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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.
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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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"Everything from the first email to the final stop was perfect! Our driver/tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and offered great information throughout our four-stop private tour." - 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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Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, September 25 - 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, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and B.O.B.'s Brewery.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
ArtPrize is going on during this tour, ArtPrize is one of the largest art exhibits in the world, there will be thousands of art exhibits scattered all over the city, inside buildings and out on the streets!
Founders Brewing Co. is one the largest & most well-known breweries in Michigan...and beyond. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world! We'll sampling some taproom only beers at this stop.
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, with John Svoboda, one of the most knowledgeable brewers in West Michigan.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer ( 3 at each stop) and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, September 25 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co. Please arrive a few minutes early.
*It's a .6 mile hike to the 3 breweries, if walking back to Founder's Brewing Co. (starting point) it's 1 mile.
https://www.artprize.org
Bridge Street Walking Tour - Saturday, October 2 - 12:30-3:30pm
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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 Cityand find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture on the historic west side. This tour will have you visiting New Holland's Knickerbocker, Atwater Brewery, & Harmony Hall.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
New Holland's Knickerbocker is the largest taproom in the state! This impressive taproom also has an impressive list of ales (many of which you can only get in the taproom). 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.
Harmony Hall (same owners as Harmony Brewing Co.) is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German beer halls. This locally owned brewery has award winning wood-fired pizzas , 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 fruity/citrusy to list a few.
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 3 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 9 large samples of beer and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new. Your tour guide will also lead a brewery tour at Harmony Hall.
This tour is on Saturday, October 2 - 12:30-3:30pm
*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 getting dropped off in front of New Holland. If you need to drive we suggest parking at Dash lot 7 or 9 (only $2 to park here!)
The Ultimate Walking Tour - Saturday, October 9 - 11am-4:30pm
For you hikers and craft beer drinkers, we invite you to join us for the Ultimate Walking Beer Tour! We'll be visiting 6 very popular Grand Rapids breweries on foot.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
We’ll be starting at Founders Brewing Co. and we will walk to Grand Rapids Brewing Co., New Holland's Knickerbocker, Harmony Hall, Jolly Pumpkin/North Peak & Atwater Brewery, 6 breweries in 5.5 hours! Just over a 2.2 mile hike (less then 50 minutes) 3.1 miles (just over 1 hour) if walking back to Founders. Easy hike when you’re drinking delicious cold beers along the way!
No visit to Grand Rapids is complete without a visit to Founders Brewing Co. Founders is one of the most renowned breweries, not just in the country, but the world. They brew some of the highest rated beers out there! We'll be sampling a couple of taproom only beers at this stop.
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! At this stop you will get to pick 2 samples of your liking. They brew everything from stouts/porters, lagers, sours, fruity ales, IPA's & everything between. Bonus: GRBC has an awesome game room!
Harmony Hall (same owners as Harmony Brewing Co.) is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German beer halls. This locally owned brewery has award winning wood-fired pizzas , 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 fruity/citrusy to list a few. At this location your tour guide will pick out a variety of 3 very popular beers.
New Holland's Knickerbocker is one of the largest taprooms in the state, and their beers are being shipped across the country these days. With beers like Dragon's Milk (bourbon-barrel aged stout) and Mad Hatter (IPA) they have made quite a name. They originally opened in Holland, MI in 1997, we will be visiting their expansive Grand Rapids location.At this location you'll get to choose any two tier 1 beers you want.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & North Peak Brewing Co. Jolly Pumpkin is one of the most well-known wild/sour ale producers in the country! They make some of the most unique & tastiest sours around! If sours are not your thing (or at least you think they aren't) you will have the opportunity to order non-sour ales from North Peak Brewing Co. at this stop as well. North Peak has IPA's, ambers, lagers, browns, stouts & wheats! North Peak originally opened in Traverse City, Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter Michigan, now you won't have to journey to these locations, they're right in the heart or Grand Rapids! At this stop you get to pick 1 pint (tier 1-2) & 1 sample.
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. At this stop you get to choose any 2 samples you want.
Tour includes 12 beer samples & 1 pint, a brewery tour at Harmony Hall, and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing history of Grand Rapids, beers & breweries along the way.
*There will be an opportunity for lunch at Harmony Hall (3rd stop), they have sausages, sandwiches, salads...!
*This tour is on Saturday, October 9 - 11am-4:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co.
https://www.artprize.org
Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, October 16 - 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, Grand Rapids Brewing Company and Atwater Brewery.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
Founders Brewing Co. is one the largest & most well-known breweries in Michigan...and beyond. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world! We'll sampling some taproom only beers at this stop.
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?!
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 3 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer ( 3 at each stop) and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new.
This tour is Saturday, October 16 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co. Please arrive a few minutes early.
*It's a 1 mile hike to the 3 breweries, if walking back to Founder's Brewing Co. (starting point) it's 2 miles.
**Due to new restrictions there will not be an official brewery tour
Haunted Beer Tour - Saturday, October 30 - 11:30am-2:30pm
Join us the day before Halloween for the Haunted Beer Tour! This special tour is for craft beer drinkers & folks who like spooky ghost stories. We’ll be touring with award-wining tour guide, Candice from Tours Around Michigan (she was voted CTA of the year in 2017 for Kent County!), she leads Ghost Tour Grand Rapids. In between the breweries on the walk downtown, you will get to hear tales of the ghost that haunt Grand Rapids, which many say is one of the most haunted cities in the whole country. Whether you believe in ghost or not, this tour is certain to be a fun & unique experience.
On the tour we’ll be visiting Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids Brewing Co. & Atwater Brewery.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
Founders Brewing Co. is one the largest & most well-known breweries in Michigan...and beyond. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world! We'll sampling some taproom only beers at this stop.
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? At this stop you get to choose any 3 samples you want.
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. At this stop you get to choose any 3 samples you want.
Tour includes 9 samples of beer (3 at each stop) and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new & an expert on ghost tales of Grand Rapids & other spooky history.
This tour is Saturday, October 30 - 11:30am-2:30pm
*This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
*Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co. Please arrive a few minutes early.
*The hike is just over a 1 mile hike, 2 miles if hiking back to the starting point.
*Candice & Brian will accept, and do appreciate tips!
Bridge Street Walking Tour - Saturday, November 6 - 12:30-3:30pm
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 Cityand find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture on the historic west side. This tour will have you visiting New Holland's Knickerbocker, Atwater Brewery, & Harmony Hall.
You now can drink on the streets of Grand Rapids, so grab a pint of your favorite beer while at a brewery and bring it along for the hike!
New Holland's Knickerbocker is the largest taproom in the state! This impressive taproom also has an impressive list of ales (many of which you can only get in the taproom). 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.
Harmony Hall (same owners as Harmony Brewing Co.) is a funky & eccentric brewery that is inspired by the great German beer halls. This locally owned brewery has award winning wood-fired pizzas , 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 fruity/citrusy to list a few.
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 3 samples of your liking from their extensive beer menu.
Tour includes 9 large samples of beer and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new. Your tour guide will also lead a brewery tour at Harmony Hall.
This tour is on Saturday, November 6 - 12:30-3:30pm
*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 getting dropped off in front of New Holland. If you need to drive we suggest parking at Dash lot 7 or 9 (only $2 to park here!)
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