Sippin’ in the City: San Diego Brewery Tours

Sippin’ in the City: San Diego Brewery Tours

Craft Breweries, Local Flavors!

“Stay Crafty, San Diego!”

Whether you’re a craft beer lover, history buff, or casual sightseer, you’re sure to find something to satisfy when you step out on one of our San Diego brewery tours. So what can you expect from a So Diego beer tour experience? Each of our brewery tours will take you to several local San Diego breweries, where you’ll be treated to a special beer tasting and delectable San Diego snack. Along the way, your local tour guide will serve up stories of the city, its diverse neighborhoods, and the world-class beer makers transforming San Diego and Southern California.

Any of our brewery tours can be booked for private groups of 10 or more guests. They’re anything but ordinary, and for a more elevated experience, we can sprinkle some unique offerings tailored just for you! Contact us to discuss.

From Barrio Logan to Ocean Beach: The Best Beers All Over San Diego

If you’re a beer lover looking for a great craft beer tour, San Diego has you covered, with so many amazing, different neighborhoods to explore, most of which feature at least one stellar craft beer tasting room or microbrewery. Tour San Diego on foot, and you’re sure to find a tasty brew in your hand!

On each walking tour, you’ll visit 3 breweries, taste 3-4 beers at each location, and enjoy a snack at one of the stops. 

We offer walking, neighborhood San Diego brewery tours in the following neighborhoods:

group of friends gathered around a table on a San Diego beer tour

North Park Brewery Tour

 North Park is an urban neighborhood lined with historic craftsman homes, craft breweries, street art, and delicious eateries.  It’s an area known for its art scene, and historic theater.  There are a lot of instagrammable walls to pose in front of, and the breweries play into the artistic culture with their unique sense of style in not just their venue, but in the beer as well.

Ocean Beach Brewery Tours

Ocean Beach Brewery Tour

Ocean Beach, otherwise known as OB, is a laid back beach town where the surf is great, the food is delicious, the beer is flowing, and the shops are intriguing.  It is an eclectic neighborhood where tie dyed shirts are the norm, drum circles can be heard in the evenings, and a walk on the pier for sunset is breathtaking.

Ballast Point beer glasses

Little Italy Brewery Tour

Little Italy is today’s number one destination for locals for food , beer, and wine drinking fun.  The mid-rise buildings are fresh and new, and the streets are filled with fashionable young professionals who love to get out and be seen. The smell of Italian food fills the air as it has for about 100 years since Italian immigrants took over the area as the top fishermen in the area. We also offer a wine tour that takes guests to 3 establishments and sample a variety of wines from Southern California wine country and beyond.

Alesmith Brewing Company interior

Miramar Craft Brewery Tour

Miramar is also known as “Beeramar” for its abundance of brewing production facilities.  It’s a mecca for beer lovers, as you can visit breweries large and small, and speak to the people behind the scenes of all of the incredible beer that is made with love and passion in San Diego.  

Ocean Beach Brewery Tours

Barrio Logan Brewery Tour

Barrio Logan is known as San Diego’s Chicano neighborhood with amazing Mexican food and shops, low-rider culture, and the largest assemblage of public, outdoor murals in the world.  Visit some local breweries that feature their beer with a Mexican flair.

Amplified Ale Works beer glasses

East Village + Gaslamp Beer Tour

Downtown San Diego has a lot to offer, and the beer scene is abundant with micro breweries, which is a great way to taste local brews not found anywhere else. Taste local beer, explore the area, and taste local bites at one of the 3 breweries. 

About San Diego Brewery Tours

San Diego is a known craft beer capital. San Diego brewers are a proud part of the city’s culture, renowned across the country (and the globe!) for the passion and craft they bring to the world of beer. Book a San Diego Beer Tour in the neighborhood of your choice and soak up some local flavor as you learn about the connection between local breweries and the vibrant communities surrounding them. Get a taste of different beers from select local breweries, each with a unique selection to offer.

  • The best of both worlds – So much more fun than a simple walking tour and way more interesting than a basic San Diego brewery crawl, our San Diego brew tours combine the culture and camaraderie for a curated experience you’re sure to remember.
  • So much on tap – When you join the most carefully curated microbrewery tour San Diego offers, you’ll discover neighborhoods as diverse and vital as the people who live there. Choose between several thrilling tours, each highlighting the culture and flavors of the neighborhood.
  • A flight of offerings – Don’t worry about picking the right brewery for your outing. On a So Diego brewery tour, you’ll experience them all. Each walking tour includes stops at three neighborhood breweries or tasting rooms.
  • A taste of the city – While you’re cruising to your next craft beer, your guide will regale you with stories regarding the neighborhood’s history and its special place in San Diego culture.

A peek behind the pour – You’ll learn about the history and culture of the local brewery from a representative who will briefly talk about their brewing process, how they started, and the role they play in supporting their community.

FAQS

You will visit three San Diego breweries or tasting rooms in total during the course of your tour. The San Diego brewery tour is an excellent experience for any beer aficionado eager to experience the city’s craft beer culture. There are a wide variety of local favorites including but not limited to Ballast Point, Green Flash, Karl Strauss, Stone Brewing, Modern Times, Alesmith Brewing Company and more.

Yes, all tours can be privately booked, and at this time all of our brewery tours are for private groups only. If you have a party of ten or more guests and would like to book a private tour, please contact us online or by phone so we can arrange the perfect tour for your group. The price per guest will remain the same as a standard tour, with the addition of a 20% Service Charge, which covers fees and taxes as well as a gratuity for your private tour guide.

We want you to be able to taste all of the delicious brews that the neighborhood you’re touring offers; you’ll receive 3-4, 2-4oz samples (not full pours) of beer at each stop. While these samples are included in the brew tour, you are welcome to make additional purchases out of pocket if you wish.

There are no additional fees associated with the beer samples and snacks included in your ticket. If you wish to make any additional purchases at tour stops, you’re more than welcome to do so.

While no full meal is provided, the tour does provide one hearty snack, which will be served at one of the stops. The provided menu is pre-set, so if you have dietary restrictions or would prefer to order something else, please let us know before your tour, and we will try to accommodate as best as possible. You are welcome to purchase any additional food items out of pocket.