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De Halve Maan Brewery: Exclusive Guided Tour & Tasting

Step inside Bruges' last family-owned city brewery — still producing the legendary Brugse Zot — for a behind-the-scenes tour of copper kettles, secret cellars, and a rooftop tasting session with unfiltered beer poured straight from the tank.

What to expect

A passionate brewery guide walks you through five centuries of Flemish brewing heritage, from the original malt room to the gleaming modern tanks connected to the city by a 3.2 km underground beer pipeline. The rooftop terrace delivers one of the finest elevated views in Bruges — glass of Brugse Zot in hand — over the Begijnhof and surrounding medieval skyline. The tasting concludes in the storied brewery bar, where you can order the full range alongside a platter of local cheeses.

Book it with
Brouwerij De Halve Maan (official)
EUR 22 per person (guided tour + 1 beer); private group tours from EUR 350
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Good to know

Tours run on the hour; pre-book online to secure your preferred time slot. Duration approx. 45 min. Combine with a visit to the nearby Begijnhof for a half-day cultural loop. Easy 10-min walk from Markt square.

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