Vancouver: Craft Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pickup

Summary

Three breweries in Vancouver, fresh pours, easy pickup, good company

You’ll taste fresh craft beer at three local Vancouver breweries, get picked up downtown, and hear real brewing stories from people who live it daily. Expect laughter, new flavors (maybe even new friends), plus all your samples and rides included — just bring your curiosity and an ID.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t think I’d care about hops. Or yeast, for that matter. But on this Vancouver brewery tour, I found myself sniffing a handful of barley like it was some kind of secret ingredient (which, okay, it is). Our guide, Jamie — who knew basically everyone behind every bar — handed it over and grinned when I tried to guess the aroma. I got “bread,” which apparently is the beginner’s answer. Still felt proud.

The van picked us up downtown and we rolled through a drizzly afternoon to our first stop — Steamworks, where the tanks were taller than my apartment ceiling. The brewer waved us in past a stack of kegs and started talking about water chemistry. I zoned out for a second because someone dropped a glass somewhere behind us and everyone laughed. The whole place smelled like warm grain and citrus peel. We tasted something called a hazy IPA that left this weird tickle at the back of my tongue — not bad at all.

By the third brewery (I think it was Main Street), the group was looser, swapping stories about travel plans and worst beers ever tried (someone said “pumpkin spice lager” — yikes). Jamie kept pouring little samples and telling us which ones were brewed just last week. There was this stout that tasted like coffee with a hint of chocolate but not sweet — more like roasted nuts? Hard to describe but I keep thinking about it now.

I liked that we didn’t have to worry about driving or figuring out directions; everything was sorted, even the awkward bits like showing ID or asking for water between rounds. At one point I tried to pronounce “saison” properly and got corrected by the bartender (in a nice way). So yeah — if you want an easy day trip in Vancouver with good beer and better stories, this is honestly worth it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit three local craft breweries

• Visit first brewery
• Enjoy behind-the-scenes tour
• Sample craft beers
• Visit second brewery
• Enjoy behind-the-scenes tour
• Sample craft beers
• Visit third brewery
• Enjoy behind-the-scenes tour
• Sample craft beers

Top questions

How many breweries do you visit on this Vancouver brewery tour?

You visit three different local craft breweries during the tour.

Is transportation included in the Vancouver brewery tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included along with rides between breweries.

Are beer samples included or do you pay extra?

All beer samples are included as part of your tour booking.

Do I need to bring anything special for the tour?

You need photo ID proving you’re 19+, and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

How long does the brewery tour last?

The Vancouver brewery tour lasts around 3 hours total.

What happens if there aren’t enough people booked?

If fewer than four guests book, you’ll be contacted 24-48 hours before to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Is lunch or food included in this brewery tour?

No meals are included; only beer samples are provided during the tour.

Can you join if you’re under 19 years old?

No, all guests must be at least 19 years old to join due to alcohol laws.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup downtown Vancouver (and drop-off after), comfortable transportation between three local craft breweries, plus all your guided behind-the-scenes tours and generous beer samples at each stop. Just show up with your ID — everything else is handled for you so you can focus on tasting and relaxing with new friends along the way.