What to do · Bruges
De Halve Maan brewery tour, with Brugse Zot
Information
- From
- €16 adult
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Adults and families; 220 steep steps
De Halve Maan is the family brewery in the centre of Bruges, on the Walplein, where Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik are made. It is famous for its beer pipeline: an underground pipe about three kilometres long that carries the beer under the city to the bottling plant.
The tour
The classic tour lasts about 45 minutes with a guide, in groups of up to 25, in Dutch, French or English, and ends with a beer: Brugse Zot blonde or dubbel, or Straffe Hendrik tripel. It costs 16 €, 8.50 € for ages 7 to 15, and is free up to 6. The route was renewed in 2024 with audiovisual rooms and climbs to the roof by 220 steep steps: wear comfortable shoes. At weekends there is an hour-and-a-half XL tour with three beers in the cellars, for 26 €.
Afterwards
The brewery's brasserie serves lunch every day, with a terrace among the brewing kettles.
Tips
- Book online At weekends the tours fill up.
- From the roof There is a view over the rooftops of Bruges with the belfry in the background.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the De Halve Maan tour cost?
16 € with a beer; 8.50 € for ages 7 to 15 and free up to 6.
What languages is it in?
Dutch, French and English.
With teenagersWith friends
Who runs it
- Brouwerij De Halve MaanClassic guided brewery tour with a beer Visit their website
- Brouwerij De Halve MaanXL tour of an hour and a half with three beers in the cellars Visit their website
