Beer Tasting Tour in Zurich: 8 Craft Tastings in Districts 4 & 5

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A beer expert walks you through the neighborhoods where Zurich's craft scene actually happens.

A beer tasting tour in Zurich's districts 4 and 5 where you taste a minimum of eight different craft beers at hidden gem locations—bars, shops and microbreweries—while a local guide tells you the history of brewing and the stories behind the beer scene. The tour runs 3.5 hours starting at 18:45 from Zurich Stauffacher tram station, with groups capped at 10 people and conducted in English if any guest doesn't speak German. Minimum age is 18.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Zurich craft beer tasting tour

Arrive at Zurich Stauffacher tram station
Meet local guide
Walk through districts 4 and 5
Visit hidden gem beer locations
Learn beer history and brewing process
Taste at least eight unique beers

The Experience

The tour starts at Zurich Stauffacher tram station at 18:45 and moves through districts 4 and 5 on foot, stopping at bars, shops and microbreweries that change depending on the day you book. Your guide is a local who knows the beer world—they'll walk you through the history of brewing, how beer is actually made, and why Zurich's craft scene matters. All the locations sit within walking distance of each other, so you're not traveling far between tastings.

You'll taste a minimum of eight different beers, each a 10cl pour of a distinct style. The guide picks the locations and the beers, so what you encounter shifts from one departure to the next; the point is to learn what's actually being made in these neighborhoods right now, not to hit the same three bars every time. The group stays small—maximum 10 people—which means the guide can talk to you without shouting and you can ask questions without getting lost in a crowd.

The tour is held in English if at least one guest doesn't speak German, so language won't be a barrier. Arrive 10 minutes early to settle in before the 18:45 start. Food isn't included, though some of the locations offer finger food; eating before you arrive is the standard move. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

A minimum of eight 10cl beer tastings at hidden gem locations across districts 4 and 5; a knowledgeable local guide who shares the history of brewing and stories about Zurich's beer scene.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Swiss Beer Tours

Is this one for you?The 3.5-hour walk through districts 4 and 5 moves at a tasting pace, so you're on your feet but not hiking—this suits someone who wants to explore neighborhoods on foot without a grueling schedule. Groups stay under 10, which means the guide can actually talk to you instead of lecturing to a crowd.