Private Wellington Craft Beer Tour: Four Breweries

Four breweries, three tastings, one afternoon

A private craft beer tour in Wellington takes groups of up to twelve to four of the city's finest breweries for tastings and behind-the-scenes stories. You visit Parrot Dog near Oriental Parade, Garage Project on the rugged south coast, and Panhead on Tory St, each stop built around what makes that brewery's beer worth tasting. A live guide leads the route and commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wellington craft beer brewery tour

• Visit Parrot Dog brewery
• Visit Garage Project brewery
• Visit Panhead brewery

The experience

The tour runs four hours and moves by private vehicle, so the pace stays yours and the group stays small. You'll taste at three breweries: Parrot Dog, Garage Project (recently voted New Zealand's best), and Panhead, and hear the stories behind each one. Garage Project's location on the south coast is the route's standout. Panhead's Supercharger is regularly voted the country's best craft beer, so that stop tends to linger.

Your guide is live and speaks English throughout, narrating as you drive past Oriental Parade and the south coast. Bottled water is provided on board. The driver handles all the routing, so you're free to focus on the beer and the brewery talk. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't need to arrange transport or navigate to the first stop yourself.

What’s included

• Private driver and guide with live English commentary.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water on board.
• craft beer tastings at three breweries.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Capital Personalised Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a driver handling the route between four scattered breweries while you focus on tasting: ideal if you don't have a car or prefer not to navigate Wellington's neighborhoods yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What breweries do I actually visit on this Wellington tour?

You stop at Parrot Dog near Oriental Parade, Garage Project on the south coast, and Panhead on Tory St. All three are working breweries where you taste their beer and hear from the people who make it.

Is this tour private, or will I be grouped with other people?

It's a private tour, so your group travels together in one vehicle. The maximum is twelve people per booking, but the vehicle and guide are yours alone for the four hours.

Does the tour include food, or just beer tastings?

The tour focuses on craft beer tastings at each brewery. Food is not included, though you're welcome to eat at any of the stops if you'd like to pair something with the beer.

How does hotel pickup work, and what if I'm staying outside the city center?

Hotel pickup is included in the price. The driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end. If you're staying outside central Wellington, confirm your address when you book so the driver can plan the route.