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)

Melissa_W

Nov 2024

So much fun! The breweries were great, and so was the beer. We had a great tour guide and the bus was neat.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you Melissa. We are happy you enjoyed your experience on The Barrel Run and hope to see you again!

Rudy_T

Nov 2024

The trip was awesome, and met some cool people and of course the beer was amazing from the breweries we stopped at.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you Rudy. We are happy you enjoyed your time on The Barrel Run and at each brewery. Our public tours are a great way to meet new people from all over the world. We hope to see you again.

Aaron_S

Nov 2024

Amazing time. Would absolutely do this again. Ted was knowledgeable and personable. I’m glad I’ve experienced this. Met some great people as well.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you Aaron. We are glad you enjoyed your time on The Barrel Run. We do enjoy giving our guests prohibition stories which adds to their experience. We hope to see you again.