What to do · Mechelen
Het Anker brewery tour and its Gouden Carolus
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 45
- Season
- All year, at fixed times on weekdays and weekends; closed on public holidays
- Who it's for
- Adults; the tour includes beer
Het Anker is one of the oldest breweries in Belgium and the home of Gouden Carolus, named after Charles V, who was raised in Mechelen. It is inside the Great Beguinage, in brick buildings beside the Dijle, and also has a whisky distillery, a brasserie and a hotel.
What the tour is like
The Enjoy Tour goes through the brewhouse and the history of the house and ends with two Gouden Carolus and a small gift. It lasts about an hour and a half, up to 1 h 45 depending on the group, and is given in Dutch, English or French. There are fixed times on weekdays and at weekends; you book online, where you see the price of the day. Arrive ten minutes early: latecomers are not always allowed to join.
Getting there
It is at Guido Gezellelaan 49, ten minutes' walk from the Grote Markt and 25 from the station. By car, park at Keerdok, five minutes away, or at Tinel.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Het Anker tour take?
About an hour and a half, with two beers at the end.
Can you eat there afterwards?
Yes, its brasserie is open every day and serves food from 12:00 to 21:00.
Who runs it
- Brouwerij Het AnkerEnjoy Tour: guided brewery tour with two Gouden Carolus Visit their website
