Top 15 Food Tours in Ghent

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.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

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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3.Guided City Tour with Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 2h 30m · from $93

Meet Sophie at Vrijdagmarkt for a 150-minute English walking tour linking Ghent’s landmarks with five food stops. Expect Belgian classics, local products, generous portions, and stories tied to family businesses, coffee, beer, and the city’s past. You’ll walk 3 to 5 kilometers, rain or shine, so wear good shoes and arrive hungry.

“We were very lucky to have the excellent guide to ourselves on a sunny Wednesday morning in September. A great balance of food and history with a number of tastings. If you go on the morning tour you may want to skip breakfast and the hot food at the end will cover your lunch. Recommend as a way to learn about the city and its food whilst having fun!”

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4.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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5.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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6.Ghent Beer Guided Walking Tour

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

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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7.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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8.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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9.Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours walking central Ghent with a local guide, usually Sophie, while tasting Belgian favorites such as cheese, meat, fries, stew, chocolate, and waffles. The relaxed route includes Vrijdagmarkt, street art, the old harbor, and a medieval tower landmark. Food is included, but drinks beyond the scheduled tastings are extra.

“Enjoyed the easygoing pace with the eye of a local on the sights of old Ghent. Great sampling of different foods that gave us tasty dinner ideas before heading home. Sophie’s passion and love for her hometown is evident in each story she tells about Ghent, both as it was in the past and as is it today. Thanks for a lovely, delicious and educational afternoon, Sophie!”

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10.Ghent Food & Drink Tasting Tour with Local Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Explore central Ghent with a local English-speaking guide such as Tom, Iris, or Lemme. Over about 2.5 hours, sample sweet and savory specialties, three local drinks, chocolates, candy, ham, cheese croquettes, and beer while learning city legends and history. This is a tasting walk, not a full meal.

“Has a great tour of the city while trying different foods. Tom was a great tour guide! Consider taking out the candy stop (already done during the chocolate tour) and add one more food.”

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11.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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12.Private Food & Drink Tasting Tour in Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Spend about two and a half hours walking central Ghent with a private English-speaking guide such as Tom, Emma, Vera, or Nick. You will sample at least eight snacks plus local beer, RoomeR, and jenever, stopping for croquettes, chocolate, ham, cuberdons, fries, and traditional food while learning the city’s stories.

“Nick was a great guide. He knew answers to all questions. His knowledge of the city is remarkable. And of course, the food and beverage were outstanding!!!”

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13.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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14.Food & Drink Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 2h 30m · from $82

Spend 150 minutes walking from Saint Michael’s Church to Ghent Belfry with an English-speaking guide. Try at least 10 small tastings, including Ghent mustard, Belgian pralines, local beer, jenever, broccoli beignets, potato waffles, and sweets from the city’s oldest candy shop. Guide Debbie has earned warm praise for her friendly, family-friendly approach.

“Je ziet echt de leuke tussenstraatjes en de lekkernijen van Gent. Superleuk om te doen.”

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15.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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