The 10 Best Beer Tours in Ghent

1.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

In central Ghent, an English-speaking host such as Thomas, Anna, Reuben, or Patty guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, a beer-based waffle batter, baking, and generous toppings. You can use a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option, eat as many waffles as you make, and take home the recipe, certificate, and leftovers.

“Excellent overall experience Lots of beer - a good choice of variety with an explanation about each Recipe is great and it was lots of fun making the waffles So many toppings I would absolutely recommend”

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2.Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Meet your English or Dutch-speaking guide at Saint Bavo’s Cathedral for a four-hour walk through Ghent. Taste five local beers, three chocolates, Geneva gin, and Belgian snacks, with two beers at a Stadsbrewery and three more in small taverns. Guides include Eriks and Marijke.

“Me and my friends had a great time! We were joined by another group of two very friendly travelers. The guide was very pleasant, full of life and had plenty of knowledge of the local beers and Ghent. It was a lot of fun and well worth the money.”

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3.Ghent Beer Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Spend about three hours walking central Ghent with a beer guide such as Patrick, Ariel, Axel, or Tom. You’ll taste five Belgian beers at five stops, hear about brewing and city history, and finish where you started. The tour is in English, capped at 20 people, and includes all drinks.

“Highly recommended! Both a delicious and very entertaining tasting led by a city connoisseur and gourmet!Auto-translated”

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4.A Taste of Ghent: Beer & Chocolate with storytelling by a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend about three hours walking central Ghent with a local guide such as Liselot, Arthur, or Dries. Taste five Belgian beers, including Trappist, Lambic, and Tripel styles, with chocolate, cheese, and other small bites at three atmospheric bars. Expect stories, a beer game, and personal recommendations in an English-speaking group.

“We did the tour with Dries and 6 other people, and had great time. It was a nice balance of history, beer, culture, and just information about Ghent and Belgium. We really loved how knowledgeable and friendly Dries was. He really was so personable and receptive to everyRead more”

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5.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

At Onderbergen 4 in central Ghent, an English-speaking host leads you through three Belgian beer tastings, then shows you how to bake Brussels-style waffles using your chosen beer. Hosts such as Thomas, Tina, Fabian, Anna, and Stijn have led sessions. You can make and eat as many waffles as the batter allows, with toppings and beer to match.

“Was great fun with 8 year old daughter. Could also be a Fun night out with friends. Lots to eat and drink. You will not leave hungry”

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6.Small Group Dinant’s, Castle and Beer Monastery Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 11 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $539

Join Joris and a maximum of eight people for a full-day journey from Ghent to Rochefort, Walzin Castle, Dinant, and Chimay. You’ll walk through Lorette Cave, enjoy a riverside picnic, visit Maison Leffe and Scourmont Abbey, and finish with dinner. Wear grippy shoes for the cave stairs.

“I loved this tour. After seeing all the usual towns, it was great to see more of the countryside of Belgium. A beautiful snack by a river and castle where we walked along a river was so picturesque. Then we took a tour of an underground cavern. Be prepared to wear some sneakers or shoes with a grip and climb quite a few stairs. The tour of the caverns was really spectacular, thenquide was a geologist who was incredibly knowledgeable and also spoke 3 languages fluently. Then we went on to drink some Trappist beer and visit a monastery. Joris the guide had lunch all ready for us after the…”

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7.Brewery visit + Beer Tasting tour with a Young Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours tasting Belgian beer, Ghent jenever, chocolate, and local sweets across breweries and old cafés. Your English-speaking guide leads you from a Blonde ale to Trappist beer and a Belgian Tripel, adding city stories, brewing tips, and a beer quiz. Guides have included David and Arthur, though assignments can vary.

“it was an awesome tour with an awesome guide! A+++”

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8.BeerWalk Ghent (English guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join BeerWalk Ghent for a three-hour, small-group walk through five beer stops, including The Glengarry, Huis van Alijn, Barrazza café, Artevelde Brewery, and Aperotheek. Your English-speaking guide introduces you to Belgian beers you may not find on your own, with tastings, local stories, and a maximum of 15 people.

“This was one of the best tours I have ever had on viator. Ariël Meeusen was so engaging and welcoming. His knowledge of Ghent and beer blew my friend and I away. We tried many beers that we never had heard of and learned so much. Each beer was more delicious than the last. We wish we could have talked to and hung out with him more. We will definitely book another tour with him next time we are in Belgium!”

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9.Private Ghent Beer & Brewery Tour by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend three to four hours with a young local guide exploring Ghent’s beer culture. Visit a historic beer bar, taste local liquor and Neuhaus chocolate, tour a brewery, and pair Belgian beers with cheese and chocolate. Hotel pickup is offered, and only your private group takes part.

“An enjoyable mix of beers and locations. This is a nice way to get acquainted with both the city of Ghent and Belgian beer styles.”

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10.Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend four hours in central Ghent with guide Eddy, combining major sights with tastings at Gentse Gruut brewery, a chocolate shop, a genever stop, and historic taverns. You will sample three chocolates and several Belgian beers, including Gulden Draak, while learning how to get around the city.

“Eddy was amazing! The tour was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and he made everything enjoyable. He shared amazing stories about Ghent. I look forward to another tour with him.”

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