Belgium · FOOD & DRINK
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Belgium packs a lot into a short trip, so the choice matters more than the distance. Here are the 15 food & drink experiences we would put on a first itinerary, each with its price, its verdict and the one detail worth knowing first.
Choco-Story Brussels is a self-guided chocolate museum with tastings, an audio guide, and a live praline demo in central Brussels for $18.
“We expected a tour guide but had headphones instead. Although the information was very good and clear, the downside was that we were unable to ask any questions if we had them.”
Bruges walking tour plus a 30-minute canal boat ride, with an optional Belgian beer tasting on English tours. 2.5 to 3 hours.
“The guide Maria was such a joy to be with, full of history knowledge and great enthusiasm leading us through the City stopping at places and projecting her good voice very clearly. She advised us of local cafes/restaurants when we asked her and we very much enjoyed Vlissinghe and Lizzi'es. Thank you Maria for our tour, you are the best!”
A 4 to 5 hour Brussels walking tour mixing six beer tastings, 10 chocolate bites, and top sights like Grand Place and Manneken Pis.
“Your was fantastic and the guides were great. Very enthusiastic with fun sense of humor and clearly passionate about Belgium chocolate and beer”
A 2.5-hour Brussels beer tour with a local guide, Trappist ale, and tasting four Belgian beers across historic city-center bars.
“Tom was a fantastic guide! 5 stars well deserved. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Learnt so much about Belgian beers and as such will enjoy them even more in future”
A 2.5-hour Brussels history walk with Grand Place symbolism, Manneken Pis lore, plus waffle and Royal Gallery chocolate tastings.
“We had a great time experiencing the sites and tastes of Brussels. This tour was very thorough and our guide was so knowledgeable and animated! We would recommend this tour if you want to learn and taste what Brussels has to offer!”
Make Belgian waffles from scratch in Bruges, add beer to the batter, then taste three local beers and top your creations.
“Fantastic experience in Bruges! The host was warm and welcoming, sharing great stories about the history behind the three beers we tasted. The waffle-making was just as fun – clear instructions, plenty of toppings, and you get to eat everything you make. I had three big waffles and my partner had four, all fresh and delicious. A perfect mix of local flavour, hands-on fun, and friendly hospitality. Definitely worth it!”
Belgian beer tasting in Brussels with an English guide, Trappist ale, and a 3-beer flight at top bars in 2.5 hours for $48.
“My guide, Tom was very knowledgeable not just about the beer which we drank but also the local area.”
A 2 to 3 hour Brussels walking tasting with fries, waffles, chocolate, and local beer, plus key sights like Grand Place and Manneken Pis.
“Walid was an excellent tour guide! He learned our names and addressed us throughout. He was extremely knowledgeable about Brussels, including history, economics, politics, architecture, Belgian beer, Belgian chocolate, Belgian waffles, Belgian frites, and much more.”
Taste classic Belgian beers, chocolate, and local taverns on a 4-hour Brussels walk with a small-group beer guide.
“Sebastian was a wonderful guide. He gave us a lot of history while getting to enjoy some amazing beers you won’t find anywhere else. Trust me we tried to after our tour. Sebastian is a native to Brussels and knows everyone and everything about this wonderful city. Highly would recommend this tour.”
A 2.5-hour small-group Brussels walk that mixes Grand Place landmarks with a top Brussels waffle and royal-warrant Belgian chocolate.
“We had a wonderful tour with our tour lead, Ian. It's clear that he has a great love for the city and for what he does. He was very patient with my two daughters who can be excited to talk a little too much, but he let them tell him silly jokes and be a distraction. Would highly recommend the tour on a nice day, we can't rate the tour highly enough. He even helped us get to one of the local train stations to catch the ICE back to Germany, something he absolutely didn't have to do, but we very much appreciate the consideration!Read more”
Brussels chocolate lovers will adore this 90-minute walk from Grand Place to top shops, with multiple tastings and Belgian hot chocolate.
“Great tour on not only a history of chocolate but a little history of Brussels in general. Always great to get to sample some of Fraser’s picks because it can be overwhelming between shops and types of chocolate.”
Chocolate, beer, waffle, and Belgian whiskey in small groups around Brussels, with tastings of classics plus Westvleteren XII.
“Lots of everything! Information, chocolate, beer, fun! Beautiful city. Great history including buildings…”
Belgian Beer World in Brussels Stock Exchange: interactive brewing history, beer tasting, and a rooftop glass with city views.
“A really great place, very interesting. I really enjoy everything.”
Brussels highlights in 150 minutes: guided walk with chocolate, waffles or fries, and four beer samples. Grand Place, Manneken Pis.
“Thirty minutes before we thought our tour was starting, we realized we had booked the tour for the previous day. I texted the number on our tour info and received an immediate response inviting us to still come that day. Walid was a really informative guide. We only had a short time in Brussels, so it was a great way to learn about the history, the culture, and Belgian food and beer. The chocolates were amazing! I would highly recommend this tour with Walid.”
Bruges Centre workshop: taste 3 Belgian beers, bake waffles with your favorite brew, and take home the recipe. 90 minutes.
“This was a fantastic experience and our instructor (I forget her name) was amazing. She was so informative about the city and provided a great experience for us. We sampled different beers, along with making waffles. The batch even made a bunch of extras! It was also intimate where there were a ton of people in the workshop so it worked very well! I’d recommend this experience to everyone!”
