The 15 Best Breweries Tours Worldwide

1.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Meet near Rainforest Cafe in River North for a 3-hour-45-minute ride on Chicago’s custom Barrel Bus. Guides such as Ted share Prohibition-era stories while you visit up to three breweries, taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, and leave the driving to someone else. Bring photo ID and closed-toe shoes.

“What a fun tour! If you like craft beer, meeting new people and riding in a giant barrel this tour is for you. My husband and I had a blast and tried a wide variety of beer. We highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Liverpool’s Brewery Bus Tour– 4 Breweries, 12 x Craft Beer & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Join guide Darren for a four-hour small-group bus tour of four Liverpool breweries. Taste up to 12 beers, from lagers and ales to stouts and ciders, with a beer sommelier session, behind-the-scenes access, food, photos, and a keepsake lanyard. The tour starts near The Shankly Hotel and ends at Love Lane Brewery.

“Really good brewery tour, you get to try lots of different beers and in the last brewery we had a burger and chips. Darren , the tour guide/driver was very informative and friendly. We all enjoyed this tour and would definitely look at doing it again in the future.”

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3.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Meet at Overhoeksplein for a three-hour Brew Bus outing to three Amsterdam craft breweries. You’ll sample nine beers, three at each stop, while your English-speaking guide shares beer and city facts. The breweries vary, and guides such as Walther have helped make this a lively, social trip.

“The tour guide was great! What a laugh this excursion was, would definitely recommend to anyone, great”

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4.The Brew Bus: Austin Brewery Tour with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend 3.5 hours visiting three Austin breweries with beer tastings, a small local food truck meal, and a live band on the bus. Guides such as Tex and Chug Norris keep the group moving, while the changing brewery lineup gives you a taste of Austin beyond downtown. This is a 21-plus tour for up to 32 people.

“This tour was amazing!!!Our guide, Pimp, was fabulous! The live band on the bus was fabulous! Music was great, great performers and excellent singing. The breweries were all different and the beers were delicious! A very fun time!!”

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5.Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with guides such as Ted or David aboard a custom barrel-shaped bus, visiting three Chicago breweries. You will taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, play social games, and tour a nano-brewery production area. Meet near the McDonald’s across from Rainforest Cafe. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes.

“The Barrel Run and done! What a fun experience! Ted was a great driver and a wonderful storyteller. The ride was comfortable in the air conditioned bus. He took us to three different breweries where we tasted a variety of beers. One of breweries had tasty food offerings which was so convenient. We would definitely book this tour again when we are back in the area.”

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6.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Spend three hours visiting three Amsterdam breweries by bus, with nine beer tasters and one behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Your guide handles the driving and explains the local beer scene in English, Dutch, or German. Stops can change each day, so expect a surprise lineup, with Oedipus Brewing and Breugem Beer among possible visits.

“Very good! There were some issues due to traffic and change of time for the tour, but I was bound and determined to go. I only wish it was longer! Got to meet some good people. The guide was excellent and entertaining!”

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7.Marlborough: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine, Brewery, and Wonders Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Spend a day touring Marlborough by comfortable coach, starting in Picton or Blenheim and choosing from 26 stops. Visit wineries, breweries, museums, restaurants, shops, and activity centers. Drivers such as Pete and Erin share local tips, while a map and timetable help you plan tastings, lunch, and return pickups.

“Great options for stopping…town centre, museums, beautiful wineries and a gin distillery. We stopped at Allan Scott Winery for lunch and it was delicious! Overall a great day”

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8.Live Music and Brewery Bus | LaZoom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Join LaZoom at 2 p.m. for a three-hour brewery ride through Charlotte aboard a festively decorated purple bus with live music. You will visit NoDa Brewing, Resident Culture Brewing, and Hi-Wire Brewing in South End, with about 30 minutes at each stop. The tour returns to 301 Camp Road and accepts up to 40 people.

“It is a great time. The band is awesome and the brewery’s were great! One of the best tours I have been on.”

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9.Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Start at Portland Beer Hub for a 150-minute guided ride through Portland’s craft drink scene. You’ll visit two beverage stops, sample selected beers, wines, spirits, or cocktails, enjoy a Maine snack, and finish with a tasting at Portland Beer Hub. Guides such as John, Tina, and Pete have led past tours, with English-language service.

“Great tour of Portland Breweries. Guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nice variety of locations was selected.”

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10.Liverpool: Brewery Bus Tour with 12 Beer and Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Join Liverpudlian guide Darren for a four-hour minibus tour of four or five Liverpool breweries. You will taste 8 to 12 beers, hear local brewing stories, visit taprooms, go behind the scenes, and eat a meal. The route can include the Mersey Tunnel and Birkenhead, with pickup near The Shankly Hotel.

“Fantastic tour by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. Great amount of beer, we were introduced to some fantastic breweries which we will definitely visit again”

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11.Cincinnati Ballparks & Breweries Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend 2.5 hours tracing Cincinnati baseball from Great American Ball Park to Union Grounds and Crosley Field, then follow historic brewing sites through Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market. Guide Aaron and other local guides connect the stories. A beer is included for ages 21 and up at Moerlein Lager House.

“Aaron the tour guide was very knowledgeable! He was open and informative when answering tour and other related questions. The historic tour stops were excellent and especially about the origins.”

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12.Memphis: 3 Local Breweries Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Spend 210 minutes visiting three Memphis breweries on a private brew bus with a local guide. You will sample beer at each stop, hear DJ Ric Chetter’s Memphis music and beer trivia narration, and enjoy snacks and water between tastings. Bring a valid ID, and expect the tour to run rain or shine.

“very relaxing tour, great breweries and guides were fantastic. highly recommend this tour”

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13.Hop-On Hop-Off Brewery Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Spend a day riding a vintage, air-conditioned trolley between Nashville breweries. Start downtown at 11:50 AM or join at a stop, then visit places such as Honeytree Meadery, Southern Grist, and East Nashville Beer Works. Guides including Randy and Trevor have earned strong praise for local know-how and friendly service.

“We booked the East Nashville Music City BREWHOP Trolly and it was amazing! Randy was our driver and was excellent. He is so knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond. HIGHLY recommend this tour!”

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14.Easy Hop-On Hop-Off Craft Brewery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $43Best value

Ride Beer Bus through New Orleans neighborhoods, stopping at up to seven breweries on the Uptown route Friday and Saturday, or six Mid City and Bywater stops Sunday. Your $43 pass includes transportation, route schedules, live GPS tracking, and brewery notes, but not beer, food, or brewery tours. Elizabeth may be your driver and host.

“This was a great experience and Elizabeth was a fantastic driver and host. This is a great way to get around the city and discover some fantastic craft beers! Highly recommended for anyone who lives beer!”

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15.Las Vegas Brewery Tour by Party Bus w/ 3 Flights of Craft Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about three hours visiting HUDL Brewing Company, Beer District Brewing, and Tenaya Creek Brewery by party bus. You will taste a flight at each stop, learn about beer making at Tenaya Creek, and ride with a host such as Shelley, who helps keep the outing lively and captures group photos. The tour is for ages 21 and older.

“Shelley was the best host and captured some good shots of the group! Great time for a bachelor party, tons of fun for all on the bus and the breweries. Beer was good too!”

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