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The 15 Best Chocolate & Waffle Workshops in Belgium

33 tours  ·  from $44 a head

Two hours at a bench beats an hour behind a rope. The 15 below compare the chocolate and waffle sittings on how much you make yourself, what you take home and how far ahead they fill.

Brussels: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings - Meeting the chocolatier in the training center
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Brussels: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings

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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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop - Making bars, lollies, and chocolate drawings
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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

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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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - Making batter with beer, or without it
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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

3.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

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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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop - Arriving at Voldersstraat 30
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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop

4.2.5-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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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop - Grand Place, Jeanneke Pis, and the first city stories
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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

5.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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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges - What happens during the 2.5-hour workshop
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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

6.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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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop - Pralines: making shells, filling, and ganache
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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

7.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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Brussels: Waffle Making Workshop - All You Can Eat - Mixing the batter in small teams
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Brussels: Waffle Making Workshop – All You Can Eat

8.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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1.5h Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels (bean to bar) - Tempering on marble, then making your own treats
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1.5h Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels (bean to bar)

9.1.5h 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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The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre - What the waffles are like
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The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

10.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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2.5h Belgian Chocolate Pralines Workshop in Brussels - Tempering chocolate and learning the basic craft
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2.5h Belgian Chocolate Pralines Workshop in Brussels

11.2.5h Belgian Chocolate Pralines Workshop in Brussels

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

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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Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry - Why the hands-on part works for families and adults
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Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

12.Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

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

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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Brussels: Chocolate Truffle & Belgian Hot Chocolate Workshop - Hot chocolate and the useful waiting time
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Brussels: Chocolate Truffle & Belgian Hot Chocolate Workshop

13.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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Brussels: Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - The opening beer tasting: three Belgian styles before the batter
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Brussels: Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

14.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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Ghent: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - Choosing the beer for your waffle batter
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Ghent: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

15.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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