The 7 Finest Cincinnati Brewery Tours

1.Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

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

Start at Northern Row Brewery and walk through Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine brewing district, entering the private Linck Brewery tunnels from 1850 and the tunnels beneath the former Jackson Brewery. Along the way, hear local stories, pass Findlay Market and Rhinegeist, then return to Northern Row for a beer tasting for ages 21 and over. Guides include Miranda, Harrison, Breslin, Laura, and Renee.

“An awesome tour, learned so much from the blond Australian tour guide about the amazing city of Cincinnati and its history. Thank you MIRANDA for spiking our interest, we will be back for another tour very soon.”

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2.Built on Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Walk Cincinnati’s Brewing Heritage Trail with guides such as Lisa, Laura, and Mike. You’ll see Over-the-Rhine architecture, visit a pre-Prohibition lagering cellar, and finish with one included beer at a local brewery or bar. The route is under a mile, lasts about two hours, and suits history fans more than anyone seeking a production tour.

“Great tour! Laura was very knowledgeable and accommodating. She answered our questions very well and made the tour enjoyable. The tour itself is a nice route.”

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3.Craft Brewery 3 Stop Hop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $63

Spend about three and a half hours visiting three Cincinnati craft breweries with Cincy Brew Bus. You will taste nine beers, enjoy snacks such as a Servatii’s pretzel, and hear about the city’s brewing past without driving. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Alex and Mike may lead the outing.

“Loved that the three breweries each had a different vibe! Appreciate the unique beer selection at each one. We had a good host in Alex. Thank you!”

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4.Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 2.5 hours with a small group visiting Northern Row and Rhinegeist Brewery. You’ll hear Cincinnati brewing history, see distilling and brewing operations, explore historic underground spaces, and sample three spirits plus four seasonal beers. Guides such as Lisa, Laura, Jim, and Alex have led past tours.

“Laura was knowledgeable and good at making the history interesting and understandable. Great tour. The beer at Northern Row is delicious.”

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5.Brewers & Barons Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Walk Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine Brewing Heritage Trail with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Aaron and Marco explain how pre-Prohibition breweries made their beer, then lead you into one underground lagering cellar. You’ll finish with practical tips on where to drink, but this is a history tour, not a beer tasting.

“This was more of a historical walking tour that showed where old brewery buildings stood. Some are still standing but in dilapidated states. You don’t get to sample any beer and go inside only one of the old tunnels. The tour guides are very informative and you learn a lot but it’s important you pick this tour more for the history than the beer.”

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6.Darkside of Brewing Tour: Tales of Cincinnati’s Haunted and Gruesome Past

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $45

Walk Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine with the Brewing Heritage Trail to hear tales of grave robbing, murder, and deadly saloon violence. You’ll explore an abandoned street, enter the Imperial Theater and Jackson Brewhouse by flashlight, and finish with a beer at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Guides have included Aaron, Lisa, Robert, and Marcha.

“Our tour guide, Lisa, was very knowledgeable, super informative & wonderfully friendly. Had a great first time experience. Thank you!”

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7.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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