Chicago: Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

This Chicago brewery tour takes you to three distinct local breweries aboard a unique Barrel Bus with its distinctive clamshell door. You'll sample a range of craft beers from crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs and seasonal selections whilst learning about Chicago's brewing heritage from knowledgeable guides and brewery representatives.

The tour covers different brewing styles and approaches, from modern facilities to venues inspired by Chicago's historic brewing scene. At one stop, you'll get a behind-the-scenes production tour to see the brewing equipment, tanks and processes that create each batch. The experience combines tastings with education about ingredients, brewing techniques and the local craft beer landscape.

What is Included

• Transportation between breweries on the Barrel Bus
• Beer tastings at three local breweries
• Guided production tour at one brewery
• Expert commentary from tour guides and brewery staff

Good to Know

The tour lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes including tastings, tours and travel between sites. You must be 21 or older and bring valid photo ID for check-in and tastings. Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

Food is not included but appetisers are available for purchase at some brewery stops. The tour returns to the original pickup location. Alcohol consumption is only permitted at designated brewery venues, and you must follow all instructions from tour staff and brewery personnel.

If you're exploring more of Chicago's food and drink scene, consider the Chicago food walking tour to discover the city's culinary highlights. For a different perspective on the city, the Chicago architecture river cruise offers stunning views of the skyline from the water.