Belgium Drinks Tours: Our Top 9

1.Guided Tour & Boat Ride with Optional Beer Tasting

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

See Bruges with guides such as JK, Maria, Peter, and Antonio, walking from the Lake of Love to Market Square before a 30-minute canal cruise. You’ll get local restaurant and chocolate-shop tips, plus an optional tasting of four Belgian beers. The boat and tasting may be taken separately, so keep your schedule flexible.

“Tour guide was very informative and easy to listen too. The walking was a little long - 2hrs! Canal boat was good also”

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2.Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,258 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Hungry Mary’s four to five hour walking tour pairs 10 chocolate tastings with at least five Belgian beers, cheese, fries, and Brussels sights. Guides such as Marie, Nina, Hugo, and Clemens bring local stories and humor to stops at the Royal Galleries, Manneken Pis, Grand Place, Royal Theatre Toone, and old taverns.

“One of the absolute best tours we’ve ever taken (and we’ve taken a lot of tours)! Clemens and Nina made learning about beer and chocolate fun! And we learned some history about the city as well. This is a must do while in Brussels!”

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3.Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

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

Meet your English-speaking beer guide in central Brussels for four Belgian tastings, including a Trappist ale, in atmospheric city-center bars. Guides such as Tom, Fraser, Adeline, and Sybil bring humor, history, and beer advice to the walk. The tour starts at 6 pm and ends near Place Fontainas, with time to continue drinking on your own.

“The guide was amazing, beer was great. This was the blight of Brussels for us.lots of walking to keep us awake during the tour.”

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4.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, Brecht, or Michèle guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Choose a beer for your batter, cook in pairs, then pile on fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, and more. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available.

“Really fun and interesting. Way more to making a true Belgium waffle then I expected! Great host and great group to do it with! If you have time in Brugge I highly recommend.”

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5.Belgian Beer World Ticket with Rooftop & Free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Visit Belgian Beer World inside Brussels’ Stock Exchange for a self-guided tour of Belgian brewing, interactive displays, two small tastings, and a final beer at the Beerlab rooftop bar. Choose from about 150 beers, enjoy city views, and use your booking for 20% off shop items other than beer.

“More tasting beers definitely. The interactive experiences were very good but could have more videos about the full process of producing beer.”

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6.Brussels 2.5-Hour Belgian Beer Tasting Experience

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in Scott’s Bar for a 2.5-hour walk through Brussels beer culture. Taste one powerful Trappist ale and three modern Belgian beers at two city-center bars. Guides including Tom, Fraser, and Adelin bring history, humor, and practical beer advice to a group of up to 10.

“My guide, Tom was very knowledgeable not just about the beer which we drank but also the local area.”

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

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

Spend 2 to 3 hours walking central Brussels with guides such as Tiago, Tim, Julie, or Walid. You will hear local stories at Grand Place and Manneken Pis, taste Belgian chocolates, choose fries or a waffle, and finish with Belgian beer in a relaxed group setting.

“Our tour guide was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable about the city and all of the spots we stopped along our way. Best fries and waffles ever. Would highly recommend.”

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8.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

At Hoogstraat 10 in central Bruges, an English-speaking host leads you through three Belgian beer tastings, then shows you how to bake waffles with the beer you choose. You can make and eat as many waffles as you like, add toppings, and take home the recipe. Sessions hold up to 14 people.

“This was a fantastic experience and our instructor (I forget her name) was amazing. She was so informative about the city and provided a great experience for us. We sampled different beers, along with making waffles. The batch even made a bunch of extras! It was also intimate where there were a ton of people in the workshop so it worked very well! I’d recommend this experience to everyone!”

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9.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 covering Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, medieval guild squares, Burg Square, chocolate, and canal views. Guides such as Maria, Peter, Helmut, and Eduardo have led engaging visits. Boat rides and beer tasting may be available as separate options, so confirm exactly what is included before booking.

“Combination of a walking tour (1.5 hours) and boat ride (30 minutes, at my leisure). Enjoyed the excursion.”

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