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Brewing History Tours: the 15 Best

32 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Beer built half these cities and paid for the other half. These 15 tours walk the old brewing quarters, the lagering caverns and the guild halls, priced and clear on how much of the history comes with a glass.

Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack - What Happens During the Three-Hour Route
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Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

1.Berlin Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Friedrichshain with a local guide such as Alex, Chris, Mike, or Rafael. Visit three beer venues, taste up to nine local craft beers, share a vegetarian or vegan snack, and learn how Berlin’s East German past shaped its modern beer culture. The tour is in English and capped at 14 people.

“Had an amazing time on this beer tour—Chris was the perfect guide! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and funny, he made the experience both informative and fun. We visited some fantastic spots, tasted great local brews, and learned a lot about Berlin’s beer culture. Highly recommend if you're looking for a laid-back, engaging way to explore the city’s craft beer scene!”

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - What the pub stops are really like
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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

2.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a beer-loving guide such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, or Tilly. Visit three pubs, taste traditional cask ale and newer Scottish styles, and hear how brewing shaped Canongate, Cowgate, and the city. The two-hour tour costs $63.77, includes all tastings, and accepts up to 12 people.

“We had a fantastic time on the tour. It was a great mix of beer and history. We made three tasting stops and tried a wide variety of beers including traditionally served real ale/cask ale. I can highly recommend this tour for both casual beer drinkers and serious beer enthusiasts visiting Edinburgh!”

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Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour - Depla Chocolatier and the small praline lesson
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Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

3.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Start in Markt with a local guide such as Louis, Martin, Helga, or Nicolas, then walk Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center, visit Depla Chocolatier for a praline demonstration and tasting, and finish with a brewery visit and freshly brewed beer at Bourgogne des Flandres. Expect about 3.5 hours on foot.

“Martin was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and he had a flair for storytelling! Highly recommended!!”

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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer - First tasting: beer, trade, and the Old Town
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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

4.Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Meet outside 26 St Giles’ Street for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, Royal Mile, Canongate, and Grassmarket. Your guide may be Tilly, Sara, Dylan, Fran, Wag, Ian, or another local beer expert. Expect three pub stops, Scottish beer tastings, brewing lessons, and city stories that reach well beyond the main tourist route.

“A fantastic tour with both a good amount of history and very different beers. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We got to visit some pubs which are hidden gems!”

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Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs - Meeting at the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs

5.Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $73

Join a small group of up to 12 at the Hockey Hall of Fame for a three-hour walking tour of Toronto pubs, local beer, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Two small beers are included at the first two pubs. Guides such as Jordan, Kieran, Dave, and Jason add beer and city history.

“Jordan is a knowledgeable guide who literally wrote the book about craft beer and as a Toronto native he knows a lot about the city as well.”

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Bamberg: Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit - Starting at Geyerswörthstraße 5
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Bamberg: Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit

6.Historical Tour in German with Brewery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Walk Bamberg’s old town with a German-speaking guide such as Erik or Doris, learning how hops, malt, and rauchbier shaped the city. Then visit Schlenkerla brewery at Stephansberg, see the brewing spaces and cool fermentation cellar, and taste 0.1 liter of Zwickelbier. Expect hills, stairs, and sturdy shoes.

“Sehr schöne Tour mit einem kompetenten Tourguide. Keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet. Man merkte ihm an, dass er für Bamberg und die Bierbrautradition brennt. Für die Tour sollte man einigermaßen fitt und gut zu Fuß sein, da es schon ziemlich bergauf ging und bei der Brauereibesichtigung etliche Treppenstufen zu meistern sind.”

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THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr) - Thalian Hall and the courthouse bring Wilmington’s past into view
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THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

7.THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend four hours riding an electric bike through Wilmington with Eric, a local guide who mixes history, ghost stories, photo stops, and three breweries. Sample about two beers at Waterline, Edward Teach, and Flytrap Brewing, while children can ride free with an adult. You must be able to ride a bike, and riders aged 13 to 17 must show they can handle the e-bike.

“Eric did a fantastic job of sharing stories that are unique to Wilmington. We stopped at wonderful bars and had great snacks, as well. He kept us on less busy roads and gave us a wonderful tour experience. Highly recommend!”

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Dresden: Guided Beer Tour of the Historic Old City - Zwickel, Radeberger, and the first food stop
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Dresden: Guided Beer Tour of the Historic Old City

8.Dresden: Guided Beer Tour of the Historic Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Follow barmaid Mathilda through Dresden’s old city on a four-hour German-language tour linking the Zwinger, Semperoper, Frauenkirche, and other major sights with beer stops and Saxon food. You’ll taste Zwickel, Radeberger Pilsner, and Feldschlösschen before a brewer’s feast in the atmospheric Pulverturm restaurant.

“Die Tour war interessant und mit Humor gestaltet. Die Zwischenstationen zum Bier trinken und essen waren an sich sehr schön und nett, um einen Eindruck zu bekommen, wo man vielleicht mal einkehren möchte. Etwas unglücklich war hier jedoch das Zeitmanagement. So musste man das Bier meist gefühlt "runterstürzen" und hatte teilweise nur wenige Minuten in den Locations, der Weg dahin musste auch sehr zügig bestritten werden. Ich denke es wäre sinnvoller, insbesondere wenn man nur 6 Teilnehmende hat, zu erzählen, während man gemütlich weiterläuft. So müsste man nicht so hetzen und hätte mehr Zeit in den Locations.”

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Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik - Traditional food and history - The Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden
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Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik – Traditional food and history

9.Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik – Traditional food and history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk central Reykjavik with a guide such as Lalli or Lella, stopping for five tastings that may include hot dogs, smoked lamb, fish stew, dried fish, fermented shark, and pancakes. You will also visit major landmarks and finish with a local craft beer flight at Skúli Craft Bar. Groups are capped at eight.

“Lalli was great - good food and sense of history…engaging guide…would start a visit to Iceland with this tour.”

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Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - What the guides add to the experience
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Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

10.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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Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer - Your first local bar introduces the tasting method
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Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

11.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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Berlin: Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snacks - Three stops, nine beers, and plenty to compare
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Berlin: Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snacks

12.Guided Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Spend three hours walking through Friedrichshain with guides such as Alex, Chris, Julia, or Rafael, stopping at three local microbreweries and brewpubs. Taste nine German craft beers, from classic lagers to experimental brews, with a homemade vegetarian or vegan snack. Expect beer lessons, East Berlin stories, street art, and a few generous pours.

“We loved our tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we walked and all the beer. As people who love and know beer, it was a great experience.”

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Bruges: History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour - The Beguinage and St. John’s Hospital
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Bruges: History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

13.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

Spend 210 minutes walking Bruges with a local English-speaking guide such as Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan. See the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and the city’s smallest street, then watch pralines being made and taste chocolate before touring Bourgogne des Flandres brewery. Finish with a beer on its scenic canal-side terrace.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Hilda combined just the right amount of Bruge history, historic sights and of course we did get to make pralines and drink a glass of beer.”

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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

14.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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Munich Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack - Haidhausen and the hour that gives the tour its shape
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Munich Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

15.Munich Craft Beer & Cultural Tour With Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours walking beside the Isar and through Isarvorstadt and Haidhausen while tasting seven local craft beers, a snack, and visiting a microbrewery. Guides such as Alberto and Josh explain Munich’s brewing traditions and newer beer scene. Non-alcoholic drinks, cider, and wine are available.

“Great way to see some microbreweries instead of all the major ones in Munich. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and it was a nice small group.”

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