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

Downtown Walking Tour - Saturday, October 16 - 11:30am-2:30pm

$45.00

Only a few left!

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

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Bridge Street Walking Tour - Saturday, October 23 - 12:30-3:30pm

$48.00

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.

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 23 - 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!)

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

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Haunted Beer Tour - Saturday, October 30 - 11:30am-2:30pm

$60.00

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!

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