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Experience Speight's Brewery Tour and Guided Tasting in Dunedin City Centre
Discover over 145 years of brewing history on an interactive brewery tour in Dunedin City Centre that brings the craft to life - you’ll join a guided small group of no more than 15 travelers to learn about every ingredient that goes into the award-winning brews and hear how the state-of-the-art brewing process is used today; the experience finishes with a tasting where you can enjoy samples while knowledgeable guides talk you through the different styles and flavors, making this a standout Dunedin activity for Food & Drink, Tours & Sightseeing, and Group-Friendly bookings on Varoom.
About this activity in Dunedin City Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Trace more than 145 years of brewing history on an engaging, interactive brewery tour in Dunedin City Centre and see how award-winning beers are made today.
- Learn in an intimate small-group setting (maximum 15 guests) so you get personal time with knowledgeable guides and can ask questions throughout the experience.
- Discover the ingredients and modern brewing techniques behind the region’s celebrated brews, with behind-the-scenes access to the production process.
- Finish the tour with a guided tasting where the host talks you through different beer styles and flavor profiles so you can compare and appreciate each sample.
Important Information
- Your ticket includes all taxes, handling fees, a knowledgeable guide and the beer samples provided during the tasting.
- The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off; food and additional snacks are not included (snacks are available to purchase on site).
- This experience has safety and access requirements: minimum drinking age 18, a moderate level of fitness is needed for walking and stairs, closed-toe flat shoes are required, no bags or luggage allowed, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Service animals are permitted, public transport options are nearby, and you should bring a current valid passport on the day if requested by the operator.
Meeting Point
Meet at the brewery’s main entrance in Dunedin City Centre. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time so you can check in with the guide; look for the tour signage at the entrance.
Includes
- All taxes, fees and handling charges are included for bookings in Dunedin City Centre.
- Alcoholic beverages are included as part of the offering.
- Non-alcoholic beverages are included.
- A local guide is provided during the experience.
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included - you should make your own way to the meeting point in the area.
- Food and drinks are not included unless specifically stated.
- Snacks are available for purchase separately and are not included.
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries; please assess suitability before booking in Dunedin.
- Service animals are allowed to accompany you on the experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point in the city centre.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers; consider your health before joining.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the activity.
- Bookings are limited to a maximum of 15 people per reservation.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years for any alcoholic beverages included.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel or participation.
- No bags or luggage can be taken on the tour - travel light while exploring the area.
- This is a walking tour that requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility.
- Closed-toe, flat-sole shoes are required for safety during the experience.
- Not recommended for travelers who will have difficulty walking down stairs.
Customer Reviews
10/10
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Summary:
Amazing tour- great history of a brewery exclusive to south New Zealand. Our tour guide (Annika) did a great job of highlighting the founders journey to NZ and brewing process. She’s a dang good bartender too 😊. Well with the $
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Annika, was amazingly knowledgeable and a delight too throughout the tour. No hesitation in recommending this venue to others.
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Highly recommend this tour! Ask for Annika. She very friendly, knowledgeable and patient with the group.
Loved every second!
Amazing history in this company!
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You’ll join a guided small-group brewery tour that walks you through over 145 years of brewing history, explains the ingredients and state-of-the-art brewing process, and finishes with a beer tasting where guides talk you through different styles and flavors.
Yes - the tour concludes with sampling of beers while knowledgeable guides describe the range of styles and flavors, giving you a true Dunedin beer tasting experience.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, and the minimum drinking age applies, so bring appropriate identification if you plan to participate in the tasting.
Tours are limited to a maximum of 15 travelers for an intimate experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but note the tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness and walking, so consider whether it’s suitable for younger family members.
The tour involves walking and stairs and requires a moderate level of fitness; closed-toe, flat-soled shoes are required. It’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or for pregnant travelers, and no bags or luggage can be taken on the tour.
Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the meeting point. While the guided tasting is included, some snacks may be available for purchase on site; note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
