The 10 Beer Tastings in Amsterdam Still Worth the Money

1.Dutch Beer Bike Blast Tour with Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 167 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37Our pick

Join an English-speaking driver-guide for 75 minutes on a pedal-powered beer bike through Amsterdam’s Sloterdijk district. The bike holds 4 to 17 passengers and includes a central bar with 20 liters of beer, music, lighting, rain and wind protection, and wheelchair access. It suits private groups, bachelor parties, and friends seeking a social ride rather than classic canal views.

“Brilliant tour! Not great scenery however we had a great time. The people you go with definitely make the experience. Would do this again.”

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2.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Ride from Overhoeksplein to three Amsterdam-area craft breweries, with nine beer tasters, guided visits, and transport in an air-conditioned Brew Bus. You may meet guides such as Walther, who add beer facts, Amsterdam stories, and plenty of humor. The tour runs in English and returns to its starting point.

“Very nice ride in the brew bus yesterday! Brewery bruut was my favorite. Walther was an excellent host that made the trip more fun!”

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3.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 five Dutch craft beer tasters paired with cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts. You’ll hear about local breweries and Amsterdam, with a maximum group of 15. The setting is casual and social, though it is a hostel basement rather than a classic beer café.

“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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4.Breugem Brewing Co. Brewery tour and beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

At Breugem Brewery just outside Amsterdam, a Dutch or English-speaking guide leads you through the brewing rooms and explains each step, from ingredients to finished beer. The 30-minute tour is followed by four tasting glasses, water, and fresh roasted nuts. Stay for bitterballen, burgers, pizza, or another beer.

“L’accueil chaleureux du patron, les explications passionnées et la dégustation de toutes les délicieuses bières ! L’ambiance typique du bar est aussi à découvrir! Merci à notre hôte”

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5.Amsterdam Beer Bike Blast Private Tour – With Beer On Tap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Ride a private beer bike through Amsterdam’s quieter western districts with a professional local guide, beer on tap, and fizzy wine available onboard. The 75-minute outing suits groups celebrating together. Guide Vedant is known for keeping the ride lively with games, stops, and plenty of energy. Meet at Rhoneweg 1 and return there.

“What an amazing experience. Vedant our driver was the best. He brought so much energy to the tour”

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6.Dutch Craft Beer Tasting with cheese and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $28

Meet an enthusiastic beer guide inside ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for five mystery Dutch craft beer tasters, brewery stories, Dutch cheese, sausage, and nuts. The one-hour session runs in Dutch and English and suits adults who enjoy a social, informal tasting.

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7.Amsterdam All Inclusive Guided Walking Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $74

Join local guides Robbie or Gideon for a three-hour, small-scale walking tour through Amsterdam’s De Pijp area. Visit four pubs or breweries, taste at least four craft beers, sample Dutch bar snacks, and learn about brewing and neighborhood life. Nonalcoholic drinks are also covered among your first four choices.

“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.Beer Tasting with Paired Bites at Eighty-Four

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 10m · from $32

At Eighty-Four in Amsterdam, you taste five or eight surprise craft beers from different regions, each matched with a bite. The host explains every round in English or Dutch, and the setting can include riverside seating, games, and a relaxed local feel. Choose the 70-minute tasting or the longer eight-round option.

“Lovely setting, we sat by the river in the sunshine. Very interesting information from the host who was friendly and didn't rush us. We thought it good value for money.”

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9.Breugem Brewery: Beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Visit Breugem Brewery just outside Amsterdam for a tasting set of four award-winning beers, including the HIGH FIVE Tripel. Your Dutch, English, or German-speaking host provides water and roasted nuts. The brewery is wheelchair accessible, but the experience is for adults only and does not include a brewery tour or food.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Dutch beers with a local guide in central Amsterdam. Visit De Drie Fleschjes, Proeflokaal Arendsnest, Brouwerij de Prael, and a classic brown bar, with Dutch snacks and stories along the way. Groups are limited to 10 people, and the tour starts at 3:00 pm.

“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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