REVIEWS · BELGIUM
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 11 food tours in Belgium justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
In central Brussels, you’ll mix batter, bake Brussels-style waffles, and load them with cream, chocolate, honey, and fruit. English-speaking instructors such as Dani, José, Juliet, and Laura guide each team. It’s family-friendly, social, and filling, with a recipe to take home.
“I enjoyed the class. You received a recipe and had to follow the directions.”
Start at Grand Place with guides such as Avo, Eddie, Sebastian, or David, then walk through Brussels for four chocolate tastings, two beers, a full Belgian lunch, and a Brussels waffle. You will see Manneken Pis, Saint Catherine, the old port, Royal Galleries, and city views.
“Great tour! Food was great and you walk through all the main highlights at Brussels. 100% recommend if you are short on time and want to get the gist of this beautiful city.”
Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Patatak and walk Brussels city center in a group of no more than 10. Taste beef-fat fries, frikadelle, fish croquettes, Liège waffles, Belgian chocolate, and seasonal treats while guides such as Chloé, Amélie, and Olivia add food tips and city history.
“Great experience. Chloe is a wonderful guide. Food was delicious and the vibe even better!”
Spend about four hours walking central Brussels with guides such as Avo, Sebastian, David, or Mark, sampling four chocolates, two beers, a Belgian lunch, and dessert. You’ll see Grand Place, the Royal Galleries, Manneken Pis, and the Royal Quarter. Comfortable shoes are essential.
“BOOK WITH EXTREME CAUTION... i showed up to the tour and guide didnt show... called viator, and they said the tour was canceled because the minimum amount of people wasnt met...they said i should have received an email about the cancelation and i didnt... AND, it wasnt until i asked for the refund that i got it”
Walk from Vrijdagmarkt through Ghent’s historic center with local guide Sophie, stopping at five food businesses for Belgian classics, generous bites, and selected drinks. Expect landmarks, family-run places, stories about local life, and 3 to 5 kilometers of easy walking in English.
“It was a wonderful tour. The food was plenty and very good. Sophie was an excellent guide.”
In Bruges, you’ll mix batter, bake Belgian waffles, and load them with cream, chocolate, honey, and fruit during a 90-minute English-language class. Instructors such as Anna, Henry, and Kelly have guided past sessions. Families, children, vegans, and gluten-free participants can request suitable options.
“Super fun activity, we actually had the class to ourselves so a one to two experience. The teacher was welcoming, chatty and let us complete the task independently with some help when needed. We got to eat as many waffles as we could!”
Walk Bruges with a private English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Arthur, Jay, or Xavier, stopping for 10 food and drink tastings. Expect Belgian fries, waffles, chocolate, beer, and local history around Burg Square, Simon Stevinplein, and the Gruuthusemuseum. Vegetarian alternatives are available.
“Arthur was a total history buff, with humor! We highly enjoyed our afternoon with him, and I would recommend him if you’re coming to Brugge and want a walking history and foodie tour. We stopped for waffles, fries, chocolate and beer. Such a fun way to experience a new city.”
Spend 210 minutes walking from Place Poelaert through the Marolles, Sablon and central Brussels, stopping for Belgian classics, beer, waffles and chocolate. Guides such as Francesco, Laurent and Anais have led the route, which suits curious eaters who want food, architecture and local stories in one compact tour.
“I learned a lot. Our guide answered my many questions and provided me with interesting information about Brussels and Belgian culture.”
Follow an English-speaking guide such as Xavier or Paulina through central Antwerp for five small tastings, including chocolate, fries, meats, cheese, waffles, and beer. In a group of no more than 10, you’ll hear local stories, pass major sights, and finish at a café with Belgian beer.
“De gids Xavier was een heel leuke gids, vertelde echt boeiende dingen over Antwerpen, die krijgt een 10👌🏻 Misschien is de benaming culinaire tour beetje over de top Maar het waren lekkere streek hapjes/producten.”
Spend 150 minutes walking from Saint Michael’s Church to Ghent’s Belfort, stopping for at least 10 local tastings. Your English-speaking guide connects cheese croquettes, pralines, beer, jenever, waffles, and candy with Ghent’s past. Debbie is one guide praised for her warmth and fun pace.
“Echt een aanrader voor een uitje Gent. Je leert meer over de bijzonderheden van de stad met een heerlijk hapje en drankje. En het enthousiasme van de gids maakt de tour helemaal compleet.”
Meet your English-speaking host at the Smurfs statue by the Brussels Comics Museum for a private three-hour walk with 10 Belgian food and drink tastings. Guides such as Su and Steph have led warm, personal tours covering fries, chocolate, waffles, seafood, beer, cafés, and city sights.
“What better way to start the tour off at the oldest pub and enjoying a Belgium beer! Our favorite part was visiting a seafood store that made the most delicious mussels. There is another seafood store directly across that is also good. Then she took us to a kiosk that double fried the "frites". Amazing! We had other local favorite samplings. We really enjoyed our local food tour with Steph, he was such an welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining person to show us around. Highly recommended!!”
Pick a stall, a market hall or a table.
