The 4 Best Chicago Bar & Brewery Crawls

1.Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Join guides such as Ted or David for a 3-hour-45-minute Chicago brewery tour aboard a climate-controlled bus shaped like a barrel. Visit up to three breweries, sample 45 to 55 ounces of craft beer, hear Prohibition-era stories, and return to River North.

“It was a great experience🍻 i loved meeting new people new places finding what chicago has, if u want to explored, this is a good thing to do, i took my sister 👩‍❤️‍👩and we both enjoyed the experience. im waiting for them to have the wine tour I will definitely go 😊😁🍷”

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2.Craft Brewery Tour by Barrel Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ted or David, riding a custom barrel bus between three Chicago breweries. Taste 45 to 55 ounces of beer, play party games, and take a behind-the-scenes tour at a nano-brewery. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes.

“Loved it, this is a gem. Great variety of places, the barrel bus was amazing, and our guide was knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Highly recommend, so much fun!”

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3.Oktoberfest Walking Brewery Tour in Malt Row

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $39Best value

Walk Chicago’s Ravenswood Malt Row with guides such as Adam, Mark, or Andy, stopping at Dovetail, Begyle, and Cultivate by Forbidden Root. Expect Chicago beer history, guided tastings, free samples, reserved seating, and time to order drinks at each brewery. Alcohol is not included.

“Great beers with a super knowledgeable guide. Learned all about the Chicago brew scene, past and present. Great advice and recommendations on all our stops.”

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4.Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: City Tour with Miller Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Travel from Chicago to Milwaukee with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 14. Visit the Harley-Davidson Museum and Miller Brewery if selected, browse the Public Market, and see the lakefront and Milwaukee Art Museum. Guide Nico is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Personal service was great Nico our guide and driver was excellent and very helpful. No need to change anything”

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