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.
*Personal Guided Tours *Behind the Scenes *Beers Included! *Free Hotel Pick Up
*Discounts at breweries *Top Breweries *Fun & Educational *Public & Private Tours
*Discounts at breweries *Top Breweries *Fun & Educational *Public & Private Tours
"Brian is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. The tour was well planned…I highly recommend this tour and I plan on going on another one!"
- Facebook Review
"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
-TripAdvisor Review
"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
- Facebook Review
"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
-TripAdvisor Review
"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
Specialty Tour - Saturday, April 28 - 12-4pm
Join us for a Specialty Tour that will
have you visiting New Holland's Knickerbocker, City Built Brewing Co. and
Atwater Brewery. *Our first brewery tour at Knickerbocker!
New Holland's Knickerbocker is the largest taproom in the state! This impressive taproom has a wide array of ales (many of which you can only get in house). New Holland originally opened in 1997 in Holland, MI this location opened in September of 2016. New Holland is one of the largest craft breweries in Michigan, with beers like Dragon's Milk (bourbon-barrel aged stout) you will see why.
City Built Brewing Co. has an eclectic array of ales and food. Beers that already have a following are Flower Power (Pale Ale with green tea & camomile) and Chaga Khan (Chaga mushroom Imperial Stout). They specialize in Puerto Rican food and have some of tastiest tacos this side of the state.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. This location brews on-site several beers you cannot get elsewhere. On the tour you will get to choose 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 11 large samples of beer and 1 sample of hand crafted liquor, a private brewery/distillery tour at New Holland’s Knickerbocker (which includes a souvenir pint glass) and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, April 28 – 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at the 2nd stop (City Built Brewing Co.).
New Holland's Knickerbocker is the largest taproom in the state! This impressive taproom has a wide array of ales (many of which you can only get in house). New Holland originally opened in 1997 in Holland, MI this location opened in September of 2016. New Holland is one of the largest craft breweries in Michigan, with beers like Dragon's Milk (bourbon-barrel aged stout) you will see why.
City Built Brewing Co. has an eclectic array of ales and food. Beers that already have a following are Flower Power (Pale Ale with green tea & camomile) and Chaga Khan (Chaga mushroom Imperial Stout). They specialize in Puerto Rican food and have some of tastiest tacos this side of the state.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. This location brews on-site several beers you cannot get elsewhere. On the tour you will get to choose 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 11 large samples of beer and 1 sample of hand crafted liquor, a private brewery/distillery tour at New Holland’s Knickerbocker (which includes a souvenir pint glass) and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, April 28 – 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at the 2nd stop (City Built Brewing Co.).
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, May 5 - 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.
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, May 5 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour 5: The Great North - Saturday, May 5 - 12-6pm
Tour 5 -The Great North
Join us for a beer tour north of Grand Rapids to Rockford, Sparta, Cedar Springs & Comstock Park. 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, May 5 - 12-6pm
There will be an opportunity for lunch at Cedar Springs Brewing Company (the 2nd stop).
Join us for a beer tour north of Grand Rapids to Rockford, Sparta, Cedar Springs & Comstock Park. 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, May 5 - 12-6pm
There will be an opportunity for lunch at Cedar Springs Brewing Company (the 2nd stop).
Tour 2: Beer City Experience - Saturday, May 12 - 12-4pm
Tour 2: Beer City Experience will have you visiting Founders Brewing Co., Harmony Hall and Atwater Brewery.
Founders Brewing Co. is the 2nd largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries in the world. Their beers are widespread, we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom and some local favorites.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. This location brews on-site several beers you cannot get elsewhere. On the tour you will get to choose any 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German Beer Halls. This locally owned brewery has hand crafted sausages, soups, salads and sandwiches... Just like the beer, food is made in house. 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.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, May 12 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
*Meet across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Founders Brewing Co. is the 2nd largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries in the world. Their beers are widespread, we'll be trying some beers that you can only get in the taproom and some local favorites.
Atwater Brewery originally opened in 1997 in the Rivertown district of Detroit. We will be trying out their great craft beers on tap inside the historic Rowe Building, downtown Grand Rapids. They are well known for their lagers, Vanilla Java Porter and Dirty Blonde. This location brews on-site several beers you cannot get elsewhere. On the tour you will get to choose any 4 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Harmony Hall is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German Beer Halls. This locally owned brewery has hand crafted sausages, soups, salads and sandwiches... Just like the beer, food is made in house. 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.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, May 12 - 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (2nd stop).
*Meet across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Cider Tour - Saturday, May 19 - 12:00-4:30pm
Join us for a special gluten-free tour to some of the finest craft cider makers in west Michigan! We’ll be visiting Vander Mill Ciders, The Peoples Cider Co. and Farmhaus Cider Co.
Vander Mill is one of the largest craft cider makers in the Midwest! At this stop you’ll be touring their expansive production facility and learn about the cider making process. During the tour you’ll try 3 samples of cider! The tour also comes with a souvenir snifter glass and a full pint of cider!
The Peoples Cider Co. ages all of their ciders in barrels. This makes for a flavor unlike any other, and is a must visit for any cider lover.
Famhaus Cider Co. in Hudsonville stems from five generations of family farming. They produce ciders you won’t soon forget, such as, Chai Spice Cozy, Refreshing Cucumber Mixer & Cinnamon Maple. Their traditional ciders are very popular too! If the sun is shining we will enjoy the hand-crafted ciders in awesome wooded cider garden.
This gluten-free tour includes 10 samples of cider and 1 full pint, a souvenir snifter glass, a private behind the scenes tour at Vander Mill & Farmhaus Cider Co. and transportation to and from the cideries with a knowledgeable tour guide.
This tour is Saturday, May 19 – 12:00-4:30pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Vander Mill (our 2nd stop).
http://vandermill.com/eat/
Vander Mill is one of the largest craft cider makers in the Midwest! At this stop you’ll be touring their expansive production facility and learn about the cider making process. During the tour you’ll try 3 samples of cider! The tour also comes with a souvenir snifter glass and a full pint of cider!
The Peoples Cider Co. ages all of their ciders in barrels. This makes for a flavor unlike any other, and is a must visit for any cider lover.
Famhaus Cider Co. in Hudsonville stems from five generations of family farming. They produce ciders you won’t soon forget, such as, Chai Spice Cozy, Refreshing Cucumber Mixer & Cinnamon Maple. Their traditional ciders are very popular too! If the sun is shining we will enjoy the hand-crafted ciders in awesome wooded cider garden.
This gluten-free tour includes 10 samples of cider and 1 full pint, a souvenir snifter glass, a private behind the scenes tour at Vander Mill & Farmhaus Cider Co. and transportation to and from the cideries with a knowledgeable tour guide.
This tour is Saturday, May 19 – 12:00-4:30pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Vander Mill (our 2nd stop).
http://vandermill.com/eat/
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, May 19 - 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.
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, May 19 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
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, May 19 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour 6: Eccentric Kalamazoo - Saturday, May 26 - 11am-5pm (Memorial Weekend)
Tour 5: Eccentric Kalamazoo will have you visiting some of Kalamazoo's most popular breweries. We will be visiting Bell's Brewery, Arcadia Ales, Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing and The Boatyard Brewing Co.
Bell's Brewery is the first craft brewery to open in the Midwest. Larry Bell went from a 15 barrel system, to nowadays, one of the largest breweries in the Midwest. Bell's is one of the most popular craft breweries in the U.S., on the tour you'll find out why as we drink their amazing beers and go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour.
Arcadia Ales originally opened downtown Battle Creek in 1996, this brand new location along the Kalamazoo River opened in 2014. Arcadia Ales specializes in various English style ales.
Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing is gaining a name around Michigan with their cans be distributed around the state. One of their most popular ales is the Vanilla Porter, which burst of roasted malts, vanilla and chocolate.
Boatyard Brewing Co. is focused on creating the best possible craft beers while keeping with tradition and adding their own artistic flair. Our visits to Boatyard Brewing usually have us interacting with one of the very friendly owners, who always make us feel very welcomed.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Bell's Brewery and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, May 26 - 11am-5pm.
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Arcadia Ales (2nd stop).
*Pick up and drop off is in Grand Rapids across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Bell's Brewery is the first craft brewery to open in the Midwest. Larry Bell went from a 15 barrel system, to nowadays, one of the largest breweries in the Midwest. Bell's is one of the most popular craft breweries in the U.S., on the tour you'll find out why as we drink their amazing beers and go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour.
Arcadia Ales originally opened downtown Battle Creek in 1996, this brand new location along the Kalamazoo River opened in 2014. Arcadia Ales specializes in various English style ales.
Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewing is gaining a name around Michigan with their cans be distributed around the state. One of their most popular ales is the Vanilla Porter, which burst of roasted malts, vanilla and chocolate.
Boatyard Brewing Co. is focused on creating the best possible craft beers while keeping with tradition and adding their own artistic flair. Our visits to Boatyard Brewing usually have us interacting with one of the very friendly owners, who always make us feel very welcomed.
Tour includes 16 large samples of beer, a private brewery tour at Bell's Brewery and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, May 26 - 11am-5pm.
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Arcadia Ales (2nd stop).
*Pick up and drop off is in Grand Rapids across the street from Founders Brewing Co.
Bridge Street Walking Tour - Saturday, May 26 - 12-3pm (Memorial Weekend)
The Bridge Street Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene on the most beer drenched street in 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 on the historic west side. This tour will have you visiting Atwater Brewery, Harmony Hall & New Holland's Knickerbocker where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery/distillery tour.
Tour includes 6 large samples of beer & 1 sample of liquor (from Knickerbocker), a private brewery/distillery tour at New Holland's Knickerbocker (which also includes a souvenir pint glass) and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, May 26 - 12-3pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of New Holland's Knickerbocker (417 Bridge St.)
*Parking: We suggest parking at Dash lot 7 or 9. Receive $2 off a food item at New Holland if you flash a parking ticket from these lots.
https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Guides/Downtown-Visitor-Mobility-and-Parking-Guide#section-7
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 on the historic west side. This tour will have you visiting Atwater Brewery, Harmony Hall & New Holland's Knickerbocker where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery/distillery tour.
Tour includes 6 large samples of beer & 1 sample of liquor (from Knickerbocker), a private brewery/distillery tour at New Holland's Knickerbocker (which also includes a souvenir pint glass) and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, May 26 - 12-3pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of New Holland's Knickerbocker (417 Bridge St.)
*Parking: We suggest parking at Dash lot 7 or 9. Receive $2 off a food item at New Holland if you flash a parking ticket from these lots.
https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Guides/Downtown-Visitor-Mobility-and-Parking-Guide#section-7
