Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Overview

There’s never been a better time to be a beer drinker — and Chicago, with its thriving brewery scene and many destination-worthy beer bars, is the perfect city for suds lovers. Visit three of its craft breweries on this all-inclusive, 3.5-4hour tour, where you’ll get to tour one brewery production facility and enjoy copious samples of local brews. To keep things interesting, you’ll travel in a barrel-shaped bus. Morning and evening departure times are both available.

City: Chicago

Wed 03 Dec

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Starting at $99.60

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Wed 03 Dec

Starting at $99.60

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

45-55 ounces of craft beer

Live commentary on board

Transport by climate-controlled barrel bus

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 21 years
Please note this experience has a minimum number of travelers required to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered a tour at another time or a full refund.
Closed Toe Shoes required in order to experience the production facility tour at one brewery.

What To Expect

The Barrel Run

We pick-up across the street from the Rainforest Cafe. Come up to The Barrel Bus and our Guide will get you checked-in.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (282)

Annette_W

Sep 2024

Entertaining fun and informative trip. Only thing better would have been being able to select some samples.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you Annette. Our brewery partners are the ones who choose what samples they pour, for timing purposes. We are glad you enjoyed your time and hope to see you again on The Barrel Run.

Shelley_W

Sep 2024

This was a great brewery tour, from the fantastic Barrel Bus , the great tour guide, loads of beer samples, we both had a really good time and would thoroughly recommend it.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you Shelley. We appreciate your kind words, as we are a small business that strives to give our customers a time they will never forget. We hope to see you again on The Barrel Run.

Nellie_W

Sep 2024

Ted was awesome! Right from the very beginning he got a bunch of strangers interacting with each other and having a great time.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you Nellie. Ted always gives it his all to make sure his customers are having a great time. It is amazing to see how strangers become friends by the end of the tour. We hope to see you again on The Barrel Run.