Downtown Walking Tour

The Downtown Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene of downtown Grand Rapids. On the tour you will be sampling some of the finest beers in Beer City, and find out about the intriguing history of Grand Rapids beer culture. This tour will have you visiting Founders Brewing Co. HopCat and B.O.B.’s Brewery, where you will go behind-the-scenes for a private brewery tour. Founders Brewing Co. is the largest brewery in the state, and one of the most renowned breweries. They brew some of the highest rated beers in the world! We'll sampling some taproom only beers at this stop. HopCat (not a brewery) is one of the most popular beer bars in the country, there are several locations, but this is where it all started. B.O.B.’s Brewery is the oldest continually operating brewery in the city. At this stop we’ll go behind-the-scenes for a brewery tour, typically with John Svoboda, one of the most knowledgeable brewers in West Michigan. This tour is Saturday, September 20 - 12-3pm Tour includes 9 samples of beer, a private brewery tour at B.O.B.'s Brewery, and a walk with a knowledgeable beer tour guide providing beer history of Grand Rapids old and new. *This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly. *Check in will be at the entrance of Founders Brewing Co.’s taproom. *There is a special event going on in Grand Rapids called ArtPrize and HopCat & BOB’s Brewery happen to be venues. Expect to see art of all varieties at these stops, and likely on the walk too!