Top Flanders Food & Drink

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

Expand your knowledge of Belgium’s world-class chocolate-making reputation with this visit to Choco-Story Brugge. Instead of just tasting chocolate, this experience allows you to watch a chocolate-making demonstration, then make your own delicious chocolate lollipops and mendiants. Find out secrets of chocolate making that you wouldn’t uncover otherwise, and enjoy the extra perk of being able to independently explore the chocolate museum too.

This is a perfect pick for foodies visiting Ghent. Instead of going on a traditional sightseeing tour, enjoy this culinary adventure that helps you save time by ticking off top Ghent landmarks and trying tasty food at the same time. Sights along the way include Ghent Cathedral, Vrijdagsmarkt, and Graffiti Street. As for the bites—the tasting lineup changes regularly, but samples may include chocolate, beer, cheese, and charcuterie.

Instead of just taking part in a Belgian chocolate-making workshop, in this class, elevate your experience by combining it with a Belgian beer-tasting experience. Learn about two of Belgium’s most popular products while creating sweet treats and pairing them with rich, hoppy brews. After the class, take home a selection of pralines to enjoy at your leisure.

Belgium is famous for its food, particularly beer, chocolate, and fries, so it’s a fantastic place for a food tour. However, it can be hard to know the top culinary spots as a first-time visitor. This tip-based gastronomic tour takes you to all of the best places and operates on a donation basis, so at the end you only give what you think the tour was worth. Food and drinks are not included.

Embark on a delectable 2-hour food tour in Antwerp, where flavors and history intertwine. Join expert guides as they lead you to culinary gems, offering small tastings of five iconic Belgian delights. Indulge in rich chocolates, savor crispy Belgian fries, and experience the refreshing notes of premium Belgian beer. Start your gastronomic journey at the Grote Markt, by the fountain of Brabo. Combine the best of Antwerp’s culinary offerings with insightful stories from your guide. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or looking to explore the city’s unique flavors, this food tour promises an unforgettable experience. Stroll through the city and see the Vleeshuis, Grote Markt, Cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, and Groenplaats. Depending on availability, enjoy a combination of tastings such as chocolates, waffles, meat cuts, cheese, fries, and Belgian beer. Finish your tour at a local café.

Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to gourmet European chocolatiers, discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. See historic chocolate-making objects from around the world and learn the steps for transforming raw beans into creamy chocolate truffles, bars, and figurines. End your visit with a sweet sampling of fine Belgian chocolate.

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Rather than trying to experience Bruges’s vast range of culinary delights on your own, on this half-day small-group food tour join a guide and head to a curated selection of restaurants. Learn about traditional Bruges cuisine, sample authentic local favorites, and couple your meals with Belgian chocolate and craft beers.

Chocolate, waffles, fries, beer... Belgian food is a real treat! Enjoy the delicious tastes of Belgium on this free food tour, where an expert local guide will take you around Ghent to try local specialties and tell you the story behind their taste. The numerous samples are included and the tour is tip-based, so don't forget to bring cash to reward the guide if you enjoyed it! As for beer, you will either receive a voucher for a free beer at GRUUT Brewery, which you can enjoy at your leisure after the tour, or we will take you to the brewery itself. This depends on the brewery’s opening hours.

Go beyond simply tasting Belgium's most famous specialties by learning the traditions behind them in a hands-on workshop in the heart of Ghent. Prepare authentic Belgian waffles from scratch, pair them with carefully selected local beers, and discover the stories behind these iconic flavors. It's an interactive cultural experience that leaves you with lasting skills as well as great memories.

Pub crawls are good fun, but this tour is even better: It brings the best of Bruges beer right to you. No worries about designated driving or walking—you’ll sit down with your crew and explore six of Belgium’s best brews, your guide walking you through the beers’ stories of craft and creation. You’ll get great beer, great stories, and a bit of relaxation, all in one place. Gratuities are not included.

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, and much more. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

Join a hands-on Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels to learn how to make your own delicious Belgian Chocolate Truffles. Take home your own chocolates and taste some seriously delicious hot chocolate! This 1.5h activity is a tasty introduction to the world of Chocolate Making and doesn't require any previous experience. We offer vegan alternatives, just ask for those when we check you in.

Belgium is associated with lots of different types of food, but Belgian chocolate might just be the most popular. In this workshop, learn about the country’s chocolate-making heritage while you craft your own Belgian chocolate truffles. Sip on a mug of rich, warming hot chocolate as you learn traditional techniques, and take home some sweet treats at the end of the class.

Instead of following the same route as every other Bruges tour, step off the beaten path and discover some hidden gems that most travelers miss. On this guided walking tour, explore historic canals, medieval architecture, bustling market squares, and much more as you pass by popular local spots and lesser-known landmarks.

Combine two tours in one, without having to spend hours researching, on this history-packed food crawl of Bruges. Enjoy both sweet and savory gastronomy stops, from Belgian waffles and fries to traditional bitterballen meatballs—plus locally brewed beers. You also stop at popular landmarks in the UNESCO-listed center along the way, including the Market Square and the Church of Our Lady in Bruges. Wrap up the adventure with truffles, and you've done Bruges right.

What makes our workshop stand out is the perfect combination of creating and indulging. Not only will you learn to craft traditional Belgian chocolates, but you’ll also enjoy Belgian beer during the session, elevating the tasting experience. We focus on both the fun and educational sides of chocolate making, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that encourages creativity and enjoyment. This unique blend of flavors and culture makes our workshop a must-do for chocolate lovers and travelers looking for a deeper taste of Belgium.

Discover Bourgogne des Flandres, a unique brewery and distillery experience located in the very heart of Bruges. After more than 65 years, this historic brewery has returned to its home city, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern brewing in an authentic, working brewery setting. Here, beer is not only explained—it is brewed right before your eyes. Your visit takes you through both the brewery and the distillery, offering an immersive look into the full production process. With the help of an interactive application, you follow each step closely, from raw ingredients to the finished product, while the aromas of malt and fresh hops fill the air. At the end of the tour, you get to try one of our beers of draft. (25cl)

While Ghent is famous for its chocolate-making, it can be difficult to find the best chocolate spots independently. Discover them with ease—and get the lowdown on their wares and some of Ghent’s landmarks—on this chocolate-and-sightseeing small-group tour. Follow your guide through Ghent’s medieval center, pause at historical buildings to hear their backstories, and visit several chocolate shops for tastings.

Experience the best of Bruges on this 3-in-1 walking tour. Meet your guide at a central location in the morning, and head first to a top-rated chocolatier, where you’ll learn about Belgian chocolate-making traditions and will do some sampling. Then, continue on a history-themed walking tour of the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. Finally, venture to the esteemed Bourgogne de Flandres brewery for a tour and beer tasting.

They say one of the best ways to explore a country is through its food, and Belgium is no exception. During this private culinary experience, step into a Belgian kitchen and garden in Ghent, and enjoy an immersion in local cuisine and culture. With helpful tips from your host and instructor, prepare and enjoy three dishes such as stoverij (beef stewed in beer) or witloof (Belgian endives with cheese and ham).

From beer and chocolate to the spirit that gave the world gin, Belgium offers up a whole world of flavor to discover. Skip the hassle of researching what to eat and where and taste your way through the medieval city on a walking tour that pairs top sights with culinary delights. En route, enjoy a local beer in a 13th-century pub, visit the city’s oldest candy shop, and more.