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1 Hour Historical Brewery Tour Above Ground & Below + 3 Hours of Beer Tasting with Cincy Brew Bus. ​

Price: $80 Drinking/ $65 Non-Drinking

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Christina HairChristina Hair
01:36 09 May 22
We did the "Over and Under the Rhine" Tour with Bill. Bill is awesome and so knowledgeable. He grew up in the town and the brewery industry. We plan to look Bill up again when we come back in Oct. for Blink festival.
Megan PorterMegan Porter
12:46 18 Apr 22
I bought tickets for a tour back in January but was late and missed it; however, Aaron (director) gave me credit for another tour which I highly appreciated. We - my father and I - went on the Cellars, Saloons & Streetcars Tour and had a fantastic time. Our guide, Aaron, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. If you're in Cincinnati looking for an interesting activity to do, then I highly recommend purchasing tickets to a tour!
Byron JohnsonByron Johnson
23:12 12 Apr 22
We tend to do a lot of tours when we travel and have done numerous beer and booze related tours over the years. The best compliment I can think of is that on this tour I learned several really interesting things. After thinking these tours were all the same this one threw me for a loop. The guide was really knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy the subject matter a lot.
Nicholas DidierNicholas Didier
01:17 19 Mar 22
Aaron our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to take one of there multiple tours. We will be back!
joe Meimanjoe Meiman
13:38 21 Feb 22
I retired from 30 years in the National Park Service. I consider the NPS to be the standard for interpretation. Our guide, Aaron, is among the top three guides I’ve experienced. His knowledge of Cincinnati’s brewing history was expected, but Aaron’s enthusiasm and ability to describe these long-shuttered breweries in historic and modern context was outstanding. We will certainly return to experience other tours.
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TAKING YOUR HISTORIC BREWERY TOUR IN CINCINNATI

Please check your ticket to ensure the correct starting location. Most tours begin at either the Please check your ticket to ensure the correct starting location. Most tours begin at either the Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center, located at 1939 Race Street, or at the Moerlein Lager House, located at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time in order to check in and fill out a liability waiver. Tours involve walking outside up to 8 blocks, and most include going up and down steep stairs. Comfortable shoes (no open toes or heels) and clothing is recommended.

Photography is allowed, however we ask you be respectful of other participants. Tours are not recommended for very young children (under 18 requires parental approval). Tours run rain or shine. No alcohol is allowed on the tour when on public streets and private buildings, and no outside alcohol is allowed.

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The information below covers many of our more frequently asked questions, however if you would like additional information regarding topics such as parking, directions, or things to do before and after the tour, please call us at 513-604-9812 or email at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org, thanks!

 

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Where Does The Tour Start?

All tours, except those noted, start and end at the Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center located at 1939 Race Street in Over-the-Rhine.  Public parking is available next door to the Tour Center via a paid lot on the corner of McMicken Ave. & Race Street and in other paid lots near Findlay Market, as the Tour Center is located just two blocks north of the market. Additionally, free parking can often be found along McMicken Ave.


Select tours begin and end at the Moerlein Lager House located at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, near Smale Riverfront Park at the Banks. Public parking is available in the Central Riverfront Garage. A full menu of scratch made food and beer brewed onsite is available.

Where Do I Park?
Public parking is available next door to the Tour Center (1939 Race St.) via a paid lot on the corner of McMicken Ave. & Race Street and in other paid lots near Findlay Market, as the Tour Center is located just two blocks north of the market. Additionally, free parking can sometimes be found along McMicken Ave.
 
Select tours begin and end at the Moerlein Lager House, located at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, near Smale Riverfront Park at the Banks. Public parking is available in the Central Riverfront Garage.
 
How Do I Book A Tour?

CLICK HERE to see a full list of tours. Select your desired tour and follow the instructions including entering your credit card information. Once your transaction is complete, you will receive an emailed ticket that will serve as your record of the purchase.

Sometimes tickets are sent to your “Spam” or “Promotions” folders, so please check there first if you do not see them. No physical tickets are sent out so please print and bring this ticket with you to the tour (either printed out or on your phone). If you have problems booking please contact us at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org or (513) 604-9812.

Are Children Allowed On The Tour??

Yes, children are welcome to come on most tours and discounted tickets are available. However, the Brunch, Beers & Breweries Tour is 18 & up and the Built on Beer Brew Bus Tour is 21 & up.

What If I Have Difficulty Walking Long Distances?

Mobility Concerns: If you would like to take a tour with us, but you or a member of your group has difficulty walking long distances, traversing stairs or uneven surfaces, we can make arrangements to potentially suit your needs. Please contact us at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org or (513) 604-9812 for details.

Do You Offer Private, Custom, Or Group Tours?

We welcome private tours outside of our normal tour schedule. You can choose one of our standard tours or we can customize one for you. Tours are great for business outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, family outings, and more! We can also assist with partners at local breweries and restaurants for tastings, food, and more. Start by filling out the tour form HERE and we will contact you. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to your tour to allow scheduling, minimum charges do apply and certain tours may not be available at certain times.

Do You Offer Donated Tickets For Non-Profits?

We offer qualified non-profits and fundraisers a pair of tour tickets to be used for fundraising events. Start by filling out the tour form below and we will contact you.

Please contact us at least four weeks prior to your event to allow enough processing time.

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Donation Request Form

Is the requesting organization a 501(c)(3) non-profit, school, or religious organization
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How Do I Book With A Gift Card?

Gift Certificates and discounts MUST be redeemed online, and are NOT valid in person. Select your desired tour and number of tickets either from either the list of tours or the calendar. Write your coupon code, gift certificate code, or other discount code in the discount box after selecting your tickets and hit “apply” and the discount should be applied prior to entering your credit card information. Once your transaction is complete, you will receive an emailed ticket that will serve as your record of the purchase.

Sometimes tickets are sent to your “Spam” or “Promotions” folders, so please check there first if you do not see them. No physical tickets are sent out, so please either print and bring this ticket with you or make sure you can pull it up on your phone or another device as a backup. If you have problems booking please contact us at tours@brewingheritagetrail.org or (513) 604-9812.

Are Group Discounts Available

Discounts on regularly scheduled tours are available for groups of 8 and larger. Discounts are automatically applied to your order. Current discounts are 15% off for groups of 8-19 and 20% off for groups of 20-40. Please contact us for groups large than 40.

What Is Your Email Policy?

Entering an email address while purchasing tickets will enter you on our email list. We do not sell or share this list or any other contact information with any other organizations or businesses. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time.

Disclaimers & Policies

Tickets are non-refundable with less than 48 hours notice (via phone or email) prior to the tour/event starting. Tickets may be substituted for future credit or a different tour at the discretion of management. Please do not purchase tickets through a discount site like Groupon or CincySavers, as we currently do not have a relationship with any of these companies and we do not accept their coupons.

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Brewing Heritage Trail
Brewing Heritage Trail6 hours ago
A Merry Brewsday to you! Did you know that McMicken Avenue in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood used to be referred to as Brewers Boulevard? The mid-19th century saw a massive expansion in the number of breweries in the city and many of them chose this location to headquarter their operations. Many of these brewery names are still familiar to Cincinnatians today such as Moerlein and Hudepohl, but others like Jackson, Schmidt, Sohn, and Lafayette might not be. However, some of their amazing brewing structures remain along McMicken Avenue today.

The Brewing Heritage Trail will lead a special tour exploring this history called "Brewers Boulevard" on Saturday, September 30, at 2:45pm, as part of the Walk the Mohawk neighborhood event. This is a free event taking place at Hanna Playground (225 W. McMicken Ave.) from 2pm-6pm, with special tours offered throughout the afternoon at $15 per person (which include a beer!) in order to raise funds for the neighborhood non-profit Mohawk CDC.

For more information about Walk the Mohawk and tickets, go to their event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/628768935910614

Hope to see you there this weekend!

#walkthemohawk #brewingheritagetrail #cincinnatitours #cincinnatihistory
Brewing Heritage Trail
Brewing Heritage Trail5 days ago
Last chance to come along on the Brewing Heritage Trail's final Ballparks & Breweries Bus Tour of the season this Saturday, September 23! We'll take you to every location the Cincinnati Reds have played baseball dating back to 1869, while tracing the connections between the sport and local brewing. Tours are at 10am and 1pm, leaving you plenty of time to explore the team's history, then catch their second to last home game of the regular season later that day! Go to: https://brewingheritagetrail.org for all the details and ticketing!

#cincinnatibaseball #brewinghistory #cincinnatireds #baseballtour
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Brewing Heritage Trail1 week ago
It's Brewsday, so let's talk about a great neighborhood event coming up on Saturday, September 30, called Walk the Mohawk! Join us at Hanna Playground for a fun afternoon of activities and guided tours in Mohawk OTR. Tickets for ages 13 & up are $15 and include a tour, plus 1 Beer or Soft Drink and children 12 & under are free. There will also be several additional for-purchase beverage and food options.

Tours selections include: 1pm - Historic Mobility in Mohawk: Walking & Infrastructure / 2:15pm - Mohawk- Its People, History, Architecture and Future / 2:30pm - Mohawk Klotter/Conroy Redevelopment Story from 1980 / 2:45pm - Brewer's Boulevard / 3pm - Imperial Historic Theater & Mohawk Place

Net proceeds go to the Mohawk Neighborhood CDC Non-profit Charitable Organization 501(c)(3). For tickets, use the link below or the QR code on the attached flyer.

Walk the Mohawk Tour Ticket Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/brewingheritagetrail/items/399546/availability/1266681777/book/?full-items=yes

#walkthemohawk #brewingheritagetrail #cincinnatihistory
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Brewing Heritage Trail2 weeks ago
It's Brewsday, so let's talk about some local beer history! During the late 19th century, Cincinnati was one of the brewing capitals of the United States, producing millions of barrels of beer annually. Much of the beer created in the city was also drank here, mostly through local saloons. Cincinnati saloons were bustling places of social activity, but not all of it was on the up and up. In 1874, local saloon owner Andrea Egner devised the murder one of his customers over a dispute about Egner's 15 year old daughter. The salacious details of the crime were all Cincinnatians could talk about that winter as the murder trial unfolded in the local papers.

This true crime story is told in its entirety on the Brewing Heritage Trail's new Darkside of Brewing Tour, along with other gruesome and haunting events from Over-the-Rhine's brewing and saloon past. Tours run Friday and Saturday evenings through November 11, and include a visit to an abandoned city street, overtaken by nature, as well as a flashlight tour of the Imperial Theater and the 19th century Jackson Brewhouse. Both have not been open to the public in many years and their exploration is only available through this tour! As a special offer, use the discount code: darkside20 when purchasing your tickets and receive a 20% discount. Act now, as this discount expires on September 30, but can be used for any tour date as long as it is purchased in September.

Go to: https://brewingheritagetrail.org for additional details, scheduling, and tickets!

#brewinghistory #hauntedtour #cincinnatihistory #cincinnatibeer #darksideofbrewing
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Brewing Heritage Trail3 weeks ago
It's Brewsday and our last Ballparks & Breweries Bus Tour of the season is coming up soon on Saturday, September 23. This is our new summer tour that traces the historic and modern connections between local brewing & baseball, while traveling to every location the Cincinnati Reds have played dating back to 1869! For example, did you know that Cincinnati Beer Baron John Hauck owned the team for several years in the 1880s? How about that the 1869 Red Stockings had a sobriety clause in their contracts, stipulating that they would not drink during the season?

Don't miss out on this unique experience that includes a souvenir map of all the locations visited, plus a refreshing beer at the Moerlein Lager House at the conclusion of the tour! Make a day out of it by taking the tour to learn about Cincinnati Reds and brewing history, then catch the Reds vs. Pirates game later that day! For more info and tour tickets go to: https://brewingheritagetrail.org

#redsbaseball #cincinnatibeer #baseballhistory #cincinnatihistory #baseballtour
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Brewing Heritage Trail4 weeks ago
It's Brewsday, so come join the Brewing Heritage Trail at the Moerlein Lager House for happy hour on Tuesday, August 29 from 3-6pm, to be live on-air with Mo Egger telling Cincinnati about our non-profit's mission, so we pack the house for the show. The first 40 people that show up get a beer on us! You like free beer, right? Just mention the Brewing Heritage Trail when you order. Plus, we’ll be doing split-the-pot to raise some money for our organization! Brewing history, local sports, and beer! Win-Win-Win!!!

#brewsday #moerleinlagerhouse #brewingheritagetrail #cincinnatibeer