The 9 Best Beer Tours in Ghent

1.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

In Ghent, an English-speaking host such as Thomas, Anna, Reuben, or Luc guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and hands-on waffle making. Choose a beer for your batter, or use a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option, then bake, decorate, and eat as many waffles as you can manage in 90 minutes.

“It was a unique experience. Well executed by the hosts and loved every taste of the beers and making the waffles.”

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2.Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours walking Ghent with an English or Dutch-speaking guide, tasting five local beers, three chocolates, Geneva gin, and tavern snacks. You’ll see Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, the old port, and a Stadsbrewery. Guides such as Eriks and Marijke add strong city and beer knowledge, though the sightseeing portion can vary.

“Was een leuke tour. Enthousiaste gids en leuke groep mensen. De gids mag iets meer weten over het bier dat geschonken werd.”

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3.Ghent Beer Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Spend about three hours walking central Ghent and tasting five Belgian beers at five stops. Guides such as Patrick, Ariel, Axel, and Tom combine beer-making lessons with stories about Ghent’s buildings, customs, and past. The group can reach 20 people, and the $54.31 price includes all tastings, taxes, and fees.

“Patrick was a very nice and enthusiastic guide. Picked out nice beers and told a lot about Ghent and the history of GhentAuto-translated”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52Best value

Join a local guide such as Liselot, Arthur, or Dries for a three-hour walk through central Ghent. You’ll visit three beer spots, taste five Belgian beers including Trappist, Lambic, and Tripel styles, and try chocolate, cheese, and other local treats. The route favors personal recommendations, stories, and bars you might not find alone.

“Liselot was very knowledgeable and we truly enjoyed our time. She showed us many hidden gems in Ghent.”

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5.The Waffles ‘n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

At Waffles ’n Beer in central Ghent, an English-speaking host guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, then shows you how to bake Brussels-style waffles with your chosen beer. Hosts such as Thomas, Tina, Fabian, Anna, and Stijn are praised for their humor and patience. You can add toppings and bake as many waffles as you like during the 90-minute workshop.

“Super fun class for the family. We had two adults and a 9 year old and we all had a great time. The waffles came out delicious and the process was easy to follow. Instructor was helpful and engaging. We would definitely do this class again and it was a highlight for our time in Ghent.”

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6.Brewery visit + Beer Tasting tour with a Young Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours tasting Belgian beer with a local BeerSecret guide in Ghent. Visit a working brewery, a centuries-old jenever bar, a 300-plus-beer café, and two tucked-away pubs. You’ll sample five 15cl beers, vintage Trappist beer, local liquor, chocolate, and a sweet Ghent specialty while learning city stories along the way.

“Great beer, perfect location, wonderful guide! This tour is fun and educational.”

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7.BeerWalk Ghent (English guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about three hours tasting Belgian beers at five Ghent stops, from The Glengarry whisky bar to the Huis van Alijn cafe, Barrazza, Artevelde Brewery, and Aperotheek. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Patric or Ariël Meeusen, adds local context while introducing beers you may not spot on your own. Tastings and alcohol are included.

“We had a very pleasant afternoon. Tasted beers you wouldn't otherwise choose.Auto-translated”

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8.Private Ghent Beer & Brewery Tour by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend three to four hours with a young local guide exploring Ghent’s beer culture in a private group. Visit historic bars, sample Belgian beers, taste local liquor and Neuhaus chocolate, and tour a brewery with cheese or other local pairings. Pickup is offered, and the tour runs in English.

“An enjoyable mix of beers and locations. This is a nice way to get acquainted with both the city of Ghent and Belgian beer styles.”

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9.Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Start at Saint Bavo Cathedral and follow an English-speaking guide through Ghent’s beer culture, with tastings at Gruut brewery, a canalside café, and Trollekelder. You’ll also sample three chocolates and genever, see Gravensteen and Vrijdagmarkt, and finish where you began. Eddy leads some tours and is praised for his stories and warm style.

“Eddy was amazing! The tour was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and he made everything enjoyable. He shared amazing stories about Ghent. I look forward to another tour with him.”

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