The 15 Best Brewery Tours in the USA

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 Linck and Jackson brewery tunnels, see old Moerlein structures and a Johnny Cash filming site, then return to Northern Row for one included beer or a soft drink. Guides such as Miranda, Harrison, and Breslin bring the city’s brewing past to life.

“This tour was absolutely amazing! Guide Miranda was passionate, knowledgeable. We learned many interesting histories of the OTR as well as the underground, which was a highlight. The tour ends with a potable gift, where my group mingled. Overall, this tour is the best way to learn OTR and Cincinnati’s backstory. I highly recommend it!”

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2.All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 975 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about two hours walking Nashville’s downtown bar district with a guide such as Sean, Jimmy, Will, or Elijah. You’ll visit four venues, receive one selected drink at each, hear local stories, sample beer, cocktails, or Tennessee moonshine, and take home a souvenir fanny pack.

“This tour was a lot of fun! Jimmy was great and our first stop MJs Chill spot was the most fun! Bartender there got the parry started!”

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3.Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Walk Denver’s Lower Downtown with a beer-focused guide such as Paul, DJ, AJ, Matt, or Steve, stopping at four breweries for more than 10 samples. You’ll taste styles from pilsners and hefeweizens to chile beer and stout, hear local history, and take home a tasting glass.

“Sara was a great guide with unbelievable background knowledge. She was interesting and got the entire group to engage (even with people we were not traveling with). Only wish that beer selections were more unique as we sampled some beers that I can buy in a grocery store in my home state. I wish we focused on beer I cannot buy at home. However, her ability to find samples for everyone was outstanding. Prior to the tour I sent a couple messages regarding inquiries on parking and never got a response (months prior and day prior). Wish whoever reviewed those would have responded to assist.”

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4.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

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

Spend two hours riding between up to four Nashville breweries, distilleries, and craft-beer venues with a local guide. Guides such as Drew, Tyler, Joe, and Swade add city history, drink tips, and humor. Drinks cost extra, and the small-group route can adjust to your interests.

“Joe was an absolute legend. Great day today, we visited great venues. Joe even gave us a song on the guitar at the end of the tour. This is a must do.”

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

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

Ride a golf cart through Nashville with guides such as Dylan, Adam, Jake, or Cam. Visit Bicentennial Mall, murals, the State Capitol, Marathon Village, Broadway, Corsair Distillery, and Tennessee Legend Distillery. Tastings cost extra, and the open-air cart means weather matters.

“This three hour tour took us to parts of Nashville that we never have seen before. We toured many different areas of the city, saw the amazing murals and stopped for some delicious cocktails along the way. Our tour guide Cam was amazing...knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend...10 out of 10”

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6.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 3-hour-15-minute walking tour of Asheville’s South Slope beer scene. You’ll sample 10 local beers at Hi-Wire, Twin Leaf, and Burial Beer Co., hear how brewing works, and learn why Asheville became a craft-beer destination. Guides may include Mark, Michael, or Cliff.

“We really enjoyed our tour! Very knowledgeable guide & great samples of beer. A wonderful way to kick off our weekend in Asheville!”

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

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

Start at the Omni Nashville Hotel and spend about six hours visiting breweries and a meadery across East Nashville. Hop off and on as you please, try flights, eat at stops such as TailGate, and enjoy local guidance from drivers including Trevor, Randy, and Mel.

“Not much h to tell. Wear comfy clothes. Drink lots of water, eat plenty of food. Dont get to drunk...”

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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 such as Night Shift, Dorchester Brewing, and Winter Hill. Your guide explains brewing, selects tastings, provides a snack, and handles transport from downtown. Guides including Adrian, Bill, Travis, and Raj have earned praise for making the tour fun and easy to follow.

“Travis was extremely knowledgeable about the tour and beer itself. The tour was fun and very enjoyable. Recommend Travis as your guide if you’re planning on a brew tour.”

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9.Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

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

Meet Bryan of Big Swig Tours at the downtown Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center for a four-hour small-group outing to three breweries. Expect at least 14 samples, local beer stories, a charcuterie-style appetizer stop, brewery visits, and round-trip transport for up to 14 people.

“This was very well done with visit to three local breweries via nice van. Guide was knowledgeable and met brew masters at each. Backstage tour of the inner workings of the brewery with education on how beer is made. Highly recommended for an afternoon in anchorage.”

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10.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. Taste up to 12 beers, learn about brewing, enjoy a snack, and possibly meet brewery owners. Guides such as Nick, Kianna, Soren, and Matt have brought strong beer knowledge and friendly energy to the tour.

“We had a great time! Soren was a great tour guide.. very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend for any beer lovers.”

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11.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

This private Metrocycle Pedicabs tour carries you through East Austin to three breweries, with beer flights, hotel pickup at select downtown hotels, and a guide such as Jordan, Caleb, or Chris. Choose the all-inclusive beer option or pay as you go, and allow 90 minutes to two hours.

“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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12.Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 102 reviews · from $44

Spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Doug or Natascha in Portland’s narrow Shanghai Tunnels. Hear stories of sailors, Nina the resident ghost, and Old Town’s darker past, then finish with a special beer tasting and one full pint at Old Town Pizza.

“This tour was FANTASTIC. I cannot recommend it enough. Natasha was an incredible guide. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly and ran a great Q&A at the conclusion of the tour during the beer tasting. The restaurants is the perfect setting for the tour and the beer was exceptional. If you’re thinking of doing a tunnels tour and enjoy history and spooky things (& beer) this is the tour for you.”

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13.Asheville Signature Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend about 3.5 hours visiting Green Man Brewery, DSSOLVR, and One World Brewing with a local guide such as Sam or Abby. Taste local beer, see production areas, enjoy snacks, and ride between stops with a group capped at 14 people.

“Really enjoyable tour with Abby - she was so so enthusiastic and we tried a very eclectic collection of beer.”

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14.Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Ride through Nashville with a local guide such as Swade, Eric, or Sean, stopping at four breweries and distilleries for 20 to 25 minutes each. Learn how local beer and spirits are made, spot city murals, and buy samples separately.

“Tyler was very helpful and friendly, as well as knowledge in Bashville lore. We throughly enjoyed this tour. One note to be aware is checking with the locations as to private parties being held. We missed the distillery stop but Tyler made it up to us by taking us to additional stops and beyond his working hours. Thank you Tyler and GYG for an excellent experience!”

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

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

Join Twisted Texas Tour at 3 p.m. for a 3.5-hour Austin brewery outing hosted by guides such as Tex, Pimp, or Chug Norris. You’ll visit three changing breweries, enjoy included beer and food, and sing along with a live band aboard a BYOB bus.

“Cannot express how much fun this tour was! Went to 3 different breweries. The band was amazing and it was fun to sing along to their songs. The bus driver, Tom the Bomb, and our tour guide, Tex, were also fun to hang and interact with. I am planning on going again the next time in Austin. Can't wait to try the brewery brunch tour as well. Do this tour if you get a chance!!”

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