Three Durham Brewery Flights, Starting in a Tobacco Warehouse Courtyard
A guided walk through Clouds, Crank Arm and Flying Bull, with a tasting flight at each brewery and snacks along the way.
Flavors of the Bull is run by a Durham couple. Zack grew up in the area, Lindsey moved down from Michigan, and the business began, in their words, as the two of them exploring favorite local spots.
This is their weekend afternoon brewery route. Every stop pours a tasting flight, and the snacks are pub food: pretzels with cheese dip at Clouds, loaded tots at Flying Bull.
Shared departures take up to 15 guests. The listing prices the walk from USD 110 per person, and booking closes 12 hours before the 1:00 PM start.
Durham's Best Brewery Tour Trinity NeighborhoodGuided two-hour brewery walk in Durham with tasting flights and snacks, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM.www.viator.comBrightleaf Square, Then the First Pour at Clouds
The guide opens with about ten minutes on Brightleaf Square's history. The square's own account is that its buildings once stored the tobacco that raised Durham to prominence, and the site is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Historic Brightleaf District.
Clouds Brewing keeps its Durham taproom inside the square. Clouds has brewed since 2014 on a German-inspired lineup, and the first flight comes with pub pretzels and cheese dip. One guest wrote in March 2026 that they "Learned so much about the history of Durham while enjoying a great afternoon."
Crank Arm, the Cycling Brewery
Crank Arm is the stop built around bikes. The listing says the brewery has focused on bikes and beer since 2013, under the motto Beer Love Bike Love, and the operator calls it Durham's cycling-inspired brewery.
Each brewery visit runs about 25 minutes. The operator describes the stops as close together, with short walks in between.
Flying Bull Adds a Cocktail to the Board
Flying Bull is the third brewery. Its board carries a beer flight plus a tasting of one of the house's signature cocktails, and loaded tots come out with it. The operator calls the place a Durham original.
The listing ends the tour at Flying Bull, away from Brightleaf Square. Plan your ride home from there.
Who It Suits, and What to Know
The tour is for guests 21 and older, and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travelers. The operator describes a relaxed walk with an easy pace. The listing marks it suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.
- Tickets are mobile, and confirmation is instant.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
- Three reviews so far, all five stars.
📍 Meet at the Gregson Street entrance to the Brightleaf Square courtyard, 905 W. Main Street, near Emmy Squared Pizza. Look for the Brightleaf sign and a guide in a Flavors of the Bull shirt. The first flight is waiting inside the square at Clouds.