Belgium · CHOCOLATE TOURS IN BRUGES
Fifty chocolate shops in one small centre, and a museum explaining why. These 15 sort the tastings, the guided shop walks and the making sittings by price and by what you carry out.
Tour Choco-Story Bruges at your own pace with an audio guide, interactive displays, and a collection of more than 500 chocolate-related objects. Learn how cacao became modern chocolate, watch a praline demonstration, and sample the finished treats. A kids’ audio version makes this a useful family stop.
“Slightly better instructions of what route to take round the museum”
In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, Brecht, or Koen guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, batter-making, waffle cooking, and topping. Choose a beer for your recipe, work in pairs, and eat as many waffles as you can make. Gluten-free and alcohol-free options are available.
“Fantastic experience in Bruges! The host was warm and welcoming, sharing great stories about the history behind the three beers we tasted. The waffle-making was just as fun – clear instructions, plenty of toppings, and you get to eat everything you make. I had three big waffles and my partner had four, all fresh and delicious. A perfect mix of local flavour, hands-on fun, and friendly hospitality. Definitely worth it!”
At Grauwwerkersstraat 15 in Bruges, you’ll spend about 2½ hours making pralines and mendiants in teams of two or three. Guides such as Sabina, Sara, Rose, Tina, and Son lead the class through tempering, ganache, filling, and finishing. You’ll take home 35 or more chocolates in a golden box. Ages 12 and up.
“Really enjoyed this. Brought the whole family on a rainy afternoon. Nice workshop space & Tina was a great host.”
Spend 150 minutes near Bruges’ Grote Markt making Belgian pralines and fruit-topped mendiants. Your English-speaking instructor, including hosts such as Harry, Sabina, or August, guides you through tempering, shells, fillings, ganache, and finishing touches. You work in a small station with two or three people, enjoy hot chocolate, and box at least 30 handmade pieces.
“We had a fantastic time at our chocolate making class. Tom was so funny and a very good teacher. Would totally recommend this company if you want to learn chocolate making in Bruges. So much chocolate to take home afterwards.”
Explore four floors of chocolate history in a 15th-century Bruges building. An English audio guide leads you from Mayan cocoa drinks to Belgian pralines, with more than 1,000 objects, child-friendly displays, chocolate tastings, and a live praline demonstration. Plan on about 90 minutes, and check the demonstration timing when you arrive.
“We missed this experience since it was too far to walk from the bus drop off. would love to have seen this but was too far.”
In central Bruges, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose a favorite for your waffle batter, then bake and eat as many waffles as you like. Hosts such as Michelle, Koen, Brecht, Lesa, Stefan, and Wilford bring humor and local stories to the 90-minute English workshop. You’ll leave with the recipe.
“What a tremendous experience! Our host Brecht was great, very personable, and had a great sense of humor. The beer choice was excellent and the waffles were really good. A must do.”
At Choco-Story Bruges, an instructor in English, French, or Dutch shows you how to shape and decorate chocolate lollipops and mendiants. You work with three types of melted chocolate, toppings, and simple tools, then take your creations home before exploring the museum with an audio guide.
“We were a family of 6, 2 adults 4 children aged 16,14,12 and 9. We all throughly enjoyed this activity. The chocolatier was informative with a quick demonstration so we could get started. A great selection of toppings for our chocolates. The activity was not too crowded which was good. We made a great selection of chocolate to bring home. We would 100% recommend as an excellent activity to do in Bruges.”
Walk Bruges with local guides such as Peter or Joost on a two-hour English tour for up to six people. See Burg Square, the Markt, the Belfry, Gruuthuse, the Boniface Bridge, Rosary Quay, and more while hearing stories about beer, chocolate, war, tanners, swans, and medieval life. A Guild of Bruges praline is included when the shop is open.
“Peter was fantastic! He knew so much about the city, sharing both historical facts, stories, and fun details. His income is tip-based so please keep that in mind when you book a tour. It is definitely worth it.”
At Chocolate ’n Beer in Bruges, you’ll make pralines from dark Callebaut chocolate and a milk-chocolate ganache, with guidance from hosts such as Wilfred, Tom, or Koenraad. The two-hour English-language class includes Belgian beer tastings, stories about Bruges, and a box of your own chocolates to take home. Stations are shared by two people.
“100% recommend for chocolate lovers or just as a fun activity. My partner loves chocolate and left saying the place should be UNESCO protected. We’re not a fan of beers and still enjoyed the pairings, we expected to just make chocolate but we also learned about beers and Bruges. The guide spoke English and French and even a bit of Spanish.”
At a 90-minute English-language workshop five minutes from Bruges’ Markt, an instructor guides you through dark chocolate, speculoos, and sweeter truffles. You will sip hot chocolate, add toppings, and take home your creations. The class is gluten free, with vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free options available if requested at the start.
“Has a really great time making truffles. Thank you! Something we had never done before and had fun adding different toppings!”
At Choco-Story Bruges, an English-speaking chocolatier shows you how to make mendiants, lollipops, and decorated chocolate creations. You choose chocolate and toppings, then take your work home. Your one-hour workshop also includes tastings and a self-guided museum visit with audio options for adults and children.
“I was with 4 friends, and we had a great time. Louisa (our guide/chef) was very welcoming, informative, and helpful throughout. The workshop was easy, fun, and inclusive. We wrapped and took away all the chocolates we "made" -- and had so much fun. The start of a great day! Highly recommend.”
Walk Bruges with a guide such as Steve or Steven, tracing medieval squares, canals, churches, art, beer, and local legends. The roughly two-hour route ends at Minnewater Park and includes an artisan chocolate tasting, a PDF mini-guide, and possible menu discounts. It is offered in English for groups of up to 15.
“There was no tour. They didn't show up and didn't warn. I chatted with a partner and he offered me a tour an hour and a half later? But we had to go I hope you will return the 33 euros you payAuto-translated”
Spend 210 minutes walking Bruges with an English-speaking local guide such as Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan. See the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and the city’s smallest street, then watch a praline demonstration and taste chocolate. Finish with a brewery visit and beer on a canal-side terrace.
“Well paced and highly informative. Our guide Martin has a definite pride in the city and the tour. Great to learn of the various influences that have affected Bruges over the centuries.”
Join a small, hands-on chocolate class at Grauwwerkersstraat 15 in Bruges. Your instructor, such as Sabina, Tina, Sandy, or Maria, guides you through truffle making, shares chocolate stories, and serves hot chocolate while your sweets chill. Ingredients, cookware, and a workshop apron are provided. You leave with your own handmade chocolates.
“Wonderful experience! A fun way to learn about chocolate and experience it first-hand. It was efficient (90 min sharp), informative, and delicious. Sandy was a fantastic instructor and did a great job. Perfect for all ages (our group had families as well as adults all mixed together).”
Follow Bruges’s medieval core from Markt and the Belfort to Burg Square, Gruuthusestraat, Saint Boniface Bridge, Notre Dame, the Beguinage, and Minnewater. A guide leads the roughly two-hour walk, with a craft chocolate tasting included. The tour is advertised in Spanish, with a voluntary contribution requested at the end.
“There were no clear instructions. We waited at the tower for nearly 30 minutes but didn’t see anyone with a yellow and red umbrella. After returning an hour later, we finally saw someone with the umbrella, but he was just a Spanish guide who had no idea about an English or any other language guided tour. In the end, we didn’t use this service, despite having purchased tickets in advance.”
Pick a canal, a cellar or a bench.
