Chicago Craft Brewery: Barrel Bus Tour

Experience the thriving craft brewery scene in Chicago on this all-inclusive barrel bus tour. Visit three breweries, tour a production facility, and sample local brews.

Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • 45-55 ounces of craft beer
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by climate-controlled barrel bus
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

There’s no better time to be a beer enthusiast, and with its lively brewing community and an array of must-visit beer bars, Chicago is a beer lover’s paradise. Explore three of its craft breweries in this comprehensive 3.5-4 hour excursion, including a behind-the-scenes tour of one brewery’s production site and numerous tastings of local beers. Adding a…

Location
600 N Clark St
North Clark Street
Departure Point: Address: 600 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654 Our bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to departure. We will park outside of McDonald's, across the street from the Rainforest Cafe.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Samantha_k
Jan 12, 2025
A great Chicago beer experience! - I got my husband this tour for Christmas (selfishly because I have always wanted to do it lol) and it was so worth it! Our guide was super friendly, the staff at all the bars was super friendly, and the beer, of course, was delicious. You have time to sit down and order another one if you want too so you don’t feel like you’re being rushed. I would definitely recommend this tour - I wish I could just ride around in the barrel all day.
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Tj_c
Jan 11, 2025
Fun trip! - Good history lessons along the tour, great variety of breweries! Revolution behind the scenes was awesome!
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Navigate41557695685
Dec 22, 2024
The Barrel Run Experience - The Barrel Run was an fun and unique experience. The vehicle was classy and a nice ride. We came with a large group and the host was very professional to all of us. The tours were stellar and informative. We had a great time and will do it again.
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Anonymous
Dec 9, 2024
Fun Barrel Ride & Brew tastings! - Fun ride & brewery experience! Roomy & innovative vehicle. Our driver (Ted) delivered some good stories about Chicago and prohibition. We stopped at 3 small breweries and sample tastings were served. There was enough time to order apps.
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I8194dhmonicac
Dec 8, 2024
Brewery Tour - Great way to enjoy craft beer tastings, learn about brewery process and travel in authentic beer barrel bus! Definitely recommend!
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Katg_13
Dec 8, 2024
Super fun time!! - This was phenomenal! Ted, the guide, was terrific, the bus is the best use of a mechanical engineering degree, and the concept just works. We had a mix of tourists and locals. Would do this again!!
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Jessitweedy
Dec 7, 2024
Fun experience - The barrel run was such a fun experience, especially riding in the barrel bus. We did the private tour and got to play our own music. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had great conversation stopped at some nice breweries and overall had a really nice time definitely a fun thing to do with a group. I highly recommend it.
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Grandtour174471
Nov 25, 2024
Craft beer city tour. - 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.
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Lobojeffnm
Nov 24, 2024
Amazingly Fun - 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.
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Cynthia_b
Dec 13, 2024
Average - I actually believe 100.00$/ per person - food or hors d’oeuvres should have been provided with craft beers.
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