The 15 Finest Italy Brewery Tours

1.Local Craft Beer Walkin Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Start beneath the Palazzo Venezia Balcony, walk through central Rome, and finish in Trastevere with five craft beer tastings and homemade snacks. Guides such as Silvia, Orso, and Alex have led this private experience, which suits curious drinkers who want local beer, casual bars, and room to ask questions. Afternoon and evening departures vary by season.

“This a a fun experience! Our guide was fantastic and even gave us great recommendations to eat in the city. Would definitely recommend this.”

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2.Hops and Stops Rome: History and Beer Walking Tour in the Eternal City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $87Top rated

Start at Shamrock Pub Roma with pizza, then walk from Monti past the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia, Largo Argentina, and Piazza Navona. You will sample Peroni and two or three Italian beers, finishing with an Aperol Spritz or another beer. Guides such as Paul, Daniel, and Angela bring a personal touch.

“Great experience!! Angela was really knowledgeable, it was really fun getting to know everyone and the beer tasting was awesome! Thanks for a great night. Highly recommended!”

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3.Local Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Join a private guide for a 2.5-hour beer walk through central Rome and Trastevere. You will taste seven Italian beers, sample Roman aperitivo snacks, visit Birreria Peroni, browse a huge craft-beer selection, and hear local stories from guides such as Vanessa, Sylvia, Gennaro, and Julio.

“Tuvimos la actividad de cerveza artesanal. Nos tocó suerte y el guía fue Julio, el dueño de la oficina de turismo, y fue una maravillosa tarde. Julio fue súper agradable desde el inicio, nos hizo caminar por Roma, y mientras nos cambiábamos de lugar nos explicaba historia antigua de cerveza, cómo se producía antes, cómo se produjo acá, quién ganó (ganó el vino) e incluso nos explicó detalles de roma y su arquitectura que no eran parte del tour pero le dieron un toque extra. Fue una tarde muy agradable. Se sintió muy bien caminar y salir con un romano por lugares más locales y no tan turísticos. Al finalizar…”

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4.Livigno Brewery Tour and Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 1h 15m · from $65

Meet Jack, or possibly Nikita, at a small Livigno brewery for a 75-minute tour of the production rooms, cellar, and brewing process. You’ll taste eight local craft beers with cold cuts and alpine cheeses while a sommelier explains the ingredients, fermentation, and family brewery story in English or Italian.

“Spænende og lærerigt. Jack taler fremragende engelsk og er en dygtig formidler”

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5.Agricultural Brewery Tour in the Roman Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $57

Meet at Podere 676 near Fiumicino at 11:00 a.m. for a four-hour visit led by the brewery team, with Dmitry noted as a warm host. See barley and hops in the fields, follow production from cooking through bottling, and finish with a beer tasting in the tap room.

“Trovato per caso su internet, bellissima scoperta che consiglierei a tutti. Proprietario e staff molto carini e disponibili, birra e cibo ottimi.”

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6.Tuscan Brewery Guided Tour with beer and food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Visit Birrificio Valdarno Superiore near Arezzo with the master brewer, learn how malt, hops, raw materials, and tank aging shape Italian craft beer, then taste three BVS beers with a small board of local products. The one-hour tour is in English, limited to 12 people, and children receive water instead of beer.

“Esperienza molto interessante e piacevole per imparare come si fa la birra artigianale e degustare la birra con stuzzichini abbinati ai tre diversi tipi di birra.”

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7.Art & Craft: Beer Tour with Street Art in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Follow a private English-speaking guide through Pigneto, Tor Pignattara, and Quadraro, seeing works by Atoche, Solo, 2501, Alice Pasquini, Maupal, Andrea Cardia, and Diavù. Your route includes a craft-beer stop, with beer covered in the $83.40 price, and ends near Porta Furba Metro station.

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8.Private Craft Beer Tasting Tour with Local Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide, visiting three Vatican-area bars for 11 Italian craft beer samples, pizza, cured meats, cheeses, and Trapizzino. Elisabetta has filled in as guide, while Livana has led beer-focused evenings. The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square.

“Elisabetta was amazing, filling in for the normal guide who was sick. She was a lot of fun, customizing the experience for us, asking questions on our preferred beer styles.”

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9.E-Bike Tour with Craft Beer Tasting in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Start in central Sorrento at 3:30 pm for an e-bike ride toward Massa Lubrense, passing lemon groves, old villages, and views of Capri and the Gulf of Naples. After about two hours, finish with three craft beers, cured meats, and cheeses at La Bottega della Birra. Macarena has guided this tour.

“Our tour with Macarena was so much fun!!! She was so nice and knowledgeable and offered to take our pictures at every stop and my dad and I had such an awesome day with her. Would definitely recommend!”

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10.Private Rome Night Craft Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Start at 9 p.m. with a private guide such as Silvia or Orso, then follow Rome’s nighttime beer trail from Birreria Peroni to Open Baladin and Bir n Fud in Trastevere. You’ll taste Italian brews, enjoy Roman aperitivo snacks, and hear about brewing traditions, churches, and lesser-seen corners along the way.

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11.Art & Craft: Beer Tour with Street Art in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Meet your private guide at Pigneto Metro station for a 2.5-hour walk through Pigneto and Tor Pignattara. See works by Atoche, Solo, Alice Pasquini, Maupal, Andrea Cardia, and Diavu, stop for craft beer, and finish with an aperitivo. Guides speak five languages, including English.

“Ho effettuato la prenotazione per fare un regalo speciale ad una mia amica ed è stato davvero speciale! Ci ha accolto Giulio, molto preparato su storia e cultura del luogo e sui vari artisti della street art. Molto disponibile anche nel venir incontro alle varie richieste. Pur avendo fatto una bella passeggiata, non abbiamo sentito la fatica ed è stato bello poi rifocillarsi con due aperitivi gustosissimi. Lo rifarei!”

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12.Follina: Visit to a craft brewery, 3 beers and local specialities ITA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Visit Birra Follina in the UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills with an English or Italian-speaking guide. See how unfiltered, unpasteurized beers are made, then taste three beers with local cheeses, cold cuts, pickles, grape mustard and Primo Malto beer distillate. The one-hour visit includes a gift and 15% shop discount.

“Great brewery visit. The quality of the beer was excelent, and having knowledgeable tour guides really elevated the experience. Plus the pairing with the snacks was really well made. As a beer lover, I recommend it 100%”

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13.Palermo: Craft beer tasting with food samples at High Hops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Spend two hours at High Hops in Palermo with beer guides Giovanni and Manuel, tasting three craft beers alongside Nebrodi salumi, Sicilian cheeses, and fried gnocco. The tasting moves from a light lager-style beer to a hoppy pour and a malty, complex beer, with international music, dystopian murals, and changing art exhibitions around you.

“Locale molto bello nel cuore di Palermo (già solo il logo della birreria dovrebbe attirare gli appassionati di musica). Personale adorabile!! Giovanni e Manuel fra chiacchiere e risate riescono perfettamente a farti immergere nel mondo della birra senza annoiarti né lasciarti mai col dubbio. Esperienza assolutamente da fare, non ve ne pentirete!!”

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14.Hike & Beer: beer tasting & breathtaking views at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $184

Join local guides including Gabriele and Isabella for a moderate hike through Parco Monte Barro above Lecco. Start with craft beer and appetizers at Birrificio Herba Monstrum, choose a bottle for the trail, then watch sunset over eastern Lake Como. Bring water, trekking shoes, and a windproof jacket.

“Gabriele and Isabella were wonderful guides. They curated a nice experience for us at the brewery, and lead a good hike, pointing out flora and history along the way. The hike was lovely and had great views at the top, but Gabriele and Isabella Read more”

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15.Livigno Brewery Tour and Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet Nikita, a certified sommelier, at 4:00 pm in Livigno for a 75-minute tour of the brewery, cellar, and production areas. You’ll learn how local beer moves from mashing to fermentation, then taste several beers with carefully matched snacks. The tour is in English and limited to 15 people.

“Travellers should know that they are in for an expert experience with Nikita! She is a certified sommelier and it shows…once the she toured us though the beer making process, she had place settings set up for food pairings with each beer and kept the flow of the event in great time!…speaking as a beer loving Canadian, this is a must stop! There is more than one beer for anyone and the staff is well spoken in english. Thank you for the awesome experience…five stars!”

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