14 Private Beer Tours in Belgium to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Belgian Beer Tasting and Course at a Private Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32Our pick

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”

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2.Private Beer Bike Tour in Hotton in the Belgian Ardennes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $43Top rated

Board a 15-person beer bike in Hotton for a 90-minute ride through the village and along the Ourthe River. A show performer leads music, jokes, and games while you enjoy beer, sparkling wine, or soft drinks. The private format suits birthdays, EVG and EVJF parties, and friendly group outings.

“It was a blast, knocked my socks off. Seriously, nice time great driver and great views. Beer was good too. It was chilled and a great way to combine peddling with meddling.”

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3.Prescription for Beer Lovers: Private Tasting with Doctor Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet Dimitri, Brussels’ Doctor Beer, for a private 90-minute tasting near Grand Place. He selects four Belgian beers for your tastes, explains brewing traditions and tasting skills, and shares local bar tips. Beer is included, and only your group takes part.

“Incredible experience. Perfect tasting. Doctor beer I recommend with eyes closed. Thank you for this great experienceAuto-translated”

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5.Private Ghent Beer & Brewery Tour by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a young local guide exploring Ghent’s beer culture. Visit beer bars, a brewery, a centuries-old liquor spot, and Neuhaus Chocolates, with Belgian beer paired with chocolate, cheese, or local treats. Pickup is available, and only your private group takes part.

“An enjoyable mix of beers and locations. This is a nice way to get acquainted with both the city of Ghent and Belgian beer styles.”

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6.3-Hour Beer and Chocolate Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $295

Spend about four hours seeing Bruges with a private guide, tasting Belgian chocolate at Choco-Story, and touring De Halve Maan brewery. You’ll visit Market Square, The Burg, Dijver, Minnewater, and enjoy a three-course lunch. Choose from Dutch, English, French, or German guidance.

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7.Antwerp Private Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend about three hours walking Antwerp’s old center with an English-speaking guide from Taste the City. You’ll taste six beers, including a champagne-style local brew, visit bars used by locals, and hear beer and city stories from guides such as Johan, Erwin, or Luc.

“Our visit could not proceed because of government imposed confinement measures relating to Covid-19. Taste the City organised an online beer tasting instead!”

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8.Private: Discover Brussels beer & breweries by a young local (incl. chocolate)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Brussels beer culture with a private English-speaking guide, including a visit to BBP Dansaert, tastings, Belgian chocolate, and a choice between In ’t Spinnekopke and Royal Theatre Toone. You may even bottle your own beer to take home.

“We had such an amazing experience with Liselot! She has such an excellent knowledge about beer, and she explains things with a lot of passion and enthusiasm.”

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9.Chocolate and Beer Private Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide under a blue world-map umbrella for a private Brussels tasting walk. Visit the birthplace of the Belgian praline, sample four chocolates, then settle into a Belgian bar for three beers, including a Trappist beer. Guides Fiona and Bea have earned special praise for their warm, entertaining style.

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10.Private Beers, Bars, and Live Music Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $161

Spend three private hours with a local Brussels host, starting at Quai aux Briques and choosing your evening style: Belgian beer, live music, wine, cocktails, or rooftops. Walk to Grand Place, enjoy three beers or two wines plus shared snacks, and get personal city tips.

“This tour was so fun and really gave us some insight into the cities history which made us appreciate the architecture and art within the city of brussels. It was a bonus that it was over beers that are native to Brussels. Our guide was so knowledgeable,not only about the beers but also about the city, and he was very fun to be around and even gave us dinner recommendations and ensured that our travel back to our hotel was safe and easy. 10/10 recommend!”

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11.Private Brussels Beer Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $206

Spend three flexible hours walking Brussels with a private Local Host and tasting 4 to 6 Belgian beers with snack pairings. Shape the route around pub-hopping, Abbey ales, or beer bars such as A La Mort Subite, Bier Circus, and Poechenellekelder, with hotel pickup possible in central Brussels.

“Andrea was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Brussels. We tasted a few Belgian beers and walked around the city center.”

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12.Private: Discover Bruges beers & brewery with chocolate pairing by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

Spend about three hours with Liselot of BeerSecret, tasting Belgian beers at four Bruges beer stops and pairing them with local chocolate. This private English-language tour includes a Trappist beer, craft brews, a visit to De Halve Maan Brewery, and pickup options.

“We decided to do a group beer tour in Bruges. We were pleasantly surprised with how competent,dynamic and intelligent our tour guide was. She kept us entertained and made great suggestions. We we were sad when the tour was over. Highly recommended for all types of beer lovers!”

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13.Brussels Beer tour – private tour with real Belgian guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $235

Join a private Brussels beer walk with an English-speaking Belgian guide such as Erwin. Visit In’t Spinnekopke, jazz bar Bizon, and Royal Theatre Toone, learning about Belgian beer styles and local drinking culture. The tour lasts about two hours and ends in central Brussels.

“We had the pleasure of taking a beer tour in Brussels with our local guide Erwin, and it was a fantastic experience! Our guide was extremely friendly and had an impressive knowledge of Belgian beer culture. He took us to the best breweries and bars in the city, and provided detailed explanations of the different beer styles and their history. His passion for beer was contagious and made the tour truly unforgettable. Additionally, he went above and beyond by giving us tips on where to spend our evening and recommending other great bars in the area. We really appreciated his extra effort and it made our time in Brussels even…”

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14.Ghent Private Beer Tour with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $241

Join Yves or another Beardbarian guide for a private three-hour walk through Ghent’s lanes and landmarks, including Saint Michael’s Church and Gravensteen Castle. Hear tales of brewers, merchants, and rulers while tasting five to six beers. Coffee, tea, and soda are also available.

“Perfect from the beginning. Yves, our guide, was very knowledgeable and willing to work at our pace. He communicated before the tour, so pick-up location was easy and the rest was history.”

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