Grand Rapids Beer Tours

Let us show you why Grand Rapids, is "Beer City U.S.A."
Get Immersed in Beer Culture & Beerology Today!

*Personal Guided Tours *Behind-the-Scenes *Beers Included! *Free Hotel Pick Up
*Discounts at Breweries *Top Breweries *Fun & Educational *Public & Private Tours

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.

Grand Rapids Beer Tours has been listed on 10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take!

"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
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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

Winter Walking Tour - Bridge Street - Saturday, December 11 - 12-3pm

$50.00

Grab your winter jacket, hat, and winter hiking boots and join us for a walk to breweries on the beer drenched Bridge Street. The Winter Walking Tours are for people that don’t mind getting a little chilly, us Michiganders can handle all kinds of weather…especially when tasty craft beers are involved.

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 New Holland's Knickerbocker, Jolly Pumpkin/North Peak & 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.

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.

Tour includes 7 large samples of beer & 1 full pint 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, December 11 – 12-3pm

*This event is rain or shine...or snow, please dress accordingly.

*We will meet in front of New Holland's Knickerbocker (417 Bridge St.). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in.

*This is only a 5 minute walk (0.2 mile) to get to all of the breweries, 10 minutes (0.4 mile) if walking back to starting point.

*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!)

https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Guides/Downtown-Visitor-Mobility-and-Parking-Guide#section-7

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Winter Walking Tour - Bridge Street - Saturday, December 18 - 1-4pm

$50.00

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!

This tour is on Saturday, December 18 – 1-4pm

*This event is rain or shine...or snow, please dress accordingly.

*We will meet in front of New Holland's Knickerbocker (417 Bridge St.). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in.

*This is only a 5 minute walk (0.2 mile) to get to all of the breweries, 10 minutes (0.4 mile) if walking back to starting point.

*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!)

https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Guides/Downtown-Visitor-Mobility-and-Parking-Guide#section-7

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NYE Winter Walking Tour - Friday, December 31 - 2-5pm

$45.00

Grab your winter jacket, hat, and winter hiking boots and join us for a walk to downtown breweries. The New Year's Eve Winter Walking Tour is for people that don’t mind getting a little chilly, us Michiganders can handle all kinds of weather…especially when tasty craft beers are involved.

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 BOB'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!

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 be 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?! You can pick any 3 samples!

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. You can pick any 3 samples from this micro-brewery!

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. There will be a brewery tour at BOB's Brewery.

This tour is Friday, December 31 - 2-5pm

*This event is rain or shine...or snow, please dress accordingly.

*Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co. Please arrive a few minutes early.

*It's a 12 minute (0.6 mile) walk to the 3 breweries, 20 minute (1 mile) walk if walking back to Founder's Brewing Co. (starting point).

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