15 Brewery Tours in Belgium Worth Booking

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.The Belgian Beer World Experience & Beer Tasting

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

At Belgian Beer World inside Brussels’ Stock Exchange, you follow an interactive route through Belgian brewing, try two tasting glasses, then choose one beer from about 150 varieties at the rooftop Skybar. The visit is self-guided, family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and usually takes about one to two and a half hours.

“Great interactive museum with free beer at the end :)”

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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

Walk Bruges with guides such as Maria, Peter, or Helmut, visiting the Beguinage, Burg Square, canals, medieval lanes, and chocolate shops. The walking tour lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, while the boat ride and beer tasting may be separate options, so confirm exactly what is included.

“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 Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 368 reviews · from $90

Spend four hours walking Brussels with an English or Dutch-speaking guide, tasting seven Belgian beers at tucked-away taverns and cafés. Expect Trappist, Abbey, and Lambic styles, plus cheese, fries, sausage, pickles, and chocolate, with guides such as David, Sebastian, and Eddy bringing the city to life.

“Great group, great guide, bars you can't easily find yourself. It was great fun!”

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9.Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

Explore Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery in Bruges at your own pace with an audio guide. See hops, brewing equipment, open fermentation vessels, and the brewer at work in the loft. Finish with a 25 cl beer or soft drink and views of the belfry and St-Anna’s Church.

“It was a well done and interesting self guided tour. The beer at the end was great.”

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10.Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

In central Brussels, an English-speaking host such as Ezra, Ingrid, or Françoise guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, beer-based waffle batter, unlimited Brussels waffles, and classic toppings. You choose a beer for the batter, enjoy another with your food, and take the recipe home.

“It was amazing! Ingrid was absolutely lovely she made me feel comfortable very nice lady. The vibe was nice and it was such a good class Karina from London”

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11.Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

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

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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12.Ghent: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

In central Ghent, English-speaking hosts such as Thomas, Anna, Luc, and Reuben guide you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Choose a beer for the batter, use a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option if needed, pile on toppings, and take home the recipe and leftovers.

“Me and my husband had an amazing experience. Good beer and the experience of making the waffles was so cool. I eould definitely recommend.”

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13.Belgian Beer Tasting and Course at a Private Bar

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

At The Unusual Cafe in Brussels, an English-speaking guide leads a relaxed 75-minute tasting of five Belgian beers. You learn brewing basics, beer history, tasting technique, and style differences. Guides such as Tommy, Moses, Isabel, and Jack have led sessions, with an optional discounted pub crawl afterward.

“the guide where amazing, and the place where cozy. good beers, and fun all around experience!”

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14.Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

In Bruges, join chocolatier hosts such as Wilfred or Tom for a two-hour English-language workshop. Share a chocolate station, make praline shells and ganache, taste several Belgian beers, and take home your handmade treats. Participants aged 12 and older are welcome.

“We had a fabulous experience during the chocolate making and beer tasting with Wilfurt. Great afternoon to spend time on a rainy day!”

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15.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Settle into Bruges’ characterful Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings, paired with cheese, salami, or charcuterie. Guides such as Lavinia and Lavigna explain brewing traditions, local breweries, and each pour in English. Expect a social, seated experience lasting about 90 minutes to two hours.

“This was an amazing experience for our family. Intimate, fun and full of history and facts about the beer and Bruges. Highly recommend!!!!”

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