Tennessee · NASHVILLE DISTILLERY TOURS

The 15 Best Distillery Tours in Nashville

30 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Tennessee whiskey is made a short drive from Broadway, and some of it right downtown. These 15 cover the city stills and the run out to Lynchburg, with tasting counts and prices.

Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings - What the Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour includes
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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg. A guide leads you through the production areas, followed by whiskey tastings in the historic George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure includes time to explore Lynchburg’s square; the noon option does not.

“Great trip. Bus ride was comfortable, driver was awesome. Tour was very informative. Highly recommend.”

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All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer - What the included drinks are, and what they are not
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All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

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

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

Spend about two hours walking between four Nashville bars, starting near Lower Broadway and Printers Alley. Your selected drink at each stop may be beer, a cocktail, or Tennessee moonshine, and your guide adds local stories along the way. The route can change, and past guides have included Will, Sean, and Jimmy. You also get a souvenir fanny pack.

“Great fun and worth the money. I loved this tour, our tour guide Elijah, was fun and took us to some great pubs in the area. I’d recommend if you have time.”

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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart - The venues, tastings, and what you pay for
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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

3.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

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

Ride with a local guide from downtown Nashville to as many as four breweries or distilleries, with stops shaped by the group and what is available. You can buy tastings along the way, hear about local drinks and city history, and spot murals between venues. Guides such as Drew, Tyler, and Joe have led tours, but assignments vary.

“Highly recommend doing this golf cart tour! Our tour guide Drew was awesome! He was knowledgeable about the history of the city, different locations, great conversationalist, and recommended going to other places after the tour like Gumbo Brothers. Drew kept us entertained with guiding us around the breweries and distilleries and kept us on schedule so we were able to see as much as we could in the time allotted. If you plan on visiting for a long weekend like we did, BOOK THIS TOUR! It is a great way to explore the city off of Broadway with very little effort on your part.”

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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery - Murals, photos, and a flexible route
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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

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

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

In about three hours, a Joyride guide takes you by golf cart from Bicentennial Capitol Mall and downtown landmarks to Nashville murals and two local distilleries. Expect city stories, photo opportunities, and optional pours at Corsair and Tennessee Legend. Guides such as Dylan, Adam, Jake, and Cam have led tours, but your guide is assigned by the operator.

“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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Nashville's Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - Tasting spirits in the upstairs VIP lounge
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Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

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

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

At Big Machine Brewery & Distillery in downtown Nashville, a guide takes you through the hand-bottling production area, explains how corn becomes vodka, then leads a tasting in an upstairs lounge overlooking the distillery. Plan for about 45 minutes, with spirits and merchandise for sale afterward. The tour is in English; confirm whether a cocktail is included, as details differ.

“This was a great experience! Jim our guide was very knowledgeable about the distilling process of Bourbon, Whiskey, Gin, and Vodka. It was also a very affordable tour for what you get. I would highly recommend this tavern not just for the tour but for the music and drinks! Jim made us feel like we were ole friends! The staff were also very nice. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Nashville!”

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Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville - Hard Rock Cafe: the stated meeting point
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Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville

6.Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At 8 pm, join a small-group, English-language walk through downtown Nashville’s haunted pub and music history. The two-hour route includes the Hard Rock Cafe, Skull’s Rainbow Room, Ernest Tubb Record Shop and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Trevor, April and Campbell have led tours, though your guide may differ. Drinks are not listed as included.

“Trevor made it spectacular! He kept it engaging from the moment we arrived (6 minutes late while waiting for our check inside the Hard Rock having dinner).. His knowledge, along with his humor made it interesting and I'm so glad that he was our tour guide!”

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Nashville's Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl - Alley Taps, a speakeasy-era bar with a dark reputation
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Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

7.Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Printer’s Alley with guides such as Micah or Matt, hearing Nashville murder tales and ghost lore at historic bars and the Dream Nashville site. The tour lasts about two hours, costs $34.95, and includes no drinks. Bring government-issued ID proving you are over 21, even if you do not plan to drink.

“We had an incredible time! Our guide Micha was awesome! He shared some incredible stories and provided alot of history of Nashville. We highly recommend this tour! A huge thank you to Micha”

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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - History first, then the whiskey
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Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

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

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

At Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a guide traces the brand from pre-Prohibition whiskey to its revival by two brothers, then leads a tasting of Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, and Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur. Tours last about an hour, with a maximum of 16 people. The on-site shop sells spirits, barware, and apparel.

“Zach was a wonderful guide. Loved the history behind the label/brand! Very good whiskey too, I might add!”

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Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide - What the guide adds to the glass
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Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

9.Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

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

At Nashville Barrel Co, an English-speaking whiskey expert leads a 45-minute tasting of bourbon, rye, and experimental spirits, including cask-strength pours and whiskey straight from the barrel. Guides such as David and Ivan make room for questions and tasting tips. The group is capped at 20, and the experience starts and ends at 809 Heathcote Ave.

“We did the tasting with Ivan. We had a great group and all had a good fun together. Enjoyed the whole experience.”

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Nashville Barrel Co "Flight from the Barrel" Whiskey Tasting - The Heathcote Avenue setting
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Nashville Barrel Co “Flight from the Barrel” Whiskey Tasting

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

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

At Nashville Barrel Co’s distillery on Heathcote Avenue, choose three pours from options that may include bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, rum, or agave spirits. The staff pours them straight from the barrel for you to enjoy in the lounge. The session lasts about 30 minutes and is mainly self-guided, so ask questions if you want more explanation.

“The facility is super cool and the staff is very knowledgeable. We loved it. Only suggestion is Rocks glasses to buy.”

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Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit - Lynchburg’s square: lunch, shops and a short wander
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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

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

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

Leave Nashville at 10:00 am by air-conditioned bus for Lynchburg, where you’ll have time for lunch and shops before a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour and whiskey tasting. Drivers such as Bob and Ray add local history along the way; distillery guides vary. The day lasts about seven hours, and everyone must be 21 or older with valid ID.

“Bob H our driver was great. Good stories, informative, Helpful. He met us earlier than expected and stopped on way back at a gas station for a restrooms, beer, snacks.”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Nashville Barrel Company and the whiskey focus
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

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

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

Spend about three hours sampling Nashville whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, and craft beer at three or more venues, with private bus transport and a guide such as Jack, Jimmy, or Shawn. Expect 9 to 12 samples, local stories between stops, and changing distillery and brewery locations. Bring valid photo ID, and plan to be 21 or older.

“Learning LOTS about the processes in maiking the whisky and beer. The other guests were great! Overall fabulous day!”

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Nashville: Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings - The tasting is a chance to find your own favorite
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Nashville: Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

13.Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

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

Leave downtown Nashville at 9 a.m. for a seven-hour trip to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, with a guided visit, whiskey tasting, and free time in Lynchburg. Expect a scenic drive, a walk through part of the large distillery site, and a chance to browse local shops. Drivers and distillery guides vary; past guides have included Frank, Kim, Kayla, and Melissa.

“Had a great day! Frank was our driver and was very informative and funny! The tour itself was great and our guide Melissa was so lovely and was able to answer lots of our questions. Would certainly recommend for anyone thinking about visiting!”

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Tennessee Whiskey Experience: Bus Tour with 11+ Whiskey Tastings - Leaving downtown Nashville at 11 a.m.
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Tennessee Whiskey Experience: Bus Tour with 11+ Whiskey Tastings

14.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 a six-hour minibus outing to three rotating craft distilleries on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Expect 3 to 5 samples at each stop, a guide such as Jimmy, Tom, or Paul, and time in the countryside without driving. The distillery lineup changes, and the bus has no restroom.

“What a great day! Our driver, Jimmy did a great job making the bus ride fun. We had three different groups of people on our tour and everyone hugged it out at the end. Very fun day!”

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Nashville Barrel Co "Straight from Barrel" Tasting with Bottle - What the $150 Price Includes
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Nashville Barrel Co “Straight from Barrel” Tasting with Bottle

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

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

At Nashville Barrel Company, you’ll taste four spirits straight from their barrels, learn about whiskey production, and take home a bottle. The one-hour session is capped at 12 people. Hosts David and Meredith have led sessions, though your guide may vary.

“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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