Top 15 Workshops in Brussels

1.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,629 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82Our pick

At The Belgian Chocolate Makers in central Brussels, a chocolatier such as Patricia guides you through cacao tasting and bean-to-bar production. In 90 minutes, you make a decorated bar, mendiants, and truffles, then take everything home. The workshop is in English, wheelchair accessible, and best reached 15 minutes early from the Place de la Justice ticket office.

“The chocolate was great. The instructor kept us focused and we made great chocolates.”

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2.2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,263 reviews · from $51

At Choco-Story Brussels, you’ll spend about 50 minutes making chocolate bars, lollies, drawings, and decorated treats with guidance from a chocolatier such as Mario or Louise. Then explore 5,000 years of cocoa history with an audio guide, praline demonstration, and tastings. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“We really enjoyed the chocolate making class, we got to make several bars and lollies. The lady taking the class was also lovely. The museum afterwards is fun and interactive with plenty of chocolate samples!”

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3.2.5-Hour Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 933 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Spend 150 minutes at a Brussels chocolate workshop making pralines and mendiants from scratch. Your English-speaking instructor, such as Calypso, Moses, or Anna, shows you how to temper chocolate, prepare fillings, and pack your handmade sweets. You also get hot chocolate, tasting time, and a box to take home.

“This was a fantastic activity. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the guide. She was amazing. Do not hesitate to reserve this tour.”

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4.Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 885 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Walk from the Grand Place through Brussels’ old center with a guide such as Avo or Emin, stopping at Mary, Galler, Neuhaus, and other chocolate shops. Taste about 10 chocolates, learn the story behind Belgian pralines, then make simple chocolate treats to take home. The workshop is hands-on but suited to beginners, not trained confectioners.

“It was very informative, I learned so much about the different kinds of chocolate and we tasted some of the most delicious chocolate I've ever tasted. By the end of the tour I never thought I'd say no more chocolate, lol”

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5.Waffle Making Workshop – All You Can Eat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 615 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $44

At Voldersstraat 30, you’ll mix, bake, and decorate Brussels waffles in English with a friendly instructor such as Dani, Jose, Juliet, or Laura. The 90-minute to two-hour class includes ingredients, cookware, a drink, unlimited toppings, and a recipe to take home. It suits families, solo visitors, couples, and groups.

“Juliet was wonderful! Super interactive, sweet, explanatory. The waffles were so delicious. It was great for our family with kids!”

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6.1.5h Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels (bean to bar)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

At The Belgian Chocolate Makers in Brussels, a certified chocolatier guides you through cacao tastings, tempering, truffles, mendiants, and a personalized chocolate bar. You’ll pack your creations in a gift box, receive a 20% shop discount, and may upgrade to include champagne and a logo apron.

“The chocolate making class was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this class to anyone else who likes chocolate!”

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7.2.5h Belgian Chocolate Pralines Workshop in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours at Rue des Foulons 30 learning to temper chocolate, make pralines and mendiants, prepare fillings, and enjoy hot chocolate. English-speaking instructors such as Anna, Harry, Bota, and Nien guide each step. You make at least 30 chocolates and pack them to take home. Participants must be 12 or older.

“The course started on time. The teacher explained everything and helped where he was needed. I had so much fun and was eating so much chocolate. We made pralines and chocolate with nuts and fruit. Would definitely recommend this class”

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8.Chocolate Truffle & Belgian Hot Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 367 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

At this 90-minute Brussels workshop, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through making Belgian truffles, from dark chocolate to Speculoos flavors. You will sip handmade hot chocolate, add toppings, and take home your creations. Instructors such as Calypso, Moses, and Miranda have been praised for their friendly, patient teaching. Vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free options are available.

“Excellent activity. Host was perfect and a good amount of truffles to take home at the end.”

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9.Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

At Waffles ’n Beer in Brussels, you taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your waffle batter, and cook unlimited Brussels waffles with toppings. English-speaking hosts such as Ezra, Ingrid, Ana, and Françoise guide the relaxed class. You also get a beer to enjoy with your waffles and a recipe to take home.

“Loved this activity! Easy to follow recipe and instructions for the waffles and great history of each beer tasting. Great activity idea in pairs! Made plenty of waffles with yummy toppings”

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10.Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 225 reviews · from $78

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Mary Grand’Place for a 3.5-hour walk through central Brussels, with 10 chocolate tastings, stops at Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Fishmarket, and Saint Géry, plus a 1-hour-15-minute praline workshop where you make chocolates to take home.

“Our tour guide was in tune with the group. She was funny and smiley and could answer every question thrown her way. The chocolate tasting was delicious and informative and the route of the tour was perfect. All in all - a recommendable experience...”

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11.Brussels Waffle Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At Rue des Foulons 30, learn the basics of Belgian waffle history, mix your own batter, cook as many waffles as you can eat, and finish them with fruit, chocolate, cream, speculoos, Nutella, and more. The English-language workshop suits beginners and children, with ingredients, equipment, a drink, and a take-home recipe included.

“Fun workshop making waffles. The information about the kinds of waffles was interesting! The waffles were delicious and we had lots of toppings to choose from! We got to take left over waffles home. Thankfully I took a photo of the recipe because we thought they would give us the recipe to take home but they didn't.”

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12.Brussels Waffle Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43Best value

At Rue des Foulons, you’ll learn the basics of Belgian waffles, mix batter, cook it in shared waffle irons, and add fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, or Nutella. Instructors such as Arthur, Jack, Dani, and Maria have led sessions. One drink, equipment, recipe, and waffles are included.

“It’s was a fun end educational workshop. Learned the difference between a street waffle and a regular waffle. Would be fun to do with your kids. The best part was tasting them and bringing the extra waffles home”

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13.1.5h Hands on Chocolate Workshop: Truffles & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

At Rue des Foulons 30, you’ll learn to make Belgian chocolate truffles in a small group of up to 14. Instructors such as Amina, Anne, Laura, and Moses guide the recipe, serve hot chocolate, and help you pack your handmade sweets. The class welcomes children age 8 and older, with vegan, nut-free, and dairy-free options available.

“We made some delicious tasting chocolates and the whole experience was great fun as we had such a lovely and knowledgeable teacher.”

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14.Chocolate Workshop and Self-Guided Museum Visit at Choco-Story in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

At Choco-Story Brussels, you spend about an hour making chocolate tablets, lollipops, and mendiants with help from a chocolatier. You can work with milk, dark, and white chocolate, then take your creations home. Afterward, explore the museum at your own pace with an audio guide in 11 languages, plus a demonstration and tasting.

“It was great value for money. The class was 12 people. Varying ages. My children 17, and 10 both were able to enjoy the class. Ample chocolate to take home! The museum is a self pace, self guided walk through. This was interesting too.”

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15.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Brussels Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

At Waffles ’n Beer in Brussels Centre, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your batter, then make and eat Brussels waffles at a shared cooking station. Hosts such as Sarah, Ingrid, Ezra, and Francine guide the class in English. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for children under 18.

“The class was awesome. Very fun! And who can not like free beer! :-). Ezra was great. Nobody better!!”

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