Top Europe Desserts & Sweets in 2026

Explore Brussels with a guide for an overview of the city’s history and culture. In addition to navigating the winding streets for you, your guide provides facts and anecdotes rarely heard by visitors. You can check off key landmarks in a couple of hours—such as the Grand Place and Manneken Pis—and also enjoy a delicious tasting of Belgian chocolates and a waffle.

Finding the best sweets in Paris often means knowing which bakeries and chocolatiers locals actually use. Depending on with route you pick, this small-group food tour explores either Montmartre or Saint Germain, pairing neighborhood context with curated tastings. Sample a range of chocolates and pastries selected for variety and quality, with seasonal treats such as hot chocolate or ice cream included depending on the time of year. With group sizes kept small, there's plenty of time to learn about the shops and traditions behind each stop.

Any tourist with even half a sweet tooth in Switzerland knows they need to try famous Swiss chocolate, but it’s easy to get stuck in tourist traps. Instead, let a local guide show you around the best chocolate shops in Zurich, so you eat as the locals do rather than as most other travelers do on this small-group tour.

Get more out of your Zurich vacation—and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore—on this half-day city highlights tour. After a coach tour of Zurich's picturesque Old Town, see the sights from a different angle during a Lake Zurich cruise. Finally, stroll to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where a chocolate museum and samples await. As a bonus, you can upgrade to include admission tickets to the FIFA Museum.

Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town is already worth a visit, and this walking tour adds the story of Swiss chocolate to the experience. Follow your local guide past landmarks such as Zytglogge Clock Tower and Bern Cathedral, with samples throughout and a dedicated tasting stop at an award-winning chocolate shop. The route ends at the BearPark, where brown bears roam a riverside enclosure.

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.

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 celebrated for its chocolates and its beers, and on this delicious tour, sample the best of both. You’ll visit Brussels’ top chocolatiers, and will try more than 10 treats. Then, continue to the Grand Place, where you’ll visit several bars to enjoy six different traditional Belgian brews, plus cheese and cured meats. As you go, you’ll also see highlights like the Manneken Pis and the Royal Galleries.

This immersive chocolate-making experience is ideal for traveling families or groups, or for rainy days. Create a unique souvenir by making your own Scottish-themed chocolate before heading to the tasting room to sample a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolatiers, including haggis chocolate, chili chocolate, gin chocolate, and many more. Snacks are also included to complement your tasting experience.

Explore Geneva by land and water on this guided chocolate tour. Sample around 13 different chocolate delicacies, including award-winning and heritage creations, while learning 2,000 years of chocolate history. You’ll visit artisan shops, discover hidden old town sites, and enjoy an express Lake Geneva cruise with views of the Jet d'Eau.

Portugal offers so much delicious cuisine it can be hard to know where to start. Join a foodie guide in the city’s vibrant Baixa neighborhood and hit the highlights in less than half a day on this small-group tour. Taste delights such as grilled sardines, octopus salad, flame-grilled sausage, and, of course, pasteis de nata tarts alongside local drinks (nonalcoholic and vegetarian options are available).

Spend three delicious hours exploring the Syracuse street food scene with a guide who’ll have you eating like a local in no time. From arancini (fried rice balls) to a cone full of fresh fried fish to the sweet, cold treat that is Sicilian granita, you’ll have plenty to put away. All you need to bring is your appetite.

Experience a unique side of Brussels on this walking and tasting tour. Visit the Grand Place, Mont des Arts and other Brussels landmarks as you travel by foot along its historic streets. Explore the city and enjoy traditional snacks and drinks along the way, including Belgian waffles, fries, chocolate and even some local beer. Customize your tour by talking to the tour operator beforehand to let them know your food and drink preferences.

Venice is more than an open-air museum; it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, and see where famed writer Ernest Hemingway loved to sit and write. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Learn about the history of Brussels—and discover some of its top chocolate-related sights and history—on this two-in-one walking tour of the Belgian capital. Spot city highlights including the Royal Palace and art nouveau architecture, and stop in exclusive chocolate boutiques for tastings as you go. After sampling truffles, pralines and more, attend a hands-on chocolate-making workshop to learn the secrets behind the sweets.

Ideal for foodies in Copenhagen, this tasting tour has you eating your way around the city just like the locals do. With the help of your guide, visit highlights including the Torvehallerne food market, and head to spots that you’d easily miss if exploring on your own. Look forward to trying a range of traditional Danish dishes and pastries, all while benefitting from the small group size.

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.

Belgium is known for its world-class chocolate, and this hands-on experience allows you to both taste it and learn how to make it. Avoid the tourist traps, and visit an authentic chocolate factory in Brussels for a chocolate-making tutorial with an expert. During the workshop, find out fun facts about the history of Belgian chocolate, watch demonstrations, and make a selection of chocolates which you can take home with you.

Athens has stellar street food, but it takes a local insider to find the best spots to sample the city’s specialties. With this small-group tour, join a foodie guide to discover the top stands and eateries for delicacies on the go in Athens. Sample spanakopita, souvlaki, gyro, and peinirli plus luscious sweets and local beer as you stroll through some of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city center.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Take in a large stretch of Prague with ease on an electric tricycle group tour. Learn how to use the trike, strap on a helmet, and take off in the company of a guide to explore the city. Visit the John Lennon Wall, Strahov Monastery, Letna Park, Prague Castle, and more without breaking a sweat. Only persons capable of safely operating the vehicle with both hands are permitted to drive.

Experience the flavorful cuisine of Greece on a half-day tasting tour through Athens. Walk through the heart of the city and stop at eateries to sample a variety of dishes such as koulouri, bougatsa, meze, and loukoumades. You'll stop at the Central Market to discover local ingredients like olives, cheese, and cured meats. Tantalize your tastebuds and see a few major landmarks during this small-group tour.

Taste award-winning croissants, artisan chocolates, and French cheeses on a small-group walking tour that showcases culinary delights you might not discover on your own. Participate in a mini croissant competition and enjoy tastings at celebrated patisseries and chocolateries, including L’Éclair de Génie. Learn about French breakfast traditions and savour exceptional teas.