8 Craft Beer Tours in the Netherlands Worth Booking

1.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Meet at Overhoeksplein for a three-hour Brew Bus outing to three Amsterdam craft breweries. You’ll sample nine beers, hear beer and city stories from guides such as Walther, and return to the same spot in an air-conditioned bus. The brewery lineup is kept as a surprise.

“We had a fantastic trip! Perfect beers, perfect atmosphere and a very funny tourguide. When you are in Amsterdam the brew bus is one of the things to do certainly.”

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2.Craft Beer Tasting in Medieval Brewery with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · from $18Best value

At Delfts Brouwhuis, you taste four beers from Delftse Brouwers in a medieval cellar dating to 1300. Choose a seat near the brewery, in the beer garden, or in the cellar. Bavarian pretzels, cheese-beer dip, and mustard are included. No guide leads the tasting.

“Very good and enjoyable experience, the beer was fantastic, the pretzels nice, the venue unusual and pleasant staff. A great couple of hours spent here with friends.”

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3.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Spend three hours visiting three Amsterdam breweries by bus, with nine beer tasters and one guided brewery visit. Your guide explains the local beer scene in English, German, or Dutch. The brewery lineup changes, so two tours may offer different stops.

“Great tour and fantastic guide. We had a really great time and we had a great laugh with the tour guide/ driver. Highly recommended”

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4.The Ultimate Craft Beer Adventure in Amsterdam!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Dam Square at 3 p.m. for a 3.5-hour guided walk with up to 10 people. Taste Dutch jenever at 300-year-old De Drie Fleschjes, sample local beer at Arendsnest and In de Wildeman, and finish near Brouwerij De Prael. Guides such as Hugh and Michael add city stories and practical tips.

“Hugh was a great guide, made it fun and really knows his stuff. Great way to spend the afternooon exploring the city.”

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5.Amsterdam Guided Craft Beer Tasting with Cheese & Sausauge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking beer guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for a one-hour tasting of five Dutch beers. You’ll hear about Amsterdam and local breweries while sampling Dutch cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts in a small group of up to 15 people.

“Our guide arrived a couple of minutes after the event was supposed to start and she never really recovered. (apparently her bus was late, it happens) We tasted several good beers and had some nice snacks - but four of the five beers were from the same brewery and the guide didn't do much beyond serving us and reading the labels. She also didn't do anything to encourage the attendees to chat and mingle. The location was also odd - the basement cafeteria of a youth hostel - not a bad space exactly but it certainly didn't make you want to linger. Also wasn't ideal that the hostel folks were…”

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6.Dutch Craft Beer Tasting with cheese and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $28

At ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, your Dutch or English-speaking beer guide serves five mystery craft beer tasters from small Dutch breweries, with cheese, sausage, and nuts. You will guess each beer, hear brewery stories, and enjoy a social one-hour tasting for adults.

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7.Amsterdam All Inclusive Guided Walking Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $74

Join Robbie or Gideon for a three-hour walk through Amsterdam’s De Pijp, stopping at local breweries and pubs for four included drinks and Dutch bar snacks. You can choose beer, non-alcoholic beer, or another drink, while your guide adds local stories and brewing tips.

“Fantastic Walking Beer Tour A Must-Do in Amsterdam! I had an amazing time on this walking beer tour through the De Pijp area of Amsterdam. The tour was not only a great way to explore the local craft beer scene, but also a fascinating look into one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. My guide, Gideon, was absolutely incredible—one of the best guides I’ve ever had on any tour. He was deeply knowledgeable about beer, from brewing techniques to flavor profiles, and had a real passion for sharing that knowledge in a fun and approachable way. Each stop felt thoughtfully chosen, with a unique story behind the beers and the…”

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8.Amsterdam Craft Beer Tour – Discover the Tastiest Dutch Brews!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Dutch beers at Amsterdam bars and Brouwerij de Prael, while your guide shares local stories. The route begins near Dam Square and ends on the Zeedijk. Expect a maximum of 10 people, several beers, Dutch snacks, and an adults-only atmosphere.

“Wir hatten eine sehr abwechslungsreiche Tour durch das Joordan-Viertel. Unsere Guide war sehr aufgeschlossen, begeistert von Amsterdam und als Einheimische sehr vertraut mit dem Viertel. Wir konnten viel erfragen und haben einen Read more”

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