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Book your Canandaigua Lake Brewery Tour from Rochester’s Central Business District
Book a five- to six-hour, four-brewery tour led by a Crush Host guide that pairs tasting room stops with scenic views of Canandaigua Lake, while your guide highlights the rich history behind why the Finger Lakes region is ideal for growing hops and producing great growlers of beer; visited breweries vary by day and tasting-room availability, and you can select the Great Growlers plus Lunch option to add a delicious pub-style lunch (lunch is only available on the Great Growlers plus Lunch tour) - a perfect experience to book through Varoom when you’re planning activities or Events in the Central Business District of Rochester.
About this activity in Central Business District
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.
Highlights
- Spend five to six hours touring four craft breweries with a knowledgeable Crush Host guide, enjoying tastings and stories about why the Finger Lakes produce exceptional hops and beer.
- Take in scenic views of Canandaigua Lake and the surrounding Finger Lakes region as you travel between tasting rooms.
- Choose the Great Growlers plus Lunch option to add a pub-style lunch at one participating stop for a fuller food-and-beer experience.
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from select downtown Rochester hotels makes getting to and from the tour easy when you’re staying in the Central Business District.
Important Information
- Tour includes beer tastings, an educational guided brewery tour, and optional lunch if you select the Great Growlers plus Lunch upgrade; gratuities are not included.
- The full experience lasts about 5–6 hours; visiting breweries may vary by day and availability, and specific stops are subject to change.
- This activity is suitable for all fitness levels, requires a minimum of two people per booking, and has a minimum age of 21 - you must present a valid photo ID.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller, but food and drinks are not included unless you selected the lunch option.
Meeting Point
If you request hotel transfer, expect pick-up/drop-off from select downtown Rochester hotels in the Central Business District; otherwise the exact meeting point in the CBD will be provided after booking.
Includes
- You’ll enjoy guided beer tastings and an educational tour through a selection of breweries in Central Business District, Rochester - perfect for food-and-drink and Tours & Sightseeing experiences in the area.
- A professional driver/guide is included to lead the experience and share local insight as you move between stops.
- Lunch is provided when you select the lunch option, so you can focus on the breweries and the scenery.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from select hotels in the CBD if you request this convenient transportation.
Excludes
- Gratuities for your driver/guide are not included, so please plan to tip if you’re pleased with the service.
- Food and drinks are excluded unless a specific meal or tasting is stated in your booking.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this activity family-friendly in the region.
- The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you don’t need special preparation to join.
- Minimum age to participate is 21; you must bring a valid photo ID to verify age on the day.
- Specific breweries on the itinerary are subject to change, allowing flexibility with local availability.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required to confirm your reservation.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Darryl was amazing we went for my friends 21st birthday he went above and beyond and made sure we had a great time! Even helped us carry our stuff and took photos for us !
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Great time on the tour, all the breweries were nice and the beers were good. Our guide, Gary, was wonderful!
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Ron was so great. Very knowledgeable and easy going. We had a great time despite rainy weather. He was just the best. Would do it every time we came to the region.
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On this five- to six-hour Finger Lakes brewery tour you'll visit four breweries, enjoy scenic views of Canandaigua Lake, and be guided by a Crush Host who highlights the region's hop-growing history and beer-making traditions. The route and specific tasting rooms may vary based on daily openings.
You can choose the Great Growlers plus Lunch option to add a pub-style lunch; lunch is available only on that specific tour package.
The tour is Group-Friendly and runs for several hours, making it a solid choice for group outings, celebrations, or event bookings where you want a guided tasting and sightseeing experience in the Finger Lakes region.
Yes - the tour includes beer tastings and an educational tour through a selection of breweries where your Crush Host shares the Finger Lakes’ rich history of hop cultivation and craft beer production.
Yes - the itinerary includes scenic views of Canandaigua Lake, offering excellent opportunities for landscape and waterfront photography during your Finger Lakes tasting experience.
Specific breweries visited can change depending on tasting room availability on the day and time of your tour, so the final stops are subject to variation.