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.

Customer Ratings
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Navigator10852114216
Aug 24, 2025
The Barrel Run Is A Great Experience. - Tour guide was amazing. He was more than just a guide. He was personable. Loved the barrel bus. Such a nice touch. The breweries were nice and the beer was pretty good - not to mention the samples were substantial. Burning Bush was my favorite.
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Emma_w
Aug 13, 2025
Fun afternoon & knowledgeable guide! - This is such a great tour and way to spend an afternoon! Totally recommend, and our guide Ted was really knowledgeable about both the history of prohibition/Chicago as well as the brewery scene. Definitely will be going on this tour again! Really liked all three locations we stopped at.
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919jodia
Aug 8, 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! - An amazing experience that I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Chicago. The bus was a perfect setting for an afternoon learning about Chicago while enjoying some cold beverages.
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Jimdrummer
Aug 2, 2025
Very unique “Bus” tour - It was a very enjoyable tour. Ted the tour guide was very knowledgable about the history behind beer in Chicago and all the Breweries were unique.
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Jennifer_m
Jul 27, 2025
Excellent choice! - This tour was fun, safe, informative and unique! I loved the concept at the District Brewing Yards which offered a great variety!
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Elaine_c
Jul 20, 2025
A lot of fun! The bus is... - A lot of fun! The bus is very cool, and the breweries were awesome! Know that you can bring a water bottle aboard and there is food you can purchase at a couple of the breweries.
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Nicole_s
Jul 18, 2025
Such a fun and unique... - Such a fun and unique experience. It was great to meet people from all over and taste some great beer. The driver was great and really knowledgeable. A great way to spend part our day.
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Jasmine
Jul 17, 2025
Fun! - We had a great time! Loved trying different beers from three breweries. We met some fun people along our tour and our guide was great as well. Thankyou for the great experience would definitely do it again if I am ever in Chicago
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Rebecca_b
Jul 17, 2025
So much fun, David was a... - So much fun, David was a great host and so much fun, we had a great time and would definitely recommend!
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Natlk
Jul 19, 2025
Beer filled fun! - Great day out visiting a few craft breweries. Friendly tour guide and a great bunch of people in our group. Had a very fun afternoon!
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).