Top 5 Craft Beer Tours in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Spend 90 minutes circling Amsterdam’s canals with a host-captain, a cheese board, and three drinks from a bar offering European wine, Amsterdam craft beer, and non-alcoholic choices. The route can include Jordaan, Prinseneiland, the Amstel, Skinny Bridge, seven bridges, Anne Frank House, and de Wallen.

“Very relaxed! Micha was a good skipper, made the trip fun and there was lots to drink :-) Seeing the buildings go by from the water makes for a poetical experience. The boat was very comfortable and quiet with its electric motor. We moved like a whisper. Thanks”

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2.Delft: Craft Beer Tasting in Medieval Brewery

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

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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3.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

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

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.The Ultimate Craft Beer Adventure in Amsterdam!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Dam Square at 3 p.m. for a 3.5-hour walk through Amsterdam’s canals and Red Light District. Guides such as Hugh and Michael lead tastings of Dutch jenever, five or six local craft beers, cheese, and bar snacks, ending at Brouwerij De Prael or Zeedijk.

“Hugh was a great guide, made it fun and really knows his stuff. Great way to spend the afternooon exploring the city.”

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