8 Dessert Tours Worth Flying For

1.Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,206 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47Our pick

Walk Brussels’ historic center with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Lou, Clemens, Paul, or Ian. In 150 minutes, you’ll see Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, cathedral, palace, and Mont des Arts, with a Belgian waffle, Mary praline, and practical food tips.

“Clemens was a very friendly, interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We all enjoyed the tour very much and learned a lot! The chocolate and waffle tasting was an excellent added bonus. We are so glad we did this tour, which helped us get our bearings in beautiful Brussels. Clemen’s bonus restaurant recommendations were great as well.”

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2.Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,165 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from Grand Place to Place Royale with an English-speaking guide. Hear the stories behind City Hall, Manneken Pis, Gabrielle Petit, and Brussels’ major squares, then taste a warm waffle and Mary chocolates. Guides such as Ian, Sarah, Clemens, Paul, and Lou are known for lively storytelling and useful advice.

“It was great experience. Our guide gave us very good historical information on Belgium and Brussels. Food taste of waffles and candy was good too.”

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3.Best of Bruges: History, Chocolate & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Start at 10:00 in central Bruges with a local guide such as Louis, Martin, or Lavinia. Walk the UNESCO-listed center, watch pralines being made at Depla Chocolatier, then tour Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and finish with a freshly brewed beer. Expect about 3.5 hours of walking and storytelling, with one main chocolate stop and one beer tasting.

“Martin was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and he had a flair for storytelling! Highly recommended!!”

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4.Barcelona & Chocolate Amatller History and Culture + Activity and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 40 - 45 minutes · from $17

At Chocolate Amatller’s shop on Plaça de les Olles, you’ll watch a short audiovisual history, taste signature chocolates, grind cocoa by hand, and sample Barcelona-style hot chocolate. Guides such as Gina, Mar, Elena, and Georgina lead small groups in English, Spanish, or Catalan. It is compact, hands-on, and easy to pair with an afternoon in El Born.

“This tour was an absolute delight! Our guide was amazing, super knowledgeable and engaging, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We learned so much about chocolate history and tasting, and the hands-on part was really fun. The chocolate was rich and delicious, and the Amatller shop was absolutely gorgeous. A perfect activity for families or anyone who loves chocolate and wants a unique cultural experience in Barcelona!”

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5.Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Spend two to three hours with a small group of up to eight, tasting five Swiss chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine while walking Lucerne’s Old Town. Your English or Spanish guide covers Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Lucerne Castle, reached by scenic lift. Add a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise for mountain views and an audio guide.

“wonderful walking tour. excellent tour guide. a must when in Lucerne”

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6.Bordeaux: Walking Tour of the City’s Best Bakeries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Meet Nikesh, Josh, Joshua, Desi, or another guide beside Saint Michel Basilica for a three-hour walk through Bordeaux’s bakeries and neighborhoods. You’ll taste pastries and bread at several carefully chosen shops, enjoy a drink, hear city stories, and receive an in-depth Bordeaux guide. Groups are limited to 10.

“It was delicious and informative. Great way to see the highlights whilst tasting authentic french baked goods.”

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7.History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking local guide exploring Bruges, from Market Square and the Beguinage to St. John’s Hospital and the city’s smallest street. Stop for a praline demonstration and tasting, then tour Bourgogne des Flandres and finish with a home-brewed beer on its canal-view terrace. Guides may include Louis, Hilde, Martin, or Jonathan.

“We’ve done many walking tours wherever we travel and this was one of our best. Our guide hilda was well informed, casual and very open up to conversation and questions. Loved the beer after with our diverse group. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bruges.”

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8.Across Bruges History Equals Fun with chocolate and waffle sample

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk Bruges with Steve or Steven, a native English-speaking local storyteller, on a small-group route through the Belfry, Burg Square, the Fish Market, Flemish art landmarks, and quiet canal-side views. Expect local tips, business discounts, and a chocolate stop with a waffle and chocolate sample.

“Steve was a brilliant tour guide very knowledgeable of Bruges and knew a lot of the local businesses”

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