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The Barrel Run was crafted to deliver an unparalleled touring experience. Our team, with extensive backgrounds in engineering and service, brings you an exceptional journey in a truly unique vehicle. Leveraging our deep knowledge of Chicago’s vibrant breweries, distilleries, wineries, and rich gangster history, we offer an insider’s view that’s a cut above the rest.
Our Tour Options
Public Tours
Experience the diverse flavors
of Chicago on our exciting public
tour of breweries and wineries.
Private Tours
Embark on an exclusive tour
to savor the vibrant flavors
of Chicago your way.
Corporate Events
Elevate your corporate events with
our exclusive brewery, winery, and
charter tour experience!
VIP Transportation
Set out on a luxurious adventure with
our premium charter service in the
heart of Chicago!
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Our Fleet
The Barrel Run® operates two Barrel Buses® / Barrel Trolleys® with capacities of 22 and 36 passengers. The wood staves, steel hoops, and curved shapes resonate with the feeling of a real barrel. The copper and brass handrails, lights, and accessories mimic the classic equipment used in the brewing and fermenting process. The vertically opening door was engineered to envision hidden cellars of the 1920’s prohibition era. The configuration of the Barrel Bus® / Barrel Trolley® is registered [as a service mark] in [the] U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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What Our Clients
Think of The Barrel Run
Jamila A.
My group and I had an amazing time on The Barrel Run! From the very first email exchange to the closing of our event we were treated with the best customer service. David, Denise, and Danielle were extremely informative…
Michael N. Jr.
The Barrel Run is a very fun and exciting experience. The vehicle is classy and is a nice ride. The driver was very professional and courteous. He literally checked on all the passengers during the tours of each location.…
Glenda J.
We had a super day, customised for just us. Visited great breweries, a top-notch distillery and finished at the jetty Beach House to round out our day. Hosts were knowledgeable and freely gave of their time, and our driver…
Jonathan S.
Loved the history and stops we went to on this event. Super easy to get a really good experience of breweries downtown and have a great time with friends.
Ana
We had such a great time on the brewery tour. Our hosts were very nice and friendly. Between the beer and the transportation in a barrel bus, it was 100% money well spent. I highly recommend it!!
Paul C.
This is like stepping onto a barrel time machine made by Doc Brown. The door opens just like Doc's train at the end of Back to the Future III. This bus is a piece of sheer beauty alone before…
Christopher C.
The bus itself is very cool and surprisingly comfortable. The seating is in the round, which gave me pause safety wise, but the driving was professional smooth and frankly safer than my driving. The driver/guide was very friendly and…
Ash T.
I hired The Barrel Run for a corporate networking event on October 1. Not only was the team incredibly professional from a planning perspective, but the day-of execution was exceptional as well! The uniqueness of the event was a…
Mary
Great tour and Ted was a fabulous host/guide!
Chad C.
Joe and Denise were incredible tour guides. This was a fun and great experience going around the city and visiting different local breweries while learning more about the history of Chicago
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