The 15 Beer Tours in Bruges That Earn Their Price

1.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41Our pick

See Bruges with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish, walking from the Lake of Love through the Beguinage, Burg Square, and Markt. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, then add four Belgian beers if you book the English-language option. Guides such as Maria, JK, and Peter bring history and humor to the route.

“Lovely tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Boat tour was a great opportunity to explore this amazing city too!”

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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 Koen guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, beer waffle batter, cooking, and toppings. You work in pairs, can choose non-alcoholic or gluten-free batter, and eat as many fresh waffles as you make. Private groups are available.

“Fantastic experience in Bruges! The host was warm and welcoming, sharing great stories about the history behind the three beers we tasted. The waffle-making was just as fun – clear instructions, plenty of toppings, and you get to eat everything you make. I had three big waffles and my partner had four, all fresh and delicious. A perfect mix of local flavour, hands-on fun, and friendly hospitality. Definitely worth it!”

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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, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your waffle batter, then bake and eat as many waffles as you like. English-speaking hosts such as Koen, Michelle, Brecht, and Stefan add beer stories, Bruges facts, and plenty of humor. You’ll leave with the recipe.

“What a tremendous experience! Our host Brecht was great, very personable, and had a great sense of humor. The beer choice was excellent and the waffles were really good. A must do.”

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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

Walk through Bruges with guides such as Maria, Peter, Helmut, or Eduardo, visiting Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Walplein, Burg Square, and the canalside viewpoints. The walking tour lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes. Boat rides and beer tasting may be optional or taken separately, so confirm exactly what your booking includes.

“Our guide was very passionate about the city and its many artistic/architectural delights. She was friendly yet always professional during our most enjoyable walk through this medieval gem of a city. Highly recommended!😊”

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5.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

Visit the Bourgogne des Flandres brewery and distillery in Bruges at your own pace with an audio guide. See live brewing, open fermentation vessels, ingredients, and distilling equipment, then enjoy a 25 cl beer or soft drink in the canalside bar. The audio guide is available in ten languages, and the route includes stairs.

“This was such a brilliant experience. It was informative, interactive and only as long as it needed to be. Excellent value for money, would highly recommend.”

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6.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

At Langestraat 52 in Bruges, you’ll work in pairs to make Belgian pralines with dark Callebaut shells and milk chocolate ganache. Hosts such as Wilfred guide the process with stories about chocolate, beer, and Bruges. Four beer tastings are often served between stages, with non-alcoholic drinks for under-18s. You take your chocolates home.

“A brilliant experience taking part in making the chocolate and tasting the beer. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!”

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7.The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

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

You explore Bruges Beer Experience on the second floor of the Old Town museum, using an iPad Mini audio guide in 10 languages. Learn about brewing, Trappist beers, food pairing, and women in beer. Children up to 12 have a bear-themed tour. Add a beer tasting downstairs for €6.

“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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8.Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

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

At the Bruges Beer Experience, you use a tablet and headphones to explore Belgian beer, from Trappist and abbey styles to brewing, food pairing, and beer culture. The self-paced visit takes about an hour. Children ages 5 to 12 have a separate bear-themed audio tour, while the on-site bar sells 16 draught beers, alcohol-free options, and soft drinks.

“Great museum with self-paced audio tour. They did a great job explaining the history and cultural aspects beer with lots of whimsical and fun facts. I highly recommend you include the beer tasting at the end - nice cap to the visit!”

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9.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

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

Sit down at Bruges’ Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings, cheese, and salami. Guides such as Lavinia and Lavigna explain brewing styles, Belgian beer culture, and the stories behind each pour. Expect a friendly, social session lasting about 90 minutes to two hours, with all tastings included.

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

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10.BeerWalk Bruges (English guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about three hours exploring Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Thom or Tina. You’ll visit the Bruges Beer Museum, Bourgogne Des Flandres Brewery, and three Belgian beer bars while tasting five beers and learning how brewing shaped the city. The group is limited to 20 people.

“This was a very informative and enjoyable tour of Bruges and the many lovely beers. Highly recommended”

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11.BeerWalk Bruges with Dutch Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $52

Walk Bruges with a Dutch-speaking guide such as Alain, Kathleen, Bram, Thom, or Maarten, stopping for five Belgian beers at the Beer Experience, Bourgogne Des Flandres, ’t Brugs Beertje, Cafe De Kuppe, and ’t Zand. You’ll cover about 3 km, hear city stories, and take home a BeerWalk glass.

“The bearwalk is super fun! Alain took us with great enthusiasm. He has a lot of knowledge about Bruges and all beers. Our group was very nice (8 Dutch people of whom a family and two couples). We really recommend the beerwalk!Auto-translated”

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12.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes walking Bruges with a local English-speaking guide such as Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan. See the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and tiny streets, then watch pralines being made and taste chocolate before touring Bourgogne des Flandres brewery and sipping beer beside the canals.

“We’ve done many walking tours wherever we travel and this was one of our best. Our guide hilda was well informed, casual and very open up to conversation and questions. Loved the beer after with our diverse group. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bruges.”

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13.Belgian Beer Tour with Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Walk through Bruges with a local English-speaking guide, tasting five 15-centiliter beers at three stops. Learn the difference between ales, lagers, triples, Trappist beers, and Lambic, play a beer game, visit a brewery, and match Belgian beer with artisan chocolate. Guide Liselot has led especially engaging tours.

“Loved the passion and discussions we had during all our tastier some very interesting venues. A fantastic way to understand more about the history of Belgium beers and find out what you prefer by tasting.”

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14.Bruges Beer Tour with chocolate pairing by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Start at Bath & Barley at 2:00 pm for a 2.5 to 3-hour English walking tour through Bruges. A young local guide, including Patrick on some departures, explains Belgian beer styles, pairs chocolate with beer, and takes you to several lively bars. Groups are limited to 16 people.

“A great guide who really knows her beers and brewing! We visited unique, interesting, friendly local facilities. Loved this adventure!”

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15.3-Hour Beer and Chocolate Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $295

Spend about four hours exploring Bruges with a private guide, touring Market Square, The Burg, Dijver, and Minnewater before tasting chocolates at Choco-Story. Visit De Halve Maan brewery, learn about Brugse Zot, and enjoy a three-course lunch. Hotel pickup is available in central Bruges.

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