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Microbrew Tour

Denver, CO

From: $55

Item #: FDK-DEN-0086

(26 Reviews)

There is no better way to explore Denver, the "Napa Valley of Beer," than on this Denver Microbrew Tour!

Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are top-ranked on Tripadvisor.com
Enjoy a guided 1.5-mile stroll through the Ballpark and LoDo historic districts
Savor 10 different beer tastings on this tour where you visit up to 4 microbreweries or tap rooms
Listen to intriguing stories of Denver's scandalous past
This is a great tour for all beer lovers - locals and tourists alike!

From: $55

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Overview

There is no better way to explore Denver, the "Napa Valley of Beer," than on this Denver Microbrew Tour!

Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are top-ranked on Tripadvisor.com
Enjoy a guided 1.5-mile stroll through the Ballpark and LoDo historic districts
Savor 10 different beer tastings on this tour where you visit up to 4 microbreweries or tap rooms
Listen to intriguing stories of Denver's scandalous past
This is a great tour for all beer lovers - locals and tourists alike!

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Year-Round:
Fridays through Sundays - 3:15 PM

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Essential Information

All participants must be at least 21 years old with a valid government issued ID
Tour includes beer samples at each stop and a pint of your choice at the end of the tour, souvenir taster glass, interesting and interactive beer trivia, Denver history tidbits, and comprehensive commentary from your guide

Duration

Approximately 2 - 3 hours

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

You will be accompanied by other tour participants, with a maximum of 20 per tour. For groups larger than 6 please contact Virgin Experience Gifts directly for pricing.

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the tour.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. In the event your tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will reschedule directly with the experience provider. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate for walking and for the weather.

FAQs

How many stops does this tour make?

The tour visits 3 - 4 breweries and tap rooms, including samples at each. A free pint of beer of your choosing is included at the end of the tour at one of the establishments that were visited.

Should I tip my guide at the end of the tour?

Gratuity for your tour guide is not included and is appreciated if you enjoy your experience. Recommended guide gratuity is between $7-$10 per person.

Are there any age requirements?

All participants must be at least 21 years old with a valid photo ID.

What is a valid photo ID?

Colorado Liquor Laws state that any person consuming alcoholic beverages must possess a government issued form of identification including name, photo, and date of birth, and cannot be expired. Examples of ID include: driver's license or official nondriver's ID, U.S. or foreign passport, U.S. military ID, or permanent resident ID.

Should I bring anything with me?

It is a good idea to bring along a water bottle to use to cleanse the palate between beer tastings, and oyster crackers or pretzels are good to munch on, especially towards the end of the tour. Check the day’s forecast in case sunscreen or an umbrella might be helpful.

I would like to make dinner reservations for after the tour. What time should I make them for?

The 3:00 PM tours generally finish about 5:15 PM, but most people choose to spend more time socializing after. For this reason, it is recommended that you make dinner reservations for 6:00 PM or later so that you do not feel rushed.

Is the tour handicap accessible?

All of the stops on the tour are handicap accessible via wheelchair ramps. Most of the walking will be at a steady pace along the sidewalks of downtown Denver. At one point, the tour may take the free MallRide along 16th Street Mall. The shuttle is handicap accessible.

What about inclement weather?

Tours will go on, rain or shine. In the winter, if the weather is extreme and it is necessary that the tour be cancelled, attempts will be made to contact you in advance in order to reschedule.

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Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 7 days prior to the experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 7 days prior to your booked date may result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 26 reviews.

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Super fun! Highly recommend to anyone in the Denver area!

— Michael B | Oct 25, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Michael, Glad you had fun checking out the micro-breweries in the Denver LoDo area! What a unique way to learn the history and inside stories of these breweries while taste testing the goods. I hope you enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city and found some new favorite brews! Thanks, Ryan

Loved the tour, very fun and tour guide was great.

— Patricia H | Aug 31, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi, Patricia! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice review. I'm happy to hear you guys were able to have a great time exploring the city and having a few beers! Cheers, Jake.

Tour was great and guide was very personable and fun! Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was communication ahead of time. Email we received weeks before tour told us to go to one location. The morning of the tour (about 30 minutes before tour start time) I received a call stating to go to a different location.

— Vickie L | Oct 21, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Vickie, I'm glad to hear your day went well for the most part. I apologize for the last minute change in start location, but it sounds like the rest of the day made up for that hiccup! Cheers to great beers and great guides! Best, Inah

The guy knew his stuff. 10/10 would recommend.

— Austyn G | Aug 29, 2019

The Denver Microbrew Tour was great! Fun, knowledgeable tour guides, a good choice of breweries, and lots of really good beer.

— Emma K | Apr 08, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Emma, All of the ingredients for a great Saturday afternoon! Cheers to good company and good beer! Warm Regards, Inah

So much fun!!!

— Martha W | Dec 18, 2016

Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It is quite a bit of drinking, so it would be best to come with a full stomach and plans to do something downtown before driving. The variety and quality of the beer was good.

— Daniel D | Oct 22, 2016

The Denver Microbrewery Tour would have been better had they offered some food or snacks along with all of the beer.

— Jeff H | Sep 19, 2016

Had a great time on the tour. We are Denver area residents and big into the beer scene already. We were given this Cloud 9 Living experience as a gift and chose to enjoy a late October Sunday afternoon, before the weather turned too cool. We met in an easy-to-find location, and the group gathered right on time. There were maybe 14 people on the tour, and the group size was just right. At first, people kept to themselves, but quickly began to mingle once beer samples were poured. There was a nice mix of out-of-towners (majority) and a few of us from the area. The locations we visited (there were 4) were all walking distance around downtown and, for non-locals, were probably perfect ones to choose. All staples with good atmospheres and solid beers. (As not only a local, but someone who works downtown, unfortunately, none of the locations or beers were new to me -- but I did enjoy watching others experience our great town.) The guide was great -- did a nice job mixing in information about beer and the brewing process, with a few stories of the locations we visited and city trivia along the way. All and all, I would definitely promote this experience to non-locals in the future. Please note that although Cloud 9 Living only had this tour as an option, Denver Microbrew Tours also has one of the RiNo breweries. A bit more "seedy" in that RiNo continues to be regentrified. However, the area is booming with several small craft breweries and it might be of interest to a local crowd who hasn't been to all of them or who has hesitated to check out the area.

— Nicole B | Oct 29, 2015

Tour guide was easy to get to know. Very knowledgeable. Could not believe how much beer we consumed!

— Barry M | Oct 19, 2015

We had an awesome time and plan on doing it again.

— Bobby V | Sep 22, 2015

I'm not a fan of room temperature beer. On this very hot day, cold beer would have been much more enjoyable and would have added greatly to the total experience. The tour guide was great and very hardworking.

— KEN C | Aug 08, 2015

We started out at Breckenridge Brewery. We sat at large tables which gave us a chance to get to know some other "beer tasters." Our guide (Ethan) gave us our first sample then taught us the proper way to taste beer. We sampled three beers and moved on to brewery #2. At each brewery we were given a history and beer samples. During our walk, we were told of some of the area's history which was super-interesting. Overall, it was a great experience and one we will likely do again. Our guide was super-knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend him as a guide!

— Kelly S | Jun 15, 2015

The tour was a fun, casual, and enjoyable experience. One of the best things to do as a visitor to Denver.

— David P | May 04, 2015

We had a great time on the tour. Brice, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about brewing and beer in general. He threw in some fun Denver trivia, allowed everyone on the tour to get to know each other and him. Very fun tour. Will recommend to everyone!

— Deanna G | Apr 13, 2015

Took the beer tasting tour and really enjoyed it! Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Only suggestion is with the variety of beers, some quite heavy, it would be nice to have pretzels or crackers to clear the palate between tastings.

— Tom H | Mar 04, 2015

It was awesome, informative, and very fun!!

— Glenn M | Feb 15, 2015

It was a great time! Our guide, Bryce, was informative and entertaining. We met some good people, drank good beer, and had a lot of fun!

— Lisa B | Feb 09, 2015

My husband and I had a great time on our brew tour of Denver ! Our guide was great -- he remember everyone's name immediately !

— Charlotte W | Oct 03, 2014

We had a wonderful time. Paul was an excellent guide . He provided great information and had a good personality. We would definitely recommend this tour to friends!

— David M | Jul 01, 2014

It was a great experience. We received this as a gift and I'm not actually a "beer snob" but following the tour I am much more knowledgeable which is always a "good thing". Enjoyed our Guide - who even recommended a great place to eat nearby. The places we visited on the tour were quite nice; I would definitely frequent them when in the area.

— Nancy V | Aug 20, 2013

Very limited selection of beer tasting at each brewery. After the first brewery our guide was not very involved in the overall beer tasting information and explanation.

— Dudley E | Jul 15, 2013

Made for a great Saturday afternoon! May want to tell people to consider arranging transportation for a ride home after the tour, as there was definitely more drinking (and higher alcohol content) than anticipated!

— Greg H | Nov 21, 2012

A very fun and different way to experience Denver downtown and learn about the history. The guide was a personable character and made the tour a relaxed and memorable trip. All the breweries offered exceptional samples and were very welcoming and accommodating. This experience is a great way to spend an afternoon and meet new people.

— Brittney A | Oct 22, 2012

Our guide, Brandon, was great! He was very knowledgeable about the brewery's, the brew process and a personable person. He made the whole experience more enjoyable. I had a great time and was very pleased.

— Chris F | Sep 10, 2012

We had a really good time. Would like to have heard more about the history of Denver, but the guide did keep us VERY entertained.

— Todd W | Sep 20, 2012

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