The 12 Chocolate Tours in Ghent That Earn Their Price

1.Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $51Our pick

Start at Jacob van Artevelde’s statue on Vrijdagmarkt and walk through central Ghent with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit several chocolatiers, peek into an open atelier, meet local makers when possible, and taste at least nine chocolates, pralines, and sweets before finishing at Sint-Baafsplein.

“Our guide Mattius was a superb guide. He is very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. His knowledge of the chocolate was also great and of course the chocolates and sweets we sampled were delicious.”

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2.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

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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3.Famous Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Walk from Vrijdagmarkt to Saint Bavo’s Cathedral with a guide such as Nick, Tom, Mandy, or Valerie, stopping at local chocolatiers, Ghent’s oldest candy shop, and Julie’s House. You’ll taste at least nine chocolates and sweets, including pralines, unusual savory combinations, passion-fruit fillings, and red velvet brownies, while hearing stories about the city.

“Tom was a gracious and informative guide. The stops we made had us tasting chocolates that were delicious and beautiful works of art. Very happy that we were able to book this tour with him.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52

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.Guided City Tour with Chocolate Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet Sophie or another English-speaking local guide at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue in Vrijdagmarkt. Over two hours, you’ll see Ghent’s main landmarks, hear stories about its chocolate makers, and stop five times for chocolate tastings. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and come ready for a generous amount of chocolate.

“The absolute highlight of our trip to Ghent. Sophie was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and charming and welcoming. We loved learning about the city and the chocolate, including the history of the shops we visited. If you're considering this tour - do it! You won't be disappointed.”

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7.Chocolate history workshop Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

At Chocolade Ambassade in central Ghent, an English-speaking guide such as Leo leads a six-person workshop through Belgian chocolate history. You taste cacao fruit juice, cacao tea, early drinking chocolate, modern pralines, and cacao products, then make a chocolate bar from cacao beans. The 90-minute session ends with hot chocolate and optional shopping.

“I am from Switzerland, we have a big chocolate culture in our country. During my trip in Belgium, I visited a lot of shops to find out which country has the better chocolate. The biggest surprise was doing this history workshop at Chocolade Ambassade. A really fun and engaging activity. I still don't know who makes the better chocolate but you guys are better at offering chocolate experiences ,but without us no milk chocolate, which I learned now, thanks to you.”

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8.Charlie’s Private Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $174

Explore Ghent with a private English-speaking guide such as Nick, Vera, or Debbie, stopping at local chocolatiers and sweet shops for at least nine artisan tastings. You’ll hear city stories, look into a chocolatier’s atelier, meet the owners, and finish near Saint Bavo’s Cathedral. The tour lasts about two hours.

“One of the highlights of our trip - great tasting chocolate paired with some history of the area. Our kids loved it too.”

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9.Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

At the Chocolade Ambassade near Gravensteen castle, Dorien or Leo leads your private two-hour tasting. Compare chocolates from Belgian makers, sample cacao fruit, cacao tea, and drink pairings, learn how craft chocolate is made, then shop for favorites.

“Really a nice activity to have something different than just a tour of the city. and the owner and his wife are lovely”

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10.Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Explore central Ghent with historian and teacher Wim, following a compact route from Sint-Baafsplein to Saint Michael’s Bridge. You’ll hear stories about emperors, guilds, churches, castles, and the city’s famous noose-bearer nickname, with a Belgian chocolate stop along the way. The tour runs in English for groups of up to 15.

“We had an excellent and well prepared walk and talk through old Ghent with Wim, an historian and teacher. If you really want to spend two hours eating chocolate this isn't for you, but if you want to get s grip of how and why Ghent is as it is, then book up!”

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11.Ghent Chocolate Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about two hours walking medieval Ghent with a local guide, stopping for five to six chocolate tastings and a hot chocolate. Sophie, a native of Ghent, has led many of the tours and blends local history, architecture, Belgian chocolate, and practical city tips. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Sophie was a amazing guide, very friendly, and had a deep knowledge on Ghent city history. We went to several chocolate shops and was able to sample several chocolates! While all the chocolates being a little different. The tour exceeded my expectations, everything on the tour was great, highly recommend!”

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12.Bruges & Ghent Tour with Cruise & Chocolate Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $81

Spend 10 hours visiting Bruges and Ghent from Brussels by comfortable coach. Walk Bruges with a live Spanish or English-speaking guide, taste chocolate at Pol Depla Chocolatier, cruise Ghent’s canals, and enjoy free time in both cities. An optional Belgium Beer World ticket adds beer exhibits and rooftop views.

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