Ghent Beer and Chocolate Tour: Artevelde Brewery & Castle

Taste five local beers and three chocolates while a guide walks you past Ghent's guild houses and castle

A guided walking tour of Ghent that strings together beer tastings at the Artevelde brewery and a local tavern, a chocolate tasting at Chocolaterie Vanhoverbeke, and a gin tasting at a waterside bar, with stops at the Castle of the Counts of Flanders and the old port. The tour runs four hours and keeps to a maximum of 25 travelers. A live guide speaks English, German or Dutch. Admission to the castle itself is not included, and the tour does not include hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ghent beer and sightseeing tour

• Visit Castle of the Counts of Flanders
• Guided visit with beer tastings
• Chocolate tasting of 3 chocolates
• Visit the square with the Dulle Griet
• Geneva gin tasting at the Triplekot
• Beer tasting near Ghent canals
• Beer tasting at oldest Ghent tavern

The experience

What makes this tour different is the pace: you're not rushing between monuments. Instead, a guide walks you through Ghent's medieval layout (past the guild houses that line the canals, through the square where the Dulle Griet cannon sits), and uses those stops as a frame for the tastings that are the real point. You'll taste five local beers across two venues, starting with an introduction to the brewing process and two beers at the Artevelde brewery itself, then finishing with a tasting of brews like Gulden Draak at one of the city's oldest taverns near the water.

The chocolate and gin tastings break up the beer: at Chocolaterie Vanhoverbeke, you'll sample three handmade chocolates made from premium cacao. At the Triplekot tavern by the old port, you'll try three artisanal gins paired with local delicacies. The Castle of the Counts of Flanders anchors the route visually, though entry to the castle itself is separate. The whole thing takes four hours, which means you're not racing and you're not sitting in one place for long.

The tour departs from central Ghent and does not include hotel pickup, so you'll need to get yourself to the starting point. Public transport runs throughout the city, and the guide will confirm the exact meeting spot when you book. Groups stay under 25 people, and the guide is live in English, German or Dutch depending on the departure you choose.

What’s included

• Guided walking tour through Ghent's medieval streets and past major landmarks.
• visit to the Artevelde brewery with an introduction to the brewing process.
• five local beers across two tastings.
• three artisanal chocolates at Chocolaterie Vanhoverbeke.
• three artisanal gins paired with local delicacies at the Triplekot tavern.
• a live guide in English, German or Dutch.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The tour starts in central Ghent and relies on walking, so it suits anyone staying in or near the city center without a car. If you're based outside the city, public transport will get you to the meeting point, and the guide confirms the exact location once you book.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Dutch.

What beers will I actually taste on this tour?

You'll taste five local beers total: two at the Artevelde brewery during the brewing introduction, and three more at a historic tavern near the canals, including Gulden Draak, one of Ghent's most recognized brews.

Do I need to buy a ticket to go inside the Castle of the Counts of Flanders?

The Castle of the Counts of Flanders is a stop on the walking route, but admission to the castle itself is not included in the tour. The guide will show you the exterior and the surrounding area.

How do I get to the meeting point if I'm staying outside the city center?

The tour departs from central Ghent and does not include hotel pickup. Public transportation is available throughout the city to reach the starting point, which the guide will confirm when you book.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, participants must be at least 16 years old, since the tour includes beer, gin and wine tastings.

What's included in the chocolate tasting at Vanhoverbeke?

You'll taste three handcrafted chocolates, each made from premium cacao beans, at Chocolaterie Vanhoverbeke during the tour.