Amsterdam

Dutch beer tasting experience

Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 5.0
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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

Get one to access major highlights, lots of museums and public transport!

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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
Get one to access major highlights, lots of museums and public transport!
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

6 beer tastings and some classic accompanying snacks
Tailored itinerary based on your preferences
A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems
Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s not included

Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
Transport fares or attraction entry fees

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What 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?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $143.54 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$143.54
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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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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Sudha Jun 2025

Excellent tour. Good pace, engaging information. Wonderful knowledgeable guide who curated a tour for us. Very relaxed and fun way to get to know the city.

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Gayle Jun 2025

Wendy was a wonderful guide and curated a lovely tour of the city. By the end of our tour, we considered her our new friend in Amsterdam. She is wonderful at her job and makes the tour fun and enjoyable! We highly recommend her!!

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Vahna Jun 2025

Lawrence was a very informative and knowledgeable guide. He asked us what things we would like to see and do. He gave us different options and suggestions. He was caring and wanted to make sure we were having a good time. We highly recommend him.

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Stacey Jun 2025

Alan was a wonderful tour guide. He did an excellent job of communicating with us. He got to know us and then personalized the tour to our likes and desires. It really made our time in Amsterdam special. We highly recommend!

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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...

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.

Sudha, Jun 2025

Excellent tour. Good pace, engaging information. Wonderful knowledgeable guide who curated a tour for us. Very relaxed and fun way to get to know the city.

Gayle, Jun 2025

Wendy was a wonderful guide and curated a lovely tour of the city. By the end of our tour, we considered her our new friend in Amsterdam. She is wonderful at her job and makes the tour fun and enjoyable! We highly recommend her!!

Vahna, Jun 2025

Lawrence was a very informative and knowledgeable guide. He asked us what things we would like to see and do. He gave us different options and suggestions. He was caring and wanted to make sure we were having a good time. We highly recommend him.

Stacey, Jun 2025

Alan was a wonderful tour guide. He did an excellent job of communicating with us. He got to know us and then personalized the tour to our likes and desires. It really made our time in Amsterdam special. We highly recommend!