5 Brewery Tours in the UK Worth Booking

1.Tennent’s Brewery Tours Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,938 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes at Wellpark Brewery with guides such as Tony or Calum, tracing Tennent’s story from 1556 to today. You’ll see brewing memorabilia, learn how the lager is made, explore its place in Scottish culture, and finish with a pint of unpasteurized Tennent’s Tank Beer poured fresh from the copper tanks.

“Fun, fact-filled tour followed by beer tastings. Lots of memorabilia and I followed it up with a visit to the nearby Glasgow Necropolis. Our tour guide Tony was both knowledgeable and entertaining! He even helped me find the grave of brewery founder Hugh. It just overlooks the brewery and cathedral. Bargain, cheers!”

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2.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, or Mhairi, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings. You’ll hear stories about brewing, trade, architecture, and city life while trying cask ales, sours, and modern local beers. The group is limited to 12 people, and all tastings are included.

“Christy was a great guide. Very interesting and a great storyteller! The tour was enjoyable and we visited 3 pubs which were within easy walking distance of each other.”

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3.Glasgow: Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Visit Tennent’s Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow for a one-hour guided walk through its 450-year brewing story and working production areas. Browse vintage packaging, adverts, and memorabilia before learning how lager is made. Guides such as Tony, Callum, and Laura bring the tour to life, and your ticket includes a pint at the end.

“Flawless day! So interesting and the unpasteurised beer was a treat 🍻”

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4.Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Start at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm and spend about three and a half hours visiting Manchester breweries and craft beer bars. Your guide may include local favorites such as Blackjack and Fierce, with beer tastings included. Groups are capped at 20, and the tour ends at Sureshot Taproom.

“It was a very good experience. The beers and the brewpubs were great. The guide was knowledgeable, helpful and very nice.”

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5.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, a guide such as Richard leads you through beer and whisky production, local folklore, and the facility’s working spaces. The 75-minute visit ends with three tastings: new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Expect an English-language tour for up to 15 people.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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