Private Food & Drink Tasting Tour in Ghent

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Private Food & Drink Tasting Tour in Ghent

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 US$494.81  per guest
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All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Explore Ghent's flavors and history with a local guide. Indulge in 10 delicious tastings, from cheese and pralines to local beer, on this unforgettable culinary journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

Local entertaining guide
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Min. 10 tasters, sweet & savory
Bottled water

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Chapeluur Gent

You will taste delicious cheese croquettes with a local mustard!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Cafe Den Turk

You will enjoy a strong & delicious local beer at the oldest bar in town!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede

Enter one of the world's best chocolate shops, meet the owners, look into their atelier and taste the best of the best!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Het Groot Vleeshuis

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!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Ghent City Center

Along the way we'll explore the fascinating history of Ghent, its numerous city legends & lots of fun facts.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Groentenmarkt

Get to know what those "cuberdons" are all about! Learn from the master himself...
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Frituur Tartaar

You want fries? You will get your fries! With a beerstew & mayo on top. Of course ;-)
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Vrijdagmarkt

You will enjoy a local drink you probably never heard about before!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Patershol

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

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Saint Michael's Church, Sint-Michielsplein, Oost-Vlaanderen Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, BE, 9000

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At the entrance
End Point

Gent Stadhuis, East Flanders Flanders, Belgium, BE, 9000

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Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Reviews
4.8
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Disappointing
August 08, 2026

told everyone in the group not to eat breakfast based upon past food tour experiences. By the end of this tour we were all super hungry and cranky. The tour went over on time which did not help the...read more

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Ghent gems
July 16, 2025

We really enjoyed getting to learn about high quality chocolate and its many presentations! What fun! Our guide was amazing. Tom’s knowledge of his city made our time so interesting and enjoyable....read more

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A great balance of food...
June 20, 2025

A great balance of food exploration, walking tour, and history lesson. We booked a last minute tour so it was just the two of us, but I believe all tour group sizes are small. Our guide, Tom, answe...read more

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Highly recommended for a social gathering with friends, family or colleagues!
June 05, 2025

Instructive, pleasant and nice walk through Ghent with friends. Surprising locations and facts. Our guide Debbie was very pleasant and well informed. We were 14 people but there was room for us ev...read more

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A Must Do in Ghent
May 12, 2025

A fantastic experience. We had Emma as our guide and she was extremely knowledgeable about Ghent. We tasted amazing food, chocolates, and beverages, but what we loved the most was learning about ...read more

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