Where to Go: the 4 Best Ghent Chocolate Tours

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 local guide such as Nick, Mandy, or Mathias. Taste at least nine chocolates, pralines, candies, and sweet treats, visit local chocolatiers, hear Ghent legends, and see central sights at an easy pace.

“Our tour was awesome! We saw the highlights of Ghent while getting to try some delicious chocolate and candies! Mandy was very sweet and very knowledgeable! I had to step away at the end and she was very accommodating! Some of those chocolates were expensive so definitely worth the money! Can’t recommend it enough!”

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

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

Spend 10 hours visiting Bruges and Ghent from Brussels by comfortable coach. Expect guided walks, free time, Bruges chocolate tasting, and a one-hour Ghent canal cruise. Guides including Edwin, Matteo, David, and Luis have been praised for clear history and useful food tips. A Belgium Beer World add-on is also available.

“I had a great time today! My only complaint was the dual language tour. I booked english but our guide was doing both Spanish and English. It just felt not as detailed as it could have been if he was just focused on one language. Also, he mentioned some great things to do but unfortunately it was sold out. to climb the tower you have to have a ticket in advance to go up it. I don't know if this could be booked prior, but ask your guide before arriving in Bruges. I also wish more free time was given in Ghent. I felt like we had a great amount…”

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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 a local guide such as Nick, Mandy, Tom, or Valerie. Taste at least nine chocolates and sweets, meet family-run chocolatiers, try unusual flavors, and hear Ghent stories along the way.

“What an incredible walking tour! Debbie was absolutely fabulous — she didn’t just share historical facts, she brought the city to life with her passion, warmth, and genuine love for the area. Her storytelling made every stop engaging, and her energy was infectious throughout the entire experience. And let’s talk about the chocolate — delicious, delightful, and perfectly woven into the tour in a way that made it both fun and indulgent. The combination of sweet treats and rich history was just perfect. Debbie was superb from start to finish. Her attention to detail, her humor, and the way she connected with everyone in the group made this tour truly…”

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4.A Taste of Ghent: Beer & Chocolate with storytelling by a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52

Meet a local BeerSecret guide in central Ghent for five Belgian beer tasters, artisan chocolate, cheese, and stories about brewing. Guides including Arthur, Dries, and Liselot tailor selections to your taste and lead you to three bars, including a medieval-style stop and a possible brewery visit.

“If you like drinking Belgium beer with a local person, that knows everything about Belgium beer, and drinking that beer at 3 different bars in Ghent, then you need to sigh up for this tour. Liselot Caura is the owner, guide for this adventure. She knows the people that work at thRead more”

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