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Brewers & Barons Trail Tour

Brewers & Barons Trail Tour

Cincinnati, USA

Brewers & Barons Trail Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Cincinnati, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Step back in time and discover Cincinnati’s brewing history as you explore the Brewery District on this walking tour. Join a small group and walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail to learn about the workers, brewmasters, and beer barons from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Listen to stories of pre-Prohibition days, visit subterranean lagering cellars accessed by steep staircases, and tour the tunnels of the historic Schmidt Brothers/Crown Brewery.
  • Visit historic, non-operating breweries in the area
  • Learn how America’s best brews were produced
  • Access underground lagering cellars via steep staircases
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good time

Zac_D, Aug 2026
It was fun and informative. Great if you enjoy history at all! The trip into the lager tunnels was really fun, and it guide, Mike, had lots of suggestions for things top do in the area.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Fantastic! Thanks for taking a tour with us and I'll be sure to let Mike know you had a great time!

Great experience detailing Cincinnati’s brewing history.

Julie_F, Nov 2021
Love the underground cellar/ tunnel and all the history along with that. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.

Five stars!

Dawn_G, Oct 2021
I’ve done many city tours and this was top of the list! Learned so much I never would have realized about the city. Tour guide was awesome and gave lots of helpful hints for off tour things to see.

Historical beer walk but with no beer

Pedro_S, Oct 2021
This was more of a historical walking tour that showed where old brewery buildings stood. Some are still standing but in dilapidated states. You don’t get to sample any beer and go inside only one of the old tunnels. The tour guides are very informative and you learn a lot but it’s important you pick this tour more for the history than the beer.

Awesome tour

thomas_p, Sept 2021
Very knowledgeable and informative of beer history. Did not know the amount of beer produced in the city.

Will be returning

Kelsey_D, May 2021
Aaron and Marco were excellent tour guides! The history of the neighborhood and the breweries was super interesting and the underground portion was really cool!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Hi Kelsey, I'm so glad you all had a great time! Thanks for the review, I'll be sure to pass along your compliment to the guides, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Great idea!

Tabitha_T, Jan 2020
We bought us all tickets to the tour to go on with my dad for his Christmas gift. The tour was - Informative, unique experience, entertaining, fun group event. My dad and family loved it.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thanks, we are glad you and your family enjoyed it!