Full-Day Guided Beer Tour in Perth

Perth’s craft beer scene makes more sense when you see it brewery by brewery, and this full-day outing packs five very different stops into about six hours. You can taste more than 25 local beers, see how beer is made at Billabong Brewing, and ride between venues with a designated driver.

I like the practical setup: pickup and drop-off, lunch, and coolboxes for bottles and cans you buy along the way. I also like the small-group feel, with guides such as Andrew and Carmel adding a personal touch. The main caution is the weather. Hot days can make a long tasting day uncomfortable, especially if you are not used to drinking beer in high temperatures.

Key things to know before booking

• More than 25 beers in one day: The tour gives you a broad taste of Perth brewing, including 11 beers at Two Up Brewery.
• Five brewery stops: You visit Billabong Brewing, Two Up Brewery, Bright Tank Brewing Co, Otherside Brewing Co, and additional local venues as arranged.
• Lunch is included: Bright Tank often serves as the lunch stop on weekend tours.
• Andrew and Carmel may guide the day: Both have received strong praise for making the trip friendly and easy to enjoy.
• Transport is part of the value: A designated driver handles the road while you focus on tasting and shopping.
• Weather matters: The tour can be canceled for poor weather, and hot conditions may affect your comfort.

A full day built around Perth beer

This is not a quick taproom visit. You meet at Perth Beer Tours on Wellington Street at 10:30 am, then spend the day moving between breweries around the city and suburbs. The trip ends back at the same meeting point.

That arrangement solves one of the biggest problems with a brewery crawl: deciding who will drive. You can taste at every stop without putting one person on permanent driver duty. Coolboxes on board also give you somewhere to keep purchases during the day, which is useful if you find a seasonal beer or a bottle you cannot easily buy elsewhere.

The tour price is $129.10 per person. That is not a cheap afternoon drink, but the package includes transport, a guide, tastings at five or more breweries, lunch, and the chance to sample at least 25 beers. If you used taxis or rideshares between several suburban breweries, the transport alone could make the price easier to justify.

The exact group size needs a little clarification. The tour highlights a maximum of 15 people, while the additional information gives a maximum of 22. I would expect a small-group setting, but if group size is important to you, confirm the number at booking.

Two Up Brewery: a broad opening flight

One of the strongest parts of the day is the stop at Two Up Brewery, listed at 167A Grand Boulevard. Here you get the chance to taste the full range of 11 beers produced by this West Australian brewery.

That is a useful introduction to the brewery because you can compare styles rather than judging it from one house beer. A tasting this broad also helps you work out what you like before you start buying. You may prefer a familiar pale ale, something darker, or one of the brewery’s more unusual choices.

The stop lasts about an hour. That gives you enough time to taste at a sensible pace, but remember that 11 samples can add up quickly when combined with four other breweries. You do not need to treat the day as a challenge. Small tastes are the point, and water and food become increasingly important as the hours pass.

This stop received particularly positive attention from the strongest ratings for the tour overall. It is also a good reason to book if you want variety rather than a single brewery visit.

Billabong Brewing: beer making and on-premise brewing

Billabong Brewing adds a different angle. You taste beers made for the commercial market and see how customers produce their own beer on the premises.

That makes this more than a tasting room stop. You get a look at two sides of brewing: the beers sold commercially and the hands-on process available to people making their own batches. The visit lasts about 45 minutes, so it is concise rather than a long technical class.

If you are interested in how beer moves from recipe to finished drink, this is likely one of the most useful stops. You also get a break from simply sitting with a tasting paddle. The brewery visit gives the day some structure and helps explain what you are drinking.

The tour description does not promise a full brewing demonstration or a chance to make beer yourself. Go expecting to see the process and taste the range, not to take part in a brewing workshop.

Bright Tank Brewing Co and the included lunch

Bright Tank Brewing Co is an East Perth brewery with a quieter setting than some of the larger venues. On weekend tours, it often serves as the lunch stop.

This is an important part of the schedule. A full day of beer needs a proper meal, and lunch helps keep the tasting enjoyable instead of turning it into a race against an empty stomach. Since the lunch is included, you do not need to budget separately for the main meal, though the supplied information does not specify the menu.

The brewery visit lasts about an hour. That gives you time to eat, try more beer, and enjoy a slower section of the day. Your guide may be Andrew or Carmel, both of whom have been praised for their handling of the group. Carmel in particular is noted for making the day feel special, while Andrew is described as helpful and easy to deal with.

Weekend timing may affect the order of the stops. Bright Tank is often used for lunch on weekend tours, so the route is not necessarily identical every day.

Otherside Brewing Co: a more experimental finish

Otherside Brewing Co is described as a warehouse brewery in the Western Australian suburbs. It offers another change of setting and adds a more experimental note to the day.

This is where personal taste matters most. One strong assessment of the tour found the first three breweries especially enjoyable but felt the last two could be skipped, with Otherside considered too experimental for that person’s preferences. That does not make the brewery a poor stop. It means you should expect some beers that may be less familiar or traditional.

If you like trying unusual recipes, this could be the stop you remember. If you prefer classic lagers, pale ales, and straightforward darker beers, you may enjoy the earlier breweries more. The tour works best when you treat the tastings as a broad sample of Perth brewing rather than expecting every beer to suit your palate.

The visit is scheduled for about 45 minutes. You will have time to taste and look around, but not necessarily enough for a long brewery tour or extended conversation at every venue.

The fifth brewery and a changing route

The day includes five separate breweries, with the possibility of additional venues. The listed stops identify Two Up, Billabong, Bright Tank, and Otherside, while Perth Beer Tours is also shown as the opening five-hour portion that includes pickup, transport, tastings, purchases, and lunch.

Because the tour travels between different breweries, the final route may change based on the day, venue schedules, and weather. That flexibility is part of the appeal. You get a wider picture of Perth beer instead of spending the whole day at one operation.

It also means you should not think of the schedule as a fixed museum-style itinerary. The total duration is about six hours, while the individual stop times add up to less than that. The remaining time is used for transfers, pickup, drop-off, lunch, and moving between venues.

What the designated driver changes

A designated driver is more than a convenience here. It changes the whole rhythm of the day.

You do not need to limit yourself to one brewery near your hotel or calculate public transport between industrial areas and suburban taprooms. You can also buy beer along the way and store it in the coolboxes on board. That is especially handy if the tour introduces you to beers that are hard to find elsewhere in Perth.

Pickup is offered, but the stated start and end point is Perth Beer Tours at 378 Wellington Street. I would confirm the exact pickup arrangement before the day, especially if you are staying outside central Perth.

The tour is near public transportation, and most people can take part. The key restriction is dietary rather than physical: it is not recommended for people with gluten intolerance.

Is $129.10 good value?

I see the price as fair if you plan to make full use of the inclusions. You are paying for roughly six hours, a guide, brewery visits, more than 25 beer samples, lunch, transport, a designated driver, and storage for purchases.

The value improves if you would otherwise book several separate taxis or rideshares. It also improves for visitors who want a planned day rather than researching five breweries and arranging a safe route themselves.

The price is less attractive if you only want to visit one or two breweries, do not drink much, or prefer to choose every beer yourself. This is a high-volume tasting day, not a casual single-pint outing.

The tour is commonly booked well in advance, with an average booking time of 56 days. That suggests you should reserve early if your Perth dates are fixed, particularly if you want a weekend departure or a smaller group.

How to handle a hot Perth day

Weather is the biggest practical issue. One assessment gave the tour three out of five because the day became difficult in hot conditions. The first two breweries were enjoyable when the temperature was below 30 C, but the heat made the later tasting less comfortable.

Beer and high temperatures are not an ideal pairing for everyone. You may find the alcohol catches up with you faster, and moving between breweries can feel tiring. If the forecast looks very hot, consider changing your date if possible. The experience requires good weather, and if the operator cancels because of poor conditions, you are offered another date or a full refund.

This is not a reason to avoid the tour during normal Perth weather. It is a reason to plan sensibly. Eat the included lunch, drink water, pace yourself, and remember that you do not need to finish every sample.

Who will enjoy this beer tour most?

I would recommend it to beer fans who want variety, local context, and an easy way to reach several breweries in one day. It is also a good choice for solo visitors or couples who would like to meet other beer drinkers without having to organize a private outing.

The group format can make conversation easy, especially with a maximum listed as 15 in the tour highlights. The separate maximum of 22 means the actual group may be larger on some departures, so ask if an intimate group is essential to you.

You will get the most from the tour if you are open to different brewing styles. The day includes traditional commercial beers, a full brewery range at Two Up, on-premise brewing at Billabong, and more experimental choices at Otherside.

I would be cautious about booking if you have gluten intolerance, dislike tasting unfamiliar beers, or know that you struggle with alcohol in hot weather. The tour is also less suited to anyone seeking a quiet, slow lunch with only one or two drinks.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

You receive confirmation at booking, and mobile tickets are accepted. Group discounts may be available, so check the current price if you are booking for several people.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the 10:30 am start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The tour can also be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached, in which case you are offered another date, another experience, or a full refund.

The tour ends at the original meeting point. Since the day includes alcohol, plan your evening around a relaxed return rather than a tightly timed dinner reservation or show.

Should you book this Perth brewery tour?

Book it if you want to taste broadly, let someone else handle the driving, and see several sides of Perth brewing in one well-planned day. The combination of 25-plus beers, lunch, five breweries, and a guide such as Andrew or Carmel gives the $129.10 price reasonable value.

I would choose it on a mild day and reserve early. If you prefer classic beers only, want a small number of drinks, or are visiting during extreme heat, a shorter brewery visit may suit you better. For an enthusiastic beer drinker who wants local variety without transport hassles, this is one of the more useful ways to spend six hours in Perth.

FAQ

How long does the Perth beer tour last?

The experience lasts about six hours, with a listed start time of 10:30 am. It ends back at the Perth Beer Tours meeting point.

How many breweries do you visit?

The tour visits five separate local breweries, with the possibility of additional venues depending on the day and route.

How many beers can you taste?

You have the chance to taste more than 25 beers during the day. Two Up Brewery alone offers the chance to sample 11 beers.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included, and Bright Tank Brewing Co often serves as the lunch stop on weekend tours.

Where does the tour start?

The stated meeting point is Perth Beer Tours, 378 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000. Pickup is offered, so confirm the exact pickup details when booking.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.