Guided tours have returned to the Brewing Heritage Trail and we are taking steps to ensure a safe and fun time for all by keeping group sizes small, regularly sanitizing our Tour Center, and by having a majority of our tour components take place outside!
We offer a variety of guided tours along (and under!) the Brewing Heritage Trail that let you experience Cincinnati's brewing history up close and personal, led by our personable and knowledgeable guides. Tours are available all year long, though some tours are seasonal. We also have a variety of special events throughout the year. Almost all of our tours start at our Trail Tour Center, with an unique selection of merchandise and history books as well as a rotating exhibit gallery of historic breweriana.
Our tour descriptions are listed below, along with a monthly calendar view at the bottom of the page with all of the events we offer!
For information about tours, ticketing, where to go, etc, please visit our tour information page. However, if you still have questions regarding things like parking, directions or things to do before and after tours, please contact us at 513-604-9812 or tours@brewingheritagetrail.org, thanks!
Please make sure to purchase your tickets in advance, as tours can fill up quickly and those without tickets sold will be closed.
We do not accept discount tour coupons from secondary vendors, so please avoid these offers.
GUIDED TOURS
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Brewing high quality beer was an art form to many Cincinnati breweries and the buildings that housed their operations needed to be an extension of this passion. Come and witness the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, and architectural grandeur of the city’s historic breweries. Beginning at the Trail Tour Center on Race Street, we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the western portion of the Brewery District and marvel at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures, while sharing stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution. Tours include a visit into the vast subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to the Sohn/Mohawk Brewery, several Christian Moerlein sites and other historic neighborhood breweries. The average duration of this tour is between 90 to 120 minutes, depending on group size and some other logistical factors.
Tickets are $25 |
Brewing high quality beer was an art form to many Cincinnati breweries and the buildings that housed their operations needed to be an extension of this passion. Come and witness the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, and architectural grandeur of the city’s historic breweries. Meet us at the Banks in the Moerlein Lager House, where we will make our way to the streetcar (Free, but masks are required) for a ride to the Brewery District. As we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the western portion of the neighborhood and marvel at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures, we share stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution. Tours include a visit into the vast subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to several Christian Moerlein sites and other historic neighborhood breweries. At the conclusion of the tour, we take the street car back to the Moerlein Lager House, where they serve food inspired by Cincinnati’s 19th century beer gardens and produce a full line of Moerlein craft brews, reservations recommended. The average duration of this tour is between 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on group size, the streetcar schedule, and some other logistical factors.
Tickets are $25 |
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Step into the past and discover the people who made brewing a cornerstone of the Queen City’s history. Beginning at the Tour Center on Race Street, we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the eastern portion of the Brewery District, sharing stories of the workers, brewmasters and beer barons from the 19th and early 20th century. Experience the places they worked, learn the dangers they faced, and the empires they built by producing America’s best brews. Tours include a visit into the subterranean lagering cellars and tunnels of the historic (non-operating) Schmidt Brothers / Crown Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to Hudepohl and Kauffman Brewery structures. The average duration of this tour is between 90 to 120 minutes, depending on group size and some other logistical factors.
Tickets are $25 |
Step into the past and discover the people who made brewing a cornerstone of the Queen City’s history. Our tour begins at the Banks in the Moerlein Lager House, where we head out to catch a streetcar (Free, but masks required) to the Brewery District. From there we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the eastern portion of the neighborhood, sharing stories of the workers, brewmasters and beer barons from the 19th and early 20th century. Experience the places they worked, learn the dangers they faced, and the empires they built by producing America’s best brews. Tours include a visit into the subterranean lagering cellars and tunnels of the historic (non-operating) Schmidt Brothers / Crown Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to Hudepohl and Kauffman Brewery structures. After the tour, we take the street car back to the Moerlein Lager House, where they produce a full line of Moerlein craft brews and serve food inspired by Cincinnati’s 19th century beer gardens, reservations recommended. The average duration of this tour is between 2 to 2.5 hours depending on group size, the streetcar schedule, and some other logistical factors.
Tickets are $25 |
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Cincinnati brews great beer and this tradition goes back more than two centuries! Take a walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail to learn about the Brewery District’s past and present, as we explore a neighborhood full of historic and current breweries, while discovering more about the local craftspeople who supported the brewing industry. We’ll share stories of how beer making and drinking was and continues to be an integral part of Cincinnati’s identity at historic places like the Schoenling Brewery, now run by Samuel Adams, and the Christian Moerlein Barreling and Bottling Facilities, now part of the modern Rhinegeist Brewery. To celebrate our modern day breweries, we’ll sample some locally produced lagers and ales as we stop in at different locations along the way. Included in the tour are two beer tastings (32 oz of beer). This tour is 18 & up only and non-beer tasting tickets are available at a reduced price. The average duration of this tour is between 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on group size and some other logistical factors. Approximately half of this tour takes place indoors during the beer tastings, which are scheduled so we're only outside for short periods of time before and after each one.
Tickets are $40 |
PRIVATE & GROUP TOURS
Available all year Private tours can be arranged for your special event, work outing, or just to create a custom experience. Begin by filling out the form HERE or contacting us at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org
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The Delicious food and beer, accompanied by a modern and historic brewery tour, sign me up! Our fun begins at the Banks in the Moerlein Lager House where we will have our first beer tasting and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewpub and the rich history showcased there. After brunch, we catch a streetcar (Free, but masks required) to the Brewery District and walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail, learning about Cincinnati’s grand brewing history, complete with a visit into a subterranean lagering cellar. We then proceed to a neighborhood taproom for our next round of beer tastings before riding the street car back to the Moerlein Lager House. Tour includes 6-8 beer samples (32 oz of beer) and brunch. This tour is 18 & up only and non-beer tasting tickets are available at a reduced price. The average duration of this tour is between 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on group size, the streetcar schedule, and some other logistical factors.
Tickets are $65 
GIFT CARDS
Great gift idea, never expire! Purchase a gift card and pick from any of our tours and select merchandise (in store only)! Great for gifts for your friends and family who love beer and history. Gift cards not valid for "Heritage & Hops" tours.
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