Belgium’s 15 Finest Brewery Tours

1.Guided Tour & Boat Ride with Optional Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,894 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Walk Bruges with guides such as JK, Maria, or Peter, visiting the Beguinage, Markt, Burg Square, and canal viewpoints. Then take a 30-minute boat ride and, if selected, taste four Belgian beers. The walking tour lasts about two hours, while the full experience runs 150 minutes to three hours.

“Absolutely amazing! Maria was so funny and sweet! Kept us so intrigued with all the fun facts and she is a wonderful story teller!”

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2.Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Meet your English-speaking beer guide at 6 pm near Brussels’ historic center for a walking tasting tour through local bars. You’ll try four Belgian beers, including a Trappist ale, while guides such as Tom, Fraser, Sybil, and Adeline explain brewing methods, flavor profiles, and beer traditions. The tour ends near Place Fontainas.

“Great tour. Fraser was very knowledgeable about Belgian beer and its history. We had a great time. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, or Brecht guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, then helps you make waffle batter with your chosen beer. Work in pairs, cook as many waffles as you can eat, and finish with fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, or Nutella. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available.

“The recipe was easy to follow. They use a local beer in the recipe but any other can be used to replace if you are making it at home later. The place was clean and organized. Francis (hope that’s how to write his name) was a very entertaining guide. The beer tasting selection was great.”

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4.Brussels 2.5-Hour Belgian Beer Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 932 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Fraser, or Adelin, learning how Belgian beer is brewed and why Trappist ales matter. Start at Scott’s Bar with a full bottle of Trappist beer, then visit a second city-center bar for three smaller pours. Expect history, humor, strong flavors, and a group of up to 10.

“This was the best beer tour I’ve ever been on. Adlin was so fun, engaging, and informative. He made it a party right from the start and we kept drinking long after the tour was over. Do not miss this tour!”

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5.Marc’s Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 645 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours tasting Belgian beer in Brussels with guides such as Sebastian, Eddie, Terry, or Marc. Visit old taverns, a puppet theater bar, and local beer cafés while sampling Chimay, Orval, lambics, chocolates, cheese, cured meats, and small dishes. The central meeting point, small-group setting, and city history make this more than a pub crawl.

“I cannot say enough about how amazing of a tour guide Sebastian was! He was fun and so knowledgeable about all the DELICIOUS beer! 7 beers in 6 stops was amazing! We couldn’t have loved this tour more!”

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6.The Belgian Beer World Experience & Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · from $22

At Belgian Beer World in Brussels’ former Stock Exchange, you’ll follow an interactive route through Belgian brewing, sample two beers, and finish with one full beer from a choice of 150 at the rooftop Skybar. Allow about two hours if you read the displays and try the hands-on stations.

“Plus points: Lots to learn about the history of Belgian beer and the Art of Brewing. The best part of the experience is the sky bar where you meet other tipsy people. It's crazy. Totally recommend. Personal recommendation - don't forget the grammable, D.I.Y, and extremely interactive wall painting. Pro tip - the location on Get Your Guide is wrong. If you're using Google Maps It should be "Belgian Beer Museum" instead of the "The Cafe". Complaint - Pick up your damn phone or update your phone number.”

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7.Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Explore Bruges on a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Markt Square. Visit Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Burg Square, medieval lanes, canals, and a craft chocolate shop. Canal rides and beer tasting may be handled separately, so confirm exactly what your booking includes before paying.

“Last minute tour, it was well worth it. Beautiful sites. Maria was a great tour guide. She knew a lot and kept the small group entertained! It was just enough time and needed at Bruges”

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8.Beer Tour with 6 Beers and 3 Chocolate Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Meet your guide outside Mary Grand’Place for a four-hour walking tour through Brussels’ old lanes and lesser-known cafés. Taste six Belgian beers with three chocolate stops, local cheese, and snacks while guides such as Sebastian, David, and Eddie explain Lambics, Trappist beers, Abbey ales, pubs, and city history.

“David was a great guy, got to try loads of unusual and delicious beers and see some of the city we wouldn’t have without this experience. Definitely recommend 🙌🏽”

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9.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery in central Bruges with a self-guided audioguide. Follow the brewing process, see open fermentation vessels, watch the brewer at work, enjoy views toward the Belfry and St-Anna’s Church, and finish with a 25 cl beer or soft drink in the bar.

“This experience was definitely more for my partner than me as he's alot more into beer than I am but it was very interesting to see how beer is made and the history behind Bourgogne des Flandres. That being said, there was a drink included at the end of the tour where I tried Bourgogne des Flandres and it was the first beer I've tried that I could comfortably drink! My partner tried the Guinness Timmermans lambic and stout and he said that was super tasty. We also took a photo at the end of the tour and had it printed on a bottle which was only around €10 which…”

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10.Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

At Waffles ’n Beer in central Brussels, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your batter, then cook Brussels waffles in pairs. Guides such as Ezra, Ingrid, Ana, and Françoise lead the English-language class. Enjoy unlimited waffles, toppings, and a final beer, then take the recipe home.

“Our guide was wonderful. Explained everything in quite detail. Great experience thank you so much”

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11.City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 258 reviews · 1 day · from $18

At Antwerp City Brewery, you explore Belgian beer history and brewing through audiovisual rooms, interactive displays, and a four-meter-high brewhouse bridge. The self-guided visit takes about an hour and includes two beer tastings, one before and one during the tour. Finish with more beer, snacks, and brewery souvenirs.

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12.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In central Ghent, an English-speaking host such as Thomas, Anna, Luc, or Reuben guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Choose a beer for your batter, or use a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option, then bake, decorate, and eat as many waffles as you make. You also take home the recipe, certificate, leftovers, and possibly an apron.

“This was such a fun experience! We tried 5 beers, all very different and all very nice. Making the waffles was great fun. Our guide was very friendly and interesting. The whole activity was relaxed and not rushed at all. We loved it!”

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13.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Start in Markt with a local guide such as Louis, Martin, Helga, or Nicolas, then walk Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center, visit Depla Chocolatier for a praline demonstration and tasting, and finish with a brewery visit and freshly brewed beer at Bourgogne des Flandres. Expect about 3.5 hours on foot.

“Martin was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and he had a flair for storytelling! Highly recommended!!”

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14.Belgian Beer Tasting and Course at a Private Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Spend 75 minutes at The Unusual Cafe tasting five Belgian beers with an English-speaking guide. Tommy, Moses, Isabel, Jack, Dora, and other guides have led sessions covering brewing, beer styles, history, and tasting technique. The small, relaxed format suits first-time Belgian beer drinkers, solo visitors, and curious groups.

“Jose was friendly and the selection of five beers hit the spot.”

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15.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

At Langestraat 52, learn to make Belgian pralines with an English-speaking chocolatier such as Wilfred, Tom, or Koenraad. You will shape chocolate shells, add ganache and fillings, taste Belgian beers between stages, and take home your finished treats. Stations are shared by two people, and the workshop suits participants aged 12 and up.

“We loved this. Our instructor was brilliant, nice small group. The activity went really well, you make the moulds, try some beer throughout, fill your mould then wait to eat! We filled ours with all different things- nuts, fruit and syrups. We loved this! Our instructor informed us of lots of history of Belgium/ Bruges”

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