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The Original DC Brew Tour

801 F Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia

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'

Meta review

This is one of the best rated F&B tours in DC and this operator that started there has since successfully expanded into other US cities (suggesting that it gets very positive feedback). Customers highlight both the quality of the various beers - many of which they state they may not have discovered otherwise - and that of the engaging, fun and knowledgeable guides. They also enjoy mixing up in small group with other travellers / customers.

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

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
Food
snack
Alcoholic drinks
12 beers to taste
Timing
Duration of visit
Tour starts at 16h45 and 17h30 Wed-Sun + at 12h00 and 12h45 Fri-Sun

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:3h 30m

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY12:00 - 15:30

SATURDAY12:00 - 15:30

SUNDAY12:00 - 15:30

Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY17:00 - 21:00

THURSDAY17:00 - 21:00

FRIDAY17:00 - 21:00

SATURDAY17:00 - 21:00

SUNDAY17:00 - 21:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$94
Adult
21 - 64
US$94
Child
3 - 20
US$0
Infant
0 - 2
US$0
Price inclusive of online booking fee (~5%). Price for non-drinker is $68. Min. age is 21yrs old.

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