What a Brussels beer tour involves
A beer tour in Brussels is usually a guided tasting or a visit to a beer museum, often with a walk through the old town. Belgian beer culture was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. That listing recognizes a living tradition, not the buildings of the Grand Place, so keep the two apart.
Details such as tasting numbers, languages, meeting points and cancellation terms differ by provider. Read the listing before you pay. Book through the live listings on this page, where prices and free dates are shown for your day. Alcohol is for adults only.
Our picks: beer in Brussels
The two-bar tasting suits a first introduction with a guide. The beer, chocolate and fries tour takes longer; the beer museum is a self-guided visit with a rooftop beer.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Beer, chocolate and fries tasting tour
- Chocolate tasting
- Beer tasting in several bars
- Cheese and fries to share
About 4.5 hours on foot through the centre, long enough to taste beer and chocolate without rushing. Tips are not included.
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- 4 beer tastings incl. one Trappist
- Visits to 2 bars
- Small group
About 2.5 hours with a guide to taste several styles of Belgian beer. An optional last stop is offered at the end.
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Beer museum with a rooftop beer
- Entry and tastings
- One rooftop beer from 150 varieties
- Audio app
A ticket to visit at your own pace, with one beer included on the rooftop. Extra drinks and food are paid for at the bar.
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Guided tastings and old town walks with beer, with live prices and availability.
The beer museum in the Bourse
One museum as an example.
Belgian Beer World is housed in the former stock exchange, the Bourse. It is a different place from the Maison des Brasseurs on the Grand Place. A visit includes a tasting, a drink in the roof bar area and the archaeological section Bruxella 1238. Alcohol is for adults only. Booking uses a date and a time slot.
| Ticket | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adult | €21.50 |
| Seniors over 60 | €19.50 |
| Students, 16 to 25 | €14.50 to €15.50 |
| Children, 12 to 15 | €12 |
| Children, 4 to 11 | €8 |
| Children, 0 to 3 | Free |
Check the student price when you book. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry 6:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last entry 7:30 p.m.). There is no regular rest day.
The Maison des Brasseurs on the Grand Place
The Maison des Brasseurs is the brewers' guild house on the square itself. It houses a small brewing museum. Check the current opening hours and prices before you plan a visit.
The facades around the square are the main reward here. A name on a facade does not mean the interior is open to visitors. For a closer look at the square, see the old town page.
Choosing a beer experience
Three formats compared.
| Format | What you get | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Beer museum | Tasting, drink in the roof bar area, archaeological section | Visitors who want background and a tasting in one stop |
| Guided tasting | A guide and several beers, details vary | Small groups who prefer to be led |
| Walk with beer stops | Old town sights with tasting stops | First visits that cover more than beer |
For most first-time visitors, the museum plus a walk through the old town is the easiest plan. If you want to stay flexible, choose a tour with free cancellation and check the terms.
Plan the rest of your visit
Pages that fit a beer day.
Brussels beer tours: frequently asked questions
How much does the beer museum cost in 2026?
An adult ticket costs €21.50. Seniors over 60 pay €19.50, children aged 12 to 15 pay €12, children aged 4 to 11 pay €8 and children up to 3 enter free.
What is included in the museum ticket?
A tasting during the visit, a drink in the roof bar area and the archaeological section Bruxella 1238. Alcohol is for adults only.
Is Belgian beer UNESCO heritage?
Belgian beer culture was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. It is separate from the World Heritage listing of the Grand Place.
When is the beer museum open?
Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Where is the beer museum?
Belgian Beer World is in the Bourse, the former stock exchange, and not in the Maison des Brasseurs on the Grand Place.
Are there reduced prices at the beer museum?
Seniors over 60 pay €19.50, students aged 16 to 25 pay €14.50 to €15.50, children aged 12 to 15 pay €12, children aged 4 to 11 pay €8 and children up to 3 enter free. Check the student price when you book.