panoramic drive, then tour Midleton Distillery with a whiskey tasting. Expect about seven hours, walking, shared transport, and groups of up to 25.

“Mary and Barry were fantastic. Kind, friendly, knowledgeable and efficiently kept us on schedule. Thanks for a great day!”

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10.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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11.Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $612

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Charles Fort, Kinsale, Cork City, and Midleton’s Jameson Distillery. Guides such as Oliver, Aidan, Brede, and Brian have led this route. Expect flexible pacing, whiskey tasting, and round-trip pickup, with time a key concern for cruise passengers.

“Our tour was enhanced because of the expertise and storehouse of information that our tour guide, Brian Griffin, shared with us along the way. We especially enjoyed the tasting experience and tour at Jamison distillery. We also thoroughly enjoyed the explanation of glassmaking and the Show case, display, and reception area at Waterford.”

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12.Kansas City: Wraiths & Whiskey Ghost Tour

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

Start at the former Savoy Hotel, now 21c Museum Hotel, then walk to the Coates Hotel and Folly Theater with an English-speaking guide. Expect local ghost stories, the 1932 theater bombing, workplace murder, and historic figures, but no building entry or whiskey tasting.

“Title is misleading. There was no whiskey. Speaker needed something to project his voice as it was hard to hear at times. The tour ended no where near where we started”

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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 for three hours of brewery and distillery visits around Kansas City. Your guide, such as Antonio, Jake, or Arlene, handles the driving and narration while you sample drinks at three stops, with routes that may include Cinder Block, Big Rip, Restless Spirits, and more.

“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.Salt Lake City: Spirits of the Wasatch Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Visit Spirits of the Wasatch in Building 5 of Broadbent Business Park for a private, English-language tour lasting 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll see copper stills, learn to use hydrometers and refractometers, and taste the full product line, including gold medal gin, whiskey, and coffee liqueur.

“me gustó la amplia explicación sobre el proceso de destilación. muy buena atención.”

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15.City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $190

At Arch 10, Dan and Alan guide you through a two-hour gin-making class. Taste Aberdeen gins, choose from more than 100 botanicals, distil a 70cl bottle with your own recipe, then name and take it home.

“I got this tour as a birthday present to my boyfriend, but I loved it just as much as he did. Dan and Alan were amazing guides, offering not only historical insights but also lots of help to make sure your gin will be a success. They give out a lot of gin variants to have neat and then give out mixers for each. Even if you have no idea about Gin, you'll come out feeling like an Expert, and with a bottle of Gin with flavours you decided yourself. I'd do this again any day and I can only recommend it to anyone going to Aberdeen.”

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