BRUGES · CHOCOLATE TOURS
Bruges has more chocolate shops per street than anywhere in Europe and about a third of them are worth stopping at. These 15 cover the museum, the workshops and the walks that know which third, priced and timed.
At Choco-Story Brugge, follow chocolate from Maya and Aztec cacao drinks to Belgian pralines. Use an audio guide in 11 languages, try interactive games, see a short chocolate-making demonstration, and sample chocolate before browsing the gift shop.
“Lovely tour learning about chocolate and even get lots of tasters. Great value for money”
Spend about 2.5 hours making pralines, mendiants, ganache, and hot chocolate in a small Bruges workshop. Guides such as Sabina, Sara, Rose, and Tina lead the class, which suits couples, families with children 12 and older, and anyone wanting a hands-on souvenir. Dairy-free and vegan options are available, except for the hot chocolate.
“Really enjoyed this. Brought the whole family on a rainy afternoon. Nice workshop space & Tina was a great host.”
At this 150-minute Bruges workshop, you will temper chocolate, make praline shells and ganache, and decorate mendiants with dried fruit. English-speaking instructors such as Harry, Sabina, August, and Henry guide small stations of two or three people. You leave with at least 30 chocolates, a box, and hot chocolate.
“Personable, fun, competent, and interesting! What a wonderful afternoon!”
At Choco-Story in Bruges, you follow cocoa from ancient Mayan drink to Belgian praline across four floors of a 15th-century building. Use a self-guided audio device, view more than 1,000 objects, and finish with a chocolate-making demonstration, a fresh praline, and dispenser samples.
“A great museum collection and excellent portrayal of the history of chocolate. Loved the sound bytes and the chocolate demo.”
At Choco-Story Bruges, an instructor guides you through making chocolate lollipops, mendiants, shapes, and decorated pieces from melted chocolate. You take your creations home, then explore the museum’s 4,000-year chocolate story with tastings and an audio guide in 11 languages.
“My partner and I loved this!! We made lots of chocolates and had so much that we gave some away to my brother. Highly recommend!”
Walk Bruges with local guides such as Peter or Joost, covering Burg Square, the Markt, canals, churches, breweries, chocolate shops, and medieval back streets. Expect a relaxed two-hour overview, lively stories, practical food tips, and a praline when the partner shop is open.
“Joost our guide was fabulous. He was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Told many wonderful stories and made great recommendation. We would highly recommend him”
Walk Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center with a local guide such as Louis, Martin, or Hilde, watch pralines being made at Depla Chocolatier, taste chocolate, and finish with a brewery visit and beer at Bourgogne des Flandres.
“Jonathon did a wonderful job! He was full of knowlege & gave us some interesting facts about Bruges. He seemed to enjoy educating us about the area just much as we enjoyed learning about it! Beautiful city, already wanting to plan my return. Few bites of chocolate & 2 nicely sized beers to end the excursion.”
At Chocolate ’n Beer in Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Wilfred or Tom guides you through Belgian pralines, from dark Callebaut shells to milk-chocolate ganache. You share a station, taste Belgian beers during the process, and take home your handmade chocolates.
“So much fun - we got to make lots of chocolates together as a couple - worked well for me a chocolate lover and my boyfriend a Belgium beer lover! Wilfred was incredible and really engaging! Would recommend to anyone”
In central Bruges, an English-speaking instructor such as Sabina, Tommy, or Tina guides you through handmade truffles, hot chocolate, and flavor choices including dark chocolate and speculoos. The class is gluten free, with vegan, dairy-free, or nut-free options available when requested at the start.
“we had a lovely time making truffles in Bruges - it was very well organized and we learned a lot about chocolate. This was a great family activity that we all enjoyed and woyld recommend!”
At Choco-Story Brugge, a chocolatier shows you how to make mendiants, lollipops, shapes, and decorated chocolates. Choose chocolate and toppings, then take your creations home. Your ticket also includes tastings and a self-guided museum visit with audio options for children and adults.
“The museum had so much great information on chocolate. The headset for children and adults made it even more enjoyable. The class itself was AWESOME!!! We made so much chocolate!”
Walk central Bruges with guides such as Artur, Nick, Steven, Nicky, Pascal, or Ray. Expect local stories, odd legends, photo stops, practical tips, and a beer-focused finish at De Halve Maan Brewery. The group can reach 25 people, and gratuities are not included.
“We really enjoyed having Ray as a guide. He was very knowledgeable and added humour to his presentation. Highly recommended!”
Walk Bruges with local guide Nick on a lively two-hour route from the Belfry to Halve Maan Brewery. Visit the Holy Blood and Saint Basil chapels, see Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child, find the Door to Narnia, hear local stories, and enjoy a Belgian truffle.
“Nick is an excellent local guide in Bruge knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He shared fascinating stories, showed hidden gems, and made the tour both authentic and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
Join Steven, also called Steve, for a 1 hour 40 minute to 2 hour walk through Bruges. See Markt, Burg Square, the canals, churches, Beguinage, and Minnewater, with a Belgian chocolate tasting and practical city stories along the way.
“There was no tour. They didn't show up and didn't warn. I chatted with a partner and he offered me a tour an hour and a half later? But we had to go I hope you will return the 33 euros you payAuto-translated”
Walk Bruges with local guides such as Louis, Hilda, Martin, or Jonathan, visiting the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and more. Watch pralines being made, sample chocolate, then tour Bourgogne des Flandres brewery and enjoy a beer beside the canals.
“Hilde was fabulous. Very charming and knowledgable and had she had lots of anecdotes. Very enjoyable.”
Meet in Bruges’ Markt for a roughly two-hour Spanish-language walk through the medieval center. You’ll see Belfort, Burg Square, Gruuthusestraat, Halve Maan Brewery, Notre Dame, the Beguinage, and Minnewater, with a craft chocolate tasting included. A voluntary guide contribution is expected.
“There were no clear instructions. We waited at the tower for nearly 30 minutes but didn’t see anyone with a yellow and red umbrella. After returning an hour later, we finally saw someone with the umbrella, but he was just a Spanish guide who had no idea about an English or any other language guided tour. In the end, we didn’t use this service, despite having purchased tickets in advance.”
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