Belgian Chocolate Workshops: the 15 Best Classes to Book

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, an English-speaking chocolatier such as Patricia leads you from cacao pod to finished treat. Taste fresh cacao, make a bar, mendiants, and truffles, then take everything home. The class is hands-on, air-conditioned, and suitable for wheelchair users.

“Amazing experience. Very educational and our chocolatier was so patient and funny. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Brussels.”

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2.Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,474 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

At Choco-Story Brussels, a small group chocolatier workshop lets you pipe, shape, and decorate chocolate bars, lollies, and drawings. Guides such as Louise, Mario, and Aude lead the hands-on session, followed by tastings, a praline demonstration, and an audio-guided museum visit.

“I could not recommend this class enough. Louise was such an amazing teacher and we left with so much chocolate. As an American travelling to Europe for the first time, I was a little nervous in booking as I didn't know what to expect but it was the most amazing experience. Also, the museum was very informative and interactive.”

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3.2.5-Hour Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop

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

Spend 150 minutes making more than 30 Belgian chocolates in a small English-speaking workshop on Voldersstraat. You will temper chocolate, prepare praline and mendiant fillings, taste your work, enjoy hot chocolate, and pack your homemade chocolates to take home.

“It was enjoyable, the guide (Nein, I hope I got that right) was as very knowledgeable about chocolate. She engaged the group well and at the end you get so many chocolates. Highly recommend”

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4.Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

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

Start at Grand Place, then walk through Brussels landmarks, chocolate shops, and art nouveau streets with a guide such as Avo or Emin. Taste about 10 chocolates, visit Mary and Galler, and spend about an hour making simple chocolate treats to take home.

“Great guide who provided interesting history about Brussels and chocolate! The workshop was fun and the chocolate was great — we learned a lot and really enjoyed our time!”

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5.Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

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.”

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6.Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 620 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

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!”

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7.1.5h 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 artisan guides you through cacao tasting, tempering, molding, and decorating. You’ll make truffles, mendiants, and a personalized bar, then pack them in a gift box. Patricia and Elisabetta are among the instructors, and a VIP option adds champagne and an embroidered apron.

“It was fun, interesting, delicious, easy, and the perfect amount of time. We got free aprons, got to box up our own handmade chocolate creations, our instructor Patrica was so knowledgeable and engaging! She made the whole class fun and really thought us the intricacies of chocolate making! The tour was located in a really convenient area, easily accessible to other popular areas of Brussels. I’ve been on a lot of tours in several countries and this was one of my favorites.”

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8.2.5h Belgian Chocolate Pralines Workshop in Brussels

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

At Rue des Foulons, you’ll spend 2.5 hours making Belgian pralines and fruit-studded mendiants with an English-speaking instructor. You’ll practice tempering, fill chocolates with assorted ingredients, drink hot chocolate, and pack 30 or more pieces to take home. Participants must be at least 12.

“This was an excellent activity! It was good for couples, friends, mums and daughters, (there were no fathers and sons, but that would also have worked!) and solo travellers alike. The workshop leader was very friendly and knowledgeable, with a good sense of humour, and spoke well in English (second language) to a multicultural crowd. I now know how to temper chocolate, hoorah! He provided a good amount of technical information, and very clear guidance, assisting us each when we needed it. Would recommend!”

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9.Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

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

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!”

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10.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 truffle making, from dark chocolate and Speculoos flavors to toppings and hot chocolate. You work at your own station, then take your handmade truffles home. Guides including Calypso, Miranda, Moses, and Chou have earned praise for their warm, patient teaching.

“Calypso was so fun and sweet! We had a great time and the chocolate was delicious! Would definitely book again!”

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11.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

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”

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12.Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 263 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Meet your English, French, or Dutch-speaking guide at Grand Place for a 210-minute chocolate tour. Walk past Manneken Pis, Fishmarket, and Saint Géry, taste 10 chocolates, and spend 75 minutes making pralines and decorated treats to take home.

“Mark, the owner and guide was great. So knowledgable and the workshop was very enjoyable. Different chocolates tasted in many different shops. Don’t miss out on this tour, it’s brilliant.”

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13.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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14.Chocolate Truffle Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 149 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

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!”

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15.Chocolate Workshop at Choco-Story Brugge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

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!”

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