7 Chicago Brewery Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

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

Review of Chicago’s Barrel Bus brewery tour, with three brewery stops, 45 to 55 ounces of beer, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“We’re local to Chicago and this was an amazing way to visit breweries and meet people from al over the world who were visiting Chicago. Our guide Ted was exceptional and made the trip fun with local stories of the history of Chicago’s temperance and prohibition era. Highly recommend this for locals and travelers. This would make a great corporate team bonding event too.”

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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 working nano-brewery.

“Had a great time! It was fun and informative (but not in a boring way) and great to be able to check out a few breweries we may not have been to otherwise.”

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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 Dovetail, Begyle, and Cultivate, plus local beer history and tour discounts.

“Great beers with a super knowledgeable guide. Learned all about the Chicago brew scene, past and present. Great advice and recommendations on all our stops.”

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4.Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: City Tour with Miller Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Review of a Chicago to Milwaukee day trip with Harley-Davidson, Public Market, optional Miller Brewery, and Lake Michigan views.

“Milwaukee is worth a visit. Guided tour at Miller Brewery was great.”

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5.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Logan Square

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

Explore Logan Square’s brewery scene on a three-hour walking tour with Chicago beer history, reserved seating, discounts, and Blue Line access.

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

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

Review of a Chicago to Milwaukee day trip with brewery tasting, Public Market, Harley-Davidson Museum, lakefront views, and city sights.

“The Harley-Davidson Museum was a must-see—packed with over 450 motorcycles and rich with fascinating stories that even non-riders would appreciate. The Milwaukee Public Market was a food lover’s paradise, full of unique local vendors and vibrant energy. The Miller Brewery tour was another standout: learning about the brewing process while enjoying authentic beer samples made for a fun and memorable stop.  To top it off, the Milwaukee Art Museum left us in awe. Its striking architecture and lakefront setting, along with its impressive collection, provided the perfect finale to a well-rounded day.  This tour was incredibly well-organized and full of variety, making it ideal for travelers of al...”

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7.Chicago Local Brewery Expedition with Homemade Guacamole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Taste Chicago craft beer, homemade guacamole, and local brewery culture on a 90-minute West Loop walking tour.

“Very knowledgeable about beers and the local area! Want to get to know the West Loop? This is a great start!”

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