15 Private Brewery Tours in the USA We Would Queue For

1.Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Explore East Austin by private pedicab with a local driver-guide such as Jordan, Caleb, or Chris. Visit three breweries, taste English-style and small-batch beers, and choose between paying for drinks as you go or an all-inclusive beer flight option. Pickup is available from select downtown hotels.

“The breweries served some great local beer and Caleb did an amazing job showing and telling us about the "weird" city of Austin, had a great time he was friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable of the cool spots and things to do. 5 star experience for sure.”

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2.Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Spend about two hours riding a quiet electric cart through Houston with guides such as Sarah, Eddie, Marna, or Robbie. Stop at about three breweries or drinking spots for 20 to 25 minutes each, buy your own beer or spirits, and see murals and downtown sights along the way. Groups may be private or paired with others.

“We had a great time! We found new places to visit that I had no clue existed. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and fun! I highly recommend for visitors or locals!”

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3.Private Tour of St. Louis’s Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Wayne Prichard leads a private 4 to 6 hour tour of St. Louis BBQ and beer, with hotel or airport pickup, stops at Anheuser-Busch, Schlafly, Pappy’s, Bogart’s, Sugarfire, and more. You set the pace, choose what to order, and get city history along the way. Food and alcohol cost extra.

“Wayne was knowledgeable, funny and an excellent host! We learned a lot about St Louis and had some of the best BBQ we have ever tasted. Thank you Wayne!!!”

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4.Private Traverse City Winery or Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Build a four-stop Traverse City tasting tour around your group’s tastes, choosing from Old Mission and Leelanau wineries or local breweries. Carol, Ken, or Aaron may handle the driving in an air-conditioned private bus. Tastings, food, and drinks cost extra, and four hours can feel tight at busy stops.

“My work team had the best time. Carol from Magic Shuttle was our driver. She was a great communicator and was flexible with our schedule. We went on a Tuesday and were the only people at some of our locations resulting in a quick turnaround. Carol was able to squeeze in an additional stop for us. The wineries that we went to were gorgeous! Mari, Bonobo, and Chateau Chantel. We lap stopped at Old Mission Distillery. Super cute! Would highly recommend this excursion.”

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5.Private 3-in-1 Sightseeing, Brewery, and Mural Tour of Houston by Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about three hours touring Houston by private cart with a guide such as Sarah or Larry. See downtown landmarks, murals, Buffalo Bayou, the judicial district, Minute Maid Park, and the Rockets’ home arena, then stop at two local breweries for tastings. The tour starts and ends at 800 Preston Street.

“We truly enjoyed this tour around downtown Houston. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We drove in a golf cart - which was super cool. After the tour, the guide dropped us off at Post Houston - where we enjoyed sumptuous food, the rooftop experience and a Mexican art gallery.”

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6.Ybor City Private Brewery Tour by Custom Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll ride a private golf cart from downtown Tampa to up to five Ybor City breweries with a licensed driver, stopping for samples, local stories, murals, and photos. James is one named driver associated with the tour. The 2.5-hour route includes Bastet, Coppertail, BarrieHaus, Big Storm, Cigar City Cider & Mead, and a Sparkman Wharf photo stop.

“Great tour! Our driver, was awesome, he was very informative, of the whole area. Always wanting to do something new and different, here's one to do.”

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7.Private Custom Brewery Tour in a ’72 VW Bus – Roadies Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Rachel O’Holla drives your private group around Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, or Wrightsville Beach in a restored 1972 VW Bus. Choose three breweries or drink stops, bring your own snacks, and enjoy bottled water, a cooler, Bluetooth music, and souvenir coozies. The 3 to 4 hour tour includes pickup and drop-off.

“Rachel led us on a journey of fun ! We celebrated a birthday and had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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8.Charlotte Private Brewery/Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $319

You’ll spend about three hours riding a golf cart between Charlotte breweries and beer spots with a private local guide. Pickup is available in Uptown or South End, and the small group size, maximum seven people, lets you shape the evening. Alcohol costs extra, and one free beer per person should be included at the first stop.

“Keith was great tour guide! We had a great time. He was flexible and allowed us to customize our evening.”

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9.Colorado on Tap Private Craft Beer Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $58

Walk Denver’s RiNo Art District with a private local guide, stopping at breweries and bars chosen for the day. Guides such as Kristina and Bruce mix Colorado beer history with neighborhood stories, while you buy your own drinks and linger where you like. Plan on roughly three full beers if you sample generously.

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10.Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

You get a private, four-hour ride through San Diego’s craft beer scene, with pickup anywhere in San Diego and stops at two to four breweries. Fredy or another guide selects breweries around your tastes, or you choose them yourself. Beer and food cost extra, but the air-conditioned vehicle, water, and local beer guidance are included.

“Fredy was great! He was very knowledgable about the San Diego beer scene and was able to make recommendations that were spot on based on my taste. He was engaging throughout the tour. He was laid back and I never felt rushed. It was a fantastic tour.”

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11.Tampa Heights Private Brewery Tour by Custom Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join James or another Zip Ride driver for a private, two-and-a-half-hour golf-cart brewery outing from Armature Works. Visit up to five Tampa-area taprooms, choose mural and landmark photo stops, and let your driver help shape the route. The tour is for adults 21 and older, with pickup available inside the service boundary.

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12.Dallas Private Brewery Limousine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours in a private, air-conditioned limousine visiting Union Bear Brewing Co., Beard Science Sour House, and Four Bullets Brewery. Pickup is available across the service area, with bottled water, ice, cups, and napkins included. You buy your own beer and food, and the vehicle does not allow food, smoking, vaping, or overtime.

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13.Private Sidecar Brewery Tour through Temecula

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll ride with a private chauffeur in a luxury tandem sidecar, then stop at Refuge Brewery, Aftershock Brewing Co., and Be Good Restaurant & Experience. The 2.5-hour route includes private transportation and admission, but beer, food, and snacks cost extra. Ask about tailoring the stops to your taste.

“So much fun and beauty and excellent wine and Temecula history! We were given the opportunity to customize to our taste. Which made it even better. Loved every minute. My husband and I both thought it was a spectacular experience! Highly recommend.”

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14.Private Back-Country Distillery, Brewery, or Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Shane of Good Vibes Tours takes your private group from Portland through Wilsonville, Aurora, Newberg, Dundee, and McMinnville for distillery and brewery visits. Expect lunch, chilled water, coffee, private transport, music, room for purchases, and a full day of local spirits. Tasting fees are extra.

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15.Full-Day Private Bike Tour of Mickelson Trail and Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $360

You’ll ride 18 gently downhill miles of the George S. Mickelson Trail with a private guide such as Kevin or Randy, using a supplied gravel bike and helmet. Hotel pickup, trail fees, snacks, drinks, and a souvenir water bottle are included. Finish near Hill City with five wine tastings and lunch options, though winery kitchen hours can vary.

“Enjoyed our day with Randy exploring the downhill portion of the Mickelson trail. Easy ride at your own pace. He explained what we would see and encounter as we did the two sections of the trail chosen. We went to the winery but the kitchen is closed on Tues and Wed so he drove us to another lunch location. Kids 9 and 14 had fun!”

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