Walking Food Tour in Ghent

Overview

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Our walking food tour in Ghent is unique because we offer a combination of sightseeing in and outside the city centre and some good food and drink tasters. These tasters are traditional Ghent and Belgian specialities, but also include some international dishes. After all, Ghent is multicultural, which also reflects in the city's eateries, created by people who also made Ghent their home.

We support local, small businesses and get you in touch with the locals who are happy to share their story as well.

This tour shall include all your senses. See the sights and the food, feel and smell the food before you eat it and listen to your guide's stories. Our groups are small to keep it safe and to give you the best possible experience.

IMPORTANT

Please let us know about any allergies/intolerances you have before you book. We will let you know then if this tour is suitable.

Bring comfy shoes and dress for the weather.

PLEASE NOTE: Self-Guided tour between 18 May 22 and 5 June 22

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We do not accept guests with COVID-19 symptoms & guests who do not wear a face mask

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

A sightseeing Tour

A local guide

We accept solo travelers - Get in touch

Ghent History

Discounts on purchases in some of the stores as part of the tour

Commission to Viator/TripAdvisor

5 Food Tasters

Gratuities for your guide

Transport

Food and Drinks that are not part of the tour

What To Expect

Vrijdagmarkt

We start this walking food tour in Ghent at the Artevelde statue at Friday Market. This is a historical square with interesting houses and some cool facts. After a brief introduction and information about what to expect, we explore the square and the surrounding streets. We have a few shops and eateries that we visit. Food & drink tasters in this area can exist of beef stew and fries, chocolate, vegan cheese and muffins and the very best of Belgian chocolate. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and also the suggested tasters are examples. We adjust ourselves to the partners we work with and when they are closed on the day that you visit, we choose a different one. Just so you know :) When you book, we will let you know what you can expect, but we also want to surprise you!

Admission Not Applicable

Gravensteen

Following the discovery of Friday Market and surroundings, your guide will take you to another highlight of our city - the Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen). This is a medieval castle with a lot of stories to tell. Your guide will take you to the surrounding areas as such. For instance, Saint Veerle Square. In this area, the food and drink taster examples are "real" Belgian waffles, chocolate, cheese, wine and beer, Ghent ham (Ghanda ham). Very mouthwatering, isn't it? :) Be surprised about what you are getting!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

9 October 2025

Reviews

4.92

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ghent food tour
1bandt,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sophie provided us with a great food tour and a lot of information on the history and the current conditions in Ghent. Her love and knowledge of the city was great to take in. The variety of food and drinks on the tour was great. We actually were offered more food than we could possibly eat. We were able to make this event our dinner and dessert. Sophie made everyone of us comfortable with her easy going personality and quick wit. We actually passed her on the street a few days later and she stopped us and asked us what other foods we tried. Other guides may have pretended not to see us. After talking with her we decided to go try another restaurant she had recommended. Sophie gave a great tour and is a great representative for the city of Ghent.
Sophie gave a great food...
bobschnuckattnet,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sophie gave a great food tour in Ghent. Her knowledge and love for the city was great to take in. The variety of food and drinks we sampled was just what we needed as we learned about Ghent. We actually had more food available to us than we could finish. Sophie's outgoing personality and the way she guided us through our three hours together made us all very comfortable.
Fantastic food, loved guide.
carolk716,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic! Sophie was welcoming and friendly with plenty of information to share with us about Ghent and the local food.
Absolutely the best...
Anja C,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely the best walking food tour with Sophie who gave us so much history as well. The food and the company were so memorable. You will not regret booking this tour.
Sophie was absolutely...
Ben B,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sophie was absolutely amazing as our guide. We loved the city and loved the tour. She went above and beyond to make sure our 3 kids were comfortable and having a good time at every stop of the tour. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and really knew her stuff. You could tell she loves what she does, and it made the whole experience even better. She even ensured each stop had a gluten free AND vegetarian accommodation.
Nice food tour with enough information about the stadd
rubenk872,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a successful food tour, very nice guide with lots of fun facts about the city. A good afternoon filling, And plenty of good food;)
Highly recommend!
Andrea M,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sophie was such a wonderful, passionate, and kind host for this tour. I was the only one that had booked that time and date, but she still went ahead and gave me a personal food tour! She also was able to cater all the food items to my dietary needs, as I need to eat a gluten free diet. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this tour and about my guide, and the business owner, Sophie. Highly recommend!
Delicious and insightful
David W,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a tour, a great way to experience the city while enjoying local food tastings along the way. Start the trip on an empty stomach, you will be sampling many delicious foods throughout the day. I appreciated the knowledge of the guide and selection of foods.
Rainy day with interesting tour and good food stops
COLIN M,
Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good tour with interesting food - enjoyed it! Rain and wind so we probably spent more in time the food stops but that worked well. Great guide....
Interesting food tour
Sedgwall,
Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sofie was informative, lively, and helpful. She crafted a tour that met the interests and requirements of our small group, introducing us to quintessentially Belgian food (croquettes), vegetarian dishes (apparently a large market in Ghent), cheeses, and of course, chocolates. We wandered about the touristy area of Ghent as she pointed out locations that were worth a later visit, and she wove historical and socioeconomic information into her presentations, such as the dragon atop the medieval belfry downtown.