The 14 Best Brewery Tours in Belgium

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.Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

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

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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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, 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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4.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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5.Marc’s Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

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

Spend four hours tasting Belgian beers at old Brussels taverns, from Chimay Tripel and Orval to lambics. Guides such as Sebastian, Eddie, and Terry add beer lore, city history, and local bar tips. Expect six beers, chocolate, cheese, cured meats, and small dishes in a group of up to 20.

“Sebastian was an AMAZING guide!!! He had an amazing knowledge of everything! The history of the area, amazing bars we never would’ve found, amazing recommendations for where to eat and of course… an incredible amount of knowledge of different beers and how they are made. We absolutely LOVED our tour! He was super easy to find in the large square and absolutely hilarious! 10/10 would recommend this tour a million times over. We cannot say enough good things about it. The beers we tried were phenomenal and the commentary was great. Seriously fantastic.”

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6.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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7.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

Visit Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery in Bruges with a multilingual audioguide. See the brewer working, learn how hops and genever are made, watch open fermentation, and finish with a 25 cl beer or soft drink in the canalside bar. Allow about 45 minutes, or take longer at your own pace.

“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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8.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 leads you through three Belgian beer tastings, a beer-based waffle batter, and unlimited Brussels waffles with toppings. You work in pairs, choose a beer for the recipe, enjoy a final drink, and take home the instructions.

“The beer tasting and waffle making was a lot of fun! Ezra was accommodating and very easy to understand to as she shared the beer history and instructions for making the waffles. We really enjoyed the time and waffles were delicious!”

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9.Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

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

Explore Antwerp City Brewery De Koninck without a guide, moving at your own pace through audiovisual rooms about brewing, Belgian beer, and Antwerp’s beer culture. Your ticket includes two beer tastings, including one perfectly poured sample before the tour and another during it. Allow about one hour.

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10.Ghent: 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, cook with a partner, add chocolate, speculoos, cream, and more, then take home the recipe, certificate, and leftovers. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available.

“Thomas was a great instructor! We had a great time”

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11.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. You’ll compare styles, learn how brewing shapes flavor, and practice tasting in a relaxed group. Guides such as Tommy, Moses, Isabel, Jack, and Dora have led sessions, and you can continue with a discounted Brussels pub crawl afterward.

“It was a fun evening. We learned a lot, got to try nice beer in a chilled and friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed learning about the different techniques and flavours and how to properly test it. I am sure I will now be more aware when enjoying a nice Belgian beer. I am sure there is something for every taste. :)”

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12.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

At Langestraat 52 in Bruges, an English-speaking chocolatier such as Wilfred or Tom guides you through making praline shells and fillings with dark Callebaut and milk chocolate. You share a station with one partner, taste Belgian beers, hear stories about Bruges, and take home your handmade chocolates.

“Wilfred was so professional and the way he explained everything was easy to follow when making the chocolates. The beers and stories he told about where they were made and the history behind them was so informative. I would highly recommend this to any age and what a memory.”

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13.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. Hosts such as Lavinia and Lavigna explain the beers, brewing methods, and Belgium’s beer past and present. The relaxed format suits solo visitors, couples, and small groups, though busy sessions can be noisy.

“Really good evening host was so informative. Cheese choice could have been better but really didn’t spoil experience”

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14.Guided Walking Tour with Optional Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 89 reviews · 2h 30m · from $22

Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking guide exploring Brussels landmarks, including Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Sablon, Mont des Arts, Royal Galleries, Saint Nicholas Church, and the Bourse. Guides such as Liam, Oscar, Mark, and Pablo add history, humor, food tips, and local suggestions. Add a Belgian beer tasting at the Bourse.

“Oscar was a great guide. Within 1 1/2 hours he walked us around the most important spots in the old town and had a fun story or fun facts to make the history of Bruxelles entertaining as well as interesting. :)”

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