Amsterdam
Dutch beer tasting experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Dutch beer tasting experience
Experience Amsterdam’s incredible beer scene with a local visiting a few of the city's best breweries and sampling some of the best Dutch beers
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join a brew-loving host and explore Amsterdam’s beer scene, discovering your new favorite Dutch tipples along the way
- Stroll through the back alleyways with your host and find hidden bars, brew houses and even an abbey where nuns and monks once brewed beer
- Sample 6 Dutch beers, and eat some accompanying snacks to keep you going
- Learn about Amsterdam’s rich beer heritage and the broader history of brewing in the Netherlands
- Get recommendations from your host about other areas to explore in Amsterdam and more local bars and breweries to try out during the remainder of your trip
- Have a laid back, enjoyable time with an Amsterdam local – kicking back and learning about something we can all agree on – good beer!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
6 beer tastings and some classic accompanying snacks
Local savvy and tips
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Happily sandwiched between the beer-loving nations of Germany and Belgium, it’s no surprise that the Dutch know a thing or two about brewing! Join one of our hosts on a personalized experience of Amsterdam’s most famous brew houses, as well as some of the smaller, unique microbreweries.
The city’s beer heritage dates back to the 15th century when monks and nuns were the primary brewers of the golden nectar. We know, bizarre.
Together, you and your host will wander (not stagger) from a brewery situated in a windmill, to another placed in a former bathhouse. Along the way, your host will suggest yummy eats at local pubs to accompany your beer drinking.
Feel free to engage them on the finer points of Amsterdam’s beer heritage and perhaps stop by at the original Heineken building in the city center. You’ll finish off your day in a trendy craft beer bar where your host will help you choose from the hundreds of Dutch beers on offer.
If you’re having a good time (which we’re sure you will be), pull up a chair and stay awhile when your experience finishes. There are bound to be more tipples to tickle your taste buds!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
John,
Jul 2024
We really enjoyed spending time with Wendy. Wendy is very knowledgeable about the Amsterdam history and pointed out many historical places and events. The beer, of course was delicious! She went out of her way to make our beer tour the best! Thank you Wendy...
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Jan Vincent,
Mar 2024
My first trip to Amsterdam was for business and lasted only a few days. For this second trip I wanted to make sure I experienced more of what Amsterdam has to offer. Especially since on this occasion I would be celebrating my birthday. I have used City Unscripted before and chose to use them again because I certainly enjoy the 1:1 nature and personalization they put into their tours. On this instance I chose a Beer Tasting tour and I was matched with Alan for a 3 hour excursion. Given the purpose of my visit it definitely felt it appropriate tailoring my tour around beer but Alan made it far more than that. He truly went above and beyond the description of the tour I purchased. While there was beer along the way as I requested, Alan masterfully crafted in all the historical anecdotes, stories of Amsterdam's past, and more importantly hidden gems a larger group tour could never afford you. Our day together took me to some of Amsterdam's most charming brown pubs and introduced me to the magic that is cheese dipped in mustard. We sipped on some of the finest beer I've tasted together with shots of Geneva. More importantly I experienced life as a native in one of Europe's most vibrant cities. Alan was truly a joy to spend the day with and his guidance is unrivaled. If you are looking for a guide reading notes off of a sheet and speaking to you like a teacher reading from a textbook, don't call Alan. If you are looking to experience Amsterdam with a friend, look no further.
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Moira,
Mar 2025
She also handled an unexpected situation very well.
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Özlem,
Mar 2025
He was Very helpful and nice
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Soren,
Mar 2025
Fernando was fantastic! Very knowledgeable in both history and socioeconomic issues.. learnt and saw so much. I highly recommend this excursion when in Amsterdam.
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Soren,
Mar 2025
Great history of the city and Holland. Also, super personality. This was an amazing trip!
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