Portland craft beverage bus tour: Three breweries in 2.5 hours

Three brewery stops without navigating Portland's streets yourself

A guided bus tour of Portland's craft beverage scene with stops at two rotating breweries and Portland Beer Hub, the retail and bar hub in the Old Port. The tour runs 2.5 hours with beer tastings at each stop, bottled water, and a 10% discount on additional purchases at the final venue. Minimum age is 21 with photo ID required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Portland craft beverage brewery tour

• Visit first Portland brewery
• Visit second Portland brewery
• Visit Portland Beer Hub

The experience

The bus picks you up and takes you to two breweries chosen from a rotating list that includes Belleflower Brewing, Goodfire Brewing Co., Lone Pine Brewing Company, Bissell Brothers, and Shipyard Brewing Co. At each stop you get exclusive access and tastings. The operator notes that stops may change depending on events and staff availability at each venue. This setup means you're not deciding which brewery to visit or figuring out how to get between them. The guide handles the route and the timing.

The third stop lands at Portland Beer Hub in the Old Port, where Maine Brews Cruise operates out of a combined bar and retail space. This is where the tour concludes, and you'll have walked through three different parts of Portland's craft beverage world in a single afternoon. All guests get a 10% discount on draft and to-go purchases there, which applies to anything you want to take back or drink on the spot.

A live guide in English leads the tour and provides commentary throughout the 2.5 hours. Bottled water is included, and the bus handles all the transportation between stops.

What’s included

• Beer tastings at each stop.
• guided tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• bus transportation between all three venues.
• bottled water.
• 10% discount on draft and to-go purchases at Portland Beer Hub.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 15:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maine Brews Cruise

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the commentary throughout, so you follow along without needing to navigate between breweries or decide what to taste. The stops and the pacing are set for you.

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Top questions

What breweries will I visit on this tour?

The tour stops at two breweries from a rotating list: Belleflower Brewing, Goodfire Brewing Co., Lone Pine Brewing Company, Bissell Brothers, or Shipyard Brewing Co. The third stop is always Portland Beer Hub in the Old Port. Specific breweries may change based on events and staff availability.

How long is the Portland craft beverage bus tour?

The tour runs 2.5 hours total, including travel time between the three stops and tastings at each venue.

What's included in the tour price?

Beer tastings at each stop; guided commentary from a live English-speaking guide; bus transportation between venues; bottled water; and a 10% discount on draft and to-go purchases at Portland Beer Hub.

Do I need to be a certain age to join?

Yes, the minimum age is 21 and you must bring a valid photo ID to participate.

What makes Portland Beer Hub different from the other stops?

Portland Beer Hub is the home base of Maine Brews Cruise and combines a beer bar with retail space in Portland's Old Port neighborhood. It's positioned as the epicenter for beer culture in the city, and your 10% discount applies to anything you purchase there after the tour ends.