6 Ghent Brewery Tours We Would Queue For

1.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $52Best value

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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3.Brewery visit + Beer Tasting tour with a Young Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours with a BeerSecret guide exploring Ghent’s brewery scene, old cafés, and specialty bars. You’ll taste five 15cl beers, a vintage Trappist, local jenever, chocolate, and a sweet delicacy. Guides such as Arthur and David add city stories, beer advice, and practical tips for Ghent, Brussels, and Bruges.

“We really enjoyed the tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the beers and Ghent, telling us facts about the city whilst walking between the bars. We went to a variety of bars which we ended up going back to afterwards and tried a variety of beers. Having the cheese and chocolate tastings was also a nice touch. The tour was 15 people but this didn’t feel like too many as we were in private rooms for 2 of the stops. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Ghent!”

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4.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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5.Private Ghent Beer & Brewery Tour by a young local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Spend three to four hours with a young local guide exploring Ghent’s beer culture through classic bars, a brewery, local liquor, Neuhaus chocolate, and Belgian food pairings. The private tour includes hotel pickup, English guidance, several beer styles, and a relaxed route suited to friends and family.

“An enjoyable mix of beers and locations. This is a nice way to get acquainted with both the city of Ghent and Belgian beer styles.”

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6.Ghent Private Beer Tour with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $241

I’ll guide your private group through Ghent’s narrow lanes, past Saint Michael’s Church and Gravensteen Castle, while sharing stories of powerful merchants, crafty brewers, and ambitious rulers. You’ll taste five to six beers during the 3 to 3.5-hour walk, with coffee, tea, or soda available instead.

“Perfect from the beginning. Yves, our guide, was very knowledgeable and willing to work at our pace. He communicated before the tour, so pick-up location was easy and the rest was history.”

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