BEER TOURS · BEER TASTINGS IN BRUSSELS
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 beer tastings in Brussels justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the glass.
Meet your English-speaking guide at La Chatte A Bicyclette at 6 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through central Brussels. Visit local bars, taste four Belgian beers including a Trappist ale, and finish near Place Fontainas with tips for further tasting.
“Sybil was absolutely lovely, a knowledgeable and bubbly guide- got the group chatting leading us to a cozy bar for some unique beers! Would absolutely recommend.”
Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Fraser, or Adelin, tasting a powerful Trappist ale and three modern Belgian beers in two central Brussels bars. Expect beer history, brewing tips, jokes, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“My guide, Tom was very knowledgeable not just about the beer which we drank but also the local area.”
Walk central Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Tiago, Tim, Julie or Walid, stopping for chocolate, fries or a waffle, and Belgian beer. You will see Grand Place, Manneken Pis and the Royal Gallery, with food, architecture and city stories packed into about three hours.
“Great tour! Right mixture of history and entertainment. We tasted fine chocolate, waffles, French fries, and, of course, beer. Julie was knowledgeable and funny. I’d highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Brussels”
Spend about four hours tasting Belgian beers with guides such as Sebastian, Eddie, Terry, or Marc. Visit old taverns, a puppet theater, and local beer cafés while sampling Chimay, Orval, lambics, chocolates, cheese, and small savory dishes in central Brussels.
“A fun time was had. The locations were interesting, each beer was really good as was the snacks and the storytelling.”
Start at Mary Grand Place for a four-hour walk through Brussels’ back streets, old taverns, and cafés. Guides such as Sebastian, David, and Eddie explain Lambics, Trappist beers, and Abbey ales while you taste six beers, three chocolates, cheese, and local snacks.
“Sebastian was absolutely amazing! We had such a great time. We even got stuck coming through customs and ended up arriving a little late but he worked with us to make sure we could still enjoy the tour”
At Waffles ’n Beer in Brussels, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your batter, and make unlimited Brussels waffles with toppings. English-speaking hosts such as Ezra, Ingrid, and Françoise guide you through the class. You’ll also take home the recipe.
“It was a really fun activity and great value for money.”
Meet at The Unusual Cafe for a relaxed 75-minute English-language class with five Belgian beer tastings, water, brewing basics, and practical tasting tips. Guides such as Tommy, Moses, Isabel, and Dora have led lively sessions. You can also join the group pub crawl afterward for an extra fee.
“A nice introduction to beer tasting, but also to how different varieties are produced, accompanied with some little trivia about this drink. Completely recommended”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Grand Place for a 150-minute walk through Brussels’ old center. See Manneken Pis, Sablon, Mont des Arts, the Royal Galleries, Saint Nicholas Church, and the Bourse. Add a Belgian beer tasting for a local finish.
“Liam, our guide, was knowlegable and friendly. He had great suggestions for lunch, chocolate, and went out of his way to suggest art nouveau architecture sights in an email. we had a great time!”
Spend about three hours walking central Brussels with a guide such as Dani or Ocean, stopping for brioche, croquettes, fries, beer, beef stew, chocolate, biscuits, and waffles. The group is capped at 12, and the route ends near Rue de la Fourche.
“Our tour guide, Ocean, was very friendly and quite knowledgeable about the area and the history of Belguim, as a whole. She had answers to all our questions including personal questions about shopping in the area. We had a great time with her!”
Meet your English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide at Grand-Place for six pralines, four Belgian beers, and fries from a traditional city-center frietkot. You’ll sample Pierre Marcolini, Mery, and Jitsk chocolates, wild-yeast lambic-style beers, and Trappist ales in central Brussels.
Meet at 7:45 pm on Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères for a guided tasting of five Belgian beers, 12 cl each. Your host explains brewing, beer styles, ingredients, and Belgian beer culture with slides and practical tasting tips. The class is in English, and non-drinkers may attend.
“We went in just for the beer tasting initially and were met by Kevin and Jose Both were absolutely amazing and knowledgable We then did the pub crawl after and it was amazing, met lots of lovely people and again Jose and Kevin came round and made sure everyone was okay Will deffo go again :)”
You follow a puzzle booklet through central Brussels, pausing at Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Queen’s Gallery while visiting local bars for Belgian beer tastings. This private, English-language experience runs about three hours and returns to Rue de l’Ecuyer 5.
“Super sympa a réaliser des énigmes et des anecdotes sur la ville. On visite différents endroits et on découvre des petits bars sympa et variés”
Spend three hours walking Brussels with a Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide, stopping at distinctive bars for six Belgian beers. Expect historic venues, Trappist beer stories, local pub culture, and a visit to places such as A La Mort Subite, A la Bécasse, Delirium Cafe, and Le Cirio.
“J ai réservé pour une excursion bière et on me contacte la veille pour me dire que je serai ajouté sur un groupe d anglais donc notre tour n est absolument pas conforme à ce que nous avons payé cela fait quelques années que je réserve avec votre site sans aucunes désertions mais aujourd’hui je suis vraiment déçu et je pense ne plus faire mes excursions avec votre site”
Spend one hour at Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery with a co-founder or brewer such as Daniel or Aylen. See how beer and spirits are made, taste two 16cl craft beers, then stay for more drinks or snacks at your own cost.
“It was a great experience! Super interesting, highly recommend if you like beer!”
Spend three hours tasting Belgian favorites with an English-speaking Secret Food Tours guide. Walk from the Auguste Orts Statue through Brussels’ historic center for brioche, hot cocoa, fries, beer, carbonnade, chocolate, biscuits, waffles, and a surprise dish.
“Our guide was great. She really helped us get acclimated to the City Centre and parts of the Christmas market. She provided a good amount of history and local color. The food choices were fantastic. While I had tried a few things previously, I would not have known about all of those food items or their purveyors. We definitely got our money's worth. If you are considering booking this tour, do not hestitate!”
