Bruges beer in two stops
For beer in Bruges, start with two addresses. De Halve Maan on Walplein runs guided brewery tours. Bourgogne des Flandres on Wollestraat offers a brewery visit with a tasting and has its own bar with a terrace. Together they cover most of what a visitor needs: a classic tour, a shorter visit and a place to sit down with a glass.
Both are in the old town and can be combined in one day. The prices below are the 2026 figures from the breweries. This independent guide focuses on these two venues. You will find more bars on a walk through the center.
De Halve Maan brewery tour
De Halve Maan is at Walplein 26. Two tours are on offer, and both include tastings.
| Tour | Length | Price 2026 | Languages | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard tour | About 45 minutes | €16 adult, €8.50 children 7 to 15, free under 6 | Dutch, French, English | One beer included, groups of up to 25 |
| XL tour | About 90 minutes | €26 | Dutch, English | Three tastings, weekends only, 220 steps, some of them steep |
If you bring a six-year-old, ask the brewery which rate applies, because the fare table lists children from 7 and children under 6. Wear shoes with grip for the XL tour, and book ahead through the brewery's booking link. Do not count on joining on the spot.
Our picks: beer in Bruges
A brewery visit, a beer museum and a city walk with an optional tasting.
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.
Guided city walk with optional boat ride and beer tasting
A guided walk with a local guide. The boat ride and the tasting of four beers come only with the matching option.
Check availability →
Brewery and distillery visit with a beer
A visit to the brewery and distillery with an audio guide and a 25 cl beer, another draft beer or a soft drink. The listing shows no exclusions.
Check availability →
Beer museum entry with audio guide
Entry and an audio guide on an iPad mini.
Check availability →Beer tastings and brewery visits in Bruges
Guided beer tastings, brewery visits and walks that include a beer stop, with live prices and availability.
The beer pipeline
Since 2016 an underground pipeline has linked the De Halve Maan brewery with its bottling plant outside the center. The city describes it as roughly 3 km (1.9 miles) long. More on that below.
You cannot walk the pipeline. The tour includes a virtual experience of the pipeline and the bottling plant instead, so do not expect an underground tunnel visit.
Bourgogne des Flandres: brewery visit and bar
Bourgogne des Flandres is at Wollestraat 26. The brewery recommends reserving, especially in high season.
| Ticket | Price 2026 | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Discovery | €13 | Ticket without a tasting |
| Discovery | €16 | Ticket with a beer |
| Beerflight | €28 | Beer flight ticket |
| Duo | €39 | Ticket for two people |
| Teen | €8 | Ticket for teenagers, see the age note below |
Children under 12 go free when accompanied. The brewery's FAQ describes a guided visit with a tasting of about 75 minutes. The ticket page describes the Dry Discovery and Discovery as self-guided visits. Ask which format your ticket has when you reserve.
The teen ticket is listed for ages 12 to 18 in one place and for ages 12 to 16 in the ticket selection. If your teenager is 17 or older, ask before you buy. A child or teen ticket does not give anyone a right to an alcoholic tasting, so ask what drink comes with it.
The bar is normally open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 and closed on Mondays. Opening hours can change, so check before a special trip.
Planning a beer day
Both venues are in the old town. A simple order is the De Halve Maan standard tour in the morning, a stroll along the canals and a visit or a drink at Bourgogne des Flandres in the afternoon. If you choose the XL tour, keep it for a weekend and leave your afternoon free.
Pair the day with a sweet stop. Our chocolate guide covers the museum, the workshop and two shops. Prefer to see the canals first? Read about the canal boat tour. Still deciding what to do? The Bruges tours page compares walking tours, bike tours and tastings.
Drink responsibly and plan your way back, especially after the XL tour with three tastings. The old town is compact, and walking is usually the easiest way home.
Bruges beer: frequently asked questions
How much is the De Halve Maan tour?
The standard tour costs €16 for adults in 2026 and includes one beer. Children from 7 to 15 pay €8.50, and children under 6 are free.
How long does the brewery tour take?
The standard tour takes about 45 minutes. The XL tour takes about 90 minutes and includes three tastings.
What languages are the tours in?
The standard tour runs in Dutch, French and English. The XL tour runs in Dutch and English.
Can I walk through the beer pipeline?
No. The tour has a virtual pipeline experience. The pipeline itself, about 3 km long, runs underground to the bottling plant outside the center.
Do I need to reserve at Bourgogne des Flandres?
The brewery recommends reserving, especially in high season. The bar is normally open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 and closed on Mondays.
Is the brewery tour suitable for children?
De Halve Maan has a children's rate for ages 7 to 15. At Bourgogne des Flandres, children under 12 go free when accompanied. A child or teen ticket is not a claim to an alcoholic tasting, so ask what drink comes with it.