Where to Go: the 9 Best Chocolate and Beer Tastings in Bruges

1.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

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.”

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2.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

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”

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3.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

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.”

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4.Belgian Beer Tour with Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Walk through Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Liselot, tasting five Belgian beers at three stops, including a brewery. Learn to spot ales, lagers, triples, Lambic, hops, and malts, with a mini chocolate pairing and a beer game along the way.

“Liselot was a fun, informed, and interesting guide. We found the tour interesting and very engaging.”

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5.Bruges Beer Tour with chocolate pairing by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Spend about two and a half to three hours walking central Bruges with a young local guide, tasting Belgian ales, Tripels, Lambics, Trappist beers, and chocolate pairings. The English tour visits several beer stops and ends within 500 meters of Le Trappiste.

“Patrick was fabulous!! His knowledge of Belgium beer cannot be beat. We learned so much and had such a fun time. Great way to spend an afternoon! Thanks!”

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6.3-Hour Beer and Chocolate Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $295

Explore Bruges with a private guide, visit Choco-Story for chocolate tastings, walk past Market Square, The Burg, Dijver, and Minnewater, then enjoy a three-course lunch and brewery visit at De Halve Maan. Choose from Dutch, English, French, or German guiding.

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7.Evening Delights: Bruges Tour with Beer & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $46Best value

Follow a guide through Bruges from Jan van Eyckplein to Markt, the Belfort, St. John’s Hospital, Our Lady’s Church, and Burg Square. Expect a roughly two-hour walk, a chocolate sample, one included alcoholic drink, and a group capped at 13. No guide name is provided.

“Tour guide never showed up. Tried calling the company, left a voicemail and wrote on here. No response. This is unacceptable. Should get 0 stars.”

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8.Bruges Beer and Chocolate Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Meet your English or Dutch-speaking guide at Bruges’ Burg square for a four-hour walk through the city. Visit Straffe Hendrick brewery, taste Belgian beers with small dishes, sample chocolates, and take a canal boat ride. Guide Eddie has earned praise for his energy and clear explanations.

“Op zich plezant, mooi weer en Brugge is prachtig. Maar de gids zelf kon niet zoveel vertellen over de geschiedenis van Brugge. De pralines, het bootje en het museum was leuk maar we hadden graag wat meer uitleg gekregen over de pralines en het culinaire van de frietjes en de tapas was een beetje de weinig. ik denk dat er andere mogelijkheden zijn met meer culinaire en geschiedkundige waarde die niet perse extra budget vragen (ik denk aan een wafel of een oud cafe of brugse kaas ofzo...”

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9.Private: Discover Bruges beers & brewery with chocolate pairing by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

Spend about three hours with Liselot, founder of BeerSecret, sampling Belgian beers at four Bruges beer stops plus a chocolate shop. Expect Trappist, lambic, sour, triple, malty, hoppy, fruity, and craft beers, with pairings and a private, customizable route.

“We decided to do a group beer tour in Bruges. We were pleasantly surprised with how competent,dynamic and intelligent our tour guide was. She kept us entertained and made great suggestions. We we were sad when the tour was over. Highly recommended for all types of beer lovers!”

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