Top Bruges Food & Drink Classes

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

Get a comprehensive overview of world-renowned Belgian beer on this casual tasting in the heart of Bruges. Going with a guide ensures you learn about the history, origin, and production each beer on your tasting list, including strong blondes, dark ales, an IPA, and a wheat beer. This tour is a popular social activity for travelers looking to learn about Belgium’s beer scene.

Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

Experience the best of Bruges on this 3-in-1 walking tour. Meet your guide at a central location in the morning, and head first to a top-rated chocolatier, where you’ll learn about Belgian chocolate-making traditions and will do some sampling. Then, continue on a history-themed walking tour of the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. Finally, venture to the esteemed Bourgogne de Flandres brewery for a tour and beer tasting.

Get a local introduction to Bruges' highlights on a private tour with a guide who's passionate about life in the city. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests, as you take in historic sites, classic architecture, and colorful, canal-side neighborhoods. Stop to explore local markets and to taste some locally-made chocolate, then finish with insider tips for your remaining time in Bruges.

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 a.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.

Discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of Bruges on an evening walking tour with an expert local guide. Get off the beaten track and discover a side of Bruges most tourists never get to see. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and ends with a free beer in a local pub called the Bauhaus (if Covid measures allow it)! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, chocolate truffles, cheese, and fresh Flemish seafood. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.

Do more than just enjoy Belgian waffles during a 1.5-hour workshop that lets you prepare, cook and eat the local delicacy. Ideal for families and food lovers, this hands-on experience is limited to a small group of 16 travellers to ensure that you receive personalized attention from your guide. Plus, you can enjoy as many waffles as you can eat.

Workshop at Choco-Story Brugge (1h workshop) Self guided museum visit with demonstration and tasting included. With our chocolatier, children (minimum age 6) and adults learn to make mendiants and make chocolate lollipops!

Hallo & Bonjour, and welcome to an online Belgian kitchen! Your local host is happy to introduce you to the ultimate comfort food, Flemish Stew! But this is no regular stew, this stew simmers in beer and will fill your kitchen with the ambiance of cozy Belgium. Bring together your friends and family, no matter where they are in the world, and spend an hour connecting and cooking together, along with a local foodie that will guide you step by step through your virtual culinary journey. This private experience is more than just a cooking class; it’s also an introduction to Belgium, from the food to the culture, history, and traditions. Get ready beforehand with the list of ingredients and equipment in the preparation section. And at the end of your private cooking class, you’ll receive the full recipe so you can keep cooking your new favorite dish anytime, anywhere! If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative or want to cook a different dish, it’s possible! Join now!