BEER TOURS · BREWERY TOURS IN THE USA

Where America Brews: the 15 Best Brewery Tours in the USA

31 tours  ·  from $36 a head

From the lagering caverns under Cincinnati to the barrel rooms of Denver and the Nashville golf-cart runs. These 15 are compared on how many breweries you reach and how much of the beer is included.

Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting - Entering the Linck Brewery tunnels at 1818 Race Street
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Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

1.Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Walk through Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine brewing district with guides such as Miranda, Harrison, and Breslin. See the Linck and Jackson Brewery tunnels, Findlay Market, and former Christian Moerlein structures, then return to Northern Row for a beer tasting or soft drink.

“Miranda was a fantastic tour guide. This was a great way to learn about the history of the city. We loved it!”

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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart - What happens during the two-hour route
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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

2.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride a golf cart through Nashville with a local guide such as Tyler, Drew, Joe, or Swade, stopping at up to four breweries and distilleries. Drinks cost extra, but you get an easy way to reach spots beyond Broadway, hear city stories, and possibly meet a brewmaster.

“Our guide was Jake who was awesome> He gave us the history of the areas and places we stopped at. Great time.”

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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery - Downtown, Music Row, and the city’s music story
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Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

3.Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend three hours with a local Joyride guide such as Dylan, Adam, or Jake, riding a golf cart through Nashville’s key sights, murals, Music Row, Broadway, and Marathon Village. Stop at Corsair and Tennessee Legend for optional spirit tastings, with little walking and room for guide-led recommendations.

“Rick was very knowledgeable about the city and music industry. He had a great sense of humor and showed us pla especially we would have never seen if we hadn't done this experience.”

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Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings - The ghost story of Nina
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Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

4.Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Meet at Old Town Pizza & Brewing for a 90-minute underground tour led by guides such as Natasha, Doug, Skippy, or Kaitlin. Hear about Portland’s crimping trade, visit narrow historic spaces, listen for Nina’s ghost, then finish with three beer tasters and a full pint.

“The guide was very knowledgeable of the local history and had a great story telling way. We got to visit interesting underground rooms tied to a piece of Portland history. I learned many things from her.”

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Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour - The second brewery and the brewing lesson
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Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

5.Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

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

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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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour - What the brewery stops are really like
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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

6.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

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

Meet your guide near Chicago’s River North neighborhood and board the one-of-a-kind Barrel Bus. Over about four hours, visit up to three local breweries, sample 45 to 55 ounces of beer, hear Chicago and Prohibition stories, and return to the starting point.

“It was a great experiance! The tour gouide was very knowledgeable and shared some fascinating stories about the Prohibition era. The pistachio beer is definitely a mut try.”

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Brewery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Nashville - Why the $36 price can work well
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Brewery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Nashville

7.Brewery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Spend about six hours visiting Nashville breweries by climate-controlled vintage trolley. Stop at Honeytree Meadery, four East Nashville breweries, and Monday Night Brewing. Drivers such as Trevor and Mel offer music, local tips, and practical advice while you choose how many stops to enjoy.

“Great tour of breweries and Nashville. The tour has 6 to 7 stops with lots of options for food as well. Make sure to have the pizza at Tailgate Brewery”

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Signature Boston Guided Brewery Tour with snack - Night Shift Brewing: unusual beers in Everett
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Signature Boston Guided Brewery Tour with snack

8.Signature Boston Guided Brewery Tour with snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours visiting Boston-area breweries by bus, with stops such as Night Shift, Dorchester Brewing, and Winter Hill. Your guide explains beer styles, brewing gear, and local history while you sample up to 16 craft beers. The group is capped at 14, and the tour ends downtown.

“Adrian was awesome! Very knowledgeable and very accommodating. While I’m not a beer drinker I had a great time. My husband who is thoroughly enjoyed himself.”

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All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour - Stop one at Falling Knife Brewing Co.
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All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour

9.All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Visit Falling Knife, Fair State, and 56 Brewing on a three-hour Minneapolis brewery tour with unlimited beer, minibus transport, and a guide such as Eric or Nick. Choose an afternoon or evening departure, sample full pours or flights, and return to the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown.

“Driver was amazing. Breweries were cool! Wish there were actual tours of each brewery. The driver was attentive, polite, interactive & accommodating . Great tour.”

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Memphis: Signature Guided Brewery Tour - The first stop: a 55-minute introduction to local beer
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Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour

10.Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join Brian of City Brew Tours Memphis for a 3.5-hour ride from The Peabody Memphis to Grind City, Wiseacre, and Crosstown Brewing. You’ll taste flights, enjoy snacks, hear Memphis and beer history, and travel between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 14 people.

“Everyone should consider this tour. Brian and his wife are fantastic. Beer and brewery’s were great!”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Starting at The Green Light Bar
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

11.Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours visiting at least three Nashville distilleries and breweries with a guide such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Ryan, or Shawn. Expect 9 to 12 samples, private transportation, changing venues, and stops that may include Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville Barrel Company, and New Heights Brewing.

“We had a great time on this tour! The distilleries and brewery were interesting and full of tasty drinks, and our guide Shawn was great! Very informative and lots of fun! Highly recommend!”

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Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour - Inner Groove Brewing and Pittsburgh’s music connection
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Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

12.Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Visit three Pittsburgh-area breweries in about three and a half hours, tasting up to 12 beers while learning about brewing and pairings. Guides such as Aaron, Braxton, Brian, and Eric bring different strengths, and the small group size keeps the outing personal.

“Braxton was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and personable. This tour is a great way to explore the local breweries of Pittsburgh! 10/10”

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Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings - The middle stop adds beer, food, and breathing room
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Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

13.Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Join Bryan of Big Swig Tours for a four-hour Anchorage beer outing. Visit three breweries, taste at least 14 beers, enjoy appetizers, meet brewing staff, and learn how Alaska’s beer scene grew. The small group is limited to 14 people and begins downtown at 2:30 pm.

“Brian was a great guide and each brewery was welcoming. The beers were tasty and the other people on our tour a riot. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour - 1st Republic Brewing Co: Beer With a Personal Story
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Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour

14.Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about three and a half hours visiting three Burlington breweries by brewery bus. Your English-speaking guide leads tastings of up to 12 beers, explains Vermont brewing, and may introduce you to brewery owners. Groups are capped at 14, with snacks included.

“We visited three different breweries. We really liked each…..they were each quite different in their brewing styles and we appreciated that. We really enjoyed the other couple that was on the tour, so that made it a lot of fun. Our guide was rather lackluster, but I think it’s maybe cause he was recovering from being ill.”

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Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option - Starting downtown and heading toward East Austin
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Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option

15.Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Take a private 90-minute to two-hour pedicab ride through East Austin with guides such as Jordan, Caleb, Chris, or Leonardo. Visit three local breweries, sample beer, hear Austin stories, and choose between pay-as-you-go tastings or an all-inclusive beer flight option.

“Caleb was a great guide! He made sure the ride was smooth for us and he would get a table for us at each brewery. He also made sure we stayed hydrated with some water at each location. I highly recommend him!”

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