Nashville has become one of the most exciting beer cities in the South. With more than two dozen craft breweries spread across East Nashville, The Gulch, Wedgewood-Houston, and beyond, there are now more ways than ever to drink your way through them on a guided tour.
The challenge: how do you experience multiple Nashville breweries in one day without renting a car, mapping the route yourself, or sticking someone in your group with the designated-driver job?
This guide breaks down every brewery tour format currently available in Nashville, who each one is best for, and how to choose the right format for your group. Whether you’re planning a bachelorette weekend, a casual Sunday out, or a private corporate event, the right brewery tour is on this page.
- 01Why Take a Brewery Tour in Nashville? (Beer Lovers, Read This First)
- 02Types of Brewery Tours in Nashville: Trolley, Walking, Bus, Bike & More
- 03How to Choose the Best Nashville Brewery Tour for Your Group
- 04Music City Brew Hop: Nashville’s Hop-On Hop-Off Beer Tour Lineup
- 05More Nashville Brewery Tours and Beer Experiences Worth Booking
- 06The Best Nashville Brewery Tour by Group Type
- 07Tips for Making the Most of Your Nashville Brewery Tour
- 08FAQ: Nashville Brewery Tours and Beer Tours
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Why Take a Brewery Tour in Nashville? (Beer Lovers, Read This First)
You could try to map out your own brewery crawl… but Nashville isn’t exactly walkable between neighborhoods. And with beer-heavy menus, someone in your group is going to get stuck as the designated driver.
That’s why brewery tours have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and not just the party pedal taverns. New formats have emerged that are better suited to craft beer lovers who want to experience Nashville’s brewery scene with comfort, variety, and insider access.
A well-designed brewery tour can:
Help you explore more of the city’s neighborhoods
Give you access to breweries that aren’t in walking distance
Save you time on logistics
Keep everyone safe while still enjoying generous pours
Introduce you to small, locally owned brewers that you might otherwise miss
Types of Brewery Tours in Nashville: Trolley, Walking, Bus, Bike & More
Not all brewery tours are created equal. Here’s what’s currently offered in town:
1. Guided Bus and Van Brewery Tours in Nashville
These tours typically take 10 to 20 guests to 3 or 4 breweries with pre-arranged tastings and a guide. While fun, they run on a tight schedule and include limited choice at each stop. The Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour ($114.99) is the strongest version of this format and includes 9+ tastings across two distilleries and a brewery.
Good for: People who want structure and don’t mind a set itinerary.
Limitation: You can’t pick your own breweries or stay longer at your favorites.
2. Party Pedal Taverns and Bar Crawls
A rowdy downtown experience. Great for bachelorette parties looking for a high-energy Broadway crawl, but the focus is usually more on the party than the beer. The Nashville Pedal Tavern is the most well-known operator, with up to 15 riders per bike, BYOB cooler, and a sober guide handling navigation.
Good for: Groups who want to dance and drink through Broadway.
Limitation: Pedal taverns mostly stop at honky-tonks and bars, not craft breweries.
3. Self-Guided Nashville Brewery Crawls
Great in theory, but hard to execute in Nashville due to distance between breweries and lack of public transportation. Most breweries aren’t near each other, so you’ll end up spending a fortune on rideshares.
4. Hop-On Hop-Off Brewery Trolley Tour in Nashville
The most flexible format. Music City Brew Hop runs a vintage trolley between six locally owned Nashville breweries on a 15-mile route, with unlimited rides from noon to 7 pm Friday through Sunday. You build your own crawl, set your own pace, and skip the parking-and-rideshare logistics.
Good for: Groups that want to set their own pace and stay as long or short as they like at each stop.
Limitation: Drinks aren’t included; you pay at each brewery.
Why we love it:
Start and end wherever you like along the loop
Stay as long as you want at each brewery
All six stops are locally owned Nashville breweries or cider houses
No driving, no Uber math, no logistics
Hop Walk option for groups who’d rather walk than ride (and want their beer included)
5. Guided Walking Brewery Tours in Nashville
Walking tours like the Hop Walk cover a tighter geographic radius (1.5 miles, four breweries) on foot, with a guide telling Nashville’s brewing-history stories between stops. Beer is included, the pace is unhurried, and the format works for smaller groups.
Good for: Beer history nerds, smaller groups, anyone who wants beer included in the ticket price.
Limitation: 21+ only, four-person minimum to book.
6. Nashville Bike, Golf Cart, and Outdoor Brewery Tours
If you want to combine breweries with movement or scenery, Nashville now has the Bike and Brew Tour ($79, e-bikes), the Brewery & Distillery Golf Cart Tour ($60, open-air), and the Waterfall Wonders Hike + Brewery Stop ($149.95, half-day outdoor combo). All work especially well in shoulder seasons.
Good for: Active travelers, smaller groups, days when the weather invites you outside.
Limitation: Weather-dependent, generally fewer breweries per outing than the trolley.
How to Choose the Best Nashville Brewery Tour for Your Group
With this many formats available, the right tour comes down to four questions: how much flexibility you want, how local the stops are, how transportation is handled, and how much you’re willing to spend. Here’s how the formats compare on each.
Flexibility
If you want to set your own pace, the trolley is built for it. Guided van and bus tours run on a fixed schedule, which is great if you want structure but limits how long you can linger at any one brewery. Walking tours like the Hop Walk fall in between, the route is fixed but the pace is human, and the guide stays with you start to finish.
Locally Owned Nashville Breweries
If supporting locally owned breweries matters to you, this is the differentiator. The trolley loop visits these six locally owned breweries:
Bearded Iris (East) - Known for hazy, hop-forward IPAs
Southern Grist (East) - Inventive sours and small batches
Monday Night Brewing (East) - Tropical beers in a warehouse-chic space
Tennessee Brew Works (West) - Rooftop, music, and Southern beer
Jackalope (West) - Woman-owned brewery with clean, classic styles
Diskin Cider (West) - Nashville’s only craft cider house
The Hop Walk visits four locally owned breweries (New Heights, Tennessee Brew Works, Marble Fox, Yee-Haw). The Bike and Brew, golf cart, and waterfall-hike combos vary by tour. Pedal taverns mostly skip craft breweries entirely in favor of Broadway bars.
Safe and Comfortable Transportation
The trolley is air-conditioned with free water on board. Bus and van tours have similar comfort levels but tighter schedules. Walking tours and bike tours are weather-dependent, which is worth flagging in summer or January. Golf cart tours are open-air, fun in shoulder seasons but exposed to the elements.
Price and Format Comparison
Brewery tours in Nashville range widely. The trolley pass is $45 (drinks not included). The Hop Walk is $79 with 60+ ounces of beer included. The Bike and Brew is $79. The Premier Distillery + Brewery Bus is $114.99 for 9+ tastings. The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ tour is $175 for the full curated combo. The brewery + golf cart tour is $60. Match the format to your group size, your budget, and how much you actually want to drink.
Music City Brew Hop: Nashville’s Hop-On Hop-Off Beer Tour Lineup
Music City Brew Hop has retired the old East Loop / West Loop split and now runs a unified lineup. As of 2026, here’s what they offer:
The Brewhop (vintage trolley, hop-on hop-off) — a 15-mile loop visiting six locally owned Nashville breweries, with unlimited rides Friday through Sunday from noon to 7 pm.
The Hop Walk (guided walking tour) — a 2.5- to 3-hour 1.5-mile walk through four breweries, with over 60 ounces of beer included and a guide who actually knows Nashville’s brewing history.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Tour — a public combo tour pairing local brewery stops with bourbon tastings and Nashville BBQ.
Brew Hop Private BBQ Trolley — a private-group version of the BBQ trolley for bachelorettes, birthdays, and corporate teams who want the trolley to themselves.
All four are below — note the BBQ tour comes in two flavors: public open-booking, or Brew Hop’s own private-group trolley.
More Nashville Brewery Tours and Beer Experiences Worth Booking
Beyond Brew Hop, here are four more brewery-adjacent tours I send people on, depending on the vibe they’re after.
The Best Nashville Brewery Tour by Group Type
Different formats fit different groups. Here’s how to match the brewery tour in Nashville to your crew, with direct booking links.
| Group Type | Best Brewery Tour Match | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelorettes | Hop Walk or Private BBQ Trolley | More elevated than a pedal tavern. Hop Walk includes beer; Private BBQ Trolley gives the crew their own ride. |
| Birthday Groups | Brewhop Trolley | No-stress all-day hang. You set the pace, the trolley handles the logistics. |
| Corporate Teams | Private BBQ Trolley or Premier Distillery & Brewery Bus Tour | Private trolley keeps the team together; the bus tour adds a structured multi-stop format with food and tastings included. |
| Couples & Solo Travelers | Hop Walk or Brewery Golf Cart Tour | Smallest, most intimate formats on this list. Golf cart works for a quick 1.5-2 hr afternoon outing. |
| Active Travelers | Bike and Brew or Waterfall Hike + Brewery | For people who don’t want to just sit and drink. The hike is half-day; the e-bike tour is mid-day pacing. |
| Beer + Food Lovers | Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Tour (Public) | The most all-inclusive combo. Brewery, bourbon tasting, and Nashville BBQ in one ticket. |
| Pedal Tavern Crews | Nashville Pedal Tavern | For groups who want the rowdy Broadway crawl experience over actual craft beer. Up to 15 per bike, BYOB cooler. |
| Locals | Brewhop Trolley + Hop Walk | Trolley for breadth across six locally owned breweries; Hop Walk for the brewing-history deep dive. |
Tips for Making the Most of Your Nashville Brewery Tour
Start early to make the most of your time (trolley runs 12 to 7PM)
Stay 45–60 minutes per brewery if you want to hit 4 to 6 spots
Some breweries serve food - plan a lunch stop at East Nashville Beer Works or Diskin Cider
Drink water between tastings (free bottles on the trolley!)
Check out the route map on the Music City Brew Hop page
FAQ: Nashville Brewery Tours and Beer Tours
How much do brewery tours in Nashville cost?
Tours range from about $45 (Brewhop trolley pass, drinks not included) to $175 (Beer, Bourbon & BBQ public combo tour). Most fall between $60 and $115. The Hop Walk at $79 includes 60+ ounces of beer in the price.
Are drinks included on Nashville brewery tours?
It depends on the format. The Brewhop trolley is transportation only; you pay for drinks at each brewery. The Hop Walk includes 60+ ounces of beer. Combo tours like Beer, Bourbon & BBQ and the Premier Distillery + Brewery Bus include tastings as part of the ticket.
Which Nashville brewery tour is best for a bachelorette party?
The Hop Walk is small-group friendly with beer included. The Private BBQ Trolley from Music City Brew Hop gives bachelorette crews their own trolley. Pedal taverns are also popular but skip craft breweries.
Where does the Nashville brewery trolley start?
No. You can board at any stop on the loop, though most people start downtown at the Omni Hotel where the trolley departs at 11:50 am Friday through Sunday.
Can I eat at the breweries during a Nashville brewery tour?
Yes. Several Nashville breweries have food menus or rotating food trucks. East Nashville Beer Works and Diskin Cider are good picks for a sit-down bite. The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ tours include food as part of the format.
What should I wear or bring on a Nashville brewery tour?
Comfortable shoes, a valid ID, and a water bottle. Walking tours need real walking shoes. Bike-and-brew tours go more comfortably in athletic clothes. Matching t-shirts are encouraged for group trips.
Can I book multiple Nashville brewery tours in one weekend?
Absolutely. The trolley is a relaxed full-day experience; the Hop Walk is a 2.5-3 hour guided walk. Many groups do the Hop Walk on Friday or Saturday and the Brewhop trolley on Sunday. The bike-and-brew, golf cart, and waterfall combos can all be added as a third day.
Final Thoughts: How to Pick the Right Nashville Brewery Tour
Nashville’s craft beer scene is now big enough that no single brewery tour is "the right one" for everyone. The best move is to match the format to your group, your budget, and your day. The trolley wins on flexibility, the Hop Walk wins on storytelling and beer-included pricing, the Bus Tour wins on structured tastings, and the Bike, Golf Cart, and Hike tours add movement and scenery to the mix. Whichever you book, you’ll be supporting locally owned breweries — which is the part that actually matters.
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