The 11 Vancouver Brewery Tours to Put in the Diary

1.Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and special brewery access. Guides such as Darren, Cam, Sean, and Rachael have led relaxed, informative outings, explaining brewing basics and local beer culture. Bring photo ID, wear closed-toe shoes, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“I had a great time with this tour. I find it a bit expensive though but with the service I get from the tour guid, I would say it was worth it. I will recommend this to my friends.”

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2.Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alexis, Erica, Andrew, or Fran for a three-hour walk from Olympic Village through False Creek and Mount Pleasant. You’ll see rotating mural art, visit Beaumont Studios, meet local artists when possible, and taste a can of beer plus four small pours at Electric Bicycle Brewing and Faculty Brewing.

“This is a fun tour of mostly street murals, with a stop at some artist studios. Mix that with stops at a couple of unique breweries, and a personable and knowledgeable guide Andrew) and it was a great time.”

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3.Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Walk from Olympic Village Square into Mount Pleasant for large murals, working artist spaces, and craft beer tastings. Your English-speaking guide may be Erika, Erica, Fran, or Andrew, depending on the date. The tour includes Beaumont Studios, four 4-ounce tasters, and a local beer, ending at BREWHALL.

“This tour is fantastic! Erica our tour guide was wonderful. She is knowledgeable, personable, and made the tour fun and relaxing! 10/10 recommend.”

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4.Craft Beer Tasting and Neighborhood Culture Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Best value

Spend three hours with a beer-savvy guide in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant, visiting Main Street Brewing, another local brewery, and Faculty Brewing. You’ll taste 12 small-batch beers, including a rare cask ale, hear stories about Vancouver’s beer culture, and get neighborhood tips in a small group of up to 10.

“leuke kleinschalige tour die echt het vancouver van de locals op een goede leuke manier weerspiegelt. De tourguide Chad verteld de verhalen op een leuke manier en zorgt dat iedereen biertjes krijgt die bij ze past”

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5.Backcountry Beer Tasting Heli-Tour & Landing (Depart SKY Hangar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $385

Take a one-hour helicopter flight from SKY Helicopters in Pitt Meadows into Vancouver’s Coast Mountains. Your pilot, such as Roger, Kyle, Stefanie, or Evert, points out lakes, waterfalls, and landmarks before landing at a changing backcountry site for a craft beer flight. Champagne or a non-alcoholic drink can be requested instead.

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6.North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk through North Vancouver’s brewery scene with a guide such as Arsham, tasting 10 beers totaling 40 ounces and enjoying tacos or other bites. The tour runs about two to three hours, begins at 1:00 pm, and ends at House of Funk Brewing by the Shipyards. Expect a small group of no more than 12 people.

“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”

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7.Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Start with 8:00 am pickup from your downtown Vancouver hotel, then ride in a private vehicle to Stawamus Chief Park. Hike independently to the popular first peak, with about four hours at the park, before visiting a Squamish brewery for a tasting. Roman and Nasha are named guides connected with the experience.

“My experience with this guide was absolutely amazing. They were so kind to bring me water and a snack for the hike and even stopped me off at another location more convenient for me. They are very knowledgeable and provided me a lot of interesting information throughout my hike. Highly recommend using this service. Thanks so much Ria!”

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8.Helicopter Tour with Backcountry Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join SKY Helicopters for a 30-minute narrated flight over British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, followed by a 30-minute backcountry landing. You’ll see old-growth forests, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and snow-capped ranges before sampling four West Coast craft beers in a remote setting. Pilot Stephanie has led a highly praised departure, though pilots may vary.

“Company and pilot Stephanie worked hard to give us a great wilderness experience”

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9.Private Tour: Vancouver Craft Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend about four hours visiting four Vancouver breweries with a private driver-guide. Taste creative beers at Luppolo, Red Truck, Off the Rail, and Bomber Brewing, with hotel or residential pickup and drop-off included. Guides Chuck and Jamie have helped guests match brewery choices to different tastes. You must be 19 or older and carry two types of government ID if asked.

“Chuck was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgeable, kind and accommodating!! Will definitely come back and give Chuck a call for Round 2 - we had a blast!”

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10.3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2 reviews · 3h 30m · from $87

Spend 3.5 hours touring Vancouver breweries with an English-speaking beer guide. Visit brewery areas, learn how beer is made, sample pours matched to your tastes, and enjoy a light meal or snack at the second or third stop. Transport is included, and you can leave belongings on the vehicle.

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11.Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $169

You’ll hike to the first peak of Stawamus Chief Park at your own pace, using steep stairs, a metal ladder, and ropes before taking in views of Squamish and Howe Sound. Your guide handles pickup, transport, and a brewery tasting afterward. Groups are limited to five, and English and Chinese guidance is available.

“This trip was amazing, it is a challenging hike, but the view at the end was worth it. Ria from 7 adventures was amazing, accommodated us for the extra time that took us to do the hike. She is knowledgeable and fun, felt like we are going on a hike with one of our friends. Highly recommend her !!”

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