The 11 Best Beer Tours in Bruges

1.Guided Tour & Boat Ride with Optional Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,894 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Follow guides such as JK, Maria, or Antonio through Bruges’s medieval center, from the Beguinage and Burg Square to Market Square. You’ll hear local stories, get lunch and chocolate-shop tips, then take a 30-minute canal ride. Select the beer option for four Belgian tastings.

“The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Maria our guide was so friendly and light heartened giving us so much history and knowledge. Alan our boat captain was friendly, knowledge and great sense of humour. Beer tasting experience was good. highly recommend this experience to everyone. Caroline and WIlie Northern Ireland”

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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, or Brecht guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, beer-based waffle batter, and hands-on cooking. Choose gluten-free or alcohol-free batter, then load your waffles with fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, and more.

“It was a very enjoyable and informative afternoon, our host was very welcoming and took time to make sure we all understood the process.”

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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 Waffles ’n Beer in central Bruges, you taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your batter, then bake and eat your own waffles. Hosts such as Michelle, Koen, Brecht, Stefan, and Lesa add beer stories, Bruges tips, and plenty of humor. The English-language class takes about 90 minutes and welcomes up to 14 people.

“Amazing! We had a great time making our waffles and trying local beers. Our host Lesa was the best!!”

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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

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring Bruges with an English-speaking guide, visiting Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Burg Square, canal viewpoints, and a chocolate shop. Boat rides and beer tasting may be separate or optional, so confirm exactly what your booking includes.

“The experience was just the trip on boat even the post mentioned wine and appetizers. Not what a I paid for”

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5.Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

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

Visit Bourgogne des Flandres in Bruges with a self-guided audioguide. See the brewer at work, inspect open fermentation vessels, learn how beer and genever are made, enjoy views toward the belfry and St-Anna’s church, and finish with a 25 cl drink in the bar.

“The beer is great. The tour is a self guided tour with a little device that you listen to during the tour. It was informative.”

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

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

Start in Bruges’ Markt at 10 a.m. for a 3.5-hour walk through the medieval center, with a praline demonstration at Depla Chocolatier and a brewery visit at Bourgogne des Flandres. Guides such as Louis, Martin, Helga, and Nicholas bring local stories to life. Expect one beer and modest chocolate samples.

“My husband and I took this Best of Bruges tour on Christmas Eve (12/24/19) and we had a wonderful time getting to know more about the city. Our guide, Nicholas, was an excellent storyteller, and we learned so much about the history, culture, and people of Bruges. Our tour lasted approximately four hours and consisted of a chocolate demonstration/tasting, a sampling at one of the local breweries, and a crash course on the city's long and fascinating history. Nicholas walked us all over the historic district and delivered background information on major sites, buildings, and events in an entertaining and engaging way. We highly recommend this tour (and Nicholas) to…”

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7.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

At Chocolate ’n Beer in Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Wilfred, Tom, or Koenraad guides you through handmade pralines, from dark Callebaut shells to milk ganache. You share a station with one partner, taste Belgian beers, and take your chocolates home.

“The mixed group was good fun and Wilfred was very knowledgeable but also engaged with the group and our questions/comments. We came away with lovely chocolates and memories 😁”

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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 for an interactive look at brewing, Trappist and abbey beers, food pairing, and beer culture. Your iPad Mini audio guide comes in 10 languages. Add a €6 tasting afterward, with snacks available downstairs.

“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

You’ll follow a self-paced tablet tour through Belgian beer culture, from Trappist and abbey beers to brewing, food pairing, and women in beer. Children ages 5 to 12 get a separate Bruges bear story in ten languages. The ticket covers museum entry and tablet use, while drinks cost extra.

“The history portion of the experience was very educational. Liked taking the quiz along the way. The beer wall was super cool and Insta worthy 👍. Problem occurred in the tasting hall. Going to the bar with the 3 tokens and waiting patiently to be waited on was very frustrating. Was it because I was a woman? An American? Older? Watched as man, after man, after man was waited on, purposely avoiding eye contact and looking away. As soon as my daughter walked up to see what was taking so long, things changed, looked our way and we were able to receive the drinks. Put a nasty spin on the…”

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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’ Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings, paired with cheese and charcuterie. A host such as Lavinia or Lavigna explains brewing traditions, beer styles, and local breweries in English. Expect a social, seated session lasting about 90 minutes to two hours.

“Memories of the night? Walking 30mins, getting there early, very excited. 10pm came and nothing else. The bar person made a phone call and advise me it was cancelled. Viator has not refunded my money. Nor did they contact me to advise it was cancelled but did manage to take money. So, happy birthday to me . Not😡!”

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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.)

Walk through Bruges with an English-speaking storyteller, stopping at Markt and Burg Square while tasting two pralines, fries with mayonnaise, waffles, and a 15cl Belgian beer. Guide Pascal is praised for his city stories, food knowledge, friendly manner, and helpful tips.

“It was fantastic. Very casual. Hit all the best in chocolate, beer, fry’s and waffles. Guide was full of great stories and very familiar with the city and history. Great you!!!”

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