Brussels Artisanal Chocolate Tasting Tour
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Brussels, Belgium
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a delicious introduction to Belgium’s chocolate-making traditions on this tasting tour of Brussels. Meet your group directly at the city’s famous Grand Place, and venture to an array of Brussels’ beloved chocolate shops. Learn about local delicacies, discover how chocolate is made, and do plenty of sampling. As you go, you’ll also visit popular Brussels highlights like the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, will tour the lively Sablon neighbourhood, and more.
- Pay visits to a selection of Brussels’ top chocolate shops
- Learn more about how chocolate is made, and enjoy generous samples
- Discover popular Brussels landmarks and neighborhoods along the way
- Enjoy 6 chocolate tastings as we explore Brussels together
What's Included
- Five tastings of a variety of different Belgian Chocolates
- Professional guide
- Small-group experience
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
- White chocolate. JK, you can have it if you want. We'll explain why it's not actually chocolate!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Grand Place, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Your Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour starts in front of the tower of City Hall on Grand Place/Grote Markt. Look for the SANDEMANs Tours team with a SANDEMANs red umbrella.
End point
- Laurent GerbaudRue Ravenstein 2D, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Your Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour usually finishes at Laurent Gerbaud, roughly a 20 min walk from the starting point of the tour at Grand Place/Grote Markt. Your guide will be happy to share MANY great options for food and drinks in the area after the tour.
Start time.2:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Grand Place
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Herman Van Dender - Strawberries
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Corné Dynastie Chocolatier Grand-Place
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Mary Chocolatier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Choco-story Brussels
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Pierre Marcolini
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Laurent Gerbaud Chocolatier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children under 5 are welcome on this tour for free.
- Our guides choose the shops and stops that best suit each tour — the chocolatiers they rate most highly, and what works best on the day. For this reason the exact shops visited may vary from tour to tour, and not every stop listed here will feature on every departure. What never changes is our commitment to taking you only to the very best of Brussels' chocolate.
- Please keep in mind that the 'Infant' ticket option doesn't include chocolate tasting.
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 1.5-2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Dietary requirements (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan) can be accommodated — just let your guide know.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
amanda_G
I had an amazing time on this chocolate tour! Our guide, Fraser, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge. He made the history of Belgian chocolate genuinely fascinating, breaking it down in a fun and engaging way that kept everyone interested from start to finish.
In addition to learning a ton about how Belgian chocolate came to be world-famous, we also got to sample so many delicious pieces along the way—each one better than the last. It was the perfect mix of education and indulgence.
I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belgium or looking for a sweet and memorable experience. Fraser truly made it unforgettable! 🍫✨
Reviews
4.8
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Terry_G, Aug 2026
Great tour, interesting background information, very well presented by our excellent guide, Mario. Visited a number of chocolate makers, not too much walking.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Brussels Artisanal Chocolate Tasting Tour with Mario. It's fantastic to know that you found the background information interesting and well presented, and that visiting several chocolate makers made the experience even more enjoyable. We're also glad the tour offered a great balance of tastings and exploring without too much walking.
Thank you for choosing SANDEMANs, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Corinne_Y, Aug 2026
Amazing tour that combined chocolate tastings and history of chocolate and Belgium. Mario was fantastic! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Corinne!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Brussels Artisanal Chocolate Tasting Tour and the combination of delicious chocolate tastings with fascinating insights into the history of chocolate and Belgium. It's wonderful to know that Mario made the experience so enjoyable.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing SANDEMANs. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Meredith_K, Aug 2026
Great tour! Very knowledgeable guide, the chocolate selections were great. Conveniently located in the middle of Brussels.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Meredith!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Brussels Artisanal Chocolate Tasting Tour. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated your guide's knowledge and the selection of chocolates, as well as the convenient central location. We hope the tastings gave you a delicious introduction to Brussels and its chocolate-making tradition!
Thank you for choosing SANDEMANs. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
MrChristopher_H, Aug 2026
The meeting point was vague and the guide arrived right on start time ….so frustrating
The guide ended by saying tips aren’t required but would be appreciate
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear that the meeting point felt unclear and that the guide arriving right at the scheduled start time was frustrating. We understand how important it is to have clear meeting instructions and to feel welcomed and ready to begin the experience.
We also appreciate your comment regarding tips. While gratuities are entirely optional, we agree that this should be communicated in a clear and comfortable way, without making guests feel pressured.
Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll take these points into consideration to help improve the experience for future guests.
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
David_S, Aug 2026
A really nice way to see the retail district of Brussels.
Our guide Fraser was fantastic and had that big Scottish personality that is infectious.
He chose a series of boutique chocolate shops to see and taste that all had some really good backstory which was great.
1 hour was just the right amount of time.
There was about 18 in the group which is about the limit of what you would want.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Brussels Artisanal Chocolate Tasting Tour and that Fraser made the experience so much fun with his engaging personality. It's great to know you enjoyed discovering a selection of boutique chocolate shops and learning the stories behind them while exploring Brussels' retail district.
We're also glad the one-hour format worked well for you and provided a good balance of walking, tasting, and discovering the city.
Thank you for choosing SANDEMANs, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Mette_B, Jul 2026
90 well spend minutes with a small group and a wonderful guide. You visit some of the best chocolate shops and taste excellent chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate and the shop owners. A quick visit to the mini factory in the Museum of chokolade. It would have been nice if chocolate was made that day.
Our guide, Mario, was incredible. Interesting, easy to hear and understand, funny very well organised.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you had such a great time discovering the history and flavors of chocolate with Mario. A small group experience allows for a more personal journey, and we’re happy that you enjoyed the visits, tastings, and stories behind the chocolate shops. We hope to welcome you again for another tasty adventure!
Tricia | SANDEMANs Team
Dana_R, Jul 2026
Excellent tour guide! Forgot his name. We visited many chocolate businesses. I wish we had seen actual chocolate being made not just the machines. Visor could give better, more specific directions for meeting location. It is nerve racking when you have paid spot of money for s as tour and may miss it because you cannot find the location. Once I was able to find the red umbrella person- it made more sense/ he did not have a red shirt as advertised. There are many tours in the same location.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We’re glad to hear your guide helped make the tour enjoyable! Thank you as well for sharing your honest suggestions—we understand how important clear meeting instructions are, especially when there are multiple tours in the same area. We’ll be sure to pass this feedback to the team.
Thanks again for joining us! We hope to have the chance to show you more of the city in the future.
Tricia | SANDEMANs Team
Kimberly_V, Jul 2026
Fraser was an awesome, enthusiastic tour guide! Very personable and well-spoken. He provided us with an interesting history of Belgian chocolates and a variety of samples. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Fraser made your tour memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Tricia | SANDEMANs Team
Maria_C, Jul 2026
The tour guy was helpful, friendly and was funny. I learnt more and has a good understanding of the history
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Maria,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the friendly and engaging atmosphere. It's especially rewarding to know you came away with a deeper understanding of Brussels' fascinating history.
Thank you again for choosing SANDEMANs, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Karla S. | SANDEMANs Tours
Lemuel_B, Jul 2026
Bruce was an excellent tour guide. He explained the history of chocolate and how it came to Belgium. He took us to multiple chocolate shops where we sampled different chocolates. We even got to meet a real chocolatier! This is a must do tour while in Belgium! Bruce went over and above as a host giving us an amazing dinner recommendation as well. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Lemuel,
Thank you for your fantastic review! It sounds like you experienced everything we hope guests take away from this tour—great chocolate, fascinating stories, and a chance to discover Brussels from a local perspective.
We're especially happy to hear you enjoyed meeting a chocolatier and that the local dinner recommendation made your visit even more memorable. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another SANDEMANs adventure.
Warm regards,
Karla S. | SANDEMANs Tours
Christine_H, Jul 2026
Lots of fun and very informative. We enjoyed the different chocolates. Our guide was excellent!!!!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We're so glad you had such a fun time and enjoyed discovering the different chocolates along the way. It's wonderful to hear your guide helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We hope you left Brussels with some sweet memories!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Ann_M, Jun 2026
Our guide, Fraser, was very knowledgeable and personable. We started in Grand Palace where Fraser discussed history and how the chocolate trade began. We then walked into the surrounding area and stopped and sampled from various chocolatiers. I appreciated that Fraser accommodated my being vegan, when he could. Next we explored Gallerie St. Hubert where many of the world renowned chocolate makers have stores and learning their backstories while enjoying more samples!
This tour is a fun and interesting way to spend 2 hours while in Brussels!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering the history of Belgian chocolate while exploring some of Brussels' most iconic chocolatiers. It's especially wonderful to know that the effort to accommodate your vegan diet helped make the experience even more enjoyable.
Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back on another SANDEMANs experience during your future travels.
Warm regards,
Karla S. | SANDEMANs Tours
Harmony_W, Jun 2026
Fraser was a fantastic guide! Highly recommend. Great info and experience!! Very personal and genuine guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Harmony,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed the tour and that it left such a great impression. Hearing that you found the experience both engaging and genuine means a lot to us.
We'd love to welcome you back on another SANDEMANs tour in the future!
Warm regards,
Karla S. | SANDEMANs Tours
Jill_C, Jun 2026
Excellent tour! Mario was an outstanding guide and we were able to learn about chocolate and taste amazing chocolate but because he is a historian learned a lot about Belgium as well!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Jill,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled that the tour gave you the chance to experience not only Belgium's incredible chocolate tradition but also learn more about the country's rich history. That's exactly the kind of experience we hope every guest takes away.
We appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour someday.
Warm regards,
Karla S. | SANDEMANs Tours
Kristen_B, Jun 2026
Delicious and informative tour. This was a great way to learn about local chocolate shops and appreciate the history behind Belgium chocolate.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We're so happy you enjoyed the chocolate tour and found it both delicious and informative. It's wonderful to hear you discovered more about Belgium's chocolate tradition while exploring some fantastic local chocolatiers. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again in Brussels!
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Kym_O, Jun 2026
Exceptional tour! This was a great paced tour, I just had surgery on my foot and perfectly managed. Our guide was a fantastic Scottish gentleman who was knowledgeable, humorous, and kind to everyone. We were able to get to know the history of the chocolate, owners of the shops, get generous samples and learn a little about the city and architecture as well. I’ve taken hundreds of tours all over the world and this was top-tier. You will NOT be disappointed.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience on our Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour.
It's especially meaningful to know that the pace of the tour worked well for you, and that despite your recent foot surgery, you were able to enjoy everything comfortably. We're delighted that our guide made such a great impression with his knowledge, humor, and kindness. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed learning not only about Belgian chocolate but also the stories behind the chocolatiers, as well as the city's history and architecture.
Receiving praise from someone who has taken hundreds of tours around the world truly means a lot to us. Thank you for your kind recommendation—we hope to welcome you on another SANDEMANs tour in the future!
Best regards,
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Roger_C, Jun 2026
Mario was an excellent guide . Very informative with lots of enthusiasm and information . We visited some of the lesser known chocolatiers
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We truly appreciate your great review! We’re so happy to hear that Mario brought the tour to life with his energy and insights. We hope you enjoyed every chocolate discovery along the way!
Tricia | SANDEMANs Team
Zizette_A, Jun 2026
Best experience ever , best 90 minutes spent ,Fraser was so much fun and very engaging, sampled 6 types of chocolates and learnt about the makers ,would do it all over again
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that our Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour was the best 90 minutes of your trip.
It's wonderful to know that Fraser made the experience so much fun with his engaging style, and that you enjoyed sampling six delicious chocolates while learning about the talented makers behind them. Creating an experience that's both informative and enjoyable is exactly what we aim for.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear you'd do it all over again! We hope to welcome you back on another SANDEMANs tour soon.
Best regards,
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Rick_G, Jun 2026
Fraser is an outgoing, cheerful person, with a deep knowledge of chocolate. The tour was a fun way to learn about chocolates and the leading chocolatiers in Brussels
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour.
It's great to know that Fraser's outgoing personality, cheerful energy, and deep knowledge of chocolate made the experience both fun and informative. We're delighted you enjoyed discovering the world of Belgian chocolate and learning about some of Brussels' leading chocolatiers.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another SANDEMANs tour in the future!
Best regards,
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Drgnbllangl33, Jun 2026
Mario was amazing. Had a beer with him afterwards and further discussed Belgian history and more places to visit. A complete pleasure and would absolutely book other tours with him. His knowledge of chocolate, beer and history in general made it a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on our Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour.
It's wonderful to know that Mario's passion and extensive knowledge of chocolate, Belgian beer, and history made such a lasting impression. We're especially glad you enjoyed continuing the conversation after the tour and came away with even more insights and recommendations for your time in Brussels.
Thank you for your kind words and for recommending Mario. We look forward to welcoming you back on another SANDEMANs tour in the future!
Best regards,
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Ami_M, May 2026
The tour was about an hour and a half long. We visited several chocolate shops and learned all about the history of chocolate in Brussels. One of the best parts was that we got to sample free chocolate at every shop, which made the experience even more fun and delicious!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your sweet review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour.
It's great to know you had fun exploring several chocolate shops, learning about the history of chocolate in Brussels, and, of course, sampling delicious chocolates along the way! We love combining fascinating stories with tasty treats to create a memorable experience.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on another SANDEMANs tour soon!
Best regards,
Karla | SANDEMANs Team
Shannon_G, May 2026
Fraser was a charismatic, witty and knowledgeable host of our chocolate tasting tour. 1.5 hours was a perfect amount of time to learn some history of Brussels and absorb all the chocolate details he shared. We tasted chocolates from 4 different chocolatiers (2 at each spot and ice cream) and learned so much about the families, businesses and origins of their specific businesses. Highly recommend!
Karri, Apr 2026
Great tour Enjoyed the tastings and the history that our guide provided Shop owners were very helpful
Abdalla_S, Apr 2026
Great experience with outstanding hospitality, knowledge, and clear chronological sequence of chocolate makers stores and stories
Wouldn’t have all been possible without this gentleman, so big shout out to Fraser!
Fredika_R, Apr 2026
Rather than spend $35 and an afternoon on this tour, spend 20 minutes viewing YouTube videos about chocolate shops in Brussels and then wander around through the areas of the Grand Place and Saint Hubert Galleries to have a similar experience. Just google chocolate shoppes and they will all come up on the map. The guide was not welcoming, never introduced himself to the group until asked specifically what his name was and only mentioned that he liked to drink beer, positioned the group in the direct sunlight in the middle of the most crowded area of the Grand Place. When asked about this preference of chocolate shops and flavors in Brussels he directly refused to answer the question which seemed very dishonest. Is this information to be hidden or worth being gatekept?? State secret? I don’t know. Save your money. Walk around. It’s chocolate and it’s based on personal preference -milk or dark chocolate, filled (pralines) or just ganache ? You decide. You don’t need an unfriendly tour guide to tell you what you like. Save your money and your time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Fredrika,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience on the tour did not meet your expectations.
What you described — not feeling welcomed, the lack of engagement from the guide, and not receiving clear answers to your questions — is not the standard we aim to deliver, and it is understandably disappointing when a tour falls short in these ways.
We took your feedback very seriously and acted within hours of receiving it. We will be speaking directly with the guide and reviewing the tour in detail to better understand what happened and ensure this is properly addressed and prevented in the future.
This particular tour has consistently received very strong feedback, and it is one we have been genuinely proud of due to the level of engagement and experience it usually provides. For that reason, we were also quite shocked to read your comments, as they are very much at odds with the feedback we typically receive. However, regardless of its past performance, what matters most is your personal experience on the day, and we fully respect that it did not meet your expectations.
I have already processed a full refund for your booking. We never want anyone to feel that their time or money has been spent on something that did not provide value or enjoyment.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback so openly. While it is difficult to receive, it is also important and genuinely helps us improve.
I am truly sorry that we let you down on this occasion.
Warm regards,
Ewelina Telej
Operation Director
SANDEMANs Tours
Chelsea_M, Apr 2026
Fraser was an awesome tour guide! Super friendly and engaging. The chocolates we tried were fantastic.
Sara_R, Apr 2026
Fun, informative chocolate tour with some great history lessons and humor thrown in. Fraser was very knowledgeable, accommodating to my daughter’s food allergies and a great companion for a couple of hours!
Melanie_C, Apr 2026
We did many tours while in Europe and this one was a disappointment. The tour guide was very hard to hear- she needed a microphone. She would turn her head to point something our and we couldn't hear what she was talking about. We asked her for her favorite places to get affordable chocolate and she took us to a place that had very expensive chocolate. We expected to have may different chocolate tastings, but in the end had 4 small pieces and a choice of a cup of mousse or ice cream. We tried a bitter cocoa bean where the taste lingered and we didn't have anything to chase it down. I wouldn't choose this tour again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Melanie,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the tour wasn't the right fit for you.
We'll certainly pass your comments about the guide's volume on, as everyone should be able to hear the explanations clearly.
Regarding the tastings, we do outline in the tour description what is included, including the dark chocolate and cocoa bean, so guests know what to expect before booking.
As for the chocolate recommendation, affordability is different for everyone. The guide took the group to one of Brussels' most respected chocolatiers, a place that many visitors enjoy and rate highly for its quality, although we understand it may not have suited your budget.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Ewelina
SANDEMANs Tours
Heather_W, Apr 2026
Fraser shared great history about chocolate and Belgium/Brussels!! He was humorous and knowledgeable. The chocolates were divine!
Jennica_C, Apr 2026
Fraser was an excellent tour guide, super interesting and made it a fun trip! A good amount of chocolate to taste and a nice variety of flavors. definitely would do again!
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