15 Beer Walking Tours in the USA Worth Booking

1.Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Meet your certified Cicerone at Hi-Wire Brewing for a three-hour walking tour through Asheville’s South Slope beer scene. You’ll visit three breweries, taste about 10 local beers, learn how brewing works, and hear Asheville stories from guides such as Mark, Michael, and Cliff. Casual dress and good walking shoes fit the day.

“Mike was amazing very knowledgeable about beer, brewery's and fun facts about Nashville. Loved the wide range of beers we tasted and how well Mike explained the differences between them.”

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2.Denver’s Beer and Graffiti Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Walk one mile through Denver’s RiNo district with guides such as Hunter, Paul, Darrick, or Collier, stopping at four breweries or taprooms for 10-plus samples. You’ll learn the stories behind local murals, compare beer styles, and find non-beer options when available. Bring ID, water, and a snack.

“I had an incredible time from start to finish, everything was enjoyable! The highlight of the experience was definitely Darrick, our tour guide. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about all things beer! He made it fun and engaging! Each stop on the tour offered something unique and I appreciated learning about the different beer styles and the brewing process and some local history and art. The tastings were generous as well! Highly recommended!”

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3.Germantown Public Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $75

Meet guide Keith at 3:00 pm for a two-hour Germantown beer walk through three Louisville breweries. You’ll receive an 8-ounce beer at each stop, hear local brewing context, and return to 930 Mary St. The group can include up to 20 people, and the tour is for ages 21 and older.

“Keith gave us a great experience - recommend for sure! The three stops we visited were all unique and all pretty cool hangouts. Wish any of them were located where I live.”

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4.Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Walk Lancaster’s historic center with local guide Mike, hearing stories about abolition, architecture, early breweries, and the city’s growth. A headset helps you follow along, then the 2.5-hour experience finishes with several craft beer samples, including a final stop at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom.

“Mike shared his wealth of knowledge about the history of Lancaster with us in a way that made it come to life for us. We thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and the choice of locations included on the tour. The craft beer is a nice way to end the tour. We highly recommend Mike and the tour to anyone interested in the history of Lancaster. Thank you Mike!”

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5.Gettysburg: Beer, Wine, and History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Walk historic Gettysburg with a guide such as Silver or Hannah, stopping at five pubs and drink makers for one included sample at each. Expect Civil War stories, local beer, cider, wine, a haunted tavern, and behind-the-scenes brewing details. Bring ID, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“I felt our tour guide Silver was amazing and informative. We were able to find really great places and a lot to drink. I would recommend Silver.”

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6.Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three and a half hours visiting Wild East, Five Boroughs, and Big aLICe Brewing with a small group of up to 15. Taste beer at each stop, inspect professional brewing equipment, enjoy snacks, and ride between breweries with a MetroCard provided. Guide Eddi Davila has earned special praise for bringing groups together.

“This experience was canceled two days before. We were unable to rebook or find an alternative with such short notice. Shame because we were really looking forward to the tour.”

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7.Portland Pubs Walking Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $102

Spend 2.5 hours exploring Portland’s brewing scene with a small group and guides such as Tom, Pete, or Jeff. Taste about 12 beers, visit Shipyard and Liquid Riot, learn how beer is made, enjoy pub snacks, and return to Portland Beer Hub.

“Easily a 5 star experience- Jeff was a great lead. He offered a great mix of Portland history, beer and sprits knowledge, and local tips. Highly recommended!”

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8.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $39

Join a small group of up to 10 people at 2 pm for a four-hour walk through Chicago’s Malt Row. Guides such as Adam, Mark, or Andy lead you to Dovetail, Begyle, and Cultivate, mixing brewery tastings, local history, discounts, and practical beer advice.

“Loved our walking brewery tour with Adam! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of brewing in Chicago and told us the entire history.”

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9.Beers in the Burgh: Pittsburgh Brewery Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Walk Lawrenceville with a local guide such as John, Dan, or Diane, stopping at Lolev, Coven, Bierport, and Eleventh Hour for craft beer tastings, local snacks, street art, and Pittsburgh history. The 21-plus tour runs about three hours and ends 1.3 miles from the start.

“The tour started in midtown Lawrenceville and took around 3 hours. Our guide not only had an in-depth knowledge of beer but also about the surrounding area and the history of Pittsburgh. He was affable and when we mentioned we were moving to Pittsburgh from out-of-town he was more than happy to give us advice about local hotspots and coffee shops. We had so much fun on the tour and especially liked the local pickles our guide brought for us to snack on in addition to the beer. A necessary stop for anyone looking to enjoy a sunny afternoon drinking or for someone new to the neighborhood. It's clear to…”

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10.Premier Walking Guided Brewery Tour Through Downtown Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at the Asheville Art Museum for a three-hour walking tour through downtown breweries. Guides such as Jason, Jim, Kevin, and Ben explain beer, brewing, and Asheville history while handling the tasting details. Expect local samples, city sights, and a group of up to 28 people.

“The tour was canceled and I'm awaiting a refund I was looking forward to doing this as 1st time in Asheville”

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11.Portland, Maine: Old Port Brewery & Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · from $99

Spend 2.5 hours walking one mile through Portland’s Old Port with a local English-speaking guide. Taste beers at Shipyard, Brickyard Hollow, and Camp Pennant, enjoy a pub snack, and hear how Maine’s Prohibition era helped shape its modern beer culture. Stops can change.

“The tour guide was great! He’s very knowledgeable and took the group to fun places.”

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12.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $25Best value

Join Adam or Brent for a small-group walk from Palmer Square Park to three Logan Square breweries. Learn Chicago beer history, sample discounted flights at Solemn Oath and Revolution, and finish at Hopewell near the Blue Line. Drinks cost extra.

“It was both educational and fun. For someone who’s done several brewery tours, this one is unlike any I’ve done, giving you an intimate look into Chicago’s brewery scene.”

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13.Craft Beer Walking Tour: 4 Breweries – 3 Hours – 2 Snacks – 1 Mile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $105

Join Nathan or another Craft Beer Stumble guide at 3 p.m. for a three-hour, one-mile walk through four Santa Rosa breweries. Taste four beers at Russian River, enjoy a pint and snack at Civilization, explore Cooperage, then finish with barrel-aged and sour beers at Shady Oak.

“Nathan was an amazing guide!! His historical knowledge of the beer industry was fun to learn about, and we also chatted about so many other things. The beers were delicious and the breweries/bars had great vibes. This is how we spent our first night in Santa Rosa and it was the perfect start to our vacation!! I can’t recommend this tour enough!!”

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14.LoDo Craft Beer Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Join an English-speaking guide such as Matt or Paul for a 150-minute walk through Denver’s LoDo and Ballpark districts. Visit four microbreweries, taste at least 10 local beers, learn how brewing works, and hear how Denver became the Napa Valley of Beer.

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15.Brewery Walking Tour in Leavenworth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Walk through Leavenworth with guide Coco, then taste flights at Icicle Brewing, Blewett Brewing, and Doghaus Brewery. You’ll hear local stories, learn about the Blewett Pass gold rush and small-space brewing, and receive a seven-day Greater Leavenworth Museum pass.

“Tour guide Coco was excellent, full of knowledge, humor, and suggestions. She told us about the history of Leavenworth and answered our many questions. The 3 breweries had great beers to taste and the hosts were friendly and knowledgeable about the beers.”

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