The 13 Best Workshops in Bruges

1.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

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!”

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2.Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

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.”

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3.Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 620 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

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.”

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4.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

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.”

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5.Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 395 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Best value

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.”

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6.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

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.”

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7.Chocolate Workshop at Choco-Story Brugge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

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.”

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8.Belgian Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

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).”

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9.Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

At Waffles 'n Beer in Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Wilfred, Brecht, or Laurent guides you through making Belgian pralines with dark chocolate shells and milk chocolate ganache. You share a station with one partner, taste Belgian beers, and take your chocolates home.

“It was a wonderful experience. So much fun making our own chocolates, and they turned out decent and delicious.”

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10.“Hidden Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join Andy from Photo Tour Brugge for a two-hour walking photo workshop through Bruges. With no more than four photographers, you’ll practice camera skills, shoot the old port, St. Anne’s quarter, a historic café, and the windmills near Kruispoort. A non-camera companion may join free.

“J'ai passé un super moment photographique ce 31 décembre avec notre guide Andy qui partage sa passion pour la photographie et sa ville et qui transmet trucs et astuces en sortant des sentiers battus . Il est super dynamique et transmet énormément de choses ; nous n'avons pas vu le temps passer. j'ai hâte de développer mes films photographiques . C'est une expérience que je recommande vivement aussi bien aux photographes débutants que avertis .TOP!!”

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11.“Edges of Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet Andy at the Basilica of the Holy Blood for a two-hour photo walk through Bruges. You’ll learn practical ways to improve camera or phone photos, hear local stories, and seek out scenic spots beyond the busiest lanes. Groups are limited to four photographers, and one non-camera companion can join free.

“Our tour guide was excellent. Gave lots of advice and knew all the good places. It was like touring with a friend. He pointed out multiple points of interest we would never have spotted and helped out with photo tips. Would highly recommend and hope to do another tour if I return.”

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12.Handcraft your own silver ring in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

At The Silver Hand in Bruges, you make a sterling silver ring from scratch in a small class of no more than eight. Design, measure, cut, stamp, shape, solder, and finish it yourself over about two and a half hours. You leave with a personal souvenir and the skills and marks that made it yours.

“Fantastic 2 and a half hours! We made our rings In a group of 4 couples. It was a fantastic experience and we now have 2 rings completely unique to us. The business owner was brilliant, engaging and friendly, he helped us create the vision we wanted! We will definitely be back!”

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13.Silver Ring-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2h 30m · from $206

At Bennett & Mason in central Bruges, you’ll spend 150 minutes making a recycled 925 sterling silver ring. An English-speaking instructor guides you through measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, stamping, and finishing. Small groups of up to four keep the session personal, with tea, coffee, snacks, and all tools provided.

“Amazing, we had so much fun creating our own rings. The guide was very good and knowledgeable, and he was amazingly friendly.”

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