Private Food & Drink Tasting Tour in Ghent

4.8 (34 reviews) 2 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Join an entertaining local guide on a culinary and historical journey through the charming streets of Ghent.

This walking tour combines the city’s rich heritage with its vibrant flavors, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory treats at exceptional locations. What is on the menu? Think cheese croquettes paired with authentic Ghent mustard, local Ganda ham, delicious Belgian pralines crafted by a Gault Millau-rated chocolatier, and a local beer enjoyed in a cozy 13th-century pub. Sample jenever (a local spirit) and try homemade broccoli beignets alongside delicious potato waffles with pickles. You’ll also visit Ghent’s oldest candy shop. But there’s more! As you stroll through Ghent’s medieval heart, your guide will share captivating stories, lots of fun facts, and fascinating historical facts that bring the city to life. A culinary adventure through Ghent you will never forget!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Charlie Tours

Ages: Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local entertaining guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Snacks: Min. 10 tasters, sweet & savory
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Local beer & jenever (2 tasters)

Not included

Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

You will taste delicious cheese croquettes with a local mustard!
Cafe Den Turk

20 min

You will enjoy a strong & delicious local beer at the oldest bar in town!
Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede

15 min

Enter one of the world's best chocolate shops, meet the owners, look into their atelier and taste the best of the best!
Het Groot Vleeshuis

15 min

Did you know that Ghent is famous for different kind of meat? After a visit to the old butchers hall, you will know. Taste our delicious local ham!
Ghent City Center

30 min

Along the way we'll explore the fascinating history of Ghent, its numerous city legends & lots of fun facts.
Groentenmarkt

10 min

Get to know what those "cuberdons" are all about! Learn from the master himself...
Stop 7

20 min

You want fries? You will get your fries! With a beerstew & mayo on top. Of course ;-)
Vrijdagmarkt

10 min

You will enjoy a local drink you probably never heard about before!
Patershol

15 min

Explore the oldest neighbourhood of Ghent, and find out what the real traditional food is all about. And oh yeah, have a taste!