The 3 Most Popular Brewery Visits Worldwide

1.Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Meet guides such as Skippy, Natasha, Doug, and Kaitlin at Old Town Pizza & Brewing for a 90-minute tour beneath Portland. Hear about crimping, trafficking, violence, and Nina, the resident ghost, then finish with three beer tasters and a full pint. Expect narrow stairs, low pipes, uneven dirt floors, and a dark, adult subject matter.

“Natasha was awesome and engaging. You can tell she is very passionate about Portland’s history and sharing that with people curious to know more. This experience was a great addition to my stay. Would recommend.”

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2.Darkside of Brewing Tour: Tales of Cincinnati’s Haunted and Gruesome Past

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $45Best value

Walk less than a mile through Over-the-Rhine while hearing about grave robbing, a murderous saloonist, and other grim Cincinnati stories. You’ll use a flashlight inside the long-closed Imperial Theater and 19th-century Jackson Brewhouse, then finish with a beer at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Guides have included Aaron, Lisa, Robert, and Marcha.

“I learned a lot about my hometown. It surprised me how much much history is condensed in that part of Cincinnati. It made me love my city even more. I enjoyed all of it, particularly the imperial theater tour. Our tour guides, Robert and Marcha knew so much about Cincinnati history, and their enthusiasm was contagious.”

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3.The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

At 10 p.m., Dr. Mark leads you through the basements of Buildings 2, 3, and 3A at St. Louis’ historic Lemp Brewery Bottle Works. Over 75 minutes, you’ll hear how the brewery operated, learn about the infamous Lemp family, and hear true-crime and paranormal stories. Expect stairs, walking, and standing in a small group.

“Great view of St. Louis history. The tour guide was very Knowledgeable about the buildings and surrounding area.”

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