Pittsburgh Brewery Tour: 3 Breweries, Behind-the-Scenes Access

Walk through working breweries and taste what the brewers are making right now

A 3.5-hour guided brewery tour in Pittsburgh visits three craft breweries (chosen from Strange Roots, Allegheny City Brewery, Trace Brewing, Hop Farm and others) with behind-the-scenes access to production areas, up to 12 beer samples hand-selected by your guide, a snack at one stop, and round-trip van transport from downtown. Minimum age is 21. Closed-toe shoes required for safety in brewery settings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pittsburgh brewery tour and tastings

• Pick up at 112 Washington Place
• Visit Inner Groove Brewing in Verona
• Tour Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville
• Explore Trace Brewing in Bloomfield
• Enjoy beer samples and snacks
• Return to starting point

The experience

The tour picks you up at 112 Washington Place and moves through three breweries in a single afternoon, each one different in scale and style. You'll see everything from nano-breweries just getting started to established craft producers that helped define Pittsburgh's beer scene. The guide takes you into the production areas where the beer is actually made (past the tanks and equipment) rather than keeping you in a tasting room. That access is what separates this from a bar crawl: you're standing where the work happens.

At each stop, your guide hand-selects beer samples based on what you like to drink, so you're not locked into a fixed flight. Across the three breweries, you'll taste up to 12 different beers. One of the stops includes a snack. The van handles the driving between neighborhoods (Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, and others), so you're not navigating or worrying about parking. The whole thing runs 3.5 hours, which is long enough to actually talk to the brewers and see how they work, not just grab a pour and move on.

A few things to know before you book: you need to be 21 or older with a valid ID (state ID for US citizens, passport for everyone else). Closed-toe shoes are required: brewery floors aren't safe in sandals or open shoes. Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point. If you show up already drunk, you won't be allowed on the tour and won't get a refund. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for Pittsburgh's day.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation in a dedicated beer van.
• behind-the-scenes access to brewery production areas.
• up to 12 craft beer samples hand-selected by your guide.
• a snack at one of your stops.
• a local guide who knows the Pittsburgh beer scene.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs Saturday at 12:00 and 16:45, from US$ 105 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 12:00 and 16:45Another day? ›

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

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

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by City Brew Tours - Pittsburgh

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Pittsburgh without a car. The tour picks you up downtown and handles all driving between three breweries, so you can focus on the behind-the-scenes brewery experience.

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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 will I visit on the Pittsburgh brewery tour?

The tour visits three breweries selected from a rotating list that includes Strange Roots, Allegheny City Brewery, Trace Brewing, Hop Farm Brewing, and others. Your specific stops depend on the day and what's available, so you'll get a mix of different neighborhoods and brewery styles: some large, some tiny nano-breweries.

Do I need to bring my own ID to get into the breweries?

Yes. If you're a US citizen, bring a non-expired state ID. If you're visiting from outside the US, bring your passport. You must have valid ID with you. The breweries will check it.

What does the snack include, and are there vegetarian options?

A snack is provided at one of your brewery stops. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book if you need one.

How many beers will I actually taste during the tour?

You'll taste up to 12 different craft beers across the three breweries. Your guide hand-selects the samples based on your preferences, so you're not drinking the same flight everyone else gets.

Does the tour include hotel pickup, or do I need to get to the meeting point myself?

The tour does not include hotel pickup. You'll meet at 112 Washington Place in downtown Pittsburgh. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.

What should I wear on the brewery tour?

Wear closed-toe shoes: sandals, flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed due to safety concerns in brewery settings. Dress for the weather. The tour operates rain or shine.