The 4 Best Chocolate Tours in Ghent

1.Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Walk from Vrijdagmarkt to Sint-Baafsplein with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Mandy, or Mathias. You will visit local chocolatiers, see open ateliers, hear Ghent stories, and sample at least nine chocolates, pralines, candies, and other treats. The route suits chocolate lovers who also want a lively introduction to the city.

“Nick was such a fantastic guide, he knew as much about the chocolate as his wonderful city. A great time spent with delicious chocolate and great off the beaten path sights. Recommended for everyone who likes tasty chocolate and visiting a great city!”

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2.Bruges & Ghent Tour w/ Cruise & Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Travel from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent by comfortable coach with guides such as Edwin, Matteo, David, or Luis. Walk Bruges, taste Belgian chocolate, cruise Ghent’s canals, and enjoy free time in both cities. The $89 price includes transport, guiding, the cruise, and chocolate tasting, but not meals or the optional Belgian Beer World ticket.

“The trip was great, thanks to Luis and Dimitri (the driver). Bus was a comfortable mini-bus, Luis was positive and helpful, and Brugge&Gent are just totally charming! We had no workshop at the chocolate shop (due to personal problems of the person there), which was sad, but we all got chocolates. Thank you, Luis!”

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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 Charlie Tours, stopping at top chocolatiers, Ghent’s oldest candy shop, and Julie’s House. You’ll taste at least nine sweets, including pralines, experimental mustard and bacon chocolates, passion-fruit fillings, and red velvet brownies. Guides such as Nick, Mandy, Tom, Valerie, and Debbie mix chocolate know-how with local stories.

“Great chocolate tour. Very educational and our wives loved the different samples of chocolates provided from each store.”

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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 beer guide such as Arthur, Dries, or Liselot. Taste five Belgian beers, including Trappist, Lambic, and Tripel styles, with chocolate, cheese, and other local treats at three atmospheric bars. Expect stories, a beer game, and stops that may change with opening hours.

“Guide was fun! Group was good! Tried some delicious beers! Great way to find some places to eat/drink in Ghent!”

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