Let us show you why Grand Rapids, is "Beer City U.S.A."
Get Immersed in Beer Culture & Beerology Today!
Do you enjoy craft beer? Would you like to visit different breweries and try a variety of craft beers without having to worry about hiring a taxi or relying on your friends for a ride? Look no further! Grand Rapids Beer Tours is the only tour company in Beer City U.S.A. that will take you on an adventure to various craft breweries while teaching you about the beers and supplying you with beer samples (a HUGE value in itself!). We offer safe rides to breweries in Grand Rapids and around West Michigan. On the tours you'll learn about the history of beer, beer styles, and about the history of the breweries you visit and the surrounding area. This is your V.I.P. ticket to Beer City USA!
Private Tours also available! Private Tours are great for corporate/convention visitors, work parties, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
*Discounts at breweries *Top Breweries *Fun & Educational *Public & Private Tours
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"The most amazing tour guide you could ever ask for. He really knows his beer and the love for his city truly shined through."
"Worth every penny!" -TripAdvisor Review
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"Brian was a great tour guide for our Bachelorette party! Very organized and personable!" -Facebook Review
"Chose this as a last minute tour and I'm so glad we did!! The Walking Tour was fabulous. Not too long and we visited 4 breweries. We learned so much and tasted some great beer." - Facebook Review
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Here are upcoming featured tours. To see all posted tour dates please visit Book A Tour
Tour 1: Grand Rapids East Side - Saturday, September 29 - 12-4pm
Tour 1 -Grand Rapids East Side
will have you visiting Brewery Vivant, Elk Brewing, and Harmony Brewing Company.
Brewery Vivant is the only brewery in Michigan that creates Wallonian (southern Belgium/northern France) influenced ales. Wallonian influenced, but 100% American made. The beautiful taproom is housed in an old chapel, the brewery is housed in a livery stable that was built in 1915. Brewery Vivant is unique in every aspect!
Harmony Brewing Co. is a funky & eccentric brewery that is located in the heart of Eastown. This locally owned brewery has award winning pizzas! Bring or buy a growler, you can only buy their awesome beers on location. They have various lagers, IPA's, porters/stouts and sours to list a few.
If you haven't heard of Elk Brewing yet, you will soon. They opened at this location in 2014 and quickly grew and opened a larger location in Comstock Park where they started bottling beers such as Dankalicious (IPA) and Blonde Express (Blonde Coffee ale) which they now distribute around the state.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Brewery Vivant and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, September 29- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, September 29 - 11:30am-2:30pm
The Downtown Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene of downtown Grand Rapids. On the tour you will be sampling some of the finest beers in Beer City, and find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture. This tour will have you visiting Founders Brewing Company, HopCat, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and B.O.B.’s Brewery, where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery tour.3 of the breweries are ArtPrize venues!
Founders Brewing Co. is the largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world!
HopCat has been rated the best beer bar in the world! This is the original location and the only one that brews their own beers.
The name Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has been around since 1892, their flagship beer was a lager called Silver Foam; you can try the modern version of that beer today! Did we mention they have the best game room in Grand Rapids?!
B.O.B.’s Brewery is the oldest continually operating brewery in the city. At this stop we’ll go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour, typically with John Svoboda, one of the most knowledgeable brewers in West Michigan.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, September 29- 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, October 6 - 11:30am-2:30pm
Join us for the last Walking Tour of 2018.The Downtown Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene of downtown Grand Rapids. On the tour you will be sampling some of the finest beers in Beer City, and find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture. This tour will have you visiting Founders Brewing Company, HopCat, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and B.O.B.’s Brewery, where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery tour. 3 of the breweries are ArtPrize venues!
Founders Brewing Co. is the largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world!
HopCat has been rated the best beer bar in the world! This is the original location and the only one that brews their own beers.
The name Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has been around since 1892, their flagship beer was a lager called Silver Foam; you can try the modern version of that beer today! Did we mention they have the best game room in Grand Rapids?!
B.O.B.’s Brewery is the oldest continually operating brewery in the city. At this stop we’ll go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour, typically with John Svoboda, one of the most knowledgeable brewers in West Michigan.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, October 6- 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Specialty Tour - Saturday, October 13 - 12-4pm
Join us for a special tour that will take you 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids to 3 unique Comstock Park breweries: Perrin Brewing Co., Bier Distillery and Elk Brewing.
Perrin Brewing Co. is one of the largest and most well-known breweries in West Michigan. They opened in September 2012 and have gained a popular name with beers such as Perrin's Black and Grapefruit IPA.
At Bier Distillery, not only do they create award-winning liquors, but their beers are excellent as well. They are a grain & fruit to glass Micro-distillery and brewery. This is our first visit to Bier Distillery!
If you haven't heard of Elk Brewing yet, you will soon. They started bottling beers such as Dankalicious (IPA) and Blonde Express (Blonde Coffee ale) a couple of months back, which they now distribute around the state. This new location opened up September of 2016.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer (4 at each stop), private brewery tour at Bier Distillery, & transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Sunday, October 13 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Perrin Brewing Co. (the 2nd stop).
Haunted Beer Tour - Saturday, October 27 - 12-4pm
Join us for a special Haunted Beer Tour. We will be visiting the most haunted and ghostly breweries this side of the state. Whether you like to be spooked or you just want to drink some craft beer, you will enjoy this unique tour. This tour will have you visiting Harmony Hall, Brewery Vivant and The Mitten Brewing Co.
The Mitten Brewing Co. is housed inside a 128 year old firehouse, very strange incidences have occurred here, don't take our word for it, check out this link: https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/09/is_this_michigan_brewery_haunt.html
Harmony Hall is located in a 109 year old building, originally a sausage factory and later housed a Mexican restaurant which has paintings of human sacrifices on some walls. Harmony Hall has a ghostly aura to it, a ghost named Sophia is believed to haunt the building.
Last but not least, lets grab some ales in a Belgium themed brewery that at one time was a funeral home. Perhaps the Pumpkin Tart ale will be on tap!
The tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour, transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable tour guide and ghostly tales.
This tour is on Saturday, October 27 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at the 2nd stop.
Tour 5: The Great North - Saturday, November 3 - 11am-5pm
Tour 5 -The Great North
Join us for a beer tour north of Grand Rapids, as the leaves are changing colors! On this tour you will be visiting Perrin Brewing Company, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Rockford Brewing Company and Cellar Brewing Company.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour, and transportation to and from the breweries with knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, November 3 - 11am-5pm
There will be an opportunity for lunch at Cedar Springs Brewing Company (the 2nd stop).
