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The 10 Best Bar Crawls in Chicago

10 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Some of these bars were speakeasies and a couple have not changed the fittings since. These 10 differ on neighborhood, number of stops and what is included in the price, with start times and how late each runs.

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: Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River or Lake Michigan - What the tiki design adds
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Chicago: Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River or Lake Michigan

4.Tiki Bar Cruise on Chicago River or Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 16 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41

Trade Chicago streets for a 75-minute tiki boat cruise with skyline views, tropical drinks, music, and a climate-controlled lounge.

“It’s a nice ride but the bottom level smelled really bad like moldy carpet. Staff was cool and they offer an open bar option. I was also add better music if there is no tour guide.”

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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

6.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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Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop - Meeting at the Marquette Building
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Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

7.Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Explore four historic Chicago pubs, hear Loop and River North stories, and ride the L with a local guide on this small-group walking tour.

“Had a great time! Took my relatives from out of town who are very picky about activities and they loved this tour a lot. Tom is a great local guide who knows his city very well and brought lots of neat materials and photos to bring the someRead more”

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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

8.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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Private Speakeasy Pub Crawl in Chicago with Local Historian - Several speakeasies, each with a different feel
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Private Speakeasy Pub Crawl in Chicago with Local Historian

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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