Best Brewery Bus Tours — Our Top 15

1.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

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

Meet your guide at 600 N Clark Street, across from the Rainforest Cafe, then ride Chicago’s Prohibition-inspired Barrel Bus to up to three local breweries. Expect brewery samples, live commentary, Chicago and Prohibition stories, and one production-facility visit. Guides such as Ted and David have hosted recent tours. Bring photo ID and closed-toe shoes.

“This was fantastic! Would highly recommend when in the area of Chicago. Great history and a fun time.”

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2.Liverpool’s Brewery Bus Tour– 4 Breweries, 12 x Craft Beer & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Visit four Liverpool breweries in about four hours with guide Darren and a small group of up to 16. You’ll taste 12 beers across lagers, ales, stouts, and ciders, enjoy included food, see behind the scenes, and receive photos, a lanyard, and a keepsake gift.

“Mooie en bijzonder goede bieren geproefd, die je anders niet snel zou tegenkomen! Gezellige en sociale toer met leuke weetjes in ver bieren in en om Liverpool!”

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3.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 small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, and Swade share local tips while you sample 9 to 12 drinks, from bourbon and moonshine to craft beer. Stops can change, so expect variety rather than a fixed route.

“We had a great tour with Swade as our guide. He made adjustments when we realized we needed some food to absorb the delicious whiskey. We learned a lot about Tennessee whiskey and how to properly drink it. Swade also shared interesting areas of Nashville and gave some great recommendations for our visit.”

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4.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join Brew Bus Amsterdam for a three-hour craft beer tour with tastings at three local breweries. Your guide, such as Bridgette, handles the driving and beer talk while you taste nine beers, enjoy one guided brewery visit, and travel between stops by bus. Breweries change daily, keeping the route a surprise.

“Great tour and fantastic guide. We had a really great time and we had a great laugh with the tour guide/ driver. Highly recommended”

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5.Live Music and Brewery Bus | LaZoom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Join LaZoom’s festively decorated purple bus at 2 pm for a three-hour Charlotte brewery ride with live music. You’ll visit NoDa Brewing, Resident Culture Brewing, and Hi-Wire Brewing, with about 30 minutes at each stop before returning to 301 Camp Road.

“It was great fun. The band was awesome and our guide was a great guy. We stopped at three very good breweries”

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6.The Beer Bus- History & Craft Beer in St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend 3 to 4 hours with St. Augustine Brewery Tours, visiting Dog Rose Brewing Co., Sailbird Distilling, and Old Coast Ales. Guides such as Amanda and Patrick lead the group through local beer, spirits, brewery methods, and St. Augustine stories. The small group is limited to 12, with admission included and transportation between stops.

“The tour was excellent. Amanda is an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable about the brewery’s processes and the different types of beers. She was very personable and made us all feel welcome. I would recommend this to anyone who likes craft beers.”

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7.Memphis Brew Bus Tour with Three Local Breweries & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Spend about three and a half hours visiting three Memphis craft breweries by private bus. Your guide handles the driving, tastings, snacks, water, and local insight, with plenty of beer styles to compare. Meet at 552 S Main St at 2 pm, then return to the same downtown spot.

“We very much enjoyed our tour. All very friendly and informative. Good time! The bus was clean and we had a very good driver. The tour guide was very attentive.”

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8.Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Spend 150 minutes with a local guide visiting Portland area producers for beer, wine, rum, and spirit tastings. Transportation, reserved access, water, and a Maine snack are included. Guides such as Tina and Pete have led lively, well-informed outings, and the final stop at Portland Beer Hub includes a 10% discount on extra drinks and purchases.

“Great tour of Portland Breweries. Guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nice variety of locations was selected.”

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9.Hanoi Exclusive Craft Beer Bus: Cultural Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $32Best value

Spend four hours touring Hanoi in a small eight-person mini bus with an English-speaking guide, 3 to 5 local beers, banh mi, and stops at Train Street, St. Joseph Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, West Lake, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Guides such as Paul, Mike, Radley, and Daphne bring local stories and a relaxed social mood.

“One of the best days we had in Hanoi! Paul and Mike were absolute legends — full of great stories and local knowledge, but never over the top. The little beer bus was such a fun way to see the city, plenty of laughs, cold beers, and a really relaxed atmosphere. Felt like exploring Hanoi with good friends who actually know their stuff. Would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Mot, hai, ba, dzô!”

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10.Liverpool: Brewery Bus Tour with 12 Beer and Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Join Liverpudlian guide Darren for a four-hour minibus tour of at least four Liverpool breweries. You will taste 8 to 12 beers, visit taprooms and brewery spaces, hear local brewing stories, meet brewing staff, and enjoy an included meal. Transport links each stop, including a trip through the Mersey Tunnel.

“Brilliant afternoon out with Darren. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for something different to do in Liverpool - the tour was fab and the beers even better!”

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11.Brewery Bus Tour from Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Start at Vallarta Food Tours in Puerto Vallarta at 3:30 pm for a four-hour craft beer outing with local guides such as Chris, Gio, and Louis. Visit five breweries and beer bars, taste 15 beers and five food bites, and learn about Mexico’s growing brewing scene. Groups are limited to 15 people, with drinks, food, and bottled water included.

“Tour guide was great, spoke English well. Was knowledgeable about the brewery’s and brewing history in Mexico. Lots of beer and good amount of food to go with. We all had a great time.”

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12.Cincinnati Ballparks & Breweries Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Follow Cincinnati baseball from Union Grounds to Great American Ball Park, with stops at Crosley Field, Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, and the former Riverfront Stadium site. Aaron and other guides connect Reds history with local brewing traditions. The $75 tour includes transportation and a beer or soft drink for guests age 21 and up.

“Aaron the tour guide was very knowledgeable! He was open and informative when answering tour and other related questions. The historic tour stops were excellent and especially about the origins.”

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13.Memphis: 3 Local Breweries Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Spend 210 minutes visiting three Memphis breweries with a private guide and driver. Sample beers at each stop, enjoy snacks and water on the bus, and hear beer trivia, brewing history, and Memphis indie music recorded by DJ Ric Chetter of Radio Memphis. The tour is for adults 21 and older.

“This was an awesome…. wonderful way to learn about 3 special breweries in Memphis. Each breweries had their own special charm. Let’s not forget about our Guide an our Transportation specialist (Driver). I’m coming back again with my crew.”

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14.New Orleans: Easy Hop-On Hop-Off Craft Brewery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $43

You’ll ride Beer Bus with a designated driver through New Orleans neighborhoods, choosing brewery stops along the Uptown or Mid City and Bywater route. Elizabeth may be behind the wheel, and live GPS tracking helps you time each stop. The route changes by day, so check the schedule before booking.

“This was a great experience and Elizabeth was a fantastic driver and host. This is a great way to get around the city and discover some fantastic craft beers! Highly recommended for anyone who lives beer!”

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15.Hanoi Exclusive Craft Beer Bus: Cultural Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $35

Tour Hanoi by open-top mini bus with guide Rad, stopping at Train Street, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. You’ll get a local banh mi, beer, cultural sightseeing, and a planned water puppet show. The afternoon outing is especially appealing for sunset drinks beside West Lake.

“The beer was so fresh. We had a great time on the bus with Rad. He did a good job introducing the city to us. It was nice making friends with new people.”

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