GHENT · CHOCOLATE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 ghent chocolate tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Ghent’s chocolate shops, local sweets, history, and legends on a two-hour walking tour with nine tastings.
“Awaken the magic and wonder of your childhood on this epic quest for the world’s best chocolate!”
Review of a 10-hour Bruges and Ghent tour from Brussels with walking tours, chocolate tasting, canal cruise, free time, and optional beer museum.
“David was a fantastic guide Humorous,, well spoken and knowledgeable”
Taste nine Belgian chocolates, meet local makers, and explore Ghent’s sights on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“The tour was very nice, built up to a crescendo by a guide full of knowledge and a nice dose of humor”
Taste five Belgian beers, chocolate, cheese, and Ghent stories across welcoming bars with a local guide in this three-hour experience.
“We enjoyed the tour much! It was a lot of fun! We were 14 girls (bachelor group) and had a nice time. Gladly again.”
Explore Ghent’s medieval center on a 2-hour guided walk with five chocolate tastings, local stories, landmark views, and partner discounts.
“The tour was excellent! Sophie has a great knowledge of Ghent’s history and goings on.”
Explore Belgian chocolate history in Ghent with hands-on cacao making, tastings, hot chocolate, and a small-group workshop near Gravensteen.
“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.”
Taste nine artisan chocolates, meet Ghent chocolatiers, and see the city on Charlie’s private two-hour walking tour.
“We hebben met Debbie een hele leuke dag gehad. Ze vertelde enthousiast verhalen over de plekjes in Gent waar we zijn geweest en zijn door leuke kleine straatjes gelopen waar we nog nooit geweest waren. De chocolade en snoepjes waren heerlijk. Zeker gaan we er nog eens terug naar toe!”
Taste Belgian chocolate in a private Ghent workshop, with expert guidance, unusual cacao pairings, and practical tips for the $150 experience.
“This was a wonderful experience with Dorien. She spent an unhurried 2 hours sharing with us the world of chocolate in her adorable shop in Ghent. We learned so much (about bean-to-bar chocolatiers versus traditional chocolatiers, growers, industry standards, etc) and tasted some excellent chocolate and drink pairings. You will get plenty of chocolate! There are many, many chocolate shops in Belgium and differentiating which ones are special is hard as a visitor. After our chocolate tasting at Chocolat Ambassade (her shop), we can definitely appreciate the differences more! This is a great opportunity to learn from a lovely small business owner. If you're having trouble finding her, look for...”
Explore Ghent with historian Wim, from St. Bavo’s Cathedral to Gravensteen, with local stories and a chocolate tasting in a small group.
“We had an excellent and well prepared walk and talk through old Ghent with Wim, an historian and teacher. If you really want to spend two hours eating chocolate this isn't for you, but if you want to get s grip of how and why Ghent is as it is, then book up!”
Taste Belgian chocolate, sip hot cocoa, and explore Ghent’s Belfry, cathedral, art, and medieval center with a local guide.
“Sophia was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour went so quickly because she was so engaging. The tour covered many delicious chocolate shops. Would highly recommend.”
Make Belgian pralines, taste local beer, and learn chocolate-making skills in a relaxed two-hour Ghent workshop.
“Wij hebben met een groep van 9 man van het werk deze workshop gevolgd. Erg leuk, gezellig en vooral ook lekker om te doen! Zeker een aanrader.”
Make chocolate from cacao, taste historic drinks, and explore 5,000 years of Belgian chocolate in a small Ghent workshop.
“Esperienza bellissima. Il ragazzo è stato davvero super e molto gentile. Ci ha raccontato tutta la storia del cioccolato a partire dagli anni indietro, facendoci fare anche degli assaggi. La creazione del nostro cioccolato è stato molto divertente e interessante.”
Taste Belgian craft chocolate in Ghent with a private, tailored session covering cacao, pairings, quality, and sustainability.
“Excellent. We had a deep conversation about chocolate made process and the flavor were incredible!”
Taste five Belgian jenevers with six artisan chocolates in a tiny Ghent group, with expert guidance near Gravensteen Castle.
“Wonderful immersion into the world of Belgian chocolate and Genever. We tried so many different chocolates and Genevers, with incredible flavor pairings, and we even 'trained our noses,' which was a very interesting experience. PersonRead more”
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