The 12 Best San Diego Beer Tours

1.San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Join Captain Phillip aboard Liberty, a hand-restored reproduction of a 1904 sailboat, for a 2.5-hour San Diego Bay cruise. The six-passenger trip includes beer, white wine, soft drinks, water, snacks, sunset views, naval ships, sea lions, and hands-on sailing.

“Amazing experience! The captain was so much fun. The views were amazing. The group was so much fun that we went to dinner together afterwards. Would definitely recommend! And will do it again when we're in San Diego.”

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2.San Diego Sunset or Afternoon Sail on Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Spend about two and a half hours aboard Liberty, a restored replica 1904 sailboat, with Captain Philip at the helm. This small-group sail stays in San Diego Bay, passing the Star of India, USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, and downtown sights, with snacks, soft drinks, beer, and white wine included.

“Beautiful trip around the harbor. Captain Phil is warm and friendly with a beautiful boat. It’s obvious how much he loves to sail and that makes the experience even better.”

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3.Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet your guide on the Mexico side of the border for six hours of Tijuana craft beer, real Mexican tacos, tequila stops, local sights, and easy city transport. Guides such as Victor, Tadeo, and Humberto tailor the route for small groups of up to 12 people.

“Tadeo was awesome! Recommend to everyone interested in a nice tour with an awesome guy. My favorite brewery was Border Psycho and my favorite tacos were the street tacos at the end of the night.”

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4.Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Meet guide Stefan across from the North Park sign for a three-hour walking tour through San Diego's beer center. Visit 3 to 4 local breweries, taste varied beer styles, match brews with snacks, and learn how North Park changed from a streetcar area into a popular food and beer district.

“We had the best afternoon. We learned a lot about beer, tasted some great brews and food and had a ton of fun with Stephan. Highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Let Fredy or Peter handle the driving while you visit 2 to 4 San Diego breweries in four hours. Choose the breweries yourself or explain your taste and let your guide plan the lineup. Beer and food cost extra, but pickup, water, transport, and brewery notes are included.

“Freddy was simple and great knowledge of beer. He does not force anything but cares for what his customers want. He is patient and very accommodating.”

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6.Baja Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $124

Meet Gregorio at 727 E San Ysidro Blvd at 2 pm, cross into Baja with the group, then ride by private transport to several breweries. You’ll receive one pint at each brewery, stop for lunch, and return to the same meeting point after about seven hours.

“Gregorio was a terrific guide. He knows his beers and, as we walked the streets, everyone knows him.”

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7.Cruise & Booze Brewery tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 4.5 hours with Hidden Barrel Tours, visiting Wild Barrel Brewing, WestBrew Vista, and Jacked Up Brewery in a retro VW Vanagon. Miguel leads the small group, while Michael gives the final brewery tour. One beer, water, and snacks are included; extra beer and food cost more.

“Great time with great friends! Miguel was very accommodating and a fun tour guide!! Would definitely do it again!”

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8.California Sunset Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $199

Join Five Star Tours for a 4.5-hour evening ride through San Diego’s beach communities. Visit two breweries, taste up to 15 beers, tour one production area, enjoy a meal, and finish near Belmont Park with a chance to catch the West Coast sunset.

“we were on a kind of private tour with just us party of four. After a bit of a slow start, we had loads of fun. Maybe a good idea to drink a bit of water between the beers to neutralize the taste of the last beer, before drinking the next one. Do not underestimate the small glas sizes.”

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9.2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

You’ll learn to mix, knead, and roll fresh fettuccine, then cook a garlicky marinara with Calabrian chile under a local chef’s guidance. The two-hour class takes place at a San Diego brewery, with ingredients and tools supplied. It suits beginners, couples, groups, and solo adults age 21 and up.

“Thank you for your fantastic review and for rating the "San Diego: 2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery" 10/10! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to one of our future classes. If you captured any photos or videos during your class, we would love for you to share them on Instagram and TikTok and tag us using our handle @classpopeven”

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10.Brewery and Tap Room Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $199

You’ll ride through downtown San Diego in an authentic tandem sidecar with an English-speaking guide, stopping at local breweries and taprooms for included tastings. The small group is limited to eight, and the 2.5-hour tour returns to its starting point.

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11.Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about two and a half hours riding with a private driver and guide between three San Diego brewery stops. Taste beers at Stone Brewing, Ballast Point, and Coronado Brewing Company, with time to buy food. Steve is one guide named in the tour feedback.

“They didn’t show up and still have not called or messaged me. I don’t know what happened. Hope he is okay”

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12.Hidden Gems Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join Chris and Kristina for a 2.5 to 3-hour walking beer tour through downtown San Diego. Taste eight beers at Stone Brewing, a beer hall inside American Plaza station, and Karl Strauss, with a taco included and the chance to order a full pour.

“Each venue was unique and the beer pours were generous and delicious! The tour was a very easy walk and our tour guides were exceptionally knowledgeable about San Diego. By the time our tour ended and based on the guide’s recommendations, we not only had a great beer tour, we also had a plan in place for other things to do and places to visit for the remainder of our visit. I would highly recommend any tour that Chris and Kristina offer!”

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