15 Wine Bus Tours in the USA Worth Booking

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

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

Travel from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg by air-conditioned bus or van. You’ll tour the production areas, taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the George Green Barrel House, and shop for Tennessee-only bottles. The 9:00am departure adds about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and browsing.

“Driver did a great job. Hannah gave a great tour. We had a great day seeing Jack Daniel's distillery.”

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2.NON BUS 4 Winery Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride from downtown Traverse City in a luxury GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban, or Cadillac Escalade while your guide, such as Mike, Cody, Clover, or Tracy, handles the driving. Visit four Old Mission Peninsula wineries in about four to five hours, with flexible stops, Grand Traverse Bay views, and time to buy wine, food, and tasting flights.

“Mike was an excellent guide who knew exactly which wineries we would enjoy. The Escalade made us truly feel the “red carpet” experience! Highly recommended!!”

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3.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet near Rainforest Cafe in River North for a 3-hour-45-minute ride on Chicago’s custom Barrel Bus. Guides such as Ted share Prohibition-era stories while you visit up to three breweries, taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, and leave the driving to someone else. Bring photo ID and closed-toe shoes.

“What a fun tour! If you like craft beer, meeting new people and riding in a giant barrel this tour is for you. My husband and I had a blast and tried a wide variety of beer. We highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Join Movie Stars Wine Tours for a 4 to 5 hour sunset outing from downtown Traverse City. Guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, and Tracy use luxury GMC Yukons or Chevrolet Suburbans to visit three wineries and Old Mission Distillery. Expect changing stops, bay views, wine and cocktail purchases, and a small-group feel.

“My bf and I had an amazing time with Mike!! It was a great winery tour and very personable. Mike checked in with us during each wineries. He gave suggestions for each winery! Mike was great !! We had a great time!!”

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5.The Brew Bus: Austin Brewery Tour with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend 3.5 hours visiting three Austin breweries with beer tastings, a small local food truck meal, and a live band on the bus. Guides such as Tex and Chug Norris keep the group moving, while the changing brewery lineup gives you a taste of Austin beyond downtown. This is a 21-plus tour for up to 32 people.

“This tour was amazing!!!Our guide, Pimp, was fabulous! The live band on the bus was fabulous! Music was great, great performers and excellent singing. The breweries were all different and the beers were delicious! A very fun time!!”

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6.Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with guides such as Ted or David aboard a custom barrel-shaped bus, visiting three Chicago breweries. You will taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, play social games, and tour a nano-brewery production area. Meet near the McDonald’s across from Rainforest Cafe. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes.

“The Barrel Run and done! What a fun experience! Ted was a great driver and a wonderful storyteller. The ride was comfortable in the air conditioned bus. He took us to three different breweries where we tasted a variety of beers. One of breweries had tasty food offerings which was so convenient. We would definitely book this tour again when we are back in the area.”

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7.Live Music and Brewery Bus | LaZoom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Join LaZoom at 2 p.m. for a three-hour brewery ride through Charlotte aboard a festively decorated purple bus with live music. You will visit NoDa Brewing, Resident Culture Brewing, and Hi-Wire Brewing in South End, with about 30 minutes at each stop. The tour returns to 301 Camp Road and accepts up to 40 people.

“It is a great time. The band is awesome and the brewery’s were great! One of the best tours I have been on.”

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8.NON BUS MOVIE STARS Traverse City Old Mission 4 Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 4h 30m · from $89

Ride from downtown Traverse City in a GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban, or similar luxury SUV with guides such as Mike, Jason, Joe, Andie, or Tracy. Visit four Old Mission Peninsula wineries on the day tour, sample wines, enjoy lake views, and get practical tasting advice. Winery stops vary by season, weather, availability, and your group’s wishes.

“The best wine tour guides out there! Great experience and top notch service!!”

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9.NON BUS VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Old Mission Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride from downtown Traverse City in a Cadillac Escalade with guides such as Mike or Brian, visiting four Old Mission Peninsula wineries in about four to five hours. Expect changing winery stops, Grand Traverse Bay views, wine samples at extra cost, and a more personal feel than a large bus tour.

“Fun and easy! Mike was fantastic! We will absolutely do this again. Can’t wait to plan our next trip up. Thank you again!!!!”

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10.Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Spend two hours touring Saddlerock Ranch in a vintage VW bus with a small group of up to six. Your English-speaking guide leads vineyard stops, wine tastings, local snacks, and photo breaks. Guides such as Stephanie, Ben, and Elena have earned praise for their humor and energy. Wine, snacks, and vintage-radio music are included.

“Our guide Ben was EXCELLENT! Knowledgeable, great personality and quick witted. We had a great time, along with perfect weather. The vineyard is beautiful and quirky. Thanks Ben!”

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11.Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Start at Portland Beer Hub for a 150-minute guided ride through Portland’s craft drink scene. You’ll visit two beverage stops, sample selected beers, wines, spirits, or cocktails, enjoy a Maine snack, and finish with a tasting at Portland Beer Hub. Guides such as John, Tina, and Pete have led past tours, with English-language service.

“Great tour of Portland Breweries. Guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nice variety of locations was selected.”

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12.Cincinnati Ballparks & Breweries Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend 2.5 hours tracing Cincinnati baseball from Great American Ball Park to Union Grounds and Crosley Field, then follow historic brewing sites through Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market. Guide Aaron and other local guides connect the stories. A beer is included for ages 21 and up at Moerlein Lager House.

“Aaron the tour guide was very knowledgeable! He was open and informative when answering tour and other related questions. The historic tour stops were excellent and especially about the origins.”

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13.NON BUS VIP GMC YUKON Old Mission Traverse City Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4h 30m · from $89

Spend 270 minutes touring Old Mission Peninsula in a GMC Yukon or Suburban with Magic Mike, Tony, or another local wine guide. Visit four wineries on the standard day tour, with tastings, flights, food, and bottles purchased separately. Downtown Traverse City pickup and drop-off make this a relaxed choice for small groups.

“My sister and I had an amazing time on our tour! Mike is an excellent guide and host, making every detail special. I highly recommend Movie Star Wine Tours when you’re in the Traverse City area!”

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14.Private Vineyard Tour in Party Bus (4 Vineyards), Includes Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $698

Spend six to seven hours on a private, air-conditioned party bus visiting Arizona vineyards around Sedona and the Verde Valley. Your licensed guide handles the driving and winery timing, while you enjoy bottled water, WiFi, music, and a lunch of cheeses, salami, fruit, nuts, chocolate, baguettes, oil, and balsamic. Tasting fees are extra.

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15.Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 4h 30m · from $139

Ride The Sweet Pickle, a 1970 green VW bus, from your Monterey-area hotel or Airbnb to Carmel Valley Village. Over about 4.5 hours, your driver takes you to three local tasting rooms, points out places to visit, and returns you home. The group is limited to six, and tasting fees are extra.

“We had a great time and all of the wine was good.”

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