7 Craft Beer Tours in the Netherlands: What to Book, What to Skip

1.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

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

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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2.Craft Beer Tasting in Medieval Brewery with Snacks

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

At Delfts Brouwhuis in central Delft, you’ll taste four beers from the Delftse Brouwers brewery in a medieval cellar dating to 1300. Bavarian pretzels come with homemade cheese-beer dip and mustard. You may sit in the cellar, beer garden, or beside the brewing area, though no guide is included.

“The service was very polite. The building itself is pretty cool. We also bought an additional beer. All the beer was very good. My only concern was the pretzel was REALLY hard, but the dip was tasty! I would recommend this activity.”

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3.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

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

Spend three hours touring Amsterdam’s craft beer scene by bus, with stops at three local breweries and nine tastings included. Your guide explains the breweries, keeps the mood light, and leads an exclusive tour at one stop. The route can change, so each outing brings a different mix of Amsterdam beer and brewery character.

“Our tour was excellent! Bridgette our tour guide was amazing! She was very friendly and funny. I would recommend this tour to others.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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