Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

Nashville’s drinking scene is scattered beyond Broadway, and this golf cart tour gives you an easy way to reach several breweries, distilleries, and craft bars in two hours. You ride between stops, hear city stories from a local guide, and may pass some of Nashville’s well-known murals along the way. Guides including Tyler, Drew, Joe, and Swade have earned special praise for their humor, history lessons, and practical recommendations.

I like the flexible route, since the group may visit breweries, distilleries, or a mix of both. I also like the small-group feel many departures offer, along with the welcome break from walking. The main catch is time: two hours can feel tight if you want to sit down, order a full flight, and learn much about all four venues.

Key points at a glance

• Up to four drink stops: The route can include breweries, distilleries, and other craft beer venues, depending on availability and the group’s preferences.
• Golf cart transportation: You ride between locations instead of walking through Nashville’s busy streets.
• Guides shape the experience: Guides such as Tyler, Drew, Joe, Keith, and Swade have been praised for city history, humor, music, and food tips.
• Drinks cost extra: The $60.21 tour price covers transportation and guiding, but beer, spirits, flights, and other drinks are purchased separately.
• Murals may be part of the ride: You may pass Nashville murals while moving between venues, adding a little city sightseeing to the tasting route.
• Good for a first Nashville afternoon: The tour helps you find places outside the Broadway strip, especially if you have only a long weekend.

Why a golf cart makes sense in Nashville

Nashville is easy to explore in pieces, but its breweries and distilleries are not all lined up on one tidy street. A golf cart solves that problem without turning the outing into a long walk or a formal bus excursion.

You meet at 833 9th Ave S in Nashville, then set off with your guide toward the first stop. The exact venues can change, so you should think of this as a guided route through the local drinks scene rather than a fixed tasting menu.

I like the pace of the ride. You get a look at parts of the city between stops, and your guide can point out areas, murals, and places worth returning to later. Several guides have also helped people plan the rest of their day, suggesting food and other Nashville attractions after the tour.

The ride is also useful when the weather is not perfect. The tour operates rain or shine, in hot or cold conditions. One departure used a van during rain, which kept the outing moving, but you should still dress for the forecast. A golf cart is pleasant in mild weather and less appealing when it is very cold or wet.

What happens during the two-hour route

The tour lasts about two hours and ends back at the meeting point. During that time, you may visit up to four breweries, distilleries, or related craft drink venues.

That wording matters. Four is a maximum, not a promise that every stop will offer a full brewery tour or extended tasting. The group may move quickly to fit in more places, or spend longer at a stop that has a good flight, an interesting bartender, or a brewmaster available for questions.

At each venue, you can buy drinks for yourself. Beer flights are available if you want to sample several styles, and some locations may offer spirits or other drinks. The cost of those drinks is not included in the tour price, so budget for additional purchases.

Depending on the day and the venue, you may have time for a brewery visit or a question-and-answer session with a brewmaster. Treat this as a possibility rather than the central promise of the experience. The dependable part is the transportation, the guide, and the chance to visit several places.

Stop one: starting downtown and finding the first pour

The first stop begins the rhythm of the outing: ride in, look over the menu, decide how much you want to taste, then return to the cart for the next location. Because the actual venues can vary, I would not book this expecting one specific brewery or distillery.

This flexibility is useful if your group has mixed tastes. You can show an interest in beer, spirits, or both, and guides may adjust the route when possible. Several departures included two breweries and two distilleries, while another group saw one distillery and two bars. The experience can therefore feel different from one date to the next.

Your first stop is also a good time to tell the guide how quickly you want to move. If you want to sample a flight at each place, four stops may leave little time for conversation. If your priority is seeing several venues, the guide can help keep the route moving.

Stops two through four: variety over lengthy tastings

The appeal of the middle stops is variety. Instead of staying at one brewery for a full production tour, you get short visits to several local places. That gives you a broader look at Nashville’s craft drinks scene and may lead you to a spot you would not have found on your own.

Some groups have had complimentary tastings at two of the four venues, but you should not count on free drinks. Your tour price does not cover beverages, and the practical approach is to pay for only the pours you really want.

At a brewery, you might choose a flight to compare several beers. At a distillery or bar, you can ask about the available spirits or order a specialty drink if one catches your attention. Specific drinks have made an impression on past outings, including an espresso martini and a root beer float shot at Grandpa’s. Those are examples from particular routes, not fixed menu promises.

The tradeoff is time. Four venues in two hours leaves roughly half an hour per stop before accounting for driving and loading. That can be enough for a taste and a quick chat, but not enough for a long sit-down session at every location. If you prefer a slow afternoon with one detailed production tour, this format may feel rushed.

Guides are a major part of the experience

The guide can make or break a short tour, and this experience places plenty of weight on that role. The best guides do more than drive. They explain Nashville’s history, talk through the venues, offer suggestions on what to order, and keep the group on schedule.

Tyler has been praised for his humor, singing, and food recommendations. Drew has mixed city history with advice on places to visit later, including Gumbo Brothers. Joe has been described as personable and entertaining, and one outing ended with him playing guitar.

Other guides named in strong feedback include Keith, Swade, Steve, Austin, Jake, Bryce, Ryan, Joshua, Sean, and Heisenberg. Heisenberg, in particular, has been noted for explaining the city and helping groups choose drinks. You should not assume a particular guide will lead your departure, but these names show the personal style the operator aims for.

The guide also acts as a route manager. If your group wants more time at one venue, the route can slow down. If everyone wants to see as many places as possible, the guide can keep the cart moving. That choice is helpful, but it also means the final experience depends partly on the group’s shared pace.

Murals and city views between the stops

This is not a dedicated Nashville mural tour, but the route may pass some of the city’s famous murals. That small addition gives you something to look for between drinks and helps break up the stop-to-stop pattern.

I would treat the murals as a bonus, not a reason to book the tour by itself. You may get a quick look from the cart rather than time to stop, take photographs, and study the artwork. Still, the ride gives you a wider sense of Nashville than you would get by staying on Broadway.

The golf cart also lets you see the city without asking your group to walk from one venue to the next. That is valuable after a flight of beer or a spirit tasting, when a gentle ride is more appealing than navigating several blocks.

Price, drink costs, and overall value

The tour costs $60.21 per person. That fee includes the golf cart, a local guide, visits to up to four breweries or distilleries, and the chance to pass murals between stops. It also includes trip insurance listed at $6.99 per person for bookings made 24 hours or more in advance.

Drinks are extra. This is the most important price detail. If you buy a flight at every stop, the final bill can rise well above the advertised tour price. You can control the cost by ordering selectively, but you should not expect an all-inclusive tasting package.

I think the value is strongest for a first visit to Nashville, especially if you want an introduction to places beyond Broadway and do not want to plan the route yourself. Transportation, local commentary, and four possible stops are useful in a city where venue choices can be spread out.

The value is weaker if you already know the breweries you want to visit or if you prefer a slow, detailed tasting. One critical assessment found two hours too short for a proper experience at each venue. That is fair. You are paying for access and movement between places, not four full brewery tours.

Group size, comfort, and timing

The maximum group size is 40 people, though some outings have been much smaller. Groups of two may be paired with other participants, so do not assume you will have a private ride unless that has been arranged separately.

A smaller group can make the route more social and gives the guide more room to answer questions. A larger group may take longer to load, order, and regroup at each stop. If your schedule is tight, leave some space after the tour rather than booking an immediate dinner reservation.

Afternoon and evening departures are available throughout the day. An afternoon tour works well if you want to use it as a first look at the city and continue to dinner afterward. An evening departure can fit better with a night out, but the drinks and city ride may be only the first part of a longer evening.

You must be at least 21 and show a valid photo ID when you arrive. Service animals are allowed, and the activity is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the operator advises you to dress for the weather because the tour runs in all conditions.

Who should book this Nashville brewery tour?

I would choose this experience if you want a social introduction to Nashville’s craft drink scene and prefer riding to walking. It is a good fit for couples, groups of friends, and anyone spending a long weekend who wants local direction without planning four stops alone.

It also suits you if your group cannot agree between beer and spirits. The route may include both, and guides can sometimes adjust the choices to match the group. You should still understand that the available venues and exact mix can change.

I would hesitate if your main goal is a full brewery production tour. The two-hour schedule favors variety, transportation, and city commentary. It does not promise long tours inside each venue, and drinks are not included.

Book at least several weeks ahead if your dates are fixed. The experience is booked, on average, 27 days in advance, so last-minute availability may be limited. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Within 24 hours, the payment is not refunded, and late changes are not accepted.

My take on the best way to do it

I would arrive with a clear preference but an open mind. Tell the guide if you care more about breweries, distilleries, murals, local history, or finding a place for dinner afterward. Guides have shown they can tailor the outing when the route and group allow it.

I would also avoid trying to order a full drink at every stop. Pick a flight or specialty drink where it interests you, then save room and money for the places that suit your taste. The point is to compare Nashville’s venues, not race through four large orders.

Bring photo ID, dress for the weather, and plan for a moving afternoon rather than a seated tasting. If you approach it that way, the golf cart becomes the main advantage: you see more with less effort and get a local introduction to the parts of Nashville you might otherwise miss.

Should you book the Nashville Brewery and Distillery Tour?

Book it if you want four possible stops, a local guide, and easy transportation in one short outing. The strong rating of 4.7 from 664 ratings and a 92 percent recommendation rate fit the experience’s main strengths: entertaining guides, flexible routing, city history, and a welcome break from walking.

Skip it if you want drinks included or a long, detailed look inside each brewery. At $60.21 before drinks, the tour is a fair convenience fee for route planning and transportation, but its value depends on how much you enjoy variety. For a first Nashville visit, I think it is a smart way to get oriented. For serious beer fans, I would use it as a sampler and then return to your favorite stop on your own.

FAQ

How long is the Nashville Brewery and Distillery Tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and ends back at the meeting point.

Where does the tour start?

You meet at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How many breweries or distilleries will I visit?

The tour visits up to four breweries, distilleries, or craft drink venues. The exact number and mix can depend on availability and the group’s preferences.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

No. Drinks, including beer flights and other beverages, are purchased separately at each stop.

Can I choose breweries or distilleries?

The route may be adjusted to suit the group’s interests when possible. You may visit breweries, distilleries, or a mix of both, but specific venues are not guaranteed.

Is the tour available in the afternoon and evening?

Yes. Afternoon and evening tour times are available throughout the day.

What is the minimum age?

You must be at least 21 years old and show a valid photo ID when you arrive.

What happens if it rains or the weather is cold?

The tour operates rain or shine, in hot or cold weather. You should dress for the conditions. A van may be used in rainy weather.