Amsterdam History &
Local Craft Beer Tasting
Explore the real Amsterdam on foot. Uncover hidden WWII secrets, learn about Dutch liberalism, and see the crooked canal houses. Then, relax with a 5-glass tasting of rare craft beers from local microbreweries. History makes you thirsty, and we have the cure.
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Why This Walking & Tasting Combo?
The perfect balance of active exploration and local relaxation.
1. The Walk
Learn with energy. This walking tour is conducted with incredible vibes. We explore the city on foot, making it easy to absorb useful facts and hidden history.
The Reward. After walking through history and working up a thirst, there is no better feeling than resting your feet. We transition seamlessly from an educational journey to a relaxing beer tasting session.
2. The Microbreweries
- ✓ Support Local: We choose beers made with love and passion by small, independent brewers. This directly supports the local community.
- ✓ Better Quality: Craft beer is often unpasteurized and unfiltered. This preserves richer flavors and aromas that mass production destroys.
- ✓ Exclusive: You will not find these beers in supermarkets or typical tourist bars. These are hidden gems.
- ✓ Pure Ingredients: Microbreweries innovate with seasonal, natural ingredients and avoid artificial preservatives.
The Experience Map
Explore the Real Amsterdam
We begin by walking through quiet alleys and alongside iconic canals. We uncover stories rarely found in standard guidebooks. We explore hidden corners where Jewish families hid during WWII, discuss how the Dutch fought for freedom and liberalism, and observe what tiny, crooked houses reveal about survival, design, and historical taxes. Every question is welcome, and everything is explained with humor, respect, and deep knowledge.
Scenic Ferry Crossing
After about two hours of exploration, we board the free ferry. Yes, a scenic boat ride is part of the experience! We cross the water, admiring the city skyline, and head towards the more relaxed, developing side of Amsterdam to rest our feet.
5-Glass Craft Beer Tasting
We arrive at a friendly bar where the atmosphere is totally relaxed. Here, we begin a tasting of 5 different craft beers from two local Amsterdam microbreweries. We pair the beers with Dutch cheese, artisanal sausage, and nuts. We do not just drink. We learn the history behind every glass, about the brewers, and the role of craft beer in modern city culture.
Why Choose This Tour?
Learn & Laugh
You do not just drink beer, you learn it. You do not just hear stories, you feel them.
Support Local
Collaboration with "Brew Bus Amsterdam" to showcase the best local microbreweries.
The Extras
Cheese, sausage, nuts, and a printed postcard gift included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a pub crawl?
No. This is a curated tasting experience with storytelling. We focus on quality, history, and the role of craft beer in Amsterdam, rather than on quantity.
Who is this for?
Travelers who want something different. People who enjoy meaningful stories and a good glass of beer. Couples, solo travelers, and curious minds (18+ for beer).
What exactly is included?
A 2-hour human-focused walking tour, 5-beer tasting from 2 microbreweries, Dutch cheese, local sausage & snacks, Ferry ride, and a local guide.