Craft Beer Tasting Tour in Ballard Brewery District with Food

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US$105.04 per guest

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Earliest available date: August 20, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

King (Washington)

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Uncover Ballard's brewery charms. Taste craft beer from top breweries like Obec and Fare Isle, savor local bites, and learn about the area's brewing history. A must for beer enthusiasts.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Boats, Bridges, Bakeries and Beer. We've got pretty nice Beaches too.

Whether you're local, new or just passing through, come along to experience Seattle's best brewing neighborhood!

Visit three exceptional breweries like Obec, Fare Isle, and Maritime Pacific while fueling up on Cookies Country Chicken and Maria Luisa's Empanadas.

Between tastings, get the stories behind Ballard's transformation from maritime industrial to craft beer capital.

We hope you'll join us!

Skål!

What You Get

Snacks

Food tastings are included at two tour stops and include chicken and empanadas. Show up ready to eat but not starving.

Bottled water

available upon request

Alcoholic beverages

8 total beer tastings are included from three local craft breweries.

Gratuities

Optional and Appreciated

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Cookie's Country Chicken

Guests meet their guide and are served a small snack of fried chicken or cauliflower bites to fuel the brewery crawl.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Maritime Pacific Brewery (Pass By)

Guests visit the origin of true Seattle Craft Brew. Tasting from Maritime are served at the Jolly Roger's Taproom. Maritime has anchored Ballard to its roots since 1990.

Jolly Roger Taproom

Visit the Taproom for Maritime Pacific Brewing.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Rooftop Brewing Company (Pass By)

Guests visit the neighbors and new owners of Maritime Brewery. These are the ones carrying the torch of the true origins of Seattle Craft Brew.

Stoup Brewing

Guests are served a tasting flight of beers from this iconic local brewery. No one captures the Seattle Spirit of craft beer like these guys.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Obec Brewing (Pass By)

Tastings of Czech style beers can be added depending on group preference. One of Seattle's best and rooted in the history and tradition of beercraft, Obec is known for its Pilsner, Dark Lager, and Granat.

Urban Family Brewing Company (Pass By)

Tastings of sour beers can be added to the tour depending on group preference. Urban Family is an established brewery in the area that doesn't stray far from their niche.

Maria Luisa Empanadas

Guests are served an empanada of their choice from this Ballard gem. One more food stop to refuel before the final brewery.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Fair Isle Brewing

Guests are served a tasting of Fair Isle beers. This brewery remains of the cutting edge of Seattle Craft Brews, not only defining a regional identity, but pushing the limits of what is possible.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Cookie's Country Chicken, Northwest Market Street, King County Washington, United States, US, 98107

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Meet your guide outside of Cookie's Country Chicken on NW Ballard Way. Please refrain from asking the restaurant staff to confirm any details about the tour.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 25 reviews

(Viator)

Good beer, good times!

August 11, 2026

One of the best and funnest tours I have been on. Gus was super cool. Because it was just my partner and I, it got kind of tailored to our likes, which was great! We tried so many different beers i...read more

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Tasty craft brews in Ballard

July 18, 2026

Gus was a great guide for this craft beer tour. He was very attentive and asked our preferences to make sure he chose a variety of brews we would like. He also encouraged us to stretch our palates ...read more

(Viator)

Will is the best!

July 05, 2026

Will was awesome and went above and beyond! He took us to several breweries and helped find drinks that we would like best! He also showed us around Seattle when he didn’t have to!

(Viator)

Stick to the plan

July 02, 2026

For those who aren’t familiar with the industrial areas of Seattle, be prepared to see a few unsightly and unsettling parts of the route in the form of homeless encampments. Our Tour Guy, ‘Will’ wa...read more

(Viator)

A Jolly afternoon with Will

June 23, 2026

Our "Off the Beaten Pint" tour of the Ballard brewery scene was an absolute blast, entirely thanks to our incredible guide, Will! He was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the energy h...read more

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