Nashville's craft beer scene has exploded well beyond Broadway, and a brewery tour is the smartest way to hit the best taprooms without worrying about driving between them. From a budget-friendly hop-on-hop-off pass to a guided walk through The Gulch, there is a format for every kind of drinker. This guide breaks down the best Nashville brewery tours, what each one costs, the neighborhoods and breweries you will visit, and how to pick the ride that fits your group. Every tour here is one our local team books and stands behind.

The Best Brewery & Beer Tours in Nashville

• Nashville Hop-On Hop-Off Brewery & Distillery Tour: The best value in town. An all-day pass, starting around $20, that shuttles you between spots like Big Machine, Nashville Barrel Company, Corsair, Standard Proof, and Tennessee Legend on your own schedule. Check in on Fesslers Lane, riders 21 and up.
• Nashville Brew Hop Loop: A guided East Nashville loop, around $51, that hits a meadery and the neighborhood's hazy, bold, and small-batch taprooms with transportation and commentary between stops. Pickup based, riders 21 and up.
• Nashville Golf Cart Brewery & Distillery Tour: A two-hour ride on an open-air golf cart, around $49, cruising past murals between a craft brewery and a distillery tasting. Departs from Joyride Nashville, riders 18 and up, and a fun pick for a shorter outing.
• Guided Brewery Walking Tour: For beer purists who want to go deep, a two-and-a-half-hour guided walk through The Gulch, around $79, visiting Tennessee Brew Works, Marble Fox Brewing, and Yee-Haw Brewing. Meets at New Heights Brewing, riders 21 and up.
• Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Tour: The full Nashville flavor trifecta, around $169 for roughly four hours, pairing a local BBQ joint with a distillery tasting and a craft brewery visit. Downtown pickup, riders 21 and up.

Compare Nashville's Brewery Tours at a Glance

Tour	Price	Length	Style	Best for
Hop-On Hop-Off Pass	~$20	All day	Self-paced shuttle	Value and flexibility
Brew Hop Loop	~$51	Guided ride	East Nashville taprooms	Local craft scene
Golf Cart Tour	~$49	2 hr	Open-air cart	A short, fun outing
Brewery Walking Tour	~$79	2.5 hr	Guided walk	Beer lovers, The Gulch
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ	~$169	4 hr	Food and drink	A full afternoon out

How to Choose Your Brewery Tour

The right tour comes down to how you want to move and how deep you want to go. If you want maximum flexibility for the least money, the hop-on-hop-off pass lets you build your own day and stay as long as you like at each stop. If you would rather someone else handle the logistics, a guided ride like the Brew Hop Loop or the golf cart tour keeps the group together with transportation and commentary built in. And if the beer itself is the point, the walking tour trades ground covered for time spent with the brewers. Groups that want more than beer alone gravitate to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ tour, which turns the outing into a full meal.

Where You'll Drink: Nashville's Brewery Neighborhoods

Most of Nashville's best breweries cluster in three areas. The Gulch, walkable and central, is home to Tennessee Brew Works and other craft names and anchors most walking tours. East Nashville is the city's indie beer heartland, packed with hazy IPAs, small-batch experiments, taprooms, and a meadery, which is where the Brew Hop Loop spends its time. Wedgewood-Houston and the Fesslers Lane corridor to the south have become a distillery and brewery hub, and that is where the hop-on-hop-off pass shuttles between spots like Corsair and Standard Proof. A good tour connects these pockets so you are not stuck in one neighborhood.

How Much Does a Nashville Brewery Tour Cost?

Prices span a wide range depending on format. An all-day hop-on-hop-off pass starts around $20, making it the cheapest way to sample several spots. Guided rides like the Brew Hop Loop and the golf cart tour run roughly $49 to $51. A dedicated guided walking tour is about $79, and it usually includes your tastings. At the top end, the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ tour runs around $169 because it folds in a full meal and multiple drink stops. Most guided tours include your first pours or tastings, but always confirm what is covered and budget a little extra for the beers you will inevitably want to buy.

What to Know Before You Go

Nearly every brewery tour requires riders to be 21 or older, so bring a valid government-issued photo ID for everyone in your group. The great advantage of a guided tour is that transportation between breweries is handled, so nobody in your group has to be the designated driver. Tastings are usually poured in smaller sample sizes so you can try more without overdoing it, but pace yourself, drink water, and eat before or during the tour. If anyone has dietary needs or is not drinking, most operators are happy to accommodate, so just ask when you book.

Best Time for a Brewery Tour

Afternoons are the sweet spot for brewery tours, giving you daylight for the ride and leaving your evening open for dinner and Broadway. Weekends are the liveliest at the taprooms but also the busiest, so weekday tours are quieter and easier to book last minute. Spring and fall bring the best weather for the open-air formats like the golf cart tour, while the indoor tastings and shuttle-based tours run comfortably year round.

Who It's For

Brewery tours are a favorite for a lot of different Nashville trips:

• Bachelor and bachelorette parties: A brewery crawl is a great daytime activity before a big night out. See our Nashville bachelorette guide for pairing it with the rest of the weekend.
• Beer lovers and couples: The guided walking tour goes deepest on the craft and the people behind it.
• Groups and birthdays: The hop-on-hop-off pass and golf cart tour keep a crew together while staying flexible.
• Whiskey fans: If spirits are more your speed, our Nashville whiskey and distillery guide covers the bourbon side of the city.

Where Tours Depart and How to Plan

Meeting points vary by tour. The hop-on-hop-off pass checks in on Fesslers Lane, the walking tour meets at New Heights Brewing, and ride-based tours like the Brew Hop Loop use scheduled pickups, so confirm your exact location and time on your booking. A few planning notes:

• Arrive early. Get to your meeting point about 15 minutes ahead so you do not miss the departure.
• Book early. Weekend tours and larger groups fill up, especially in peak season.
• Eat something. Line your stomach before the first pour, or pick a tour that includes food.
• Bring ID and cash. A valid ID for everyone 21 and up, plus a little cash for extra pours, merch, and tips.

Tips for the Best Brewery Tour

• Pace yourself. Tastings add up fast, so alternate beers with water and take your time.
• Tip your guide. A good guide makes the day, and 15 to 20 percent is customary.
• Ask for recommendations. Guides and brewers know the pours worth ordering, so lean on them.
• Buy local. If you love a beer, grab a can or a growler to take home, since many Nashville breweries are hard to find elsewhere.

Not sure which tour fits your group, or want to build a full day around it? Message our local planners and we will put together an itinerary around your dates, budget, and taste, or point you toward the right private tour for your crew.