Such a fun time with City Brew Tours! We went with a group visiting from out of town for a bday. It…read morewas a fun way to celebrate & a great way for the out of town folks to explore Local Beers! Mike & Davin were so friendly & knowledgeable. Definitely recommend & would do it again!

Awesome tour! Such a fun way to explore Raleigh and the many great breweries the city have to…read moreoffer. You get so many beer samples and a designated driver! The owners Mike and Davin are super knowledgeable and make the educational aspect of the tour fun and approachable for everyone. Whether you are a commercial brewer or a beer novice you will learn something on this tour. The food stop was delicious as well! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a fun thing to do in Raleigh!

Always a good time with this crew! Loved Laura - we will be back!! Recommend a trolley or many to…read moreanyone in raleigh!!

Mark was amazing!!!!…read more We had a mixed group of locals and visitors and Mark did a great job of pointing out tourist attractions to visitors and ensuring everyone was kept happy. The weather was horrible- warm rain - and the vibes were high. He even let us take an extra stop to fuel our energy before walking to another bar after it concluded. Would highly recommend for big groups looking to explore Raleigh.

I decided to do a Brewed Clues tour with several friends to try something new over the weekend and…read moreI had a great time! Basically, it is a scavenger hunt/trivia/blind taste testing event through several breweries. We had a great time figuring out the clues to get us to the next location and it took me to some places I never would have tried. I liked that it was self-guided so we could spend as much time at any of the places and not feel rushed. I will definitely check them out again and think it would be even more fun in a city that I am not familiar with (and they have locations in Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh)!

We did the Raleigh tour (I could only find this one on Yelp). This is a fun way to spend a weekend…read moreafternoon, but wasn't exactly what we expected. I thought it would be more of a scavenger hunt, but the main focus is a beer tasting test. I think the beer samples for the tasting should be small (like a half shot glass) and then you should get to pick your half pour from a select menu or something. Two of us don't like some of the hoppy beers, so my husband ended up drinking several of the beers and didn't get to buy any other beer he actually wanted. Other than that, we really enjoyed ourselves. The bartender at the last stop was particularly awesome and all of the bartenders knew what was going on and were really welcoming and cool about it.

Absolutely great tour! Just moved to Raleigh and it was a fun way to get to know the city: Great…read morefood and Sam was a great guide. Highly recommend.

I've lost count of the Taste Carolina Food Tours I have taken. I've taken the Raleigh tour the…read moremost. My first Raleigh food tour was a great introduction to Raleigh and how I learned to get around in Downtown Raleigh. So since then I always try to find a food tour while traveling. Even though I've taken the Raleigh tour multiple times it has not been the same exact tour as the restaurants rotate so the route changes. Taste Carolina has tours in Raleigh; Durham; Hillsborough; Asheville; Winston Salem; Greensboro; Chapel Hill; Charlotte and Wilmington. Besides Raleigh, I've been on the Hillsborough tour; Durham tour and Wilmington tour. The only tour that wasn't up to par with the other Taste Carolina tours was the Wilmington tour. I do not recommend that tour. The website is easy to use and book the tour you want to take and you can list any food restrictions or food allergies. They try to accommodate. Then you are provided a starting location and parking suggestions. On tour day, you meet your guide and you are off exploring the town as well as discovering restaurants you might not have heard of before. Back when I started these tours, my palate was limited. These tours exposed me to foods I never would have ordered. Some I loved and others not so much but that is all part of the experience to try new things. Generally there are about five or six stops on the tour. You will be given your dish then usually the chef or owner comes out and tells you about the dish and the history of the restaurant. On my last tour I took the Durham tour a second time. At the stating point, the guide had the route we'd be walking on a map with all the restaurants we'd be stopping. I learned some new areas in Durham and went to new restaurants. I regularly eat at several restaurants I was introduced to on the first Durham tour. I've tried to take the Asheville tour for years but the weeks it runs never meshes when I am in town. March will take me on the Greensboro tour though. This was recommended to me by someone on my Durham food tour.

Awesome, awesome!! We met the tour group at a bottle shop for some initial tastings, then toured…read morethe area breweries! We visited 3 breweries in the area, tours and tastings at each stop, and more tastings on the party bus! The tour ended at the same bottle shop we started at so we could pick up the great beers we tasted along the way! The tour guide knew her stuff and had answers to all of our questions. The breweries' had great staff and awesome beer. The tours were very informative and of course we carried our drinks through the tours. The bus even had a cooler for our growlers we picked up on the way! A must do when visiting the area, or for a quick trip out of the city!

Went for a tour Saturday night with several of our neighbors. We had had a wonderful time as we…read moretoured three breweries. The on bus beer tasting was a nice touch that allowed us to sample far more than just what the breweries had. They are a great tour for those who want to learn about beer and those who are professional beer drinkers. I look forward to them growing their business and getting it completely dialed in. I would definitely tour with them again.

What a wonderful walking food tour with a great tour guide. She curated a good list of different…read moreplaces to check out. I don't want to give away too many pictures of what you will see so you can enjoy the sites and scenery when you go. Highly recommend travelers and locals alike to go!

I have to say that Jacqueline really knows her Raleigh history and is very passionate about what…read moreshe does Four restaurants us just perfect for this tour and there is ample time at each one. Food at two of the places was crazy good. One place was very nice and the fourth place was meh...dirty, loud and the food was meh. Take this tour. Great history. We laughed a lot and made new friends.

I enjoy trying lots of different beers and have been homebrewing for a couple of years now. That…read moresaid I was really looking forward to this tour and was not disappointed. First, there was a mix of different backgrounds on the bus and everyone was really friendly. The tour guide, Tammy, got people talking and really set up tour to be a great experience. The first stop was Raleigh Brewing, we tried three different samples of, I want to say 6 ounces each while the co owner talked about the business. Then we got to see the brewery. The second stop was Crank Arm. We got to try a full serving of one of their brews while the brewer talked about the business and their brewing process. Finally back to Natty Greene's for more samples and a tour. The time goes by really fast, it's a three hour trip but it goes by fast, nicely paced though...you won't feel like you're being dragged around. Also, you can buy growlers of beer during the stops. The tour guide, Tammy, did a great job. The drive between tour stops was pretty relaxed. The only down side is picking a tour (Raleigh 1, Raleigh 2, Johnston Co., etc.) and I highly recommend a designated driver (I had one). It's perfect for couples or singles, I went by myself and didn't feel weird about it.

I had a great time checking out Beltline Brew Tours on Sunday. This was the first tour I've ever…read moredone with them and they gave Yelpers an opportunity to check out their all new tour "JOCO" tour for $30 (normally $45). I arrived with my friends to Natty Greene's a little before 1pm and checked in. The bus arrived right at 1pm and we were ready to go. I don't know if they always use the same transportation but I noticed they were using the Bridgebus that normally takes you from Raleigh to Durham and vice versa. The bus is an updated school bus and with that in mind be aware that you are probably going to sweat quite a bit on this bus especially in the summer month. This tour took us out to Johnston County which is about a 30min ride. I do wish that they provided some local brews on our way to the first destination. I've taken a few tours in the Charlotte area and we were given samples on our way to the breweries which was really nice plus the tour guide had an opportunity to interact more with the crowd, Overall though I enjoyed the tour I don't make it out to the JOCO breweries much because it's a little bit of a haul to be drinking and driving and this tour gives you the perfect opportunity to go out there worry free. We started the tour at Double Barley by far my favorite brewery in the area. They provided way more samples then I expected and the owner Larry gave a wonderful tour of the brewery. They also serve food at DB so you had the chance to order a snack before hitting the road again. Next up we headed to Clayton to visit Deep River Brewing. I've had plenty of Deep River beer but haven't been to the brewery yet and I was really impressed. Paul and his wife Lynn have made quite a business and it's a great brewery - I love their seasonal watermelon beer. We got to hang out at each brewery for a little while which I enjoyed. DR had Sol taco food truck out on Sunday which was awesome since they were on the top of my list of food trucks to check out. We headed on back to Natty Greene's where we were given some very generous samples of beers and finished up with our last tour. Will our tour guide is a super friendly guy and everyone seemed to have a great time. I look forward to checking out another tour soon!!

No trip is complete when going to Benson, NC if a person does not stop by the Broadslab Distillery…read more The decor is fitting and the service is always awesome. No food for us today, but in the past the food trucks have had great tasting food. From an Old Fashion, a Whiskey Sour, a Hummingbird Helles Lager and a flight of their new selection was a treat for the five of us. Each had their favorites. Of course a couple bottles traveled back home with us.

Hands-down, this place is top notch! Definitely worth this job if you're near the area or passing…read morethrough. TK is the best. Sunday afternoon afternoons she brings in summer down home cooking. She's a marvelous lady and has the place running like a well oil machine, good merchandise, good selection of beverages, in the hospitality is second and none. You'll feel like family when you walk in.

We had an absolute blast with Capital City Party Bus Friday night! The bus was super clean, the…read moresound system was legit, and our driver kept the energy going all night. Highly recommend -- will definitely book again!

Rented the 18 passenger bus for my son and his group for Senior Prom. Definitely a smooth process…read morefrom booking with Dante to the day of prom. The day before prom our driver, Phyllis, reached out to introduced herself and asked if we had any needs. Our bus arrived on time and was very clean and Phyllis communicated with me throughout the night when they would reach each destination. Great customer service. Highly recommend and will use again in the future.

I was a little hesitant to book another tour based on my prior experience. But I follow Heather…read moreLeah, and her Raleigh Hidden History tour sounded right up my alley. I lucked out and found a parking spot at Tap Room. It is a small lot, so it may fill up quickly. There is another lot behind the building to the side or street parking is available. There was a street market, so it was harder to find. I did double-check that I could park at the bar when I checked in for the tour. Restrooms are available inside, and food and beverages can be brought on the trolley with a few exceptions. I liked this tour as we got a history lesson while the trolley was moving, and then we got to get off at different stops for a new perspective and not just looking out the windows. I still enjoyed looking out the windows and took some photos from there that weren't part of the tour. St. Agnes Hospital was our first stop. The stone hospital was rebuilt and opened in June 1909. It was during the Jim Crow Era for black citizens, as they were not allowed in white hospitals. We also stopped at the Heck-Andrews House. We learned of a secret tunnel and that there used to be a baseball stadium where a parking lot sits today. Devereaux Meadow was a minor league baseball stadium. I never knew a grand "Castle" (the original Meredith College) once stood near the Executive Mansion. It was a hotel and state office buildings at one point, too. It's wild that it's just a parking lot now! We got to see one of the trolley stops of the Glenwood line. It took people to Bloomsbury Park. It had electric lights at the trolley park. There was even a roller coaster, carousel, and a dance pavilion. Heather was an amazing tour guide and shared her knowledge and love of the city with us. I look forward to taking more tours with her.

Darci our tour guide for the ghosts trolley tour was very good. She was funny and informative. The…read moredriver was also excellent and very safe.