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 02 Dec

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Starting at $99.60

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Tue 02 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)

GrandTour174471

Nov 2024

Such a great time. Excellent beer. We met so many amazing people on the tour. The tour guide told us interesting facts about Chicago. The barrel bus was so unique.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you. Our Barrel Bus is truly one-of-a-kind! We are glad you enjoyed your time on The Barrel Run and hope to see you again!

LobojeffNM

Nov 2024

This tour was amazingly fun. Ted was awesome and very informative. He took time to talk to everyone on the tour and answer all our questions. The breweries we visited were excellent. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Chicago that enjoys craft beer.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you. We do include prohibition stories, Chicago stories, and much more on our brewery tours. Our guides enjoy speaking with everyone too. We are glad you enjoyed your time on The Barrel Run and hope to see you again.

Alison W

Nov 2024

It was a great experience. Not only were the breweries fun and the beer delicious but the facts and tours were fantastic. It was a great to connect with others on the tour and we all became quick friends. I would Highly recommend this for anyone who likes craft beer.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you Alison. Our public tour experiences are very unique because not only do we take you to different breweries, but we also give you a bit of Chicago prohibition stories. It is also amazing to see how strangers become friends. We hope to see you again on The Barrel Run.