Hidden Gems Beer Tasting Tour
Overview
Step off the beaten path and discover the city’s best-kept secrets on this guided beer walking tour. Over the course of three tucked-away stops, you’ll taste 8 unique beers that showcase the area’s brewing creativity—ranging from crisp lagers to bold, hoppy IPAs and rich seasonal specialties.
At one stop, you’ll even get to pour your own pint (yep, you’re the bartender now). And because great beer deserves great food, our second stop includes a taco of your choice to keep you fueled for the rest of the tastings!
Each stop has its own vibe, its own flavors, and its own stories—making this the perfect way to sip, snack, and explore a few hidden gems with friends.
At the end of the tour your guides will provide recommendations of other great places to try beer in San Diego. We are local to the area and can offer other suggestions as well! This tour is great for beer lovers both visiting San Diego or locals looking to get out and have some fun!
What's Included
- Snacks Small bite - your choice of taco
- Alcoholic beverages 8 beer tastings including the option for a full pour
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
1202 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1157 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
The tour will end at a different Brewpub near the starting point
What To Expect
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Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
San Diego
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Snacks. Small bite - your choice of taco.
- Alcoholic beverages. 8 beer tastings including the option for a full pour.
- Gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 21..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hidden Gems Beer Tasting Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Gems Beer Tasting Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksSmall bite - your choice of taco
- Alcoholic beverages8 beer tastings including the option for a full pour
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
