Belgium Trappist Beer Tour: Westmalle, La Trappe, Achel
ID: GYG857335-1353682
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Embark on a private tour from Brussels to explore 3 Trappist breweries. Visit Westmalle, La Trappe, and Achel, and enjoy guided tastings of their finest beers.
Discover the taste of tradition on a Trappist beer journey through Belgium and the Netherlands. Explore 3 renowned Trappist breweries: Westmalle, La Trappe, and Achel, each offering its unique brewing traditions and flavors. Enjoy guided tastings of their finest beers, learning about the monks' dedication to brewing.
Meet at a central location in Brussels for departure to Westmalle Abbey. Start the day with a guided tour of the historic Westmalle Abbey, founded in 1794, renowned for its Trappist beer production. Sample Westmalle’s iconic Dubbel and Tripel beers in a dedicated tasting room.
Enjoy a selection of local dishes perfectly paired with Westmalle beers at the nearby Trappisten Café. Depart to La Trappe and arrive at Koningshoeven Abbey in the Netherlands, home to the La Trappe brewery. Discover the brewing process and enjoy a tasting of several La Trappe beers.
Time to purchase La Trappe beers and other products made by the monks. The final stop is Achel Abbey, located on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands, steeped in brewing history. Sample Achel’s unique beers and relax in the peaceful monastery gardens.
Return to Brussels around 19:30.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Trappist beers at 3 different breweries
- Learn about the history of Trappist beer and the brewing process from your guide
- Enjoy guided tours of the Westmalle Abbey, tasting of their Dubbel, Tripel beers
- Visit the Koningshoeven Abbey and enjoy a tasting
- Stop at the Achel Abbey for a beer tasting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Start time and content of the tour can be adjusted
Bring an umbrella due to unpredictable weather
Belgium is famous for its 300 days of rain per year
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.