Bruges Drinks Tours: Our Top 12

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 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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3.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

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

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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4.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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5.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

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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6.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center with a local guide, watch pralines being made at Depla Chocolatier, then tour Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and enjoy a freshly brewed beer. Guides such as Louis, Martin, Helga, and Nicolas are praised for lively storytelling. Expect about 3.5 hours of walking, one small chocolate tasting, and one beer.

“It was a nice tour that went at a leisurely pace. We got to see lots of parts of the city, the chocolate tour was super fun and the beer tasting was delicious!”

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7.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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8.The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 201 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Visit Bruges Beer Experience in the Old Town and explore Belgian brewing with an iPad Mini audio guide. Learn about Trappist and abbey beers, fermentation, women and beer, and food pairing. Add a €6 tasting, while children up to age 12 can follow a fun tour about the Bruges bear.

“tutto ottimo, soprattutto per la presenza di un'audioguida in italiano non così scontata in Belgio. Per il resto se nel reparto bar ci fosse una più ampia scelta di cibo sarebbe molto apprezzato da chi predilige bere a stomaco pieno”

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9.Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 185 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16

Visit the Bruges Beer Experience in the historic center for a self-paced tablet tour covering Trappist beers, brewing, food pairing, and beer culture. Children ages 5 to 12 get a separate story-led tour. The ticket includes museum entry and tablet headphones, while beer, soft drinks, and tastings cost extra at the on-site bar.

“A lot information interesting, contact with Malta seeds and hoops were Nice. And the bar and beers were so good.”

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10.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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11.Bruges Bites & Sights – Belgian Food, Beer & A Little Bit Of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Start in Bruges’ Markt at 2:30 pm for a relaxed food-and-history walk led by a local English-speaking storyteller, often Pascal. Taste two Belgian pralines, fries with mayonnaise, both kinds of Belgian waffles, and a 15cl beer while visiting Markt and Burg Square. Groups are capped at 12 and return to the starting point.

“By far the best tour in the area, I will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bruges. Pascal provided a fun trip and pleasant tour of the city.”

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12.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

Walk Bruges with a local English-speaking guide such as Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan. See the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and the city’s smallest street, then watch pralines being made and finish with a brewery visit, beer, and canal views.

“I had great time during the tour. I really recommend it if you want to explore the city with the guidance of a local guide. It's worth every penny you spend. You will never regret joining it.”

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