Burlington Brew Tour FAQs

We operate rain, shine, and snow as long as the roads are safe and we have met our minimum to run the tour.

Not likely, but it is possible. In the event of severe weather or a lack of tour-goers, the tour may be canceled.

In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel will be made by Brew Tours Staff at least 12 hours before the start of the tour. If roads are fair and our brewery partners are open, we make every effort to run our tours as scheduled.  If you are unable to travel due to inclement weather, please give us a call at 802-760-6091 to discuss your options. We will not be able to issue full refunds without the purchase of ticket insurance, but we may be able to find you another tour option in the future.

You have the option of picking between two spots when booking: 144 Cherry St or 870 Williston Rd at the DoubleTree. The Cherry Street pick up is on the corner of Cherry and Church street (by the Ben & Jerry’s). The DoubleTree picks up in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the tour start time.

The van will depart right at the time listed, so we recommend arriving 10 minutes early (or 25 minutes before start time at the Double Tree) to allow for time to check-in!

All guests must wear closed-toe shoes to participate in the tour. This is a safety precaution that the breweries themselves are required to enforce, therefore, no exceptions can be made. If you are taking a tour during the summer months, please plan accordingly.

Yes, we can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please inform us regarding the nature of your restrictions when booking your tour!

A note on gluten: Typically, beer is not gluten-free. Some of our tour stops do from time to time offer gluten-free options, however, we cannot guarantee their availability. Gluten-free guests should consider our non-drinker ticket, so they can purchase cider or gluten-free beer when available.

No need to worry about choosing your beers at each stop. You’ll receive a handpicked selection of local craft beer curated by our beer expert guides.

In order for us to run a tour, we need a minimum of 4 participants.

Yes! You can purchase a specific tour gift voucher, or select a dollar amount to give. Check out our Gift Certificates page for more information.

We do pick up at the DoubleTree on 870 Williston Rd. The nearest hotel to our 144 Cherry St pick up spot is the Hotel Vermont which is a few blocks down Cherry St.

We offer 2 different public tours which you can read more about here. Because private tours are personalized, there is a sliding scale of differences between them vs. public tours. Generally, we suggest private tours for corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other groups of over 10 guests. You can read more about our private tours here.

If you have not received an email from us, be sure to check your spam folder. Our emails are automated and will sometimes slip past your inbox. If it is not in spam, you can reach out to us by phone or email and we will happily send you your confirmation again.

The details of your reservation, the pick up and drop off location for the tour, the tour itinerary, and information regarding our policies.

We do not recommend driving to our tours. Whenever possible, please use a car service or public transportation to get to your pick up spot. If you must drive, parking is available at the DoubleTree, or there is a lot at 17 South Winooski Ave for those picking up at 144 Cherry St.

You can simply show up to the pickup spot a few minutes early, with a valid form of ID and closed-toe shoes. You do not need a physical ticket or to print out your confirmation email, just give your name to the guide!

Many of our stops are wheelchair accessible. However, our seated passenger vans can only accommodate folding wheelchairs on private tours.

You must be 21 or older and show proper identification in order to participate in our tour, even if you’ve purchased a non-drinker ticket.

We often include prepaid gratuity for parties of 4 or more. If you think your guide did a great job, we suggest tipping $15 per person.