Dunedin: Speight's Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting
Inside a 145-Year-Old Brewery on the Otago Peninsula
You walk through 145 years of brewing history across two floors of the actual working brewery, learn how Speight's makes its award-winning beers, and taste the range in the Tasting Room with a guide explaining each style. The whole experience takes 75 minutes, groups stay small, and you leave knowing how to pour a proper pint.
Step-by-step itinerary
Speight's Brewery tour and tasting
- Arrive at Speight's Brewery
- Tour historic and modern brewery floors
- Learn about brewing ingredients and process
- Enjoy guided beer tasting
- Learn to pour the perfect beer
What’s included
Your experience includes the 75-minute guided tour through both the historic and modern floors of the brewery, samples of different beers in the Tasting Room, a lesson on how to pour the perfect pint, and all taxes and fees. A knowledgeable guide leads the small group throughout, explaining the brewing process and the flavors in each style.
Times
- Monday and Sunday 12:00 14:00 16:00
- Friday 12:00 14:00
- Saturday 14:00
Last departure this season: 30 Nov
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The experience
Speight's Brewery sits in the same Dunedin location since the mid-1800s, and the 75-minute tour moves through both the historic floors and the modern brewing operation side by side. You walk through the actual production space (fermentation tanks, bottling lines, the whole machinery of it) with a guide who explains what goes into each beer and why the process matters. It's not a museum setup. It's the real brewery, still working, and you're moving through it at a pace that lets you ask questions without holding up the group.
The tasting happens in the Tasting Room at the end, where you get samples of the range and the guide walks you through the different styles: what makes one beer lighter, another heavier, how the flavors sit on your tongue. They even show you how to pour properly, which sounds small until you realize most people never learn it. Groups stay under 15, so it doesn't feel crowded, and the whole thing wraps in under two hours from start to finish.
A few logistics: you need closed-toe, flat-sole shoes because there's stair work involved, and a valid passport on the day. No bags or luggage come inside. That's a brewery safety thing. The minimum drinking age is 18, and if you have mobility concerns with stairs or spinal issues, this tour isn't the right fit. Public transport runs nearby if you're staying in central Dunedin, so getting there without a rental car is straightforward.
Is this one for you?Right for beer enthusiasts or anyone curious about how a working brewery operates, since the tour moves through the actual production floors, not a separate visitor center. Plan for stairs and moderate walking. That's what gives you access to both the historic and modern sides of the building.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.
How long is the Speight's Brewery tour?
The tour is 75 minutes total, including the guided walk through the brewery and the tasting room session at the end.
What's included in the tasting?
You get samples of different beers from the range, and the guide talks you through the styles and flavors. The guide also shows you how to pour the perfect pint.
What's the maximum group size?
Groups are capped at 15 people per booking.
Do I need to bring anything?
You need a valid passport on the day. Bags and luggage aren't allowed on the tour for safety reasons.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe, flat-sole shoes are required because the tour includes stair work on both historic and modern floors.
Is there a minimum drinking age?
Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate and taste the beers.
Is the brewery accessible for people with mobility issues?
The tour involves walking down stairs and requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or difficulty walking down stairs.
How do I get to Speight's Brewery?
The brewery is located in the heart of Dunedin. Public transportation options are available nearby, or you can arrange your own transport.
What's included in the price?
All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included, plus the guided tour, beer samples, and beverages during the tasting.
Dunedin: Speight's Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting
1h 15m · EN
from NZ$ 45 per person
≈ US$ 26 in your currency
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