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.
Adventure brief
Ale, Ash, and History: A Private Microbrewery Walk Through Historic Downtown Flagstaff
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.
Experience the unique blend of exploration and craft beer culture with The Historic Downtown Flagstaff Microbrewery Tour by Wine Tours of Sedona. This private hiking adventure takes you through 2 to 4 of Flagstaff’s most distinctive microbreweries, such as Beaver Street Brewery and Flagstaff Brewing Company. Designed to suit your pace and preferences, your guide will customize each stop to match your interests and timing, ensuring a truly personalized experience. Along the way, enjoy complimentary tastings at each brewery, giving you a flavorful introduction to Northern Arizona’s evolving craft beer scene. The flexibility of the tour allows you to discover Flagstaff’s historic downtown on foot, combining light hiking with the excitement of sampling local brews. With hotel pickup included, this tour provides seamless convenience so you can relax and enjoy the day. Beyond beer, this walkable tour offers insights into the heritage and culture of Flagstaff, making it a memorable way to experience the city’s charm, flavors, and community spirit. Whether you're a craft beer aficionado or just looking for a unique way to spend time outdoors, this tour caters to all with its perfect mix of adventure and indulgence.
Route Schematic
Typical route schematic
Stops are chosen from a rotation of local microbreweries; a typical tour visits two to four venues in downtown Flagstaff.
Beaver Street Brewery
One of the possible starting stops on a downtown route—part of the list of recommended breweries for this tour.
Flagstaff Brewing Company
A common second stop; included among the named breweries guests may visit during the tour.
Lumber Yard / Mother Road / Dark Sky (select one or more)
The tour can include additional nearby breweries—Lumber Yard Brewing Company, Mother Road Brewing Company, Dark Sky Brewing Company, or the Historic Brewery—chosen to match your tastes.
This is a private, customizable route; tours include hotel pickup and return but are not offered as day trips for safety reasons, and actual stops and order may change to suit your group and schedule.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
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.
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.
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
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Water is provided throughout the duration of the tour.
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.
How this guide was prepared
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