Walk Cincinnati’s Brewery District, tour Jackson Brewery cellars, and end with a pint
2 Hours
Guide, cellar visit, 1 pint
Explore historic brewery architecture on the west side of Cincinnati’s Brewery District in Over-the-Rhine. Walk less than a mile, go below ground into the Jackson Brewery lager cellars, then stop at a neighborhood taproom for a included pint.
The Jackson Brewery cellars are entered from street level with no stairs, and total walking distance is less than a mile.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will be at the trail sign about 15 minutes early to check you in and make sure you have completed the liability waiver.
Plan to be on time and allow for traffic and parking, since the guide will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
If you use 101 West Elder Street in Google Maps, look for the Brewing Heritage Trail signage and meeting point about 50 feet north of that location.
101 West Elder Street Cincinnati Ohio 45202
Cincinnati's brewing history runs deep, and these tours do a genuinely impressive job of bringing it to life. Guides like Kanah, Jack, Lisa, and Rory come up repeatedly in reviews, praised for their depth of knowledge and ability to keep groups engaged and entertained. The history spans architecture, brewing culture, and city identity, so there's real substance here beyond just bar hopping. The tours vary in focus, from the popular Built on Beer walking experience to the Bruckmann Brewery tour with its lagering tunnels and artifact collection. One thing worth knowing for those with mobility concerns: the Jackson Brewery cellar portion involves a steep staircase with quite a few steps, though skipping it is an option. For everyone else, it tends to be a highlight. Locals, first-time visitors, and history buffs all seem to get something meaningful out of the experience. The guides clearly take pride in what they do, and that enthusiasm comes through consistently across the different tours on offer.
We did the "Built on Beer" tour and Kanah was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and funny, and it felt like the tour flew by. The Jackson Brewery beer cellars are spectacular, and Northern Row is a great way to end the tour. Highly recommend!
Andrew Halt
May 17, 2026
We did the "Built on Beer" tour and Kanah was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and funny, and it felt like the tour flew by. The Jackson Brewery beer cellars are spectacular, and Northern Row is a great way to end the tour. Highly recommend!
Andrew Halt
May 17, 2026