Beer tasting tour Ghent: 5 regional beers with English guide

Taste Ghent's beer culture where brewing and faith shaped the city

BeerWalk Ghent is a three-hour guided beer tasting tour through the city with a live English-speaking guide. You visit four beer venues, taste five exclusive regional beers, and receive an official BeerWalk glass. The tour runs at 2pm or 7pm daily, and the minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided beer tasting walk in Ghent

• Visit whisky bar with craft beers
• Drink at museum cafe terrace
• Taste specialty beer in peaceful oasis
• Enjoy fourth beer tasting session
• Enjoy fifth beer tasting session

The experience

The tour moves through Ghent's beer bars on foot, stopping at a genuine whisky bar with an extensive craft beer selection, an authentic museum café with a terrace overlooking an interior garden, and a specialty beer venue tucked into a quiet corner of the city center. Your guide walks you between these spots while explaining how beer brewing became woven into Ghent's religious life: a history most visitors miss on their own. Five tasting sessions happen at these venues, each one pairing a regional beer with the guide's notes on what makes it worth tasting.

You'll receive an official BeerWalk glass to keep, and all five beers plus any other beverages at the venues are included in the price. The whole experience runs three hours, so you're back with time to spare before dinner or an evening out. Afternoon departures leave at 2pm. Evening ones start at 7pm, so you can fit the tour into whatever shape your day takes.

What’s included

• Five regional beer tastings.
• an official BeerWalk glass.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• all beverages at the venues.
• entry to the beer bars and museum café.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon 2pmGuide in English · 14:00Afternoon BeerWalk (English): runs from 2 pm to 5 pm and is led by an English-speaking guide. Other languages can be found on our website.

Evening 7pmGuide in English · 19:00Evening BeerWalk (English): runs from 7 pm to 10 pm and is led by an English-speaking guide. Tours in other languages are listed on our website.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 14:00 and 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by BeerWalk

Is this one for you?Book the afternoon departure if you want to explore Ghent's beer culture early and still have the evening free. Choose the 7pm slot if you'd rather start your night out after the tour wraps.

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Top questions

What beers will I taste on the BeerWalk Ghent tour?

Five exclusive regional beers from Ghent and Flanders are included. The guide selects them to show the range of local brewing styles, though the specific beers may vary by departure date and venue availability.

How much walking is involved in the three-hour tour?

You walk between four beer venues spread across the city center, with tasting time at each stop. The pace is leisurely (the focus is on the beer and the history, not covering distance), and the route is wheelchair accessible.

Can I book the afternoon or evening departure, and which suits me better?

The afternoon tour departs at 2pm and the evening tour at 7pm. The afternoon slot fits well if you want the experience early in the day. The evening departure works if you prefer to start your night out after the tour ends.

Is there a minimum age, and what's the drinking policy?

The minimum age is 18 years old. All five beers are alcoholic and included in the price, so you'll be tasting throughout the three hours.

Where does the tour start, and do I need to arrange my own transport to get there?

The tour operates in central Ghent and public transportation options are available nearby. Your guide will confirm the exact meeting point when you book.