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15 Craft Beer Tours in the USA That Earn the Thirst

35 tours  ·  from $30 a head

The 15 best craft beer tours in the USA you can get a place on today, with the door price, the running time and how many glasses are actually included. The top one is top for a reason; start there.

All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer - Broadway gives you Nashville at full volume
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All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

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

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

Start in central Nashville and walk through Printers Alley and Lower Broadway, stopping at four bars for included beers, cocktails, or Tennessee moonshine. Guides such as Sean, Jimmy, Will, and Elijah add local stories and bar advice. You also receive a Nash Pack fanny pack. Bring valid photo ID and expect no food.

“Even in the freezing cold this experience was well worth it. Our guide Will was super sweet and protective. We visited 4 really nice bars”

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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown - Denver landmarks fill the walks between tastings
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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

2.Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

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

Walk Denver’s Lower Downtown with a beer-focused guide such as Paul, Matt, AJ, DJ, or Chris, stopping at four breweries for more than 10 samples. You’ll taste classic lagers, IPAs, Belgian ales, stouts, and chile beer while hearing about brewing and local landmarks. The group is capped at 14, and you take home a tasting glass.

“Paul was a great guide, knowledgeable, good beer variety. I have been on many beer tours before, this was the best one.”

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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour - Starting at 600 N Clark Street
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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

3.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

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

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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All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour - Falling Knife Brewing starts the tasting
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All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour

4.All-Inclusive Minneapolis Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours visiting Falling Knife, Fair State, and 56 Brewing with a small group and a professional driver-guide. Full pints or flights are included, not just tiny samples, and guides such as Eric and Nick help match beers to your taste. Pickup and drop-off are at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown.

“This was our 4th Tour with Bitter Minnesota Tours! Always a great time. The breweries are always top notch, Eric is a fantastic host/driver and we will definitely have to start planning our 5th tour!”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Nelson’s Green Brier and the changing route
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

5.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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Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings - Stop one: beer education and a look behind the scenes
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Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

6.Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

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

Meet guide Bryan at Anchorage’s downtown Log Cabin Visitor Information Center for a four-hour tour of three local breweries. Expect at least 14 beer samples, light appetizers, brewery stories, and transportation in a small group of no more than 14. Stops may include King Street, Midnight Sun, and Cynosure.

“Was fun going to 3 different breweries, learning about their brewing process and tasting a variety of beers!!”

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Chicago: Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus - What three brewery stops add to the afternoon
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Chicago: Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

7.Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours exploring Chicago’s craft beer scene aboard a custom barrel-shaped bus. Visit three breweries, sample 45 to 55 ounces of beer, and tour a nano-brewery production facility. Guides such as Ted and David add lively commentary, while the moving bus and party games keep the group social.

“Ted did a great job and provided a lot of information!”

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The Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience - Starting at The Westin Charlotte
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The Original Charlotte Brewery Tour – Craft Beer Experience

8.The Original Charlotte Brewery Tour – Craft Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about five hours visiting Petty Thieves Brewing Co, Protagonist, and Lower Left Brewing Co with an English-speaking guide such as Vinny or Jan. Beer, transportation, and dinner at Midwood SmokeHouse are included. Expect friendly beer education, a small group of up to 14, and several hours of tasting before the meal.

“Beer experience and education! Taste testing and different beer processes. Tour guide was very helpful and personal”

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Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk - Walking with Mike and hearing every word
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Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk

9.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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Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour - Crossing from San Ysidro into Mexico
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Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

10.Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

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

Cross from San Diego into Tijuana for six hours of local tacos, craft beer, markets, landmarks, and neighborhood flavor. Your guide may be Victor, Humberto, Tadeo, or another Border Tours host. The group is capped at 12, with transportation, water, two beer flights or pints, and taco tastings included.

“Truly amazing experience! Our guide, Victor, went above and beyond to show us the beauty of the city. The food, the drinks, and warmth of the culture were incredible. You stop at several local places and can see various shops. Victor always made sure we were well taken care of. Many of the locals knew him. Our group had great people in it, too. Highly recommend and hope to visit again.”

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Craft Brewery 3 Stop Hop - Stop one: your first taste of Cincinnati craft beer
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Craft Brewery 3 Stop Hop

11.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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The Beer Bus- History & Craft Beer in St. Augustine - Starting with pizza at Hillary’s Chicago Pizza
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The Beer Bus- History & Craft Beer in St. Augustine

12.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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Craft brewery hopping through New Orleans | Uptown - Brewery Saint X near the downtown sports venues
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Craft brewery hopping through New Orleans | Uptown

13.Craft brewery hopping through New Orleans | Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $39

Beer Bus lets you hop between New Orleans breweries on the Uptown or Mid City and Bywater routes. Start from the French Quarter or join at a brewery, then ride in air-conditioned comfort toward Frenchmen Street. Elizabeth operates the bus and shares city tips while you choose how long to stay at each stop.

“We had a fantastic time on the Beer Bus! The owner and operator, Elizabeth, was friendly and was able to tell us a lot about the city. The bus ran on time and everything went smoothly. We started the route in the early afternoon so we mostly had the bus to ourselves. We loved not having to worry about transportation and could just enjoy the brews!”

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Boston: Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack - What the first stop gives you
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Boston: Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack

14.Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $105

Meet near Boston Common for a 210-minute brewery tour with a local guide such as Raj. Visit three breweries, cider houses, or distilleries, taste up to 12 beers, enjoy a paired snack, and ride in a comfortable vehicle. Routes vary and may include Samuel Adams, Aeronaut, Mighty Squirrel, or Night Shift.

“Tour guide Raj was very friendly and knowledgable. We had a great time exploring different breweries and beers.”

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Charleston: Craft Beer and Cocktails Guided Tour - Pubs, taverns, craft beer, and a former speakeasy
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Charleston: Craft Beer and Cocktails Guided Tour

15.Charleston: Craft Beer and Cocktails Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend two hours walking Charleston’s nightlife district with an English-speaking guide, visiting handpicked pubs, craft beer spots, and a former speakeasy. You’ll pass City Market, Waterfront Park, and Nathaniel Russell House, play bar trivia, and hear local stories. Jackson is praised for his humor and personal service, though drinks cost extra.

“Had a blast exploring the beautiful city with my mom. Great cocktails and conversations made for a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend.”

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