Things to do in Brussels, Belgium: The Best Beer Tastings & Tours

August 10, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Unassuming Brussels is the capital of Belgium, Flanders and Europe. Medieval Grand-Place, is indeed grand, with many 17th-century buildings and daily flower markets. Reopened in 2006, the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, provides great views, inside and out. Architecture fans should visit Musee Horta, home of Belgian master architect Victor Horta. St. Gery's clubs and bars are packed year-round. Seafood eateries abound in Ste. Catherine. Walk, rather than get snarled up in traffic, in the narrow streets.
Restaurants in Brussels

1. Discover Brussels beer world with a chocolate pairing by a young local

Rue des Chapeliers, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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Meet other people that share the same interest for beers. Get the best customised high-quality beer selection. Listen to stories from our young, local, passionate guide that launched one of Ghent’s 1st craft beers. Enjoy our chocolate beer pairing. Discover some hidden gems. Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of the ale, lager, triples, trappists, etc… Participate in our original beer game that will guarantee a great time. Taste our high-quality, delicious Belgian beers, based on your current knowledge. For sure a good variety of styles. Discover the real taste of hops and malts.

Inclusions: 5 x 15cl tasters of high- quality Belgian beers, each a different style. This is so important for us! (no restrictions because of brewery contracts), A visit of three different locations, like hidden gems and new trendy venues., Professional, passionate, local, young AND multilingual guide. , A taste of local delicacies & multiple chocolate pairing., Discover Belgium's beer world: Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of ales, etc., Original beer game that will guarantee a great & interactive time.

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required: choose for a private tour. Also available on our website., For our shared tours: we offer an English tour. Dutch & French available as private tours. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a private tour.

Reviewed By dieterm893

Even I live in city Gent it was a new and fun experience. I had a good time and I discover new beers that I like drinking now. Also we went to a few places what I didn't know yet. It's fun to discover your own city on a different way. I certainly recommend this tour or any other one that's available.

2. Brussels Beer Tour with a Local Expert: 100% Personalized & Private

Brussels, Belgium CityUnscripted
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Our beer loving Brussels hosts will take you on a personalized experience of a few of the city’s best brew houses. Your trip to Brussels is incomplete until you’ve tried a local brew, so let us know your vibe, be it trendy micro-breweries, traditional taverns, underground beer cellars or something brewed by monks at a Belgian abbey. With your host alongside, you’ll weave (not stagger) between spots where you can enjoy Lambic, Saison, Dubbel and Witbier and maybe learn more about the history of beer brewing in Belgium. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, 4-6 of the best Brussels brews and some snack pairings, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Additional Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Swedishfish426

Teresa was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a great introduction to the city! We would definitely recommend this tour.

3. Belgium Beer Tour

Grand-Place, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Buendia Tours
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You can now get to know the exciting world of Belgian beer with Nice Day Tours Meet: the culture and history of this beverage and its production method. Discover the different types of beer in the best locations: Belgium, a small country in size with 1,132 beer brands. Every day more and more people are interested in discovering and enjoying the variety of beers offered by this country. Be sure to discover the reasons for this fame, the Lambic beers exclusive from Brussels and beers made by Trappist monks.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Professional English-speaking guide, City tips, Discounts (discounts at restaurants, chocolate shops, museums etc.), 4 beers

Exclusions: SNAKS, Gratuities

Reviewed By Levesqme

As a family with teenagers, it is always a challenge to find an activity that will be entertaining for all. Although they are not history enthusiasts, my kids said that this tour was the best day of our stay in Belgium (1 week). They especially liked the tour guide, Jamal and his dry sense of humour. Jamal was able to point out funny historical details, do little games with the group and make recommendations on restaurants and activities. He made all the difference. Thanks Jamal for this wonderful (rainy) day! Things to be improved: we should have taken a tour for only 1 city. If you like to stroll in leisurely in the city, visit museums, etc., the tour is a bit fast paced and won't allow you to shop, visit independently museums and historic buildings. Also, you'll be paired with Spanish groups going on the bus. Not the best logistical arrangements. However, the price is well worth it. 10/10 would do again.

4. Belgian gastronomy and beers ROY's tour!

Manneken Pis Cafe, Rue des Grands Carmes 31/33, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium F&B ROY TOURS
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The Brussels Food & Beer Roy tour is a gourmet circuit with a beer guide in small groups. The meeting point will be at the Manneken Pis Café with a tasting of two beers to choose from among over 14 beers ranging from light and fruity to dark and strong. Direction, the National Museum of Beer to discover all the brewery equipment used in the 18th century and to enjoy a gallop of Gueuze in the authentic Estaminet museum. Then you will go to a prestigious Brussels institution: The King of Spain. A little bit of history on the house of the bakers guild and the making of beer in Belgium while enjoying a selection of three of our best beverages in association with 6 typical Belgian dishes such as french fries, mussels, Flemish carbonade, the Vol-au-vent and the Liege balls. Close this hearty meal with a real Brussels waffle.

Inclusions: 6 Belgian beers, Six Belgian dishes: ☛ Mussels ☛ Fries ☛ Carbonade ☛ Vol-au-vent ☛ Cork meatballs ☛ Brussels waffle

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Reviewed By ewoldt

Very nice and detailed tour about the secrets of Belgian beers in a cosy family atmosphere, giving the feeling of sharing a great Brussels Beer intro experience with new friends

5. Belgian Beers ROY'S Tour !

Le Roy d'Espagne, Grand Place 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium F&B ROY TOURS
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The Brussels Beer Tour is an activity around the historic center with a beer expert guide in small groups. The meeting point will be at the Manneken Pis for a tasting of two beers to choose from over 14 beers ranging from light and fruity to dark and strong. Jeff the Bartender will take pleasure to serve you a good beer in the rules of the art and during that time your friendly guide will tell you the stories and traditions of these divine beverages. To understand everything about beer, you have to know its history, you ‘ll visit the National Museum of Beer to discover all the brewery equipment used in the 18th century. Then you will go to a prestigious Brussels institution: Le Roy d’Espagne. Enjoy a selection of three beers in association with an assortment of a local snacks. During this experience, your five senses will be stimulated, and you will never taste a beer the same way!

Inclusions: ☝Six Belgian beers, Local snacks

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Reviewed By vanessapD2537DD

Normally i drink wine but here I tasted different belgian beers and I liked it! The combination with the typical food and also the tour of several historical places in Brussels is perfect. It's interesting, tasty and fun!

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

Moeder Lambic Fontainas, Place Fontainas 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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Meet the brewer. Listen to stories from our guide that launched one of 1st Belgian craft beers. Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting. Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines. Found out how hops & malts taste. Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries. Receive food & drink recommendations. Get inspiration for new destinations like Ghent & Bruges.

Inclusions: Visit 4 locations incl. a brewery , Private transportation, Taste our surprising chocolate pairing with beers, Taste 5 unusual local beers of high quality, Private guide who launched one of the first Belgian craft beers

Exclusions: Hotel drop off

Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

7. Discover our Brussels craft breweries with a local, passionate, young guide

Moeder Lambic Fontainas, Place Fontainas 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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- Meet the brewer - Listen to stories from our young, local guide that launched one of the Belgian 1st craft beers - Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting - Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines - Found out how hops & malts taste - Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries - Explore the secret varieties of every local craft brewery - Receive tailor-made recommendations on where to go and what to drink after

Inclusions: Taste 6 unusual local beers of high quality, Private transportation, 1 craft brewery, which is not open to the public, Brewery Cantillon, the oldest Lambic brewery (not available during post-covid), 2 renowned beer lovers’ spots

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required, then choose for a custom tour on our website., For international groups, we offer an English tour. More languages available on website. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a custom tour on our website.

Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

8. Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour - Brussels

Chocopolis, Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 110, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium The Brussels Journey - Beer and Chocolate Tours
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The #1 Food tour in Brussels on TripAdvisor! Sample some of the best chocolates and the best beers. Combining the two treasures of Belgium, an experience that really makes everyone happy! This walking tour includes highlights of the city center with chocolate tastings from the most exclusive chocolate makers in Brussels, followed with a beer tasting session with an overview of all Belgian beers styles in bars and taverns around Grand Place.  You also get a 10% discount in two chocolate shops.

Inclusions: Friendly guide, Walking tour of the city center, Chocolate tasting tour in the most exclusive chocolate makers of Brussels (with a minimum of 12 different chocolates), Beer tasting session and overview of Belgian beer styles, in various bars and taverns of the city center (with a minimum of 6 different beers), Cheese and cured meats nibbles, A 10% discount in two chocolate shops in the city center

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Reviewed By 161garrettj

We absolutely loved our tour! Our guide was Daniel and he was amazing. He was very upbeat and made the tour lots of fun!! Well worth the money. We tried 8 different beers and tasted a ton of different chocolates!

9. Brussels Chocolate Beer Waffle and Belgian Whiskey All-in-One Tour

Grand Place 27, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium The Best of Brussels - Chocolate Beer Waffle Whiskey (ALL-IN-ONE) Tour
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Get to sample the best Belgian quality chocolates including hot chocolate and chocolate Macaron in the first part of the tour while learning the history and the social life of the city , and get to know and sample our local cookie Speculoos , in the second part you get to sample the best Belgian beers from different styles (including exclusively Westvleteren XII the best beer in the world) in the most authentic local off-the-beaten path bars around the historic center combined with local cheeses & sausages . And for the first time in Brussels get to sample a local single malt Belgian Whiskey ; a hidden gem that will surprise many , and to finish in style enjoy a full Waffle topped with a fruit of your choice and chocolate served on a table with cutlery in the prestigious Royal Galleries combined with a Trappist beer . Welcome to The Best of Brussels, the tour of your dreams where you can enjoy all this treats in one unique and exclusive tour in Brussels.

Inclusions: (ALL IN) Inclusive, Alcoholic Beverages, Belgian cheese & sausages, Chocolate , Beer , Waffle , Whiskey , Speculoos , For participants/children who don't or can't drink alcohol/Beer we offer soft drinks/wine instead, 10% discount in 4 Chocolate shops , 1 Beer Store , 1 Liquor Store

Exclusions: Gratuities/Tips (Optional), Hotel pick up & drop off, Special Requests, Babies / Infants are NOT allowed on the tour, Minimum age accepted for children is 6 years old

Reviewed By MTVY6645

We had bought boxes of chocolate, real cocoa and homemade, the presentation boxes are very beautiful and the chocolates of high quality

10. BeerWalk Brussels (English guide)

Les Brasseurs, Boulevard Anspach 77, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerWalk
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Discover the heart of Europe, located on the Senne, by an unique three hours tour. Learn how to taste beer with a guide who completely immerses you into the beer history of the Belgian and European Capital. 5 beer tastings of different beers and an official BeerWalk glass are included in the price.

Inclusions: Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

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