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Our driver never showed. We called, number was disconnected. Texted the operator with no response. We canceled.
Our driver never showed. Never responded to texts. Phone number disconnected. We canceled after waiting an hour. Very disappointed!
Cruise & Booze Brewery tours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4h 30min
- Price from
- $149 / person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hidden Barrel Tours
- Meeting point
- pick up will be with the group address provided.
Description
Hidden Barrel Tours offers a unique way to experience San Diego's North County local brewery scene. Guest will ride in a 1982 custom VW Vanagon for a 4 1/2 hour chauffeured ride while we visit three top-rated North County breweries for the day. This tour package includes one tasting or 16oz beer per person is included in the price at one Brewery, typically the driver's choice with Snacks and waters provided throughout the trip.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wild Barrel Brewing
First brewery stop for the day, you will be greeted at the bar where you can choose to seat inside or out. A server will then take your beer order. After when seated your driver will be checking in with the group and taking you around to take pictures.
Second stop, upon arriving you will have the option of seating inside or out. With the option to play a couple of games of pool, then your driver will be taking you around showing you the brewery equipment and cold room.
Jacked Up Brewery
Our final stop will be at Jacked up Where the owner Michale will be giving you a full inside brewery tour of his facility then we will be seated to music playing while you have a flight on us! **Guests pay for additional beers or tasters**.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Guest begain tour with a complimentry beer provided by one of our local breweries.
Not included
Guest are responsidble for paying beer tasting and food at each brewery stop.
Pickup Locations & Times
San Diego group meet location - 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025 Oceanside group meet location - 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Escondido group home pickup
Traveller Ratings
3.7
6 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cruise & Booze Brewery tours take?
Cruise & Booze Brewery tours lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Cruise & Booze Brewery tours cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this San Diego experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Cruise & Booze Brewery tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. San Diego group meet location - 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025 Oceanside group meet location - 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Escondido group home pickup Pickup points include Hyatt Vacation Club At The Welk.
What languages is Cruise & Booze Brewery tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cruise & Booze Brewery tours worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 6 verified reviews; it is run by Hidden Barrel Tours.
Reviews(6)
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Nobody over the age of 60 is allowed?
It really does surprise me that this is only good for 60 years old and younger. Isn’t that discriminating? Many of my friends are over 60 years old, but we’ve never been told we weren’t allowed to do some thing. That’s just unbelievable.
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Pub Crawl
Great time with great friends! Miguel was very accommodating and a fun tour guide!! Would definitely do it again!
H
Wine and Drive
Sitting at a table in the rear of a vintage VW “vanagon’ while drinking Prosecco and cruising down the roads of Southern California was nothing short of epic. Add in an awesome playlist and feel free to feel jealous. It was that good! Your host will drive you to three different wineries where you can purchase wine by the glass, flight, or bottle. At our second stop, our host served us each an individual charcuterie board featuring treats by Stone Brewery. We sat near a warm fire; eating, drinking, and being merry. Miguel was the perfect host and I highly recommend this tour if you are lucky enough to visit this lovely area.
T
SUPER FUN DAY!
WOW! What a fun day! Seriously, I cannot stress this enough... WHAT A FUN DAY! Sean is a great host and he scheduled a full day of brewery visits - most of them we had never been to. The van is clean and he had it stocked with water and chips for us. We brought our own beer and snacks so we ate and drank all day even when we were on the road. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
M
Best day we had on our San Diego trip!!
What an amazing day!!! Hubby and I hail from Washington state in the heart of Hop country and Hidden Barrel Tours did NOT disappoint!! From Sean helping arrange our pick-up as we were staying in San Diego, to the awesome music he played in the VW Van -- the day and the beers were a hit!! We hit 3 breweries and all were amazing. Hubby commented how good the beers were, and while I'm usually a wine girl, the flavored beers were amazing as well (Wild Barrel has a white-wine and a red-wine lover option and they were both great). Jacked Up Brewery has amazing owners as well (trust me, we enjoyed everywhere we went) -- but got the tour and great conversation by the owners (she makes beer that tastes like a raspberry wine spritzer AND they make their own seltzer!) Again, Sean was a gem -- ended up just being my hubby and myself and he was an absolutely amazing tour guide! We plan on coming back and look forward to trying the wine tour, the wine & beer combined tour, and I think I saw something about a (dive) bar tour as well! My pleasure to recommend this company to anybody looking for an experience and an awesome day! (AND did I mention the yellow VW Van!!!) (I was able to upload a couple of photos but having issues with phone -- hopefully Tripadvisor might let me upload more once I iron the problem out!j)
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