
Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 35 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour worth booking?
Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Cincinnati, United States, from $59 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 35 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (35)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on this mostly indoor tour to learn about modern and historic brewing and distilling, but that’s not all, we’ll get to sample beverages and visit a 19th century underground lagering cellar
What you get
About this experience
Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on this mostly indoor tour to learn about modern and historic brewing and distilling, but that’s not all, we’ll get to sample beverages and visit a 19th century underground lagering cellar along the way! The first stop on the tour is Northern Row Brewery and Distillery, where we’ll get a close-up look at their distilling process, followed by a spirit sampling. Next stop are the lagering cellars of the historic Jackson Brewery, where beer was fermented and cold stored dating back to the 1850s! We then head to the Rhinegeist Brewery, located inside a pre-Prohibition brewing structure, where we’ll take a behind the scenes tour of their modern and historic facility (stairs are required for part of the tour), concluding with a flight of their seasonal beverages. No other tour in the city offers historic and modern brewing and distilling, with an underground cellar exploration, so don’t miss out on this unique tour offered only by the Brewing Heritage Trail!
What's included
Included
- Beer Flight and Spirit Sampling
What you'll see and do
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
We learn about the history of the pre-Prohibition fermentation house where the brewery & distillery is located, followed by a behind the scenes tour of their distilling operations. The tour then concludes with a spirit tasting in their taproom.
60 minutes here
Rhinegeist Brewery
Guests will take a behind the scenes tour, where we learn how the Rhinegeist Brewery produces their beer, along with some history of the pre-Prohibition structure that houses their operations and taproom. We conclude this portion of the tour with a flight of their winter beers.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cincinnati
This tour begins at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, please head inside the taproom and look for the Brewing Heritage Trail "Tour Check-in" sign near the main entrance. Your tour guide will be there approximately 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends at the Rhinegeist Brewery, approximately 1 block from where it begins.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Brewing Heritage Trail
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 34 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
34 verified traveler reviews for Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun in Cinci
Great tour, awesome guide, very informative! Great way to spend a couple hours in Cinci! Enjoyed the tasting too!
Response from the operator: Wonderful! Thanks for taking a tour with us and I'll be sure to let your guide, Jim, know you had a great time!
via Viator
A fun and informative tour!
This is such a fun tour that combines Cincinnati history with booze! What more could you want? Our tour guide Kanah was friendly, knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had. He was also able to recommend other great spots to check out for food and drink. This was a great way to spend an afternoon in Cincinnati. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for taking a tour with us and for sharing your experience!
via Viator
Anazing
Lisa was truly amazing and very informative.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for taking a tour with us and I'll be sure to let Lisa know you had a great time!
via Tripadvisor
Best of the best!
Lisa, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the distillery, tunnels tour, and brewery. Would definitely recommend!
Response from the operator: Thanks for taking a tour with us and I'm so happy to see you had a great time with Lisa. I'll be sure to let her know and hopefully we'll see you again on one of the other great experiences we offer!
via Tripadvisor
Last day in Cincinnati
On a hot day the cool cellars and the cool beer were welcomed. Great history from Jim. We had a great few hours. It was worth every cent.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for joining us on a tour and I'm glad to see you were able to keep cool on the tour! I'll be sure to pass along the compliment to Jim and hopefully we'll see again when you're back in Cincinnati!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cincinnati.
How much does Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cincinnati usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cincinnati is not rushed.
Is Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 35 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cincinnati, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour?
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Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cincinnati can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cincinnati and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cincinnati within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cincinnati?
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Cincinnati tours cover Over-the-Rhine architecture and food, brewery heritage and lagering tunnels, Ohio River sightseeing cruises and Underground Railroad Freedom Center visits. On Outty we rank every Cincinnati experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting, Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour, Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cincinnati?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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