Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges - Free, Guided Belgium Food Walk with Beer Tasting
4.8
120 Ratings
Brugge
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Belgium on a free, guided food tour in Bruges. Sample chocolate, waffles, fries, and beer while learning about their rich history. Don't miss the chance to tip your expert local guide and enjoy a free beer at a local brewery!
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Markt - We meet on the main square of Bruges for a short introduction and a taste of fries at one of the green stalls on the square. After our guide tells you the story of the fries, you’ll never call them French fries again!
  • Burg Square - Next on the menu are waffles, a popular treat since medieval times. We’ll tell you the origins of the food and offer you a taste.
  • Chocolaterie de Burg - In this artisanal shop you get to taste a delicious local candy that we try to keep hidden from the rest of the world.
  • Chocolate Bruges - Next on the menu is a chocolate treat, handmade in Bruges. Our guide will tell you the story of chocolate and offer a taste of truffles, delicious balls with soft chocolate filling.
  • Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery - The tour ends in the most romantic brewery of Bruges with an explanation of the beer brewing process and a tasting of their main brew: the Bourgogne des Flandres beer!
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Savour the likes of chocolate, waffles, fries, beer and more on this complimentary Belgian food tour! Delight in the delectable flavours of Belgium as a knowledgeable local guide navigates you through Bruges, introducing you to regional delights and narrating the intriguing tales behind their unique tastes. Remember, the multitude of tasters are incorporated into the tour which operates on a gratuity basis, so if you appreciate the experience, ensure to tip your guide. The culinary journey concludes at a neighbourhood brewery with a gratis brew!

Location
Markt 8000
Markt
We meet at the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges, in front of the STATUE! Look for the RED UMBRELLA! IMPORTANT: Guides are volunteers giving tours for tips. Fee covers platform booking costs only.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(120 Ratings)
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Christopher_l
May 9, 2024
Surprisingly AWESOME! - At first, I didn't expect much from this, but we (and 2 other couples) quickly realized Jonathan was incredibly engaging, witty, and knowledgeable in all kinds of amazing history facts and stories behind the various tastings. The real enjoyment came from what we learned more than what we tasted. We even learned about the connection of Belgian beer brewing to witches and why they are characterized today with pointy hats, cats, and brooms. There were many mindblowing facts revealed throughout the tour. After a two week vacation in 5 countries, this stood out as one of our favorite activities of our trip. Also, as an FYI, the tour is only $3 to book on viator but the recommended donation to the tour guide is 15€ per person, which was very reasonable. VERY highly recommended!!! Don't hesitate to book this tour!
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Chrissb5415ej
May 8, 2024
Great tour! Wonderful food! - Great Tour! Luis was very personable and informative. Loved the food and history of the town, he took us to many places and informed us of other delicious stops to try.
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Sheriporrelli
Apr 26, 2024
Unique, low cost, and tasty way to learn about Bruges - The guide, Martin, was engaging & knowledgeable. The history mixed in with the food tasting and a bit of a walking tour was the perfect experience! It is amazing that all we had to pay for this was a very small admin fee. I highly recommended this tour!
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Shelleybelly9
Apr 25, 2024
Great experience - We had a very informative food tour with Martin, who spoke about the history of Bruges, as well as the interesting local food facts - who knew fries are not from France? Would definitely recommend.
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W5858pvcaroln
Apr 24, 2024
Taste of Bruges - Excellent very informative would recommend to anyone. Tried fries with mayo, 2 lots of chocs, Belgium sweets, waffles and beer, our guide Martin was second to none.
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Jodi_c
Apr 23, 2024
Absolutely perfect start to our stay in Bruges! - Our tour guide, Lavigna, was engaging and humorous! She delighted us with her knowledge and stories as she grew up here. We visited her favorite and sometimes hidden spots for free samples of Belgian fries, chocolates, waffles, and beer. As a non-beer drinker, she even encouraged me to give the unique offering a try- and it was quite delicious. Thank you Lavigna!
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Webbuzzard
May 7, 2024
Good tour for first-timers to Belgium. - Perfect for those who are fist-time visitors to Belgium. For a free tour excluding tip, this was a very good value. Unfortunately, we were at the tail end of a river cruise and had a tour in Brussels the day before, so what we learned was a bit repetitive. Nonetheless, I would recommend this tour.
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156gunnarn
May 2, 2024
Good and reasonably lucky in terms of time - Fun and tasty experience. There were only four of us, so it was extra good. Hilde the guide was superb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Smooth and easy. Chocolate, fries, waffles and beer. At the same time historical stories.
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Richard_b
Apr 29, 2024
A good introduction to Belgian foods. - A good first-timer’s tour to introduce you to the foods of Brussels. Fries, chocolates, waffles and beer are all offered as part of the one hour+ tour. I downgraded my score because it was more of a multi-stop tasting rather than one that included stories about the gastronomy of Belgium.
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Susanne_d
May 5, 2024
Disappointed and frustrated - We waited and waited for 35 minutes for our guide to show up....never did. No email or text to tell us what happened.
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