Top 11 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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Amsterdam All Inclusive Guided Walking Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $74

Join Robbie or Gideon for a three-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s De Pijp area. Visit four pubs or breweries, taste at least four craft beers, sample Dutch bar snacks, and learn about brewing, local culture, and neighborhood life. Non-alcoholic drinks are also allowed.

“Fantastic Walking Beer Tour A Must-Do in Amsterdam! I had an amazing time on this walking beer tour through the De Pijp area of Amsterdam. The tour was not only a great way to explore the local craft beer scene, but also a fascinating look into one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. My guide, Gideon, was absolutely incredible—one of the best guides I’ve ever had on any tour. He was deeply knowledgeable about beer, from brewing techniques to flavor profiles, and had a real passion for sharing that knowledge in a fun and approachable way. Each stop felt thoughtfully chosen, with a unique story behind the beers and the…”

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11.Amsterdam Craft Beer Tour – Discover the Tastiest Dutch Brews!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Dutch beers with a local guide, visiting De Drie Fleschjes, Arendsnest, Brouwerij de Prael, and a classic brown bar. Expect beer stories, Dutch snacks, and a small group of up to 10 people, starting at 3 pm.

“Great experience, you get to taste several beers and some really nice Dutch snacks, the guide was really knowledgeable and it is clear he enjoys his work and knows his stuff. Some of the places we wouldn't have found on our own.”

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