Explore Milwaukee’s Top Craft Breweries and Cocktails on an Immersive City Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to comfortably walk 2–3 miles over uneven city streets and stand during tastings.
Overview
Discover Milwaukee’s vibrant craft beer and cocktail scene on a guided tour that explores historic neighborhoods and top local breweries. Taste unique brews and inventive cocktails while learning about the city's rich brewing heritage.
Milwaukee Craft Brewery Tour & Cocktail Tour
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About This Adventure
Discover Milwaukee's hidden craft breweries and distilleries on this unique tour, where you'll sample innovative brews before they hit the mainstream. Enjoy an entertaining and educational experience, meet the makers, and responsibly savor flights of beer or cocktails at four stops, all while learning about the craft beverage scene.
Milwaukee is filled with great breweries and distilleries to tour and sample. How is our tour unique? This tour is focused on discovering new craft brews and distilleries in Milwaukee – before they become famous! This is not a drunken pub crawl either. Enjoy this narrated, entertaining, and educational opportunity to meet the makers of craft beers and distilled spirits in Milwaukee, with responsible drinking along the way. All guests on our Craft Breweries & Cocktails Tour must be 21 or older. We do offer a discounted designated driver price. Check out our other Brewery & Bar Tours.
What’s Included? Transportation, narration, and 4 stops, each offering a flight of three 4-ounce beers, or a pint or cocktail of choice. Food is not included on this tour.
Accessibility Minimal walking is required. This tour is NOT handicap accessible as attendees will need to go up/down minimal stairs to get on/off the bus multiple times.
Dietary Restrictions Please note that we are only able to offer non-alcoholic substitutions for this tour. Food is not provided.
Private Tour Tour can be booked as a private event for groups of 15 or more. We are happy to customize your date, time, location and dietary preferences. Call 414-255-0534 for more details.
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated
Bring a water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated between tastings throughout the tour.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
The tour involves walking between stops in urban neighborhoods; sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable.
Check Age Requirements
Participants must be 21 or older to partake in tastings, so bring a valid ID to gain entry at all venues.
Plan Ahead for Food
Consider eating a meal before or after the tour as sample portions may not be filling enough for a meal replacement.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons common in outdoor areas
- Occasional sightings of urban squirrels
History
Milwaukee’s brewing heritage dates back to the 1840s, shaped largely by German immigrants who established many of the city’s iconic breweries.
Conservation
Many local breweries source ingredients regionally and prioritize sustainable brewing practices to reduce environmental impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reusable Water Bottle
To stay hydrated through the tasting stops.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
For walking several miles on city streets comfortably.
Valid Government-Issued ID
Required for alcohol sampling at breweries and cocktail bars.
Light Jacket or Layered Clothing
Spring weather can be variable; layers help stay comfortable between indoor and outdoor sections.
spring specific