Brewery & Distillery Tour in Downtown Erie – Saturdays 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Taste your way through Downtown Erie on a lively 3-hour walking tour that stops at four breweries and distilleries. Meet at The Brewerie at Union Station, learn local stories, and finish at Erie Ale Works.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; can handle roughly 1–2 miles with frequent stops and standing.
Wildlife
History
The Brewerie at Union Station occupies a building tied to Erie’s rail history; the tour highlights local industrial-era façades and downtown development.
Conservation
Support local businesses by buying branded bottles and merch, recycle where possible, and practice responsible consumption to minimize environmental impact.
Erie Food Tours
Brewery & Distillery Tour in Downtown Erie – Saturdays 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Erie Food Tours operates guided culinary walking tours in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the nearby North East community. The company offers three distinct experiences designed to introduce visitors and locals to the region’s food culture: the Erie Food Tour (a lively 3-hour downtown walking tour), the North East Food Tour (a 3-hour tasting walk through North East), and the Happy-appy Food Tour (a breezy 2-hour evening downtown tour). Each itinerary features multiple tastings at local eateries, visits to historic landmarks, and conversations with chefs or shop owners when available.\n\nTours are led by local guides who highlight Erie’s culinary history, neighborhood stories, and regional specialties. Guests receive a structured walking route with scheduled tastings so participants can sample a variety of dishes while learning about the ingredients and traditions behind them. Tours are timed to balance sampling and sightseeing, with most experiences lasting between two and three hours.\n\nErie Food Tours focuses on showcasing established restaurants, family-owned shops, and neighborhood favorites within Erie and North East. The business emphasizes authentic local connections and straightforward itineraries rather than packaged tasting menus. Tour descriptions list duration and general focus so guests can choose the best match for interests and mobility. For travelers seeking a focused way to taste Erie’s food scene while learning about the area’s culture and history, Erie Food Tours provides guided, neighborhood-based walking experiences with multiple tastings included.
Tours Offered
3
Three distinct walking tours
Tour Length
2–3 hours
Daytime and evening options
Local Guides
Local guides
Stories from Erie insiders
Tastings Included
Multiple samples
Taste dishes at local eateries
Book a 2–3 hour guided walking tasting tour today — limited seats, local guides, tastings included.
Bring a valid photo ID
You must be 21+ and venues will check IDs at the first stop; keep it accessible.
Wear comfortable shoes
The route is mostly flat but includes city sidewalks and brief blocks of standing at tastings.
Pace your pours
Tasting pours are small but frequent—sip slowly and hydrate between stops to enjoy all four venues.
Plan parking strategically
Park near Erie Ale Works if you prefer to be close to your vehicle at the tour’s end.
Government-issued photo ID
Required for alcohol tastings and check-in.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for sidewalks and brief standing at each tasting room.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration between tastings—water is provided but a refillable bottle is handy.
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Bring for spring showers or cool afternoons near the lake.
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