Local Food & Drink Tastings • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Best of Belgian cuisine: dining experience

Indulge in Belgian delicacies, from beer & wine aperitifs to traditional dishes, ending with chocolate, waffles & pastries at famous cafes & bakeries

Get one to access museums for free and enjoy discounts for selected attractions!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Join a local Brussels host to discover the city's traditional food culture and taste authentic cuisine, wine, beer, chocolate and waffles
  • Enjoy an aperitif, which could include sampling the best Flemish beer or wine, along with an appetizer like a shared cheese board
  • Sit down to a traditional meal and lose yourself in the flavors that define the city's food culture
  • Gain local knowledge and insights and an overview of Belgian food
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with dessert - that could mean eating waffles like a local, trying pain sucrés or sampling the finest chocolate around from a chocolate boutiques

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

4 hours with a host
Private and personalized experience
Aperitif - small starter and beer/wine/soft drink, based on your preferences and carefully chosen for you by your host
1 course at a local restaurant including 1 beer/wine/soft drink, based on your preferences and carefully selected by your host
Waffle or selection of chocolates from chocolate boutique, carefully selected for you by your host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

Additional Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Get ready to sample the delights of authentic Belgian cuisine. With one of our local Brussels hosts, taste your way through the city, sampling its finest beers, wines, traditional dishes, and desserts.

Start things off with aperitif - sipping beer or wine over shared platters of cheese and charcuterie - then on to a restaurant for a traditional Belgian specialty dish. All before you finish with the ultimate Belgian indulgences: creamy pralines from a maison du chocolat, waffles at an independent cafe, or pain sucrés from a celebrated bakery.

 

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Alexandra, Feb 2025

Paola was very kind and personable. I got to learn about the historical and cultural aspects of Brussels. I got to experience the European Parliament and learn all about the EU as this was something I was personally really interested in. Paola made sure that I got to experience this. I was able to purchase the perfect Belgian chocolate, rather than buying the commercialised chocolates advertised. I would recommend going on a private tour with Paola as she makes sure that you are happy with your experience.

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Cindy, Jan 2025

We had the best time. He knows so much and is very entertaining.

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Jeremy, Jan 2025

We arrived in Brussels at 2pm. We met Senna at 4pm. He gave us a personalized tour of the city’s art, architecture, food & drink. When the tour was over at 6pm, I felt smarter and more at home at a city I’ve never visited.

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David, Jan 2025

Bruno was fantastic. His knowledge was second to none. A very informative trip with great food. Would certainly recommend it to anyone.

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Emily, Jan 2025

We had a lot of fun with Greg! We learned a lot and had a great time doing! He easily adapted our route after we spent longer than expected in one place. Very impressive! Hope we can have another tour with him some day! I’d highly recommend him.

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Sonja, Jan 2025

We booked a private guided tour of Brussels and submitted a questionnaire so it could be customized. Our guide was Francis who was awesome! Timely, and completely catered to what we enjoy learning and seeing when visiting a new city. Francis was friendly, courteous and engaging! We learned so much and truly enjoyed our time with him.

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