Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

Overview

BREW-ed offers the only brewery tours in Asheville led by certified beer experts. Our team of Cicerone certified guides will lead you through the brewing process as you sample some of the best beer Asheville has to offer. In between stops, our guides will share some of the local history. Asheville is a fascinating city with an exciting past. Our tours were ranked among the best in the world by National Geographic Traveler because they are a truly unique experience. Other dates and times available on our site.

City: Asheville

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $37.95

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Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $37.95

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What's Included

2 - 3 breweries visited depending on day selected

Cicerone certified guide

3 - 4 six ounce samples of beer at each brewery

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress Code is casual
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

BREW-ed

This Brewery Tour is hosted by a Certified Cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer. As your guide takes you to each brewery, you'll do more than just drink. You'll learn about the brewing process, the ingredients and the history of beer while you discover some of the best breweries Asheville has to offer. At each stop on the brewery tour, you will enjoy three to four six ounce samples of beer. It is highly recommended that you eat a substantial meal before the tour and take smaller samples if you feel like you've had enough alcohol. In between breweries, your guide will tell you about the history of Asheville and how it came to be the beautiful city it is today. Feel free to ask questions at any point during the tour. Want to remember your trip to Asheville? Order a commemorative pint glass at checkout!

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (313)

Susie_Poker

Oct 2016

The guide is very nice and informative for our 2 pm walking tour in Asheville. I rated the tour a 3 because of two reasons. We went to Asheville for the first time and didn't expect to find the large number of breweries. There is practically a brewery on every other corner. A self guided walking tour would have been better for us. And, $50. per person is too much for a walking tour with nothing special to demand the price. The guide is an expert/consultant for brewing and restaurant service without question. If you are really interested in that stuff, then by all means you should take this tour. If you are like us and enjoy tasting beer and investigating the local brewery scene and atmosphere, then maybe you should make another choice.

Response from Host

Nov 2016

I am so sorry to hear that our tour wasn't what you were looking for on your trip to Asheville. We are very fortunate to have many breweries in close proximity to one another, making the walking tour you took possible. Without that proximity, we wouldn't be able to offer the tours we do. And of course walking from brewery to brewery and having a pint of beer is always an option for visitors to our city. If you had gone alone and purchased the flights of beers we had each of the breweries on your tour, those flights would have cost between $8-$10 each. If you tipped 20% at each stop, you would have spent somewhere around $32-$35 on beer. Those who sign up for a BREW-ed tour are typically looking for something more. They want the type of information you found, and I thank you for the kind words in regard to that. They are interested in a behind the scenes look at the brewing process, a recognized expert selecting beers while helping participants learn to describe their flavors, along with history of the breweries and Asheville as a whole. That is where the value is typically found by those who choose to take one of our tours, as you can't get any of that while barhopping. And BREW-ed provides all of that for only $15 when compared with going it alone. And I agree with you that if you are not interested in that, our tours are not a great fit. Next time you're in Asheville, let me know. I'd be happy to recommend some breweries for you to check out while you're here, and again my apologies that our product wasn't what you were looking for this time.

hoosierbuddy13

Oct 2016

Our guide, Cliff, was funny and informative. We tasted beers from two local breweries and toured the brewhouses. We learned about brewing ingredients and brewing process. Also learned a little about the history of Asheville, known as the "Paris of the South." Very pleased that he gave us some tips on how to fully enjoy the flavors and aromas of beer. Recommended for those new to craft beer, and for experienced homebrewers too! Would give this tour six stars if that was an option.

jblosser1

Oct 2016

Very knowledgable guide and great beer. 2 breweries and plenty of drinks for the price. Learned a lot about the brewing process and downtown Asheville.