8 Belgium Drinks Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Bruges: 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 Antonio, visiting the Beguinage, Markt, Burg Square, canals, churches, and more. Finish with a 30-minute boat ride, and choose the four-beer tasting option if you want a relaxed Belgian finale.

“The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Maria our guide was so friendly and light heartened giving us so much history and knowledge. Alan our boat captain was friendly, knowledge and great sense of humour. Beer tasting experience was good. highly recommend this experience to everyone. Caroline and WIlie Northern Ireland”

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2.Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,501 reviews · 3h 30m · from $23

Meet an English-speaking guide at 9:30pm for a three-and-a-half-hour Brussels night out. Visit four bars, collect a JagerBomb and three welcome shots, and use your wristband for drink discounts. Expect smaller groups Sunday to Thursday and 50 or more people on Friday and Saturday.

“Great night out hosted by Moses, who created a great atmosphere and shepherded a great group around Brussels. It was a really cool group which helped but I’m sure Moses would have got everyone mingling anyway.”

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3.Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Brussels for a 2.5-hour walk through historic bars. Taste four Belgian beers, including a Trappist ale, learn how brewing styles shape flavor, and finish near Place Fontainas with time to order more on your own.

“Tom was a fantastic guide! 5 stars well deserved. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Learnt so much about Belgian beers and as such will enjoy them even more in future”

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4.Bruges: 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 and a hands-on waffle class. Work in pairs, add beer to your batter, cook several waffles, and finish with toppings including fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, and speculoos.

“Very well done and informative. The host was knowledgeable about both the food and its history.”

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5.Brussels 2.5-Hour Belgian Beer Tasting Experience

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Fraser, or Adelin for 150 minutes in central Brussels. You’ll visit two beer bars, taste a strong Trappist ale and three newer brews, hear how Belgian beer is made, and meet up to nine fellow drinkers.

“We enjoyed every minute of this tour. Our guide (Tom?) was very knowledgeable about lots of subjects. He provided not only information about the different brews and beers but also a lot of laughs. The people in our group were also a lot of fun to hang out with. And no one got drunk (at least that could tell)!”

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6.Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk central Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Tiago, Tim, Julie, or Walid, stopping for pralines, Belgian fries or a waffle, and local beer. The 2 to 3-hour route covers Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Royal Galleries, then ends with a relaxed beer tasting.

“Tantiago was a great tour guide. We loved learning a little about the city’s history while having such yummy treats.”

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7.Marc’s Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

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

Spend about four hours tasting Belgian beers in old Brussels bars, from Chimay Tripel and Orval to lambics. Guides such as Sebastian, Eddie, and Terry add brewing lessons, city stories, chocolate, cheese, cured meats, and stops at La Becasse and the Royal Theatre Toone.

“Sebastian was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about beers and the city with great recommendations. Highly recommend the tour.”

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8.Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

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

Visit Antwerp City Brewery De Koninck without a guide and follow an audiovisual tour through Belgian beer, brewing, and local history. Test your tapping skills, cross the four-meter-high brew-house bridge, and enjoy two beer tasters. The tour lasts about one hour and is wheelchair accessible.

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