The 15 Best Nashville Whiskey & Distillery Tours

1.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Ride from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg for a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour and whiskey flight in the historic George Green Barrel House. Drivers such as Frank and guides including Jacob, Hannah, and Rooster have helped make the day lively and informative. The 9:00am departure includes time for lunch and shopping in town.

“Absolutely awesome The driver was great, a day of fun Hannah are guide at the distillery was so informative and funny.”

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2.All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 975 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about two hours with a Nashville guide visiting four downtown bars, including Doc Holliday’s and Broadway spots. Your package includes one selected drink at each stop, Tennessee moonshine, craft beer or cocktails, and a souvenir fanny pack. Guides such as Will, Sean, Jimmy, and Elijah add local stories.

“Our guide, Sean, was knowledgeable and personable. He gave us background on the bars and other local info.”

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3.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

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

Spend two hours touring Nashville’s brewery and distillery scene by golf cart with guides such as Tyler, Drew, Joe, or Swade. Visit up to four venues, choose beer or spirits when possible, pass murals, and get local tips. Tastings cost extra, and the tour runs rain or shine.

“Our guide was Jake who was awesome> He gave us the history of the areas and places we stopped at. Great time.”

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

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

Ride through Nashville with guides such as Dylan, Adam, Jake, and Cam, stopping for murals, downtown sights, Antique Archaeology, and tastings at Corsair and Tennessee Legend. The golf cart limits walking and covers a lot in three hours, but drinks cost extra and weather matters.

“Lots of fun! Good way to see the city sights! Our stop at the brewery was a highlight. Sean was a great driver!”

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5.Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 45 minutes at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery with a guide such as Jim, Haley, or Jacob. See the production area, learn how corn becomes vodka, then taste a flight of spirits in the upstairs VIP Lounge. Finish with time for cocktails, bottles, and souvenirs.

“Jim our tour guide at Big Machine was so informative and so nice. It is a really neat place. All the workers are so nice. Products are amazing also.”

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6.Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Spend 45 to 60 minutes at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery with guides such as Darrin, Chris, Heather, or Jason. Hear the family’s remarkable return after 100 years, learn how Tennessee whiskey is made, taste several spirits, then browse the shop, bar, and food options.

“Everyone that worked there was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour guide Darrin really seemed to enjoy his job and it showed in the way he gave the tour. Me and my best friend were here for a girls trip and this was one of our favorite things we did I definitely recommend.”

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7.Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

You’ll join a guide-led tasting at Nashville Barrel Co, where experts such as David and Ivan pour bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey, often at cask strength. You’ll compare styles, learn about aging and blending, and ask questions in a small group of up to 20 people.

“Awesome experience. Had a great time. Love the different whiskies we tasted, and David was super informative. Highly recommend!!!”

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8.Nashville Barrel Co “Flight from the Barrel” Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Nashville Barrel Co’s Heathcote Avenue distillery, you choose three spirits from bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, rum, or agave. Staff pour each dram straight from the barrel for a short, mostly self-guided tasting in the lounge. Kelly has been praised for friendly, clear help.

“We arrived and no one was their to greet us till 20mins of waiting. We were the only ones there and the host just served us, she was nice and pleasant but after she served us disappeared for the rest of the time. There was no tour either. We honestly thought the experience would be different after hearing about it so much. Now the bourbon and whiskey taste was different and good. Would have chosen a different tour if we would have known.”

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9.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg by air-conditioned bus, with a driver-guide such as Bob H or Ray sharing local stories along the way. You’ll have about 90 minutes downtown, then join a roughly 1.5-hour Jack Daniel’s distillery tour with whiskey tastings. Adults 21 and older only.

“There was a race happening, detours, the tour should have been adjusted for that. We did not have enough time to eat and shop. With the crowds, 1 hour was not enough for both lunch and shop, that should be 2 hours of least. The drive was not great, 3 hours of a not smooth ride, air condition not regulating, it kept getting hot in the back of the bus. But the actual guide at the distillery was great, that part, the tour, was nice.”

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

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

Spend about three hours sampling Nashville spirits and beer at at least three venues, with private transport between stops. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, and Ryan share local tips, while tastings may include bourbon, moonshine, vodka, cocktails, and craft beer. Bring valid photo ID and expect a small group.

“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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11.Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $144

Travel from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg for a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery visit, museum time, production stories, and a tasting of several whiskeys. Drivers such as Frank, Jack, and Kevin add local color, while your free time covers lunch and shops in town.

“Excellent - did exactly what said on tin and made visiting Jack Daniel’s Distillery and exploring Lynchburg very easy!”

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12.Tennessee Whiskey Experience: Bus Tour with 11+ Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Leave downtown Nashville at 11 a.m. for three rotating Tennessee distilleries, with 3 to 5 whiskey samples at each stop. Guides such as Jimmy, Tom, and Paul keep the day moving, share whiskey lore, and handle the driving. Expect a countryside outing, a possible lunch stop, and no restroom on the minibus.

“Jimmy our driver was exceptional. He was engaging, funny and an overall great person. All distilleries were unique and we learned a lot about Tennessee whiskey. This tour was worth the money.”

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13.Nashville Barrel Co “Straight from Barrel” Tasting with Bottle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $150

At Nashville Barrel Company, you taste four unique spirits straight from the barrel, learn how whiskey is made, and narrow the choices to your favorite bottle. The one-hour English-language experience meets at 809 Heathcote Ave and is limited to 12 people.

“We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. David was very knowledgeable about the barrels. Great place to buy souvenirs.”

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14.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend four hours tasting Nashville BBQ, bourbon, and craft beer with a guide such as Ray, Bob, John, or Emily. Ride in a small air-conditioned bus, visit Central BBQ, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing Company, and learn local food, drink, and city history along the way.

“Bob was a great tour guide with extensive of the area and history. The tour was timed right. Overall a great experience.”

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15.Lynchburg Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Ride from Nashville with a driver-guide such as Ray or Bob, spend 90 minutes in Lynchburg, then tour Jack Daniel’s Distillery with premium tastings. You get transport, water, ice, and admission for $165, but bring ID, lunch money, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.

“Our guide Zak was brilliant and very knowledgeable. Zak picked us up in an air conditioned bus and was very personable all the way. The distillery tour was great and the stop in Lynchburg before. Highly recommended”

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