Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours and Activities

Anheuser-Busch Brewery
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Discover the secrets of beer brewing at the home of Budweiser. Meet the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses, sample brews and have dinner in a beer garden.

Learn how one of the world’s most recognizable beer brands is produced when you visit the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Inaugurated in 1852, Anheuser-Busch Brewery is among the oldest breweries in the U.S. and the home of Budweiser. Sip a selection of the taproom’s ales and lagers and wander around the brewery’s three national historic landmarks. Shop for Budweiser and beer souvenirs and mingle with fellow beer-lovers in a biergarten.

Free tours take you on a journey through the brewing processes, visiting important areas such as the brew house, packing plant and lager cellar. Glimpse the brewery’s history and the life of its founder, German immigrant Adolphus Busch. The caves of St. Louis were used as refrigerators prior to the invention of mechanized cooling systems. Museum exhibits highlight the evolution of the brewery, with displays of historical artifacts.

A popular part of the tour is the chance to meet the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. These draft horses were employed to pull beer delivery wagons during the 1800s. Ask about the availability of paid tours and workshops. These activities range from a behind-the-scenes look at Budweiser production to personalized tasting sessions and food and beer pairings.

Make your way to the Biergarten after your tour for the opportunity to try more brews and pub-style food. On the drinks menu you’ll find flagships beers, such as Budweiser and Busch beer, in addition to seasonal brews. Purchase gifts and souvenirs in the shop. From branded bottle openers, key chains and magnets to buckets, coolers and clothing, the choices for discerning beer lovers are many.

Located in the Soulard district, the brewery is a 10-minute drive from downtown St. Louis. Use free on-site parking if you drive.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery is open daily, except select public holidays. Visit the brewery’s official website for more details about free and paid tours. The Budweiser Brewery Experience app offers additional brewery information and is downloadable for free to mobile devices.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 30, 2019

Book your tour well in advance.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jul 26, 2019

Very interesting tour. We were there on a fairly hot day and a couple stops were almost unbearable.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jul 11, 2019

The parking situation was the worst, make sure you dont have to park in south parking lot we were told we could park next door and the lady kicked us out of the larking lot and forced us to park over a half mile away

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 28, 2019

Sometimes it fills up but you can reserve your tour online.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 27, 2019

Be advised that after having done at least 6 tours here for free, they now charge 10 dollars a piece for the basic tour. This does include though, a free bottle of FRESH Bud Light, and the usual free beer at the end. Also, more crowded than I have EVER seen it! Still well worth a visit!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Apr 25, 2019

This was an awesome tour. You actually get to see 3 clydesdales they have on the premises.

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