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Mechelen Food Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Antwerp
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover the charm of Mechelen on a small-group food tour. Taste local delights, support small businesses, and enjoy a more personal experience in this hidden gem near Brussels and Antwerp.

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

Experience Details

We love Mechelen and love to share it with the world. Still a hidden gem, it is very accessible from both Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent. It is quieter than the bigger cities, but has more charm in our opinion :)


Our tours are small groups only. For safety, but also because we like to know the people we guide.


As we visit local, independent stores and eateries that were started by young entrepreneurs, you also support them! This is our aim too - to promote Mechelen small businesses.


We hope that you will enjoy touring with us :)

What You Get

4 Food and drink tasters
A local guide
Viator Commission
Gratuities
Transport
Food & drinks that are not included in the tour

Good To Know

  • We do not accept guests with COVID-19 symptoms & guests who do not wear a face mask
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Grote Markt (Pass By)

Our walking food tour in Mechelen starts on a very important square. After a short introduction and brief with what you can expect, we start our journey. This tour combines sightseeing and food and gives you a good insight in what Mechelen is all about and where the residents love to hang out. At all attractions or interesting areas that we visit, we make stops for tasters. These can include cheese, charcuterie, street food, chocolate, plant-based food, ice cream and other goodies. These are examples only and can vary. There are plenty of opportunities to take photos! Grote Markt or Main Square is an area that has a lot of history in and around it. Thanks to Margaret of Austria, Mechelen played an important role. Are you ready to get started?

Bruul (Pass By)

From the Grote Markt, we go to Mechelen's shopping street Bruul to discover the area. Small side streets and back alleys bring you to some hidden gems that only the locals know. We like to surprise you both with stories and with tasters!

Ijzerenleen (Pass By)

From Bruul it is easy to get to Ijzerenleen. This used to be the old fish market. Now it is full of eateries - we stop for tasters of course - and magnificent architecture.

Vismarkt (Pass By)

The new fish market (or Vismarkt in Dutch) is a trendy place. Cute cafes and eateries and an amazing view over the river Dyle. We will discover this area and also make a stop or a few to have some tasters here as well. This area is also we will will finish our tour.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Station Mechelen, Koning Albertplein, Antwerpen Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, BE, 2800

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We meet all guests at "De Lijnwinkel", which is opposite the Mechelen main station's exit. When you get out the station you will immediately see it.
End Point

Mechelen, Antwerp Flanders, Belgium, BE

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: January 15, 2026
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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