Our Pick of 14 Beer Walking Tours in the USA

1.Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

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

Start at Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville’s South Slope and spend about three hours visiting three local breweries, including Twin Leaf and Burial Beer Co. A certified cicerone leads the walk, explains brewing and Asheville’s beer culture, and arranges 10 included samples. Guides such as Mark, Michael, Cliff, and Jo have led this experience.

“Very knowledgeable guide Great humor Good communication skills Variety of beer Convenient location Not to much walking”

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2.Germantown Public Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $75

Meet guide Keith at 930 Mary St. for an afternoon beer walk through Louisville’s Germantown area. You’ll visit three breweries, sample an 8 oz beer at each stop, and learn about the local beer scene in a group of no more than 20. The tour lasts about two hours and ends where it begins.

“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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3.Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk

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

Walk Lancaster with local guide Mike, hearing stories of abolition, architecture, old breweries, and the city’s past. The 2.5-hour tour starts at Penn Square and ends with several local craft brews at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom. Groups are small, and an earpiece helps you hear the guide clearly.

“Had a great time wandering the city of Lancaster. Never knew there was so much history in a city I never even knew was in Amish Country! Our guide Mike was awesome and knew so much. You do need to listen to the history before getting your first beer, but it was worth the wait! Great technology as well, we were given and earpiece to make sure we heard every word as we walked through the city.”

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4.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 Brewing Company, Brickyard Hollow, and Camp Pennant, enjoy a pub snack, and hear how Maine’s Prohibition past helped shape its modern beer culture. Guides such as Tom, Pete, and Spencer have led this relaxed tasting tour.

“A tour with a difference. The guide was really very nice! It was fun to listen to him. We can only recommend the tour.”

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

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

Join guide Nathan for a three-hour, one-mile walk through four Santa Rosa breweries. Sample four beers at Russian River, enjoy a pint and snack at Civilization, explore Cooperage’s rotating taps, then finish with barrel-aged and sour beers at Shady Oak. Groups are limited to six.

“My husband and I had a great time on the craft beer tour. Nathan was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed getting to know him. We learned a lot about the local beer scene and tried all kinds of beer that we wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Highly recommend!”

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6.LoDo Craft Beer Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk 1.5 miles through Denver’s LoDo and Ballpark districts, stopping at four breweries for 10 local beer samples. Guides such as Matt and Paul mix brewing lessons with city stories, while stops may include Great Divide, Wynkoop, and Rock Bottom. The 150-minute tour is for adults 21 and older.

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7.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, meet brewers, and receive a seven-day Greater Leavenworth Museum pass. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“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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8.Santa Barbara: Craft Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Meet guide Melissa at Santa Barbara Amtrak for a three-hour walk through downtown, the Funk Zone, and State Street. Visit three craft breweries, taste several beers at each, and hear local stories along the way. Food is not included, but you can buy lunch, including fresh California fare and possibly Lucky Penny Pizza.

“We absolutely LOVED this walking tour! We were visiting from the UK and had been road tripping down from San Fransico, Santa Barbara is by far our favourite city we have visited in Cali and this was partly due to how amazing Melissa was. Melissa is so knowledgeable about the city itself which we hadn’t expected from a brewery tour, but this made the tour so much more enjoyable and fascinating. The breweries/ taprooms were amazing and we got to try so many different varieties which also exceeded our expectations. If you’re wondering if it’s worth the price, (I’ll be honest, I was before I booked it) but it 2000%…”

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9.St. Augustine: Craft Beer & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $119

Join Alex, Russ, or another licensed guide for a three-hour walk through St. Augustine’s old streets and craft-beer scene. Visit three breweries or taprooms, taste up to 12 beer styles, enjoy a snack at the second stop, and learn how beer shaped coastal Florida. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Highly recommend this tour, Alex was Exceptional, he also does other tours besides this one, but I can only comment on this tour. Walking/talking and drinking how can you go wrong. Thanks Alex”

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10.Bardstown Bourbon & Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $139

Spend about three hours walking one flat mile through downtown Bardstown with a guide such as Josh, stopping for bourbon, a custom cocktail, beer, and light bites. The group is limited to 10, with tastings at Evergreen Liquors, Liam Ash, Chicken Cock Whiskey, Mr. Tubs, and Scout & Scholar Brewing Co. Bring ID and comfortable shoes.

“We really enjoyed this tour. It was great to have a local guide so knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us great insights on the places we visited but was also able to help guide the rest of our stay. Loved the bourbons we tried and the pairings were delicious. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Guided Brewery Walking Tour in Lancaster City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet at 35 N Market St at noon for a three-hour guided walk through three of Lancaster City’s seven independent craft breweries. Your route may include Rural City, Isaac’s, and Our Town. Guide Glen leads beer tastings and explains different beer styles. Groups are limited to 16, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“So much fun tour custom tailored to group . Guide was just one awesome human being . We laughed we learned we drank at 3 very cool breweries we had never heard of ! The beer was stellar and the service amazing!”

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12.Taste of Bardstown Bourbon & Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Start with a four-pour bourbon flight at Evergreen Liquors, then follow local guide Josh through Bardstown for specialty cocktails, Chicken Cock whiskey, a bourbon slushie or Game Changer shot, beer, and a pretzel at Scout & Scholar Brewery. The English-language tour runs about three hours, begins at 3 p.m., and is limited to eight people.

“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. This was an excellent introduction to Bardstown!! I highly recommend it.”

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13.Lancaster: Downtown History and Craft Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Join guide Mike or another English-speaking local guide for a two-hour walk through downtown Lancaster, beginning at the colonial square. Hear stories of churches, homes, markets, theaters, and the Conestoga wagon before visiting craft beer spots for two tastings. Expect history, architecture, and Lancaster beer culture in one compact tour.

“This was a truly outstanding tour. It gave us real insight into the long and interesting history of Lancaster! And the beer was good! Mike was great!!!!”

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14.Expert-Led Brewery Walking Tour with Beer Samples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $65

Meet your Cicerone-certified guide at Terranova’s tasting room for a three-hour walk through Asheville’s South Slope Brewing District. You’ll taste beer and brewing ingredients, visit several downtown breweries, see part of a working production area, and hear local history. Michael is one guide praised for his storytelling and beer knowledge.

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