The 10 Chocolate Tours in Ghent That Earn Their Price

1.Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $51Our pick

Start at the Jacob van Artevelde statue on Vrijdagmarkt for a two-hour English walking tour through central Ghent. You’ll visit local chocolatiers, peek into open ateliers, taste at least nine chocolates and sweets, and finish at Sint-Baafsplein. Guides such as Nick, Mandy, Mathias, and Emma mix food with city stories.

“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.Famous Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Walk through Ghent with an English-speaking guide and sample at least nine chocolates and sweets at local chocolatiers, a historic candy shop, and Julie’s House. Expect classic pralines, unusual flavors such as mustard and bacon, passion-fruit fillings, homemade brownies, and short stories about Ghent. Groups are capped at 15.

“I was pleased we tried a number of different types of chocolate with various fillings, our tour guide Valerie was very informative about the chocolates and the history of the town, a very good couple of hours with the chocolates being excellent”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52

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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4.Guided City Tour with Chocolate Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet Sophie or another English-speaking local guide at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue in Vrijdagmarkt for a two-hour walk through central Ghent. See the Graslei, Korenlei, three medieval towers, and Graffiti Street while sampling five chocolate specialties. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and room for treats.

“One of the most fun tours we’ve ever been on and and an absolute MUST for chocolate lovers wanting to learn about Ghent! Sophie is so knowledgeable and personable and we could tell how proud she is of where she lives. Amazing conversation and some fun, impromptu site visits. Absolutely cannot recommend this tour enough. We loved Sophie!”

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5.Chocolate history workshop Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

At Chocolade Ambassade in central Ghent, an English-speaking guide such as Leo leads a 90-minute small-group workshop for up to six people. You taste chocolates from Belgian makers, sample cacao fruit juice and cacao tea, make a bar from cacao beans, and learn how drinking chocolate developed. The room is kept cool, so bring a sweater.

“I am from Switzerland, we have a big chocolate culture in our country. During my trip in Belgium, I visited a lot of shops to find out which country has the better chocolate. The biggest surprise was doing this history workshop at Chocolade Ambassade. A really fun and engaging activity. I still don't know who makes the better chocolate but you guys are better at offering chocolate experiences ,but without us no milk chocolate, which I learned now, thanks to you.”

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6.Charlie’s Private Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $174

Walk from Vrijdagmarkt to Saint Bavo’s Cathedral while tasting at least nine local chocolates and sweets from top Ghent chocolatiers. Your private English-speaking guide may be Nick, Vera, or Debbie. You’ll visit small shops, look into a chocolate atelier, meet its owners, and hear city stories along the way.

“Vi følte os modtaget så godt. Venlig, godt humør og engageret. Fik leveret masser af viden og gode historier. Nærværende og hjælpsom.”

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7.Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about two hours with Dorien or Leo of Chocolade Ambassade in central Ghent. Taste chocolates from Belgian makers, sample cacao at different stages, try pairings such as chocolate tea and cacao fruit, and learn how craft chocolate differs from traditional Belgian styles. The tasting is private, English-speaking, and ends with time to shop.

“Excellent opportunity to appreciate different chocolate textures and flavours. No spoilers but there are a few unexpected combinations to sample. Well worth it”

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8.Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Walk through central Ghent with historian and teacher Wim, who explains the city’s political, religious, economic, and cultural past in English. The two-hour route links St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Town Hall, Gravensteen, Graslei, and Korenlei, with a Belgian chocolate tasting along the way. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“Wim was very knowledgeable about the city and had a real passion. We enjoyed the tour and learning history. Could have had more chocolate!!”

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9.Ghent Chocolate Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Explore medieval Ghent on foot with local guide Sophie, stopping at chocolate shops for five to six tastings and a memorable hot chocolate. Along the way, you’ll see the Belfry, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and the Ghent Altarpiece, discover local art, and hear how chocolate connects with Belgian culture. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Our tour guide, Sophie was excellent. Plenty of wonderful chocolates to sample. Enjoyed learning about important sites and the history of Ghent.”

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10.Bruges & Ghent Tour with Cruise & Chocolate Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $81

Travel by luxury coach from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through Bruges, taste chocolate at Pol Depla Chocolatier, cruise Ghent’s canals, and enjoy free time in both cities. The day lasts 10 hours and includes transport, guided visits, the cruise, and chocolate tasting.

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