15 Beer Tastings in the Netherlands to Build an Afternoon Around

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.Rotterdam: Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 130 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $26

You’ll tour Stadshaven Brewery in Rotterdam’s restored 100-year-old fruit warehouse, see the brewing operation from an elevated walkway, learn about its history and sustainability plans, then taste either one beer or three beers with snacks. Tours run in English or Dutch and last about an hour.

“Leuke AR tour, maar ben je best wel snel door en zie je ter plekke niet bepaald veel. maar echt wel leuk gedaan”

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3.Delft: Craft Beer Tasting in Medieval Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 116 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Visit Delfts Brouwhuis in central Delft for four beers from Delftse Brouwers, served with Bavarian pretzels and homemade dip. Sit in the medieval cellar, beer garden, or beside the brewery. There is no guide, but you may see the brewer working.

“I don’t usually drink beer, but these craft beers tasted nice. My partner enjoyed it very much too. He’s more of a connoisseur.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Rotterdam: Beer Brewery ‘Noordt’ Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 30 min · from $9Best value

Visit Brouwerij Noordt for three small beers and a choice between Belgian classics or different IPAs. Your Dutch or English-speaking host serves the tasting on the terrace or in the tasting room. This is a beer sampling session, not a brewery tour.

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8.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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9.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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10.Haarlem: 90-minute Beer Tasting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $84

Start at the Boothuys on Spaarne 11A at 5:30 pm for a Haarlem canal cruise with audio commentary, experienced skippers, and a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off pass covering four central boarding points. Food and drinks are available at your own cost. Wheelchair access is restricted.

“On a recent visit to Haarlem , my wife and I decided to take the hop on - hop off boat cruise.”

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11.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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12.Beer tasting: 3 craft beers and tour of the Uddelaer Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend about two hours touring Uddelaer Brewery in Staverden Castle’s old Coach House. Meet the brewmaster, learn how to taste craft beer, and sample three beers. You’ll also have time to enjoy the estate, gardens, walking routes, castle pond, and famous white peacocks.

“Locatie heel mooi bieren waren een stuk minder. De rondleiding was aardig maar hij was heel overtuigd dat bier brouwen meer informatica is dan ambacht. De bieren die er werden gebrouwen waren een stuk minder van smaak dan bijvoorbeeld de Hert bieren uit het dorp ernaast. Wat ook heel irritant was dat tijdens uitleg de serveersters en eigenaar er gewoon hard doorheen bleven praten. Daarna nog een biertje genomen daar bleek wel uit dat de eigenaar beter kon hockeyen dan biertappen”

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13.Haarlem: Local Craft Beer Tasting In The Famous ‘Jopenkerk’

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend one hour at Haarlem’s Jopenkerk, a former church turned city brewery. Your host explains four Jopen beers as you sample 15 cl tasting glasses paired with four bitterballen. It suits adults seeking a short, atmospheric taste of Haarlem with wheelchair access and flexible booking.

“er hing een gezellige sfeer, en vriendelijk behulpzaam personeel”

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14.Zaanse Schans: Brewery HOOP Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Visit Brouwerij HOOP in Oud-Zaandijk for a one-hour English tour of the brewing process, followed by four craft-beer samples, bitterballen, and nuts. Your guide explains the brewery’s local roots and beer philosophy. A 10% shop discount makes it easy to take home a favorite.

“Het was niet zo massaal, dus persoonlijk. Die jongen van de rondleiding deed dat vol passie , vrolijke positieve uitstraling en nam uitgebreid de tijd om alles uit te leggen en op vragen in te gaan. Echte aanrader!”

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15.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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