About this tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Memphis brewery tour, it ticked all the boxes for a proper half-day crawl. You hit three local craft breweries, taste up to 12 beers across the stops, and get fed along the way — all wrapped up in 3.5 hours with a knowledgeable guide who knows the Memphis brewing story inside out. The vibe is relaxed; you're in an air-conditioned van between spots, and the breweries themselves range from industrial warehouse feels to more polished taprooms. It's the kind of tour that works whether you're a beer nerd or just after a fun afternoon with mates.
Highlights
- Up to 12 beer samples across three breweries without the usual markup
- Private van transport saves navigating Memphis on foot in the heat
- Guide threads beer history and the Memphis scene together, not just facts
- Fresh snack included — breaks up the drinking without the tourist trap vibe
- VIP access means you skip queues and get actual brewery behind-the-scenes moments
- Bottled water and air conditioning between stops keeps you comfortable
- Small group size (max 12) stays intimate, not a cattle-call experience
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your hotel or a central meeting point and you climb into a climate-controlled van. The first stop is usually the most industrial — expect a proper brewery floor walkthrough where you'll see fermentation tanks and learn how they're actually using their equipment. The second brewery tends to be a touch more polished, and by the third you're either buzzing nicely or nursing your choices. Between each stop, the guide tops up your knowledge without droning; they'll chat about Memphis's beer culture and how these places fit into the wider craft scene. The snack arrives mid-tour (timing varies) and honestly breaks things up well. By the end you're not wrecked, just pleasantly warm and informed.
Good to know
This is genuinely all-inclusive — transport, samples, food, water. If you're staying downtown or midtown, the pickup saves you worrying about driving after a few beers. The guide doesn't feel like they're reading from a script, which lifts the whole thing. Small group cap means you'll actually hear them.
You need to be 21+, and it's not recommended if you're pregnant. It's only 3.5 hours, so if you're expecting a full-day bender, this is a taster. Tips aren't included, so budget extra. Walking between breweries is minimal, but you're on your feet for tasting and tours — nothing strenuous, though. The route depends on which three breweries are running that day, so you might not hit the ones you've read about. Peak times are weekends; weekdays are quieter. Bring sunglasses for outdoor brewery patios if you're going midday.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.