Our Pick of 5 Glasgow Brewery Tours

1.Tennent’s Brewery Tours Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,938 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes at Glasgow's Wellpark Brewery, starting in the Tennent's Story heritage centre before seeing how Scotland's famous lager is made. Guides such as Tony and Calum bring humor to the tour, which ends with a pint of unpasteurized Tennent's Tank Beer drawn from the copper tanks. Closed-toe shoes and advance booking are wise.

“The tour guide was very informative and very funny. Were not expecting the hair nets but understand why they are needed and caused a good laugh amongst the people on the tour”

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2.Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Walk through Wellpark Brewery with an English-speaking guide, explore Tennent’s vintage packaging and adverts, learn how lager is made, and climb more than 100 steps through the working plant. The one-hour visit ends with a free pint. Guides such as Tony, Callum, and Nicole are known for lively stories and good humour.

“Excellent value for money Tour guide Harvey was exceptional and deserves to be included in token scheme”

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3.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Start near George Square and walk through Merchant City with a small group, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Leigh, and James explain brewing, beer styles, and Glasgow’s past. Expect several samples, a little walking, and a friendly afternoon in English.

“Great way to learn about Glasgow’s history while enjoying a variety of beer. And also a perfect activity if traveling solo. Mhairi is a great guide!”

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4.Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk from Nelson Mandela Place through High Street, Merchant City, and George Square while learning how Glasgow’s brewing trade shaped the city. Your guide, such as Mhairi, Iain, James, or Lei, leads tastings of Scottish beers in local bars and explains brewing, ingredients, and the story of William Harley.

“This was a great way to learn about Glasgow ( and we did), have a guided tour of the area, (Iain did a super job), meet likeminded people ( they loved history, and beer!) and try out the beers of Glasgow ( and we did!) Really well done, hosted superbly and very insightful. We felt very looked after and did learn an awful lot. It's a big recommend from us. Thankyou.”

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5.Glasgow City Bike Tour and Craft Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride a relaxed 10-mile loop through Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Keith, Elliott, or Alasdair. You’ll see the Cathedral, Necropolis, West End, Clyde bridges, museums, and canal, then return to Drygate Brewery for a flight of craft beers and a through-glass brewery tour. Bikes, helmets, snacks, and secure parking are included.

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