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Milwaukee is the city that beer built, and now you can see how Milwaukee builds its beer. From macro to micro, fruit beers to gourmet sodas, take an individual brewery tour or hop on a beer tour bus for a guided expedition through multiple breweries to see how Brew City is still earning its name!  We encourage you to call ahead to inquire about the availability of the brewery tours.

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Here in Miller Valley we define hospitality in a whole new way. From your personal tour guide to the ghost of Frederick Miller, you will experience over 160 years of brewing history with a modern-day twist.

International visitors and local guests alike experience something new with every tour. Gift shop keepsakes and an unforgettable exploration of the Milwaukee Brewery awaits you! More importantly, you will end every tour with our famous hospitality and what everyone is waiting for – ice cold beer! Relax and enjoy your brews in our Visitor Center, Bavarian-style Miller Inn or outdoor Beer Garden (seasonally) with friends and family at this historic Milwaukee landmark.

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Your Guide to Milwaukee Brewery Tours: 9 Unique Tours to Try

As the brewery boom expands, so do the tour offerings.

Not too many years ago, you could pretty much do every Milwaukee brewery tour in a day, or at least a weekend. Things have changed. Now, there are more than a dozen to choose from, and tour goers are more savvy. Craft beer fans want more insights from brewers than learning just how beer is made.

1) Lakefront Brewery

1872 N. Commerce St.

The first brewery tour I went on as a legally drinking adult was in 1991 at Lakefront Brewery’s former location at 818 E. Chambers St. The brewery was basically one large room, but the tour stood out because I was given a freshly poured beer before the whole endeavor began and the guide (also with a beer) interjected a hefty dose of sarcasm. Lakefront realized more than 25 years ago that people didn’t really go to brewery tours to learn about the brewing process. They wanted to taste beer.

Lakefront’s tour at its existing location (1872 N. Commerce St.) is similar, but on a larger scale. The tone is jovial and at times sarcastic, the beer is plentiful and the entire hour is low-key. Because of this, and the fact that Bernie Brewer’s Chalet from County Stadium is part of the brewery, the tour at Lakefront has achieved legendary status. The Lakefront visit costs $11 and patrons receive four six-ounce beer pours and the ubiquitous Lakefront pint glass (doesn’t everyone have at least one of those in their cupboard?).

“I’ll give all credit to my brother [Jim],” said Lakefront co-founder Russ Klisch. “In the 80s we went to a talk at a beer conference about mead from a New Zealand mead maker. The presenter mixed his talk with humorous stories and comments for a fun hour. I forgot about this, and I started to do our brewery tours like a science teacher. I figured that the only reason that people wanted to take a tour was to learn how beer was made. My brother never forgot about the mead maker. Everyone took his tour and no one wanted mine.”

Largely because the Klisch brothers were clever, Lakefront’s tour has long been regarded as the best in Milwaukee. But there are plenty of other options to consider. Check with your favorite brewery to find out about the tours it offers, or start with one of these unique options.

Details:  Several tours daily; $9 M-Th, $11 Fri-Sun, includes four samples and a pint glass.

2) Sprecher Brewery

701 W. Glendale Ave.

The standard Sprecher Brewery tour is another good one that’s been around for a while, and it includes plenty of samples at the end. But the brewery has also added the Reserve Tasting Tour, for serious craft beer drinkers, which includes the standard tour, followed by 10 samples of more limited Sprecher brews, paired with artisan cheeses.

Details: Reserve Tasting Tours are throughout the day on Saturday, call 414-964-2739 or book online ; $20, includes 10 samples paired with artisan cheeses.

3) Milwaukee Brewing Company

613 S. 2nd St. and 1128 N. 9th St.

What’s unique about MKE Brewing is that you can take tours at both locations. Start at the cozier 2nd Street location to see where the brewery hit its stride. Then venture to the gleaming, new 9th Street spot to see where they are now and what the future holds. It’s an interesting glimpse into the growth of a local brewery.

Details: Several tours daily on weekends; $12, includes a pint glass, samples and a token for a free beer.

4) Stock House Brewing

7208 W. North Ave.

Co-founder Paul Hepp knows a lot about the history of brewing, and that’s a big part of the Stock House Brewing tour. Sure, you learn about the brewery’s process, but you also get a chance to hear from Hepp and peruse what he calls “the world’s smallest beer museum”

Details: Check Fun Beer Tours for days; $10, includes a pint glass and one beer.

5) Black Husky Brewing

909 E. Locust St.

Billed as “Milwaukee’s worst tour,” Black Husky Brewing promises a laid-back experience. Brewer Tim Eichinger has always had a sense of humor, and irreverent is the perfect ingredient for an entertaining beer tour at this Riverwest standout.

Details: Saturdays at 1 and 2 p.m.; $10, includes a pint glass and two beers.

6) Third Space Brewing

Get a glimpse into what goes on in the massive brewing area at Third Space Brewing . Kevin Wright and Andy Gehl are affable owners who also happen to brew really good beer. The good news is that for the price of the tour, you get to sample two of them. This is ideal for the IPA fan, because Third Space makes some of the best in town.

Details: Most Saturdays at 2 p.m.; $10, includes a pint glass and two beers.

7) Good City Brewing

2108 N. Farwell Ave.

Combine a stop at Third Space with a tour of Good City Brewing to see two breweries that played big roles in Milwaukee’s craft beer boom . Good City’s brewing area doesn’t require a whole lot of walking, and it’s right behind the bar, so it’s ideal for those who don’t want to expend too much energy when they take a brewery tour.

Details: Saturdays at 1 and 2 p.m.; $10, includes a pint glass, one beer and either a token for a free beer at Good City’s downtown location or a 10 percent coupon for packaged beer at the brewery.

8) Raised Grain Brewing Company

Raised Grain Brewing Company moved into its current massive 20,000-square foot brewery in late 2018. The space is a testament to the popularity of the Waukesha brewery’s creations. A tour of the place gives beer fans a chance to see how craft beer and technology work together. Raised Grain’s automated ProBrew system is state-of-the-art brewing set up.

Details: Saturdays at 3 and 4 p.m.; $10, includes a pint glass, three samples and a free beer at the end of the tour.

9) City Lights Brewing Company

2200 W. Mt. Vernon Ave.

Details: Saturdays at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.; $10, includes a pint glass and a beer.

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Guide to Milwaukee Brewery Tours – Drink Like a Local

By: Author Adam

Posted on Last updated: 24 February, 2024

Around the turn of the century, the city of Milwaukee produced more beer than any other city in the entire world –  Beer pretty much built the city of Milwaukee! While some of the big names have closed their doors, the brewing tradition in Milwaukee is still alive and strong.

Well before the microbrewery trend swept across the country, Milwaukee has always been home to some great breweries. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or just looking for something to do in Milwaukee on a Saturday afternoon, here’s a list of all the best breweries in Milwaukee and the best brewery tours.

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The best brewery tours combine great beer with a fun and inviting atmosphere, and a few of Milwaukee’s breweries do it better than others. Here are our picks for the best Milwaukee brewery tours.

We have personally been on each and every one of them and have taken friends, family, and even bachelor parties to most of them. Trust us, we’ve done our “research”!

1. Milwaukee Brewing Company

Milwaukee Brewing Company has a long history in the city than most patrons first assume. While the current brewing operations are only a few years old, the brewery technically goes back to the late 1990s with the micro-brews offered at the Milwaukee Ale House.

Thankfully, those beers became popular enough for operations to expand to Walker Point, and now, a second location in the old Pabst brewing neighborhood. Known as MKE Brewing, the company is known for putting together some awesome beers that are available throughout the city at area bars and liquor stores.

The Walkers Point location is conveniently located near numerous top-quality restaurants, some of the best Mexican restaurants , and popular bars, so there is no shortage of things to do either before or after your brewery tour.

The tour at the Walkers Point location of Milwaukee Brewing Company shouldn’t be missed. The real highlight is not necessarily the tour itself—though it certainly is interesting, and you will learn a few things about the brewing process.

Instead, the real highlight is the opportunity to sample numerous MKE beers before and after the tour. Be sure to pace yourself because you will have the opportunity to sample most of the beers currently on tap, in addition to receiving some souvenirs and a token for a beer at one of the nearby bars. For a true Milwaukee beer experience, stop at Milwaukee Brewing Company.

About The Milwaukee Ale House Brewery: A staple along Milwaukee’s Riverfront, Milwaukee Alehouse has been brewing up their tasty brews since

• Address: 613 S. 2nd St.
• Tour Hours: Friday: Every half-hour 4:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday: Every half-hour 1:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday: Every half-hour 2:00pm-3:30pm
• Tour Cost: $12

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2. Lakefront Brewery

At least for locals, Lakefront Brewery needs no introduction. As one of the first microbreweries on the scene, Lakefront has a downtown location and one of the coolest brewery spaces in the city.

The beer is great, the beer hall to drink it in is worth a visit alone, and the food is perfectly crafted to make you thirsty for another beer or two. Lakefront Brewery has the best cheese curds in Milwaukee ; order some and wash them down with a beer.

Lakefront also boasts one of the most popular Friday fish fries in the city. Lakefront’s beers can now be found all across the country, so why not check out where the whole thing got started by visiting Lakefront Brewery the next time you are in town.

The tours at Lakefront are designed to be one-part informative and one-part entertaining. Along with beer samples and glass, you can also expect to learn at least a little bit about the history of Lakefront Brewery and the brewing process, along with getting some good laughs along the way.

Plan on booking ahead since the tour is one of the most popular in the city. When you book, make sure to leave enough time beforehand for beer samples and some bar snacks to get you prepared for the tour.

About the Brewery tour: A local favorite and probably the best Milwaukee brewery tour, Lakefront Brewery serves up lots of laughs along with the beers. Lakefront tours are fun if it’s your first tour or tenth. While they don’t take the tours too seriously, their beer is another story.

One of Milwaukee’s oldest microbreweries, their beer is some of the best in the city. Along with a good time, you’ll get 4 samples of Lakefront Brewery’s best beer and even some stuff you can’t find in the stores.

For the brewery tour, enter the large doors on N. Commerce Street and purchase your tour ticket, which comes with a souvenir glass and 4 samples. Tours start every hour on the hour except Saturdays, which run every half hour. On weekdays you can still tour the brewery, but it’s best to check the current schedule for times.

History of the Brewery: 

• Lakefront Brewery Tour Address: 1872 N. Commerce St.
• Tour Hours: Times vary, typically every hour or half-hour from Noon-7:00pm or 8:00 pm. Check online for availability.
• Cost: Weekdays: $9, Weekends: $11

3. Miller-Coors

Miller-Coors is one of the largest beer makers in the world, and part of its history and current operations are located right here in Milwaukee. While many cities have a micro-brewery for tourists to visit, few cities have a premier large-scale brewery operation where visitors can see firsthand how beer is produced on a massive scale.

The history of Miller and its relationship to the city is also on full display for visitors to the brewery, and the entire brewery is centrally located, making it an easy trip from downtown. To learn more about one of the biggest breweries in the country, stop over to Miller-Coors for a quick and inexpensive tour.

The tour at Miller-Coors was just recently revamped. Though now it costs a little bit of money, visitors can expect a higher quality tour with a few more perks as well. Visitors can still expect to watch a short documentary about the brewery’s history and to get a behind-the-scenes look at parts of the brewing operation, but now there are a few more perks.

These include souvenirs, tokens for area bars, and the chance to try some experimental beers only available on-site. The best part of the tour is getting to see some of the historic sites, like the caves where beer used to be stored. After the tour, you will certainly gain a better appreciation of some of America’s favorite beer options.

• Miller Brewery Tour Address: 4251 W. State St.
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST (every half-hour)
• Tour Cost: $10 (50% off with Wisconsin I.D.)

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If you have a group or plan on sampling a lot of great Milwaukee beer, then you might want to jump on a multi-brewery tour. These tours are a great way to get a taste of many of Milwaukee’s best breweries all in one day – while being safe and responsible.

Our Top Pick: 4 Brewery Tour with 8 – 6oz samples – This tour pays a visit to some of Milwaukee’s classic breweries and some up and coming ones. Safely aboard a small group transport (14 people max), you’ll visit Lakefront Brewery, Gathering Place Brewing, Black Husky Brewing, and Company Brewing during a 3.5-hour tour with two 6oz samples at each!

• Duration: 3.5 hours
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Milwaukee Boat Brewery Tours

One of the best things to do in the Summer in Milwaukee is to take a brewery tour by boat. Float down the river from one brewery to the next, sampling all along the way. Here are our two favorite ways to tour Milwaukee’s Breweries by boat!

Milwaukee River Boat – 3 Pub Cruise – On evenings and weekends you can take a boat tour stopping at several pubs and some breweries along Milwaukee Riverfront. Grab a group of friends or join one of the main public tours.

• Duration: 4 Hours
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Self Powered Pedal Tavern River Beer Cruise – One of the most fun ways to explore Milwaukee is by pedaling your way down the river aboard the pedal tavern, which is powered by you! Burn off the beer calories (or just kick back) by pushing the bike pedals that drive a big paddlewheel, propelling you down the river and to more beer.

It’s a super fun way to see the city and try some great beers along the way. Some tours are BYOB, or they have other options for groups and private tours as well.

• Cost: $30-45 – Public tour

More Craft & Microbreweries in Milwaukee with Brewery Tours

Milwaukee has always been known as the “Brew City” since it has a history of housing large-scale breweries and because of the city’s German heritage. It comes as no surprise then that the city has a thriving micro-brewery scene.

Starting in the 1980s, microbreweries began to pop up in the city, but it wasn’t until more recently that there’s been an explosion of options when it comes to microbreweries and taprooms. Nearly every neighborhood in the city has at least one micro-brewery, making coming up with a list of the best in the city extremely difficult. Read below to learn about some of the best breweries Milwaukee has to offer.

• Good City Brewing

Good City Brewing opened just a few years ago, but it has quickly developed into one of the top breweries in Milwaukee. For starters, the location in the middle of the trendy East Side couldn’t be more convenient, and if that wasn’t enough, the brewery plans on opening a second location downtown right near the new Fiserv Forum.

Besides making really quality beer, Good City Brewing also hosts a truly destination-worthy restaurant, and the space is ideal for getting together with friends. Not many other breweries can boast of having an incredible rooftop bar area for sipping micro beers outside on a warm Milwaukee day.

The tours at Good City Brewing enable you to get a look at the behind-the-scenes operations and to sample some of the brewery’s numerous beers on tap. Like most tours, you get some samples and a souvenir, but more importantly, the tour gives you an excuse to stop by the brewery on a Saturday afternoon and to stay for some more beer paired with excellent food.

Be sure to check out the beers currently on tap list and the restaurant’s updated menu online before planning your next Saturday brewery tour.

• Address: 2108 N. Farwell Ave.
• Tour Times: Saturdays 1:00pm and 2:00pm
• Tour Cost: $10

• MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom

MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom recently opened a Milwaukee location by setting up shop right on the edge of Walkers Point near the popular Mexican restaurant Conejitos, the well-liked Iron Horse Hotel, and Great Lakes Distillery—in other words, the location offers plenty of convenient things to do. The brewery itself is top-notch and is located in a trendy space.

What makes MobCraft really unique is that they crowdsource beer flavor ideas, pick a winner every month, and after brewing it up, offer it to the public in their tasting room. You can check online to see current and past winners, and if you are feeling creative, you can even suggest an idea yourself.

There are two types of tours to choose from at MobCraft: the regular tour and the technical tour. For fans of brewing who don’t need all the technical details, the regular tour offers a great way to sample a few of the beers, see the behind-the-scenes brewing operations, and meet some of the charismatic brewery employees.

MobCraft offers a selection of sour beers, which require a unique brewing process, so the tour can also provide insight into how sour beers are made. The taproom itself offers a comfortable and fun place to hang out before or after the tour, and given its location, there is no shortage of options for places to eat or drink to keep the night going.

• Address: 505 S. 5th St.
• Tour Times: Fridays and Saturdays times vary, and technical tours every last Friday of the month
• Tour Cost: $13

Sprecher Brewing Company

About Sprecher Brewery in Milwaukee: FounderRandal Sprecher got his taste for craft beer while in Europe and fell in love with German-style beers and couldn’t quench his thirst for what was available at the time beer in Milwaukee, so he started to make his own.

Sprecher Brewing Company prides itself on being one of the first microbreweries in the area. Since its humble beginning, Sprecher has grown to include numerous taprooms and restaurants and a host of beer, cider, and sodas to choose from, which are available in numerous bars and around the region in liquor stores.

Sprecher brews an extensive list of beers and ciders and is somewhat unique in also offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic sodas. In other words, it’s pretty impossible for someone not to find at least one Sprecher product that pleases their taste buds. For the main brewery, head north of Milwaukee to Glendale, or if this isn’t possible, head down to Walkers Point to check out their new tasting room.

About the Sprecher Brewery Tour:   There are numerous tour options at Sprecher Brewing. From regular tours available throughout the week to private tours and private tastings, there are options available for anyone looking for a quick activity on the weekend to more well-planned social or business events.

Regardless of which type of tour you go with, you can expect to see the brewing operations, learn about the history of Sprecher Brewing, and have the opportunity to sample numerous Sprecher products—there are so many you will almost certainly want to purchase some to take home for later. Options like beer tastings also come with cheese pairings, which can be a really unique experience even for experienced microbrewery tourists.

• Address: 701 W. Glendale Ave.
• Tour Times:  Weekdays at 4:00pm, Weekends at 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm, 3:15pm, and 4:00pm
• Tour Cost:  Prices vary

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• Third Space Brewing

Third Space Brewing is only a few years old but entered the scene with award-winning beer and an awesome space located minutes from downtown and the Marquette University campus.

Housed in what appears to be a large warehouse, Third Space Brewing features a cozy and spacious interior with board games scatted around, as well as a large beer garden area behind the brewery where you can usually expect at least one food truck to set up shop.

In other words, you are sure to find a comfy spot for a drink regardless of the weather when you visit the brewery. Though they have a vast list of rotating tap beers, be sure to try at least one of their award-winning beers, like the Unite the Clans Scotch Ale.

Though it may be tempting to forego the tour given how nice Third Space’s tasting room is, you may still want to consider it on a Saturday afternoon. Not only will you get a souvenir glass and samples, but you also get an enjoyable and informative tour. The tour groups are usually pretty small, making it easy to ask questions and learn about the brewery operations and how Third Space Brewing got its start.

Plan accordingly so you can hang out after and enjoy some of the beers that you just learned about.

• Address:  1505 W. St. Paul Ave.
• Tour Times:  Saturdays at 2:00 pm

Large Scale Milwaukee Breweries

Miller brewing – millercoors.

The last big brewery standing in Milwaukee is MillerCoors, as it is known today. However, the history of this brewery dates back to 1855, when Frank Miller first started brewing beer in what is now the western part of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee was a good choice for a brewery because of the excellent water source, Lake Michigan. The water is naturally good quality and well suited for beer making. The water is what drew most brewers here, and the long German heritage of the city likely played a part too.

Leinenkugel’s Brewery Milwaukee

While you may have seen the big Leinenkugel’s Brewery sign from the freeway in Milwaukee, the actual brewery is in Chippewa Falls is about hours from Milwaukee. However, you can, at times, get a taste of this Wisconsin born beer while at the MillerCoors Brewery Tour. Leinenkugel’s does not have brewery tours in Milwaukee, but it does have a taproom to sample some of its brews.

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Complete List of Breweries in Milwaukee

• 1840 Brewing Company
• Amorphic Beer
• Bavarian Bierhaus
• Big Head Brewing Company
• Biloba Brewing Company
• Black Husky Brewing
• Brewery Works Inc
• Broken Bat Brewing Co.
• City Lights Brewing Co.
• Company Brewing
• Dead Bird Brewing
• Eagle Park Brewing
• Enlightened Brewing Company
• Explorioum Brewpub
• Falkandia Brewing
• Gathering Place Brewing Company
• Hacienda Beer Co.
• Indeed Brewing Company
• Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company’s Tenth Street Brewery
• Lakefront Brewery
• Miller Brewing Company
• Milwaukee Ale House
• Milwaukee Brewing Company
• New Barons Brewing Coop
• Ope! Brewing Co.
• Perspective Brewing Company
• Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom
• Raised Grain Brewery
• Sprecher Brewing Co., Inc.
• Urban Harvest Brewing Company
• Water Street Brewery
• Vennture Brew Co.
• Wizard Works Brewing

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An MKE Brewery Tour Like No Other…

It’s impossible to think of Milwaukee and not think of beer. Brewing is a huge part of Milwaukee’s rich history, and that brewing culture has really flourished in recent years into a thriving hub for a growing number of unique, young microbreweries. A Milwaukee brewery crawl of all the city’s breweries would take a very long time, but we’ll take you to discover some of our select favorites! If you’re looking for a truly unique Milwaukee brewery tour, you’re in the right place. 

Plan on pacing yourself as we travel together on one of our eco-friendly cruisers (or bus for larger groups) and visit Milwaukee’s Brewery District, Third Ward, Fifth Ward, and Bayview, sampling as we go.

Ever had a Snake Oil Nitro Stout? What about a Harry Cherry, or a Spare Time? These are just some of the delectable drinks you might encounter on one of the best brewery tours in Milwaukee – this is a beer lover’s dream tour!

A Unique Way to Tour Milwaukee’s Breweries

While this 21+ tour is focused on the tasting — and offering the most fun beer tour in Milwaukee — those interested in the more “educational” aspects of brewing will get to enjoy a mini MKE brewery tour along the way, where you can see how much love goes into the production of these hand-crafted, small-batch beers – a Milwaukee beer tour and tasting rolled into one!

You can even pick up a 6-pack for later if you find something you really like, knowing that you’re supporting a vibrant craft beer scene rooted right here in Milwaukee.

And as with all our Milwaukee Tours , this tour is dynamic – we tailor our activities to ensure you and your group are enjoying the best time possible. (If you need an entirely custom experience, consider our Tailor-Made Tours of Milwaukee option.)

So, ROLL OUT THE BARREL and get ready for an afternoon of shenanigans where the ride is half the fun! Our cruisers are open-air during the warmer months for a truly different experience. The perfect group activity for Milwaukee bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate and business events, and more!

Please note: While we try to avoid splitting folks up between cars, occasionally this is necessary based on group tour numbers. If you absolutely do not want to risk going into separate cars during this Milwaukee brewery tour, please consider booking a private tour instead. Cars travel together during a tour. It’s only during transport between stops that you would be split. Each car seats 5 passengers, so any groups larger than 5 will need to split.

Have a larger group?  Book Our Party Buses for up to 29 guests instead! (If you’re planning an event for your office or arranging a night out with colleagues, craft a memorable adventure with our Corporate Activities in Milwaukee .)

Why take tour with City Tours MKE?

Sustainable: We are eco-focused and use low-speed electric vehicles

Personalized : In our cruisers we have only 5 guests per tour guide, meaning a more tailored experience

Fun! We are passionate about all things Milwaukee and love sharing our city with you!

Price Includes

• Samples of 11 different beers
• Stops at 4 microbreweries (subject to change)
• Gratuities (at planned stops)
• One full Brewery Tour (1 hour) and 3 tasting rooms

Price Excludes

• Food, but we recommend you grab a bite to eat before the tour. Pilot Project offers food and there is a food truck in front of Indeed Brewery if you'd like to grab a snack.

Meeting Point

• 1130 N. 9th Street. Milwaukee, WI 53233
• Metered street parking or parking garage on 9th St (one block away)
• City Tours MKE vehicles will meet you in the driveway of 1130 N 9th St. Near the Tesla Chargers
• Try to arrive 15 minutes to 1 pm and start the tasting and formal brewery tour starts at 1 pm
• Cruisers arrive at 2pm to take to next location

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Best Experience Ever

"It was a birthday gift to remember. Awesome choices, plenty of time to explore and enjoy the other options available. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I have made changes in what we look for in beers as well as how we drink it - always in a glass. Fun and cool"

Excellent Time Had By All

"The tour was great from beginning to end. Mark was an awesome guide. Perfect man for our group. We really enjoyed his knowledge of beer and history. All the brewery stops were good, but Bantam Cider was my favorite. Will definitely be back!"

History Meets Beer

"This tour was a great way to experience the city of Boston and see what various types of beer it has to offer. The tour guide was very informative and made the overall experience fun and enjoyable. Plus, who doesn't like to sample 15-18 beers in under 6 hours? Will definitely recommend this tour to friends!"

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Absolutely amazing tour! Michael is the BEST!! If you’re visiting or you’re from Milwaukee, this is tour you MUST take! Awesome breweries, great guide, fun times!!!

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Probably the best tour we’ve ever had! Mike is so knowledgeable of Milwaukee – he made us fall in love this city. He drove us to hidden gems that we would have never found on our own. We were able to get out and walk around. It was perfect!

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Mike is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Milwaukee. Our tour took us all over town and the sights were wonderful. The bus was as pictured – neat and clean. It was a great way to make a list of things that we wanted to spend more time seeing/experiencing while in Milwaukee. Thanks Mike!!

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