The 5 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.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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