Gastronomic Walking Tour of Ghent: Explore Belgian Food Specialties with Local Guide
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17 Ratings
Gent
Indulge in a gastronomic adventure through Ghent on a free food tour. Sample Belgian chocolate, waffles, fries, and beer while learning about their rich history from a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Frituur Tartaar - We meet at Hostel Upperlink for a short introduction of our food culture, followed by a taste of the best fries in town at Frituur Tartaar. Once our guide tells you the story of the fries, you’ll never call them French fries again!
- OOOST - Next stop is Ooost, the regional center for local products, to tell you about the famous Ganda ham and give you a taste of delicious pie.
- Sophie’s sweets & chocolates - Next on the menu is a chocolate treat, handmade in Gent. Our guide will tell you the story of chocolate and offer you a praline in the shape of Jan van Eyck’s holy lamb.
- The Waffle Factory - 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.
- Groentenmarkt - At this artisanal candy stand you get to taste a delicious local candy that we try to keep hidden from the rest of the world.
- Artevelde Brewery - We end the tour at a brewery to tell you the story of beer and offer you a ticket for a free beer at a second brewery in town.
What's Included
- Beer for adults (18+)
- Tasty snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Belgian cuisine such as chocolate, waffles, fries, and beer on this complimentary gastronomical tour. An experienced local tour guide will navigate you through Ghent, introducing you to indigenous delicacies and narrating their unique tastes. All samples in this multi-taste food journey are included. The tour operates on gratuities so remember to tip the guide if their service added to your joy!
Location
Hostel Uppelink
Sint-Michielsplein
The tour starts in front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent. Look out for the red umbrella!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Aaler
Mar 25, 2024
Do this walking tour! - Do this food tasting walking tour! Our guide was Julian, and he is superb. Very informative and enjoyable. From food to beer to the city. It's a great way to spend 2 hours. Julian did offer some great recommendations as well.
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Japansocietytraveler
Mar 24, 2024
Do. Perfect way to discover the center of city, and meet some curious and friendly people. - We had a small group of 6 people, with the guide Sophie. She was very affable and flexible in her schedule; she never hurried. It's a perfect way to orient oneself in the center of Ghent with a few simple tastings at places I would never have found.
My group included a young South African couple, a Brit from New Zealand, a Spanish coder, and a German tourist for a weekend. We had a lovely time together exchanging information.
I didn't know how much to tip, so I gave her 40 euros. It was for about 2 hours in total.
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Elizabeth_w
Mar 11, 2024
Fantastic experience - Sophia was brilliant from beginning to end. She was very informative, relaxed and fun. She was truly an excellent guide.
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Picassabell
Jan 3, 2024
Great gastronomic tour with Deborah!! - Our guide was the charming Deborah, who was able to tell us a lot of knowledge and information about the history and origins of Belgian food. Since our tour took place on December 31st, 2023, the first tasting station was unfortunately closed, but Deborah superbly arranged a replacement. We were able to try the Ghent Noses at Paparazzi, sheep with milk chocolate at Sophis Sweet and Chocolat, mustard and cheese at Ooost, fries with beer meat in front of the Old Meat Market Hall and last but not least, at a waffle stand in front of the Ludu Cafe we were able to try a piece of delicious Belgian waffle. We didn't get full because they were all sample sizes, but we really enjoyed the gastronomic tour with Deborah. If you are in Ghent, a tour like this is a MUST :-) Thank you
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Lourdesm990
Dec 10, 2023
Food tasting tour great - Amazing Marianne with all explanation about the food. History etc. Nice group very interesting. To know tips related to Gante and the food.. We just miss not to have the beer tasting... Otherwise so good
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C9311cnsimond
Nov 27, 2023
Nice tour! - Nice explanation about the local snacks and their history. Definitely worth it, highly recommended. Top!
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Woodjk
Oct 30, 2023
Tasty tour! - Enjoyable tour learning about the history of fries, chocolate and waffles - and a few lovely tasters along the way! Marianne was a great guide.
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E3498xtshawnk
Oct 20, 2023
No room left for lunch! - It was a pleasure tasting all of Gent's famous fries, candy and waffles. I was surprised with the generousity in sample portions. Marianne, our guide, was enthusiatic and engaging, providing us with a nice historical background for each food.
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Lkb26
Oct 14, 2023
Tastey experience! - Very varied food experience with a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Started with chips and ended with chocolate in walk around Gent!
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Andioop363
Oct 5, 2023
A must do tour! - This was the best tour I’ve been on in awhile. Our guide Marianne was so passionate and very organized, and it made for a very enjoyable (and tasty) tour!
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