8 Belgian Beer Tastings in Bruges Worth Your Afternoon

1.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41Our pick

Follow an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide through Bruges, from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Burg Square and the Belfort. Guides such as Maria and JK bring history to life. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, plus an optional tasting of four Belgian beers on English tours.

“Our guide, JK, was informative and engaging. We covered a lot of ground and learned even more. Bruges did not disappoint.”

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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, cooking, and generous toppings. Work in pairs, choose non-alcoholic or gluten-free batter, and eat your waffles fresh, with leftovers possible.

“My family and I had a wonderful time at Waffles’nBeer. Our Guide Stefan was so fun and energetic, he really made our experience that much better. Even our 3 year old daughter has so much she couldn’t stop talking about!! We will absolutely do this again on our next visit!!”

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3.Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Walk Bruges with an English-speaking guide for about 2.5 hours, visiting Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, medieval squares, canals, and chocolate shops. Canal boating and beer tasting may be available as add-ons, but confirm what is included before booking. Guides have included Maria, Peter, Eduardo, and others.

“JK was a great guide for walking part of this experience. Knowledgeable & witty. Boat tour good too. We were let down as there was no record of our booking for beer tasting in Beer Museum and ticket issued to us by Viator was not acceptable to them. Disappointing as this was last evening in Bruges and we have asked for a refund.”

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4.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

At Langestraat 52 in Bruges, an expert host such as Wilfred or Tom guides you through handmade pralines, from dark chocolate shells to milk ganache filling. You share a station for two, taste Belgian beers along the way, and take home your chocolates. English instruction, ages 12 and up.

“It was good. Felt bad wasting the extra chocolate at the end! Should have small flat moulds to make a small bar of chocolate too. Have a new respect for hand made chocolates now that we have made some - lots of work. It was a fun activity.”

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5.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 and use an iPad Mini audio guide to explore brewing, Trappist beer, food pairing, and beer culture. Taste by sight, smell, and touch, then add a tasting for €6. Children up to 12 can follow the Bruges bear Kids Tour.

“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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6.Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 185 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16

At Bruges Beer Experience, you follow a self-paced tablet tour through Belgian brewing, Trappist and abbey beers, food pairing, and beer culture. Kids ages 5 to 12 get their own Bruges bear story. Admission covers the museum and tablet, but 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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7.Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Settle into Bruges’ characterful Bauhaus Bar for six Belgian beer tastings, cheese, salami, and a practical lesson in brewing. Hosts such as Lavinia, Lavigna, Lavigne, and Lilith have led the session in English, explaining each pour, Belgium’s beer traditions, and the breweries behind them.

“This tasting was such a blast! The group size was perfect, and the hostess was so warm and friendly. It was the perfect amount of beer, and I really enjoyed the selection. I'm so glad I signed up for this, and I can't recommend it enough.”

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8.Belgian Beer Tour with Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Walk Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Liselot, tasting five 15-centiliter beers at three stops. You’ll visit a brewery, meet the brewer, play a beer game, and pair Belgian beer with artisan chocolate in a small-group setting.

“we kregen veel informatie over bier en een mooie veel te zien van de stad.”

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