The DC Signature Brew Tour
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The Original DC Brew Tour - by Management
Description
City Brew Tours offers a "DC Signature Brew Tour" (or "Sip of DC Tour") consisting of a guided visit of three of Washington DC's best breweries with transport by van. The standard ticket includes sampling of 12 craft beers and some snacks. The tour lasts 3h30 and takes place around lunch time or in the evening Min. age is 21 yrs old.
Access & Transport
Pick up spot is at 801 F St NW in front of the National Portrait Gallery (Washington DC). The van will depart right at the time listed, so the operator recommends arriving 10 minutes early to check-in. Note that there is no storefront. The closest metro stations are 2-3mins' walk away: Gallery Pl-Chinatown and Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter on the Green and Yellow lines. Many of the stops are wheelchair accessible. However, the seated passenger vans can only accommodate folding wheelchairs.
Instructions & Recommendations
1) All guests must wear closed-toe shoes to participate in the tour (breweries requirement) 2) All ticket sales are final. Tours cannot be exchanged, rescheduled (possible for $35 fee if at least 7 days in advance), or refunded except for those who have purchased the insurance policy. 3) Min. number of participants for a tour to run is 4 pers. in total 4) Suggested additional tip is $15 'if you think your guide did a great job'
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Socially slightly positive as it helps independent operators and enable visitors to discover another side of the city with a notch down to the rating because of the alcohol aspect.
Conclusion
The craft beer tours offered by City Brew Tours by are a fun, interesting and tasty alternative to Washington DC's more cultural activities and touristic sights. If your budget can easily absorb the cost or if you are not entirely comfortable trying out on your own, this group experience is worth considering. For those on a budget or confirmed independent travellers, value is debatable and a matter of personal preferences and interests.
Key positive
Opportunity to learn more about beer brewing
Social afternoon around the city
Key negative
Expensive
Gotta like the taste of beer
Suitability
Minimum age is 21yrs old, even for non-drinkers. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated but most beers are not gluten-free. The van can only accommodate folding wheelchairs.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:3h 45m
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FRIDAY12:30 - 16:15
SATURDAY12:30 - 16:15
SUNDAY12:30 - 16:15
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WEDNESDAY17:15 - 21:00
THURSDAY17:15 - 21:00
FRIDAY17:15 - 21:00
SATURDAY17:15 - 21:00
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