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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $99.60

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $99.60

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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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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 (131)

Happiness52099764569

May 2019

We booked this for my group for a birthday celebration. At first the ride was long and the music was not to exciting, I wish they would of had more upbeat music to get you in the fun mood. That would of been my only thing was give me better music. The locations we went to were Greattt!!! We loved the last two breweries, the first stop at the their distillery was not so impressive, it was dirty and I felt like I was in someones garage. That needs to be changed for guest to get a better first experience. If was not for the other two breweries this company took us too, I would of not recommend it to a fun a group who's looking to have a good time. But The Barrel Run ended up being a good time, delicious beer and plenty of beer we even had extra we could not finish, which was impressive, worth the money.

MadcityJan

Apr 2019

I really wanted to like this... and on the positive side, the bus is unique and fun and the stories about prohibition told on the bus were interesting... but honestly, for the money, I expected a lot more. 2 of the breweries we went to we literally sampled beer. No explanation or interaction with anyone who worked there. The 3rd brewery we spoke with the owner, which was interesting, but he was extremely distracted as he was dealing with customers and an employee getting ready for a tasting. The bottom line is that for the cost I really expected more. Honestly, I think it would have been cheaper to just go to the 3 breweries and buy a couple of full beers at each one. Sorry Barrel Run. You have a great concept - it just needs some major thought put in beyond the unique bus.

Sue S

Apr 2019

We can’t wait to book the Barrel Run brewery tour again! I surprised my husband with this for his 50th. It was a huge hit for all! Our guide, Jacob, and our driver, David, could not have been any nicer. Working with Danielle to book this event was a pleasure and so easy. All around a top notch experience. Even the bus was maticulously clean and comfortable with a great sound system. We will be doing this again. Thank you, Barrel Run people, for making the day such a blast!