The 7 Best Craft Beer Tastings in Amsterdam

1.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

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

Join Brew Bus Amsterdam for a three-hour craft beer outing from Overhoeksplein. You’ll visit three breweries, taste nine beers, ride in an air-conditioned bus, and hear beer and Amsterdam stories from guides such as Walther. The group is capped at 15 travelers.

“A great tour! You will visit three small breweries just outside the centre of Amsterdam. At each brewery you'll taste three delicious craft beers after which the Brew bus will take you to the next brewery. In the bus the guide will tell you interesting and funny facts about beer and Amsterdam. I did the tour with some friends, but you can also do it on your own because you're guaranteed to get to know people during the tour. In short: great tour if you are into craft beer!”

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2.Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings

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

Meet your English, Dutch, or German-speaking guide at Overhoeksplein and ride to three changing Amsterdam breweries. You will taste three beers at each stop, hear how the breweries work, and receive an exclusive tour at one location. Bridgette is one guide praised for her humor and friendly approach.

“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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3.The Ultimate Craft Beer Adventure in Amsterdam!

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

Meet near Dam Square for a small-group walk through central Amsterdam, with jenever at 300-year-old De Drie Fleschjes, Dutch beers at Arendsnest and In de Wildeman, cheese and snacks, and city advice from guides such as Hugh and Michael.

“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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4.Amsterdam Guided Craft Beer Tasting with Cheese & Sausauge

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

Meet your beer guide at ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station, for five Dutch beer tasters, Dutch cheese, sausage, and mixed nuts. Over one hour, you’ll hear stories about Amsterdam and local brewing. The group is capped at 15, making it easy to chat with fellow beer fans.

“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 $28Best value

Meet an enthusiastic Dutch or English-speaking beer guide inside ClinkNOORD, behind Amsterdam Central Station. You’ll taste five Dutch craft beers without seeing the labels first, guess what is in your glass, and pair the pours with Dutch cheese, sausage, and nuts.

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6.Amsterdam All Inclusive Guided Walking Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $74

Walk through Amsterdam with local guides Robbie or Gideon, stopping at breweries and pubs for four included craft beers, Dutch bar snacks, and brewing stories. The route covers about 3,000 steps between Cornelis Troostplein and Van der Helstplein, with nonalcoholic drinks available too.

“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

Join a guide such as Luis for a 3.5-hour walk through Amsterdam’s beer culture. Taste Dutch beers at old bars, Arendsnest, and Brouwerij de Prael, with snacks and stops near Dam Square, the Red Light District, and Zeedijk.

“Great experience, you get to taste several beers and some really nice Dutch snacks, the guide was really knowledgeable and it is clear he enjoys his work and knows his stuff. Some of the places we wouldn't have found on our own.”

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