3.5-Hour Brewery Tour

Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local

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3.5 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3.5 hours
Meeting point: 901 W Cordova St
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Canadian Craft Tours

Overview

This half-day brewery tour from Canadian Craft Tours takes a group of up to 14 travellers to three craft breweries, including Parallel 49, Callister Brewing Co and East Vancouver Brewing Company. The whole thing runs 3.5 hours, with roughly 50 minutes at each stop, and a bus shuttles the group between them. At each brewery everyone gets a flight of four 4oz tasters, and one reviewer mentioned the flights were ready and waiting when the group arrived.

The route covers Parallel 49 Brewing Company, Callister Brewing Co and East Vancouver Brewing Company, all. One reviewer described the host as knowledgeable about the beers he ordered for the group. The group format is part of the appeal: multiple reviewers mentioned meeting people along the way, and one said each person got to introduce where they were from and name a favourite beer.

It suits beer drinkers who want to reach breweries they would not find on their own, without organising transport between them. Anyone who arrives already intoxicated can be refused service before departure.

What's Included

Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Beverages - 4 x 4oz. tasters at each stop.

Not Included

Gratuities
Custom pick up

Itinerary

Meet at 901 W CordovaThe group meets at 901 W Cordova St, across from Lyons Pub, where the bus waits 15 minutes before departure.
Parallel 49 Brewing CompanyFirst stop, 50 minutes. Tasters are served here.
Callister Brewing CoSecond stop, 50 minutes.
East Vancouver Brewing CompanyThird stop, 50 minutes.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at 901 W Cordova St, the same place it started.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the afternoon go smoothly, from where to stand at the start to how the day actually feels.

Tastings included. Each stop pours a flight of four 4oz tasters, and these are covered by the booking along with all taxes and fees.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 14 travellers, and multiple reviewers mentioned meeting people along the way, with one calling it the best part. Several travellers said the social side of the tour stood out.
Meeting the bus. Arrive at 901 W Cordova, across from Lyons Pub, with time to spare.
Guided throughout. A guide leads the tour and orders the beers for the group, and one reviewer described the guide as knowledgeable about what was served.
Money and tips. All taxes, fees and handling charges are included, but gratuities are not, and custom pick up is excluded. Tipping the guide is left to each traveller's discretion.
Come sober. The operator reserves the right to refuse service to anyone already intoxicated before departure. The tour is built around tasting across three stops, so keep it that way.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, which the listing states plainly, so travellers with limited mobility should consider that before booking. It also requires a minimum number of participants; if that minimum is not met the operator cancels, though affected travellers are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Food and gratuities are extra, and there is no custom pick up, so everyone makes their own way to 901 W Cordova.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All taxes, fees and handling charges are included, plus a flight of four 4oz tasters at each of the three breweries. Brewery admission is free at every stop. Gratuities and food are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is 901 W Cordova St, across from Lyons Pub. The bus waits there 15 minutes before departure, and the tour returns to the same spot at the end.

Is Hotel Pickup Available?

No.

Can I Join If I Use A Wheelchair Or Have Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It also says most travellers can participate, but anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the three-stop, bus-based format before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24 hour window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum group size is not met, you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

How Big Is The Group?

The tour has a maximum of 14 travellers. One reviewer noted that in a small group each member had the chance to introduce themselves and share their favourite beer.