Durham brewery tour downtown: Three stops with flights and snacks

Three breweries, three flights, and the garlic fries that make the afternoon

A two-hour brewery tour in downtown Durham visits three distinct taprooms (DSSOLVR, Crank Arm and Atomic Clock) with a beer flight and snacks at each stop. A live guide in English leads the group through the Bull City's craft beer scene. Minimum age is 21. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Downtown Durham brewery tour

• Enjoy beer flight and snacks at first stop
• Sample beer flight and view local artwork
• Have final beer flight and snacks at last stop

The experience

You've got a free afternoon in Durham and want to taste what the local breweries are actually making instead of guessing from a menu. This tour starts at DSSOLVR, where a psychedelic, art-filled taproom serves crisp lagers and wildly inventive fruited sours: the kind of beer that pushes past what you'd expect. You'll get a beer flight and snacks from a local pizza shop, and the artwork lining the walls is part of what makes the stop worth the time.

From there, the group moves to Crank Arm, a cycling-inspired brewery where the beers are as bold and creative as the vibe. You'll taste another flight and take in the space itself. It's built around a passion for two wheels and craft beer in equal measure. The final stop is Atomic Clock in the Warehouse District, a brother-sister operation that pairs meticulously crafted lagers and IPAs with one of the best brewery kitchens in Durham. Your last flight comes with snacks from the kitchen: garlic fries with black garlic aioli and flaky empanadas are the kind of detail that turns a tasting into an afternoon.

The whole tour runs two hours. A live guide in English walks the group through each stop and keeps the pace steady. You need to be 21 or older to join, and the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

• Three beer flights (one at each brewery).
• snacks from a local pizza shop at the first stop.
• snacks from Atomic Clock's brewery kitchen at the final stop.
• live guide in English throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to6h before

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

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Flavor of the Bull

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads at a pace suited to groups, so you'll follow the commentary and the group's movement comfortably from start to finish.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What breweries does the Durham brewery tour visit?

The tour stops at DSSOLVR, a psychedelic art-filled taproom known for inventive fruited sours; Crank Arm, a cycling-inspired brewery with bold creative beers; and Atomic Clock in the Warehouse District, which pairs lagers and IPAs with a full kitchen.

What do I get to taste and eat on this tour?

You'll get a beer flight at each of the three stops, plus snacks from a local pizza shop at DSSOLVR and snacks from Atomic Clock's brewery kitchen, including garlic fries with black garlic aioli and empanadas.

How long is the brewery tour in Durham?

The tour runs two hours total, covering all three breweries with tastings and snacks at each stop.

Is this tour accessible for people using wheelchairs?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces at the three breweries are accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

What's the age requirement for this brewery tour?

You must be 21 or older to join the tour, since it centers on beer tastings at each stop.