13 Winery and Distillery Tours in the USA Worth the Pour

1.NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Ride in a luxury GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban with guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, or Tracy. Visit three wineries and Old Mission Distilling on the sunset route, with stops shaped by availability, weather, and group pace. Wine, cocktails, food, and bottles cost extra.

“Excellent experience. Had a great time and Mike knows his stuff. Would definitely do it again! Highly recommend!”

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2.The Works Tasting Session (Wine, Whiskey or Cider)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40Best value

At Adirondack Winery on Canada Street, you choose seven wine pours, four ciders, or four American Oak whiskeys. A Wine Concierge guides the tasting, with sparkling wine, local cheeses, chocolates, a premium pour, a seasonal drink, and a souvenir glass included. The one-hour session is limited to 10 people and requires valid photo ID.

“Right in downtown Lake George. Great selection of wines and very knowledgeable staff. I recommend the Ultimate Wine Tasting for Two. For 35/couple, it was totally worth it.”

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3.Scenic Desert Wine Distillery Brewery Route 66 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend five to six hours exploring Kingman’s wine and craft-drink scene in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. You’ll visit the Route 66 museum, Little Old Wine Drinkers Winery, Desert Diamond Distillery when available, Black Bridge Brewery, and a local lunch spot. Pickup is offered in Kingman, but not from Las Vegas.

“Great day! Michael was a great/patient tour guide. He knew a lot about the area. First stop at the museum in Kingman along Route 66. Went to a little winery that I would give a 3 out of 5 stars, but then to a little brewery for some beer samples in Kingman and also a brewery/restaurant for lunch & cocktails. (Lunch was included, but had to pay gratuity. Be prepared for that) Those were both a great experience. We were disappointed we didn’t get to go to the distillery which was listed as a stop in the tour description. Not sure why that wasn’t available. Overall, we had a fun…”

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4.Willamette Valley Wine & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

From Portland, you’ll spend about seven hours visiting three Willamette Valley wineries and, on some departures, a whisky stop. Guides such as Tito, Brittany, Cher, and Marcus have led engaging days, but tasting fees are extra and lunch can vary. Pickup is flexible, groups max out at 14, and the ride returns to Portland.

“Great wineries, with a nice tour of the Williamette Valley. Cher are tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable about the area. We had a nice lunch at the Ken Wright tasting room. Cher also took some wonderful pictures. We were joined by a young couple who were fun to be with. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.Nashville: Whiskey or Wine and Chocolate Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 45 min · from $40

At Nashville Barrel Co., choose a spirits flight of bourbon, rye, and agave or four wines, two reds and two whites. A guide such as Justin leads you through the pours and chocolate pairings, explains how the drinks are made, and answers questions in an informal, wheelchair-accessible tasting room.

“Justin was echt een aardige kerel. Het was heel gezellig en interessant.”

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6.Kansas City Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours visiting a Kansas City brewery, winery, and distillery with Barley Bus Tours. Your guide handles the driving, shares local background, and leads tastings at all three stops. Guides have included Adam, Jeff, Johnny, and Russ, while Lifted Spirits and Boulevard have featured in past outings.

“Great way to see the city, excellent driver/guide Jeff! Nice stops! Distillery was my favorite! Easy to find pickup point.”

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7.Wine & Mead Tasting, Distillery and Brewery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230

From Laughlin, you’ll spend about seven hours exploring Kingman’s drink makers with guides such as Wil, Michael or Kevin. Taste mead and local wine at Hive Five, tour Desert Diamond Distillery, sample beer at Black Bridge Brewery, and enjoy included lunch. Pickup, water and an air-conditioned van are provided.

“We not only had a great and fun day touring and tasting all kinds of rum's, whiskeys, bourbon's and meads and wines we actually learned a heck of a lot about all of these things.”

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8.Whiskey or Wine Pairing with Chocolate Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $40

At Nashville Barrel Co, a guide leads you through four whiskeys or four wines paired with Ghirardelli chocolates. You can ask questions as you taste, and guides such as David bring an easy, informed touch to the session. The experience begins and ends at 222 Fesslers Ln at 3:00 pm.

“Great vibe and very friendly staff. Paired chocolate with bourbon and it was a great experience. Would recommend you anyone.”

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9.From Portland: Willamette Valley Wine & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $199

Spend seven hours in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with a small group of up to 14 people, visiting at least two vineyards and one distillery. Your guide covers the region’s geology, history, wine culture, and Pinot Noir, with hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and water included. Tasting fees cost extra.

“Guide was very good but a little disappointed with the last stop. Would have preferred a winery (and the wine makers story) to a growers cooperative.”

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10.Ultimate Tasting Experience Wine, Whiskey or Hard Cider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $64

At Adirondack Winery’s Queensbury tasting room, you’ll begin with sparkling wine, then sample seven handcrafted wines with a host such as Arielle or Kat. Whiskey and hard cider flights are also available. Your 90-minute visit includes a charcuterie board, dessert treats, a seasonal sip, and a premium wine glass to take home.

“They gave a very thorough description of wines! And all delicious! A great time! Ariel was very welcoming and well informed!”

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11.Scenic Desert Wine, Distillery Tastings/Brewery/RT66 & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $189

Spend 6.5 hours with Desert Wonder Adventures tasting Arizona wine, small-batch spirits, and Kingman beer while following Route 66. Your guide handles hotel pickup, driving, tastings, and lunch from Siren’s Cafe. Guide Bob is known for his attentive, patient style when available. The tour is limited to 12 people.

“It was an excellent experience from beginning to end. I would definately recommend tours with thia company. Best tour ever!”

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12.Chattanooga Southern Food and Wine or Whiskey Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend five hours tasting Georgia wine and Tennessee whiskey, touring the Chattanooga Choo Choo area, and sharing dinner at Nic & Norman’s. Your guide handles the driving, tastings, and timing for a group of up to 14. Ryan has led particularly warm, history-filled tours, though guide assignments can vary.

“Had a great time would definitely do another tour! Highly recommend to see for yourself, they worked hard to help me and my family have a good experience.”

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13.NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour – 4 STOP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $99

Join Magic Mike, also known as Cowboy Mike, or another local wine guide for a 4.5-hour Old Mission Peninsula tour in a GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban. You will visit three wineries and possibly Old Mission Distilling, with stops chosen around sunset, weather, season, and availability. Tastings are included, while flights, bottles, and food cost extra.

“Amazing! Cowboy Mike was very knowledgeable about everything and anything wine! His recommendations were spot on delicious! If you want to have the best time, book with Cowboy Mike!!!”

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