Ale, Ash, and History: A Private Microbrewery Walk Through Historic Downtown Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF HIKING FIELD GUIDE

Ale, Ash, and History: A Private Microbrewery Walk Through Historic Downtown Flagstaff

A customizable, private tasting route visiting 2–4 Flagstaff breweries with hotel pickup, flexible timing, and complimentary samplings—this guide helps you choose stops and plan the right length for Sedona or Flagstaff-centric outings.

Ale, Ash, and History: A Private Microbrewery Walk Through Historic Downtown Flagstaff.

Duration
4 Hours
Location
Flagstaff
Operator
Wine Tours of Sedona
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Embark on a personalized brewery tour that threads through Flagstaff’s compact, historic center. Designed as a private experience for an individual, family, or group, the outing visits two to four local breweries—examples include Beaver Street Brewery and Flagstaff Brewing Company—and can be tailored in length, pace, and choice of stops so you sample the craft scene on your own terms.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE EXPERIENCE

Private, Personalized Tastings

Every tour is private and customized to your interests, giving a one-on-one feel as you move between breweries and shape how long and where you visit.

THE BREWERIES

A Short List of Local Brews

Typical itineraries include two to four stops drawn from local names such as Beaver Street Brewery, Flagstaff Brewing Company, Lumber Yard Brewing Company, Mother Road Brewing Company, Dark Sky Brewing Company and the Historic Brewery.

THE LOGISTICS

Flexible Timing and Included Refreshments

Tours can run day or night and are offered with hotel pickup and return (Sedona or Flagstaff); water is provided for the duration and tour length can be adjusted to suit Sedona-only or Flagstaff-inclusive plans.

What the day feels like

How the tour feels

This is a relaxed, door-to-door tasting experience: your private guide shapes a route of two to four breweries, times visits to the group’s pace, and provides water and transport between stops so you can focus on sampling and conversation rather than logistics.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits

1
Groups & FamiliesWell suited—each tour is private to the individual, family, or group, giving a tailored, one-on-one experience of the breweries.
2
Sedona VisitorsA Sedona-focused outing can be shorter—allow two to three hours if concentrating on Sedona—but tours can be customized to include Flagstaff as desired.
3
Flagstaff ExplorersIf you want to include Flagstaff, plan on a longer experience—extend your adventure to six hours or more to cover additional breweries and a more relaxed pace.
4
Safety-Conscious TravelersGood fit—operators provide hotel pickup and return in Sedona or Flagstaff and note that tours are not offered as day trips for safety reasons.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Water is provided throughout the duration of the tour.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many breweries will we visit?

Tours visit two to four breweries; stops are selected from options including Beaver Street Brewery, Flagstaff Brewing Company, Lumber Yard Brewing Company, Mother Road Brewing Company, Dark Sky Brewing Company, and the Historic Brewery.

How long does the tour last?

Tour lengths are flexible; the official listed duration is four hours, but Sedona-only outings are commonly recommended at two to three hours while Flagstaff-inclusive tours are often extended to six hours or more.

Where does the tour start and who provides pickup?

Meeting and pickup are offered from Sedona, AZ, with hotel pickup and return available in Sedona or Flagstaff.

Is the tour private or shared?

Every tour is private to the individual, family, or group, allowing a more one-on-one experience.

Are refreshments provided?

Complimentary beer tastings are included during visits and water is provided throughout the duration of the tour.

When can the tour be scheduled?

Tours can be offered any time of the day or night and are fully customizable to the time you prefer.

Who operates the tour?

The tour is operated by Wine Tours of Sedona.

Are one-way day trips available?

No—this tour is not offered as a day trip for safety reasons; pickup and return to your hotel in Sedona or Flagstaff are included.