Budget Walking Brewery Tour

Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour

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3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Mount Pleasant (Main St)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Vancouver Local Adventures

Overview

Three breweries, one afternoon, all on foot in Vancouver's Brewery Creek neighbourhood. This walking tour from Vancouver Local Adventures runs for 3 hours and starts at 14:00 inside Main St. Brewing on East 7th Avenue, then works through Mount Pleasant with roughly an hour at each stop before ending at Faculty Brewing Co. on Ontario Street, five blocks from where it began.

The guide is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server, and the tour includes behind-the-scenes access at the breweries, VIP seating at popular brewery tasting rooms, and pours of seasonal brewery-only releases. Reviewers repeatedly say the guide adjusts the beers at later stops based on what the group liked earlier, which suits newcomers who arrive knowing little about craft beer. Several also mention the group bonding quickly, and the listing caps participation at 10 travellers.

The finish point sits near Olympic Village, with taxis, ride shares, the water ferry and public transport all close by. Gratuities for the guide and hotel transfers are not included, so factor those in separately.

What's Included

Included

VIP Seating at Popular Brewery Tasting Rooms
Behind-the-Scenes Access at the best neighborhood breweries
Expert beer-Savvy Guide (Cicerone Certified Beer Server)
Tour of Local Neighborhood (Brewery Creek) known for it's craft beer scene
Seasonal One-of-a-Kind Brews (12 total brewery-only releases)
Local Hotspot Recommendations

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Guide gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Main St. BrewingMeet the guide inside Main Street Brewing at 261 E 7th Ave at 14:00. The group passes by this Mount Pleasant brewery as the starting point.
Main Street Brewery walkAbout an hour is spent around this first stop. One reviewer noted the venue let the group tour the production area here.
R&B Brewing Ale and Pizza HouseRoughly 1 hour at this brewery. This is the second tasting stop of the afternoon.
Faculty Brewing Co.About 1 hour at the final brewery on Ontario Street. The tour ends here, five blocks from the meeting point, with easy access to taxis, ride shares, the water ferry and public transport.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this walk.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop off. Meet inside Main St. Brewing at 261 E 7th Ave by 14:00, and plan your own way home from Faculty Brewing Co., which the listing notes is near taxis, ride shares, the water ferry and public transport.
Pace and distance. The listing puts total walking at no more than 1 kilometre, spread across the 3 hours, so it is an easy outing on foot. The tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible.
What a tasting looks like. One reviewer described a flight of four four-ounce pours at each of the three breweries, plus some smaller bonus tastings at venues that offered them. The guide also adjusts pours to the group's tastes, something several reviewers highlighted.
Food. The tour covers beer rather than a meal, and the listing does not include food. One stop is at an ale and pizza house, so there may be a chance to order something, but do not count on a full meal.
Group feel. The maximum is 10 travellers.
Weather. The listing states the experience requires good weather, and one reviewer called it a good option for a rainy afternoon. Cancellations for poor weather come with a different date or a full refund. Bring a layer or rain jacket depending on the forecast.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled if a minimum number of travellers is not met, in which case the listing offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Gratuities for the guide are not included, and neither is hotel pickup or drop off. It also depends on reasonable weather, so an afternoon downpour may change plans. Groups are capped at 10 travellers. Cancelling less than 24 hours before the start time removes refund eligibility.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop off are both listed as not included. You meet the guide inside Main St. Brewing at 261 E 7th Ave and the tour ends at Faculty Brewing Co., about five blocks away, with taxis, ride shares, the water ferry and public transport nearby.

Are The Beer Tastings Included In The Price?

The listing includes tastings at the breweries, VIP seating in the tasting rooms, behind-the-scenes access, a Cicerone Certified Beer Server as guide, seasonal brewery-only releases, neighbourhood recommendations, and free admission to the venues. Gratuities for the guide are not included.

Is Food Included?

No food is listed as included. The second stop is at an ale and pizza house, but you should not expect a meal as part of the booking. Eating beforehand is the safer approach.

How Much Walking Is Involved?

The listing states the total walking distance is no more than 1 kilometre. The tour is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, allows service animals, and uses wheelchair-accessible transportation where relevant, so most travellers can take part.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 14:00 start for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Comfortable shoes help even though the walk is short. The tour runs in the afternoon and can happen in rain, so a jacket is wise in Vancouver weather.