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"Built on Beer" Walking Tour

Overview
Brewing high quality beer was an art form to many Cincinnati breweries and the buildings that housed their operations needed to be an extension of this passion. This tour shares the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, and architectural grandeur of the city’s historic breweries. We follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the western portion of the Brewery District and marvel at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures, while sharing stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution. Tours include a visit into the vast subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery, as well as the historic Sohn Brewery, one of the few remaining examples of Mature Lager Period Architecture, and several Christian Moerlein Brewery sites along the way. We'll then go to a nearby local taproom for a pint of beer or soft drink, which is included with the tour. Approximately 1/2 mile of walking.
City: Cincinnati
Tue 24 Dec
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Starting at $39.00
Tue 24 Dec
Starting at $39.00
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What's Included
Visit into a historic pre-Prohibition brewery lagering cellar.
Discount on merchandise in the Brewing Heritage Trail store.
This tour concludes at a local taproom for a beer or soft drink, which is included with the tour.
Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • The majority of tours are conducted outside, only a short portion is inside.
What To Expect
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Over-the-Rhine
Walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail past historic breweries, including a visit into one of the pre-Prohibition breweries' underground lagering cellars.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (23)
Dawn_M
Nov 2021
A fun way to learn more about the city. I had no idea Cincinnati had such a strong German / beer community
Isiah_C
Nov 2021
The beer tunnels and the history of the city made enjoyable experience. The architecture was really cool.
Francis M
Oct 2021
Outstanding Tour. The guide, Aaron, proved to be a real historian who knows his stuff when it comes to the history of this unique section of Cincinnati. He is a real is “people person” who’s interesting stories made me want to take another tour.
Response from Host
Oct 2021
Thanks for the kind words Frank, and I'm glad you had a great time on the tour! Hopefully we'll get a chance to take you and your group around again on one of the other tours we offer in the future.

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