The 9 Best Beer Tastings in Amsterdam

1.Amsterdam Luxury Boutique Boat tour with Unlimited Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s central canals for about 40 to 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass De Wallen, Rembrandt House, Oude Kerk, and Skinny Bridge. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available through an onboard open bar, with guides such as Justin, Butter, Ben, and Josua named in guest feedback.

“My reservation was for 12:00 but they called me at 12:05 to tell me that it had been canceled and that it should be at 14:00, it bothers me a lot because I had a reservation at a restaurant and museum, I arrived on time but the boat came at 14:30, the truth is that I would not recommend them because in addition the drinks were very cheap and for this reason my friend and I had a lot of headache and Diego vomited many times as”

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2.Premium Cheese Tasting with Wine and Beer Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

In a cheese-tasting attic beside Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theater, a live host introduces you to Henri Willig’s family business, cheesemaking, and 10 Gouda samples. Pair them with two drinks, dips, and mustard, then use your 10% shop discount to take Dutch cheese home.

“Great value experience in Amsterdam. Generous portions of delicious cheese and 2 glasses of wine. The talk was both informative and entertaining. Highly recommended”

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3.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Ride from Overhoeksplein to three Amsterdam craft breweries, including Oedipus and Breugem, with a guide such as Walther. You’ll taste nine beers, hear beer and Amsterdam stories, and return by air-conditioned bus. Brewery choices can vary, adding a little surprise to the route.

“We met fun people to share the experience with. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and we even tasted one of his beers!”

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4.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join an English, Dutch, or German-speaking beer guide for a three-hour bus tour of three Amsterdam breweries. You will taste nine beers, hear how the breweries work, and receive a guided brewery visit at one stop. The breweries change daily, so the exact lineup is a surprise.

“Great tour and fantastic guide. We had a really great time and we had a great laugh with the tour guide/ driver. Highly recommended”

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5.Amsterdam Guided Craft Beer Tasting with Cheese & Sausauge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking beer guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for five Dutch beer tasters, Dutch cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts. Over one hour, you’ll hear about local breweries and Amsterdam while sharing a relaxed tasting with up to 15 people.

“Our guide arrived a couple of minutes after the event was supposed to start and she never really recovered. (apparently her bus was late, it happens) We tasted several good beers and had some nice snacks - but four of the five beers were from the same brewery and the guide didn't do much beyond serving us and reading the labels. She also didn't do anything to encourage the attendees to chat and mingle. The location was also odd - the basement cafeteria of a youth hostel - not a bad space exactly but it certainly didn't make you want to linger. Also wasn't ideal that the hostel folks were…”

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6.Guided Craft Beer Tasting with cheese and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet an enthusiastic Dutch or English-speaking guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, and taste five mystery craft beers with Dutch cheese, sausage, and nuts. Walther has led highly praised sessions and may share beer made at his own brewery.

“I had such a great experience! Nice beer, nice tour, the guide was funny and super prepared :) I would definitely recommend it!”

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7.Breugem Brewing Co. Brewery tour and beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour at Breugem Brewery and Proeflokaal just outside central Amsterdam. A Dutch or English-speaking guide explains the brewing process and the brewery’s social mission, followed by four beers, water, and fresh roasted nuts. Snacks and pub meals cost extra.

“The story about the brewery were amazing and a great tour of the different rooms.”

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8.Beer Tasting with Paired Bites at Eighty-Four

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 10m · from $32

At Eighty-Four in Amsterdam, you’ll sample five or eight surprise craft beers from different regions, each matched with a bite. English and Dutch hosts explain every round, and the riverside setting, games, and relaxed pace make this a social tasting for adults.

“Lovely setting, we sat by the river in the sunshine. Very interesting information from the host who was friendly and didn't rush us. We thought it good value for money.”

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9.Breugem Brewery: Beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Visit Breugem Brewery just outside central Amsterdam for four tasting glasses of award-winning beer, water, and fresh-roasted nuts. Learn about Patrick Breugem’s social mission, then order bitterballen, burgers, or pizza if you are hungry. Brewery tours are not included.

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