Bruges: BeerWalk Tour with 5 Tastings & Official Glass

Summary

Wander medieval Bruges tasting Belgian beers and hearing centuries-old brewing tales

You’ll wander Bruges’ medieval streets with a local guide, tasting five unique Belgian beers (including that famous red-brown one) in cozy pubs and breweries. Listen to centuries-old brewing tales, collect your own BeerWalk glass as a keepsake, and soak up the lively city atmosphere between sips.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Medieval beer tour in Bruges

• Start at the Beer Museum
• Taste first speciality beer
• Visit Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery
• Discover red-brown beer taste
• Stop at ‘t Brugs Beertje tasting house
• Try beers at traditional cosy pub
• Enjoy beers at trendy Taphouse

Top questions

How many beers do you taste on this Bruges beer tour?

The tour includes five different Belgian beer tastings.

Is an official BeerWalk glass included?

Yes, you receive an official BeerWalk glass as part of the tour.

Does the BeerWalk include stops at real breweries?

Yes, you visit places like Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery along with several traditional pubs.

How long does the BeerWalk Bruges take?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Is food included on this Bruges beer tour?

No meal is included; only drinks such as beer, bottled water, coffee or tea are provided.

Are non-alcoholic drinks available during the tour?

Bottled water plus coffee or tea are included along with alcoholic beverages.

What’s the minimum age for joining this beer tour?

The minimum drinking age is 18 years old.

Is pickup included for this Bruges beer tasting tour?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the starting point in central Bruges.

What’s included

Your day covers all taxes and fees plus five Belgian beer tastings in various pubs and breweries around Bruges. You’ll also get bottled water if you need it (trust me), coffee or tea along the way, and your own official BeerWalk glass to take home as a souvenir before heading back into those winding medieval streets.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect my first taste of Bruges to be so… alive. We’d barely made it through the doors of the Beer Museum when our guide, Pieter, handed me a glass — not just any glass, but one with “BeerWalk” etched on it. He grinned and said, “This is your passport today.” There was this faint yeasty smell in the air, kind of sweet and sharp at once, and I realized I hadn’t eaten enough breakfast for what was coming. The first beer went down easy — too easy maybe — while Pieter started weaving stories about monks and forbidden brews. I kept glancing around at everyone’s faces; some looked like they were already plotting which bottle to buy later.

Walking through Bruges with a bit of a buzz is different than just sightseeing. The cobblestones felt less intimidating somehow. We ducked into Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery next (I almost tripped on the doorstep — nobody noticed), where the red-brown beer had this creamy finish that lingered longer than I expected. Pieter told us how this spot survived wars and changing tastes; someone behind me whispered something about “liquid history,” which made me laugh because it actually fit. At ‘t Brugs Beertje, there were hundreds of bottles lining the walls — honestly overwhelming — but Pieter picked out something floral for us to try. I tried to pronounce the name; he winced in good humor.

By the time we reached the last taphouse near ‘t Zand, the city was humming outside — bikes rattling past, someone shouting in Dutch across the street, rain starting up again (classic Belgium). My notes from that stop are just a doodle of a beer glass and “18 drafts!” written underneath. It wasn’t fancy or formal; more like being invited along with locals who know every shortcut and story. I still think about that creamy red-brown beer sometimes — how it tasted richer because I was there, in Bruges, letting myself get lost for a few hours.