Review · NASHVILLE

Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour

★ 5.0 · 28 reviews 2 hours (approx.) From $60 Operated by The Ville Tours · Bookable on Viator
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Nashville’s drinking scene makes more sense when you move between breweries, distilleries, wine stops, and bars instead of planting yourself in one place. This two-hour golf cart ride gives you a quick look at several local spots, with guides such as Tyler, Joe, Ed, Will, and Cam often shaping the outing around what you want to taste and see.

I like the open-air ride, which gives you a lively view of downtown between stops, and I like the flexible guide style. Several guides have adjusted the route for beer drinkers, whiskey fans, wine drinkers, or guests looking for Nashville history. The catch is that the $60.21 price does not include alcohol samples, and the two-hour schedule can feel short if you want a long tasting at every stop.

Key points to know before you book

Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour - Key points to know before you book

  • The route can change with your interests: Guides have taken groups to breweries, distilleries, wine tastings, and bars rather than following one rigid list of stops.
  • You ride from 833 9th Ave S: The tour ends back at the same meeting point, making it easy to plan around downtown time.
  • Alcohol costs extra: The tour covers fees and taxes, but tasting pours and other alcoholic drinks are not included.
  • Guides are a major part of the experience: Tyler, Joe, Ed, Will, Cam, Bryce, Dylan, Sean, and Swade have been praised for humor, local stories, communication, and flexibility.
  • The ride is usually open-air: In cold weather, the vehicle may change to a van, as happened for one group.
  • You get two hours, not a full afternoon: This works best as a sampler and city introduction, not an extended brewery crawl.

A quick ride through Nashville’s drinking culture

Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour - A quick ride through Nashville’s drinking culture

This tour is less about one famous tasting room and more about connecting several parts of Nashville’s drink scene. The city is known for music, but its beer, bourbon, whiskey, and wine stops give you another way to understand local culture.

You begin at 833 9th Ave S. From there, your guide drives the golf cart around downtown and nearby areas, stopping at a selection of breweries and distilleries. The exact mix can shift. One outing may lean toward beer, another toward whiskey, and another may include wine, bars, antiques, or old cars along the way.

That flexibility is useful if your group has mixed tastes. A couple who wants whiskey may not want the same route as friends who mainly drink beer. The guides have shown a willingness to listen and adjust, which is one of the strongest reasons to choose this outing over a fixed tasting schedule.

You should still think of the ride as a sampler. Two hours passes quickly once you include driving, getting in and out, ordering drinks, and hearing local stories. If you want to spend an hour at each brewery, book a longer independent crawl instead.

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What the golf cart adds to the outing

Brewery and Distillery Golf Cart Tour - What the golf cart adds to the outing

The vehicle is part of the appeal. An open-air golf cart lets you see more of Nashville than you would from a standard car, while avoiding the long walks between separate drink stops. You get a moving view of the city and a guide who can point out places along the way.

This setup also keeps the outing social. You are not simply dropped at a tasting room and left to manage the rest. The guide stays involved, provides conversation, and helps connect the stops into a single outing.

The ride may not feel polished in every detail. One group specifically noted that its golf cart needed replacement, so vehicle condition may vary. In cold weather, the operator has used a van instead. That tradeoff matters if you are booking in winter or if the open-air ride is a major reason you are interested.

The cart also has a practical limit: the tour can take up to 40 people. A group of that size may feel less personal than a small private ride, even though the guides have earned strong praise for their attention and humor.

The brewery stops: from small producers to bigger names

Beer drinkers get a good reason to book this tour. One route included four local breweries, split between two smaller operations and two larger ones. That kind of mix gives you a better sense of Nashville’s beer scene than visiting only a large, well-known taproom.

At a smaller brewery, you might find a more local feel and a narrower selection. At a larger stop, you may get more variety and a busier room. The tour places these different settings next to each other, helping you compare the tone as well as the beer.

The itinerary describes inventive ales inspired by Music City, so expect the beer stops to offer more than standard lagers. The exact pours are not fixed in the supplied tour details, and alcoholic drinks are always extra. Budget for your own samples and glasses beyond the $60.21 tour fee.

Ed has been singled out as a strong host for beer-focused outings. His route included four breweries and kept the ride easy and social. If beer is your priority, tell the guide at the start. The more clearly you state your preferences, the more useful the flexible format becomes.

One caution: a brewery stop does not necessarily mean a formal guided tasting with samples included. You are paying for transportation, hosting, and the route. You will buy your own beer at the stops.

Distilleries, whiskey, and the Tennessee angle

The distillery side gives the tour its strongest Nashville identity. The route can include Tennessee whiskey and bourbon, with one described stop set in a rustic setting. Another favorite was Ole Smoky and YeeHaw, a combined distillery and brewery stop that gives you both spirits and beer in one place.

A bourbon barrel tasting was praised as a highlight on another outing. That suggests the distillery portion can offer more than a quick sip, but you should not assume every departure includes the same pour or the same tasting lineup. The route changes with the group, the guide, and the day.

This is a good format for a first look at Tennessee spirits. You can compare several drink-focused venues without arranging separate rides or trying to coordinate a designated driver. You also get local context along the way, which helps turn a series of drinks into a better sense of place.

Still, the cost of alcohol can add up. The tour fee includes all listed tour fees and taxes, plus a $6.99 trip insurance charge, but alcohol samples are separate. If you are traveling on a tight budget, decide in advance how many tastings you actually want.

Guides have also taken some groups to wine tastings and bars. That makes this a better pick for mixed groups than a strict bourbon tour. You can ask for spirits, beer, wine, or a combination, though the exact route is not guaranteed.

Local stories between the stops

The best part of this outing may happen between the drinks. Several guides have added Nashville history and personal stories, turning the drive into more than simple transportation.

Swade shared how he ended up in Nashville and talked about the city along the way. Joe was praised for his humor, attention, and singing. Bryce kept a group entertained, while Will provided recommendations and strong communication. Cam tailored an outing to the group’s tastes and shared local knowledge.

That range matters because a two-hour tour depends heavily on the person behind the wheel. You are not signing up only for a vehicle and a list of addresses. You are buying the guide’s ability to read the group, keep the pace moving, and suggest places that fit your interests.

The guide can also help you plan the rest of your Nashville visit. Tyler has offered suggestions for other local spots after the ride, and Will has even dropped a group at its hotel. Do not assume hotel drop-off is part of the standard service, but it is worth asking if your plans make it practical.

Why the flexible format works for groups

This tour is especially useful for friends, couples, and families who do not all drink the same thing. One person can focus on bourbon, another on beer, and another on wine or city history. The guide can then shape the stop pattern instead of forcing everyone through a narrow tasting program.

Families can participate too, since most people can take part and service animals are allowed. That does not mean every stop will appeal equally to children or nondrinkers, so set expectations before booking. The tour centers on breweries, distilleries, bars, and tastings.

The ride also works well for a short Nashville visit. If you have only a day or two, the golf cart lets you see several places without spending your limited time figuring out transport. It can also fill a morning or afternoon when holiday schedules leave fewer activities available. A Christmas Eve outing worked well for one couple, which suggests the tour can be useful when you need a flexible seasonal option.

The group size can reach 40 people. That is manageable for a city ride, but it is not the right choice if you want a quiet, private tasting conversation. Ask about group size if that point matters to you.

Price, extra costs, and overall value

At $60.21 per person, the tour is reasonably priced for two hours of guided transport, city commentary, and access to several drink-focused stops. The value improves if you would otherwise pay for multiple rides between breweries and distilleries.

The fee is not an all-inclusive tasting package. Alcoholic drinks and samples are extra, and gratuity is not included. You should treat the advertised price as the cost of the ride and guide, then add whatever you choose to drink.

The $6.99 trip insurance fee is included in the listed total. That is worth noting when comparing this outing with other Nashville activities, since the final price may be higher than a simple base fare.

I see the strongest value for someone who wants variety and convenience. If you already know exactly which distillery or brewery you want to visit, going there directly may be cheaper and give you more time on site. If you want help choosing several stops, local conversation, and a ride between them, the fee is easier to justify.

Timing, meeting point, and cancellation rules

Plan to arrive at 833 9th Ave S in Nashville. The activity ends back at that meeting point, so allow time to return before making a dinner reservation or booking another timed activity.

Confirmation arrives when you book. The tour is offered in English, and the maximum listed group size is 40 people. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Inside that 24-hour window, you receive no refund, and changes are not accepted. I would make your booking once your Nashville schedule is firm, but not before you know the date will work.

Who should book this Nashville tour?

Book it if you want an easy introduction to breweries and distilleries without planning every stop yourself. It is a particularly good fit for beer drinkers, bourbon fans, mixed friend groups, and visitors who enjoy city stories as much as the drinks.

It is also a smart choice for people who want a short activity with some movement. The open-air cart gives the outing a different feel from sitting in one tasting room, and the guide can point out parts of Nashville along the way.

Think twice if you want a formal, included tasting flight, a guaranteed list of venues, or a private small-group tour. The exact route can change, alcohol costs extra, and the two-hour time limit favors variety over lingering.

Final call: a good sampler with a human touch

I would book this tour as a first look at Nashville’s beer and spirits scene, especially if you can tell the guide what your group likes before setting off. Tyler, Joe, Ed, Will, Cam, Swade, Bryce, Dylan, and Sean have each helped make the outing feel personal through humor, stories, recommendations, and route changes.

The main limitation is simple: two hours is short, and your drinks are not included. But for $60.21, you get a convenient ride, a guide, several possible stops, and a quick taste of Nashville beyond the usual music venues. Budget separately for alcohol, ask for the kind of stops you want, and book this if variety matters more to you than a long stay at one brewery.

FAQ

Where does the brewery and distillery golf cart tour start?

The tour starts at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at 833 9th Ave S.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

Are alcoholic drinks included in the price?

No. Alcohol samples and other alcoholic drinks are not included, so you pay for those separately.

What does the $60.21 price include?

The price includes all fees and taxes, along with a $6.99 trip insurance fee. Gratuity and alcoholic drinks are not included.

Can the tour include beer, whiskey, and wine?

Yes. The stops can include breweries, distilleries, wine tastings, and bars. The exact combination can vary based on the outing and the group’s interests.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

How many people can join the tour?

The activity can have a maximum of 40 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes during that period are not accepted.

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