Discover Belgian beer culture with Ale Hunters at the iconic Bruges Beer Festival. Enjoy tastings, historic brewery visits, and lively festival scenes in this captivating city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for most, no special fitness required
Wildlife
History
Bruges has been a center of brewing since medieval times, with many breweries dating back several centuries.
Conservation
Efforts to preserve Bruges’ historical architecture ensure the city’s charm endures, while sustainable brewing practices are increasingly adopted.
Ale Hunters
Discover Belgian beer culture with Ale Hunters at the iconic Bruges Beer Festival. Enjoy tastings, historic brewery visits, and lively festival scenes in this captivating city.
Ale Hunters is a London-based tour operator specializing in curated beer and pub experiences across the city and beyond. The company offers guided brewery and pub tours that focus on tasting, history and beer education. Many London experiences include a tutored tasting led by an accredited Beer Sommelier, giving participants structured sensory evaluation and deeper knowledge of beer styles.
Popular itineraries include the Bermondsey beer tour tasting four tap rooms, East End craft brewery tours, and thematic pub walks such as Borough Market history and Literary Soho and Covent Garden. Each short tour is designed to showcase a mix of traditional cask ales and contemporary craft beers in small-group settings. Ale Hunters also organises multi-day trips, such as the Bruges Beer Festival excursion to West Flanders, which combines brewery visits, festival access and comfortable transport and accommodation.
Guides focus on factual storytelling, highlighting brewing heritage, notable pubs and the development of London’s craft beer scene. Tours vary in length, commonly running around 2.5 to 3 hours, and visit multiple tap rooms or historic pubs per itinerary. Private and public departures are available depending on the tour. Booking information, schedules and specific meeting points are provided at time of reservation.
Ale Hunters emphasises responsible enjoyment and clear information about tastings. Reviews and destination features have appeared on curated travel platforms such as The Adventure Collective, helping travellers find reliable, specialist beer and pub tours in London and nearby beer destinations. Customers receive clear pre-tour guidance and allergen information upon booking.
Tours Offered
8
Curated brewery and pub experiences
Location
London, England
Based in London for local insight
Sommelier
Accredited Beer Sommelier
Tutored tastings on many tours
Typical Duration
2.5–3 hours
Short group tours and tastings
Reserve a spot on Bermondsey beer tours, East End brewery tastings or the Bruges Beer Festival trip.
Arrive Early for Festival Access
Getting to the festival early ensures you beat the crowds and enjoy more tasting time.
Bring a Tasting Glass
Most breweries provide tasting glasses, but a small personal one enhances the experience.
Stay Hydrated and Snack Often
Belgian beers are robust; drinking water and snacks help maintain energy throughout the day.
Plan Your Transportation in Advance
Use the included seamless transport arrangements to avoid stress during festival days.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Bring supportive shoes for strolling around Bruges and festival venues.
Festival Tasting Glass
A personal glass can enhance tasting and is easy to carry.
Light Umbrella or Raincoat
Weather in Bruges can be unpredictable; be prepared for rain.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Camera or Smartphone with Good Battery
Capture the vibrant scenes and memorable sips during your trip.