Boston Brewery Tour with Guide: 3.5 Hours, Up to 16 Beers

You taste up to 16 different craft beers without driving between them.

A guided brewery tour in Boston that picks you up downtown and visits three breweries (Night Shift in Everett, Dorchester Brewing, and Winter Hill) over 3.5 hours, with a local expert guide, snack, and up to 16 craft beers included. The van handles all the driving so you can drink freely. Minimum age is 21. Closed-toe shoes required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boston craft brewery tour

• Pick up in downtown Boston
• Visit Night Shift Brewing in Everett
• Explore Dorchester Brewing Company
• Tour Winter Hill Brewing Company
• Enjoy beer-inspired snack and drinks

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup in downtown Boston in a comfortable brew van, then moves through three distinct breweries that show both Boston's brewing history and its current craft scene. Night Shift Brewing in Everett is known for experimental brews with unusual ingredients; Dorchester Brewing, housed in a restored grain silo, runs a 20-tap system and brings in partner breweries alongside its own house beers; Winter Hill is a neighborhood spot that focuses on small-batch in-house brews and ethically-sourced coffee. You'll spend time at each location tasting and learning about what makes each one different.

A local expert guide leads the whole experience and handles the beer knowledge while you focus on tasting. The van provides round-trip transportation, so there's no navigating between stops or worrying about driving after sampling. A snack is included to pace the tasting over the 3.5 hours. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the season and bring closed-toe shoes: open-toed footwear isn't allowed in brewery settings for safety reasons.

You'll need a valid non-expired state ID if you're a US citizen, or your passport if you're visiting from abroad. Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early. The minimum age is 21 with no exceptions, and anyone visibly intoxicated before the tour starts won't be allowed to join. A vegetarian snack option is available if you request it at booking.

What’s included

• Round-trip van transportation from downtown Boston.
• visits to three craft breweries (Night Shift, Dorchester Brewing, Winter Hill).
• up to 16 craft beers to taste.
• a beer-inspired snack.
• and a local expert guide leading the whole experience.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 12:00, 12:45, 16:45 and 17:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by City Brew Tours - Boston

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the commentary throughout, so anyone comfortable following a live guide in English can join. The 3.5-hour pace with van transport between stops works for a free afternoon in the city, and the snack keeps the tasting manageable over the time you spend at each brewery.

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Top questions

What breweries does the Boston brewery tour visit?

The tour stops at Night Shift Brewing in Everett, known for experimental brews with unconventional ingredients; Dorchester Brewing, a newer brewery in a restored grain silo with a 20-tap system and partner collaborations; and Winter Hill Brewing, a neighborhood brewery focused on small-batch house beers and locally-sourced coffee.

How much beer do I actually drink on this tour?

You have the chance to taste up to 16 different craft beers across the three breweries over the 3.5 hours, with a snack included to pace the tasting.

What do I need to bring to the brewery tour?

Bring a non-expired state ID if you're a US citizen, or your passport if you're from abroad. Wear closed-toe shoes: open-toed footwear isn't permitted for safety reasons in brewery settings. Arrive at the downtown Boston meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.

Is there a vegetarian option for the snack?

Yes, a vegetarian snack option is available. Just let the operator know at the time of booking.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to and from the breweries?

No. The tour includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable brew van that picks you up downtown and drops you off after visiting all three breweries, so you don't drive between stops.