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

Sun 12 Oct

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Starting at $99.60

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Sun 12 Oct

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.
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)

Scenic29200911758

Sep 2024

We had a great afternoon with very nice people and excellent beer! Truly an extraordinary tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you. We are glad you had a great time and enjoyed the company and the beer. We hope to see you again on The Barrel Run next time you're in town.

Navigator40419978489

Mar 2024

Ted was a great guide! We had a very nice and friendly exchange about beer culture from different countries and states. The journeys between the breweries never lasted longer than 15 minutes. We can only recommend it to anyone who is interested in beer and beer history. We also thank Ted for the tip that we need to visit Wisconsin.

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Danke. We are glad you enjoyed your time and experience on The Barrel Run. We hope to see you again (maybe before or after your visit to Wisconsin!).

908wataruk

Dec 2023

When I got on the bus, I was a little nervous because I was the only foreigner, but as we drank beer, the other passengers started to get to know each other and we had a great time. We were able to taste a lot of beer from all over Chicago. We drank canned beer during the factory tour, and also drank canned beer that we had purchased while traveling on the bus. The time flew by so quickly. This is a great tour that I would like to participate in again. By the way, I went to an after-party with the people I met, and drank too much and had a hangover...