Holland Brew Pub Tour: History and Hops

Walk under a mile through Downtown Holland, stopping at five breweries to hear their stories and the city's.

A three-hour guided walking tour of Downtown Holland's breweries covers just under a mile of heated streets, stopping at five breweries to learn their history and Holland's past. The tour includes bottled water and snacks. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at each stop. Minimum age is 13, and the route is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas navigable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Holland breweries and history

• Walk to first brewery stop
• Discuss history and enjoy local donuts
• Learn about New Holland brewery
• Pass by The Warm Friend and discuss history
• Pass by church and discuss Holland origins
• Visit Big Lake and enjoy outdoor patio

The experience

The tour starts at Old Bird Brewing Company, where the guide walks through the site's history and what makes OBC unique, and you get local donuts to start. From there, the route moves through Downtown Holland's brewery corridor, hitting New Holland Brewing to understand how it put Holland breweries on the regional map, then passes The Warm Friend and the historic church that anchors Holland's founding story. The walk finishes at Big Lake Brewing, where you can sit on their outdoor patio if the weather holds. Rain or shine, the guide keeps the pace steady across just under a mile of the city's heated streets.

The route passes by local artwork on the way, and the guide ties each stop to both brewery history and Holland's broader past. Bottled water and snacks come with the tour. If you want to order a drink at any of the five stops, you can purchase one. The group stays small enough that you're hanging out with other beer lovers rather than in a crowd, and the guide shapes the experience around what makes each brewery distinct and why it matters to the city.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks.
• local donuts at Old Bird Brewing Company.
• access to all five brewery stops with guide commentary on their history and Holland's past.
• outdoor patio time at Big Lake Brewing (weather permitting).

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Holland Michigan Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying downtown Holland or can walk to Old Bird Brewing: the tour loops through one neighborhood, so you won't need extra travel time before or after.

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Top questions

How far is the walk on this Holland brewery tour?

The tour covers just under a mile of Downtown Holland's streets, with stops at five breweries along the way. The route is flat and heated, so the distance is manageable even in winter weather.

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

Bottled water and snacks are included with your ticket. At Old Bird Brewing Company, you'll have local donuts. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at each brewery stop if you want to order one.

What makes New Holland Brewing important to Holland's brewery scene?

New Holland Brewing is credited with putting Holland breweries on the map regionally. The guide explains how the brewery's rise helped establish Holland as a destination for beer lovers in West Michigan.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to and from the tour are also wheelchair accessible.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 13. The tour is designed for anyone with at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and service animals are welcome.