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
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, June 23 - 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, June 23 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Ada & Lowell Tour - Saturday, June 30 - 12:00-4:30pm
This tour will take you to Gravel Bottom Brewery, Big Boiler Brewing & New Union Brewery. Gravel Bottom Brewery is just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids in Ada, just a little further down the road in Lowell is New Union and Big Boiler!
Big Boiler Brewing is the newest brewery in Lowell. The head brewer & co-owner, Matt Fouts, had years of experience in making excellent homebrews. Matt will be giving a brewery tour this day!
New Union Brewery is the first brewery to open in Lowell. This brewery received their name from a Grand Rapids pre-prohibition brewery, Union Brewery. This brewery has excellent IPA's and plenty of other tasty choices for you non-hop heads.
Gravel Bottom Brewing Co. was established in 2013 in Ada, MI. This will be our first visit to their new location! Gravel Bottom has a wide range of ales, you will be sure to find some ales at this brewery that you love.
Tour includes 12 large samples of beer (all of which you get to pick!), a private brewery tour at Big Boiler Brewery and transportation to and from the breweries with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, June 30 - 12:00-4:30pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Big Boiler Brewing (the 2nd stop).
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, June 30 - 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, June 30 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side - Saturday, July 7 - 12-4pm
Tour 3: Grand Rapids West Side tour will have you visiting City Built Brewing Co., The Mitten Brewing Co. and Creston Brewery.
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. Their tacos are amazing!
The Mitten Brewing Co. is located inside an old engine house. One of Grand Rapids most well-known breweries, The Mitten serves up some excellent crafty beers. Country Strong IPA and Triple Crown Brown are well known among the locals and beyond.
Creston Brewery is a chill local brewery in the heart of the Creston neighborhood. They produce lagers and ales, and sometimes make unique beers such as smoked and tea infused ales. They use a lot a locally sourced ingredients such as hops, honey, coffee and fruit.
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, July 7- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at City Built Brewing Co. (2nd stop).
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, July 14 - 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, July 14 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*We will meet in front of Founders Brewing Co.
Hop Tour - a visit to a Hop Yard & Breweries - Saturday, July 21 - 12-4pm
Join GRBT for one of our newest tour experiences!
For the first time ever, we will venture out to Pure Mitten Hops, a West Michigan hop yard, during peak hop season & also drink sample some tasty brews at Trail Point Brewing Co. & DeHop's Brewing Co.! We are excited to visit the hop yard andshare these breweries with you.
Pure Mitten Hops has 11 acres of hops! Hops are a curious green flower that balances beers with various flavors, depending on the hop variety. Hops can add bitter, juicy, piney, Earthy, floral and citrusy flavors to beers. Every beer you've ever drank has hops in it, some just have more hops than others. You will learn how hops are grown & get your hands into the experience by checking out the hops like brewers do.
Before we head to the hop yard, you'll wet your pallet with beers at Trail Point Brewing Co. Then, we will head to the tour at Pure Mitten Hops . After, we'll be swinging by DeHop's Brewing Co. for beers and an opportunity for lunch.
Trail Point Brewing Co. was born from the brew kettles of Jeff Knoblock and Gary Evans and cultivated in the MOB (Muskegon Ottawa Brewers) homebrew club. The MOB is where they honed their brewing skills, perfected recipes, judged beers, experimented, and built personal relationships. Melon Farmer (watermelon & cucumber shandy) and CIPApotamus (IPA brewed with exclusively Citra Hops) are noteworthy ales.
DeHop's Brewing Co. (a name derived from the owners, DeHann) is Standale's only brewery. DeHop's opened up March of this year. Mark and Cathy DeHaan had a dream of building a place that brought people together, a place that would be warm, friendly and open to all. DeHop's gave them the opportunity to bring together their interests; Mark's for Great Beer and food, Cathy's for hospitality and decor.Besides their tasty ales, they also have premium burgers, authentic tacos, sides and salads, with over the top desserts.
Tour includes 10 large samples of beer, a private hop yard tour at Pure Mitten Hops, a private brewery tour at Trail Point Brewing Co. and transportation to and from the breweries (& hop farm) with a knowledgeable beer tour guide.
This tour is on Saturday, July 21- 12-4pm
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at DeHop's Brewing Co. (last stop).
