The 15 Best Beer and Chocolate Tours

1.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, or Brecht guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, then helps you make waffle batter with your chosen beer. Work in pairs, cook as many waffles as you can eat, and finish with fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, or Nutella. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available.

“The recipe was easy to follow. They use a local beer in the recipe but any other can be used to replace if you are making it at home later. The place was clean and organized. Francis (hope that’s how to write his name) was a very entertaining guide. The beer tasting selection was great.”

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2.Beer Tour with 6 Beers and 3 Chocolate Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Meet your guide outside Mary Grand’Place for a four-hour walking tour through Brussels’ old lanes and lesser-known cafés. Taste six Belgian beers with three chocolate stops, local cheese, and snacks while guides such as Sebastian, David, and Eddie explain Lambics, Trappist beers, Abbey ales, pubs, and city history.

“David was a great guy, got to try loads of unusual and delicious beers and see some of the city we wouldn’t have without this experience. Definitely recommend 🙌🏽”

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3.Belgian Waffle Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

At Waffles ’n Beer in central Brussels, you’ll taste three Belgian beers, choose one for your batter, then cook Brussels waffles in pairs. Guides such as Ezra, Ingrid, Ana, and Françoise lead the English-language class. Enjoy unlimited waffles, toppings, and a final beer, then take the recipe home.

“Our guide was wonderful. Explained everything in quite detail. Great experience thank you so much”

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4.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In central Ghent, an English-speaking host such as Thomas, Anna, Luc, or Reuben guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Choose a beer for your batter, or use a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option, then bake, decorate, and eat as many waffles as you make. You also take home the recipe, certificate, leftovers, and possibly an apron.

“This was such a fun experience! We tried 5 beers, all very different and all very nice. Making the waffles was great fun. Our guide was very friendly and interesting. The whole activity was relaxed and not rushed at all. We loved it!”

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5.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Start in Markt with a local guide such as Louis, Martin, Helga, or Nicolas, then walk Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center, visit Depla Chocolatier for a praline demonstration and tasting, and finish with a brewery visit and freshly brewed beer at Bourgogne des Flandres. Expect about 3.5 hours on foot.

“Martin was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and he had a flair for storytelling! Highly recommended!!”

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6.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

At Langestraat 52, learn to make Belgian pralines with an English-speaking chocolatier such as Wilfred, Tom, or Koenraad. You will shape chocolate shells, add ganache and fillings, taste Belgian beers between stages, and take home your finished treats. Stations are shared by two people, and the workshop suits participants aged 12 and up.

“We loved this. Our instructor was brilliant, nice small group. The activity went really well, you make the moulds, try some beer throughout, fill your mould then wait to eat! We filled ours with all different things- nuts, fruit and syrups. We loved this! Our instructor informed us of lots of history of Belgium/ Bruges”

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7.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours touring three or four boutique cellar doors in Hunter Valley with guides such as Grant, Des, or Suzanne. Sample three wines and one spirits presentation, then add local cheese, chocolate, and an optional craft beer paddle. Transport from Hunter Valley accommodation is included, with lunch available to buy.

“Chatting on the bus The vodka & gin place The last wine tasting was the best Bus driver was great fun”

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8.San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

You’ll tour San José del Cabo from a 3:30 pm hotel pickup, visiting Plaza Mijares, Baja Brewing Company, a Mexican cacao factory, and several art galleries. Expect three beer samples, two pizza slices, chocolate tasting, a pearl demonstration, and free time. Guides such as Benito, Ismael, Javier, and Giovanni have been praised for friendly service.

“Transporation to and from hotel is provided. Matter of fact this was THE most important part as we recieved a history lesson on Cabo and the surrounding areas prior to our destination. Our driver, Giovanni Dominguez was outstanding in this matter! Cool, calm and very friendly demeanor, Gio made everyone feel at ease about the schedule of the tour. He guidance, tho with ease, invoked peace, wonder and a feeling af safety for our first time travelers encouraging to wonder about the art walk. By the end of our tour, our group had become a small family. The lovely people at the art gallery provided homemade jewelry, food and art…”

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9.A Taste of Ghent: Beer & Chocolate with storytelling by a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52

Spend about three hours walking central Ghent with a local beer guide such as Liselot, Arthur, or Dries. Visit three bars, taste five Belgian beers including Trappist, Lambic, and Tripel styles, and pair them with chocolate, cheese, and other local treats. The route can change with opening hours and reservations.

“Dries was a nice tour guide. Beers was tasty. The locations were very interesting. We would recommend him.”

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10.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

Spend 210 minutes walking Bruges with a local English-speaking guide such as Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan. See the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and the city’s smallest street, then watch pralines being made and taste chocolate before touring Bourgogne des Flandres brewery. Finish with a beer on its scenic canal-side terrace.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Hilda combined just the right amount of Bruge history, historic sights and of course we did get to make pralines and drink a glass of beer.”

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11.Belgian Beer Tour with Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Walk through Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Liselot, tasting five Belgian beers at three stops, including a brewery. Learn the difference between ales, lagers, triples, and Lambic, play a beer game, and pair Belgian chocolate with Trappist or Lambic beer. The 150-minute tour costs $75 per person.

“we kregen veel informatie over bier en een mooie veel te zien van de stad.”

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12.Barossa: Enjoy Wine, Lunch, Brewery, Chocolate & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $112

Spend nine hours touring the Barossa from Adelaide with Groovy Grape Adventures. Meet guides such as Dave, David, Em, or Jerry, visit Kies Family Wines and Lambert Estate, eat gourmet pizza, taste chocolate and beer, see kangaroos, and choose wine or free time in Tanunda.

“The tour was very well done it showed the area’s of interest in the shortest time possible and was very informative and interesting”

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13.Adelaide: Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $106

Spend about eight hours traveling from Adelaide to the Barossa in a 20-seat bus with an expert guide. Taste wines at Kies Family Wines, Lambert Estate, and Z Wine, eat gourmet pizza, meet kangaroos, hear the Whispering Wall, stop at the Giant Rocking Horse, and enjoy free time in Tanunda. Bring breakfast, since the tastings are not paired with food.

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14.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Join an English-speaking chocolatier in Ghent for a two-hour praline workshop with Belgian beer tasting. You will shape dark Callebaut chocolate shells, fill them with milk-chocolate ganache, and take your finished sweets home. Stations are shared by two people, and nonalcoholic drinks are available for participants under 18.

“The guide was really sweet and explained history of chocolate and the beer nicely. The activity was also very fun.”

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15.Bruges Beer Tour with chocolate pairing by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Walk central Bruges with a young local guide and sample Belgian ales, lagers, Trappist, Triple, Lambic, craft, and sour beers. You will learn brewing basics, taste hop and malt, pair beer with artisan chocolate, and visit local beer bars. The English tour starts at 2 pm and takes about 2.5 hours, with groups capped at 16.

“Patrick was fabulous!! His knowledge of Belgium beer cannot be beat. We learned so much and had such a fun time. Great way to spend an afternoon! Thanks!”

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