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The 7 Best Brewery Tours in Chicago

7 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The West Side taprooms are close enough together to walk, which is why most of these run as a bus or a crawl. The 7 below compare stops, pours included and whether transport between them is part of the price.

Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour - What happens at the production stop
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Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

1.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

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

Ride Chicago’s Prohibition-style Barrel Bus to three craft breweries for tastings, brewery stories, and a relaxed half-day without driving.

“Fun bus, fun talking to all of your fellow travelers. Each stop was a different experience but you feel welcomed and wanted at each place. They knew we were coming and were ready for the group to walk in. Very fun afternoon.”

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Chicago: Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus - Three breweries, three different ways to taste Chicago beer
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Chicago: Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

2.Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

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

Ride Chicago’s barrel bus to three craft breweries, taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, and tour a nano-brewery with a guide.

“This was a fabulous tour! David, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. A good variety of beers were sampled. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row - Begyle Brewing: a wide range of styles
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Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row

3.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $39

Explore Chicago’s Malt Row on a four-hour brewery walk with local beer, Chicago brewing history, reserved seats, and useful discounts.

“Adam was a great tour guide and super knowledgeable and passionate about the Chicago beer scene. Had a really great experience and learned a lot. Would recommend for anyone looking for a day out and exploring some new places in the area.”

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Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: City Tour with Miller Brewery - The Harley-Davidson Museum and Milwaukee’s American icon
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Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: City Tour with Miller Brewery

Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square - Solemn Oath Still Life, where the tasting begins
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Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square

5.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $25Best value

Walk Logan Square to three Chicago breweries, hear local brewing history, enjoy reserved seating, and use exclusive beer discounts for $25.

“Adam was so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun!!! 10 out of 10 - would recommend!! This was such a good find. You learn about beer and Chicago's history!”

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Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights - Harley-Davidson Museum: 90 minutes of American motorcycle culture
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Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

6.Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour & City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend a full day from Chicago exploring Milwaukee’s markets, lakefront, City Hall, Harley-Davidson Museum, and Miller brewery.

“Just before we were heading back to Chicago The operator will tell you that you owe him a $12 per person service fee after paying $125.00 per person. We told him we were paid in full. He insisted but we didn’t give him any more money. At first he didn’t start driving but after about 10 minutes he started driving us back to Chicago. Smh”

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Chicago Local Brewery Expedition with Homemade Guacamole - What the first stop adds to a short brewery tour
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Chicago Local Brewery Expedition with Homemade Guacamole

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