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Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included

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Ghent, Belgium
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Chocolate, waffles, fries, beer... Belgian food is a real treat! Enjoy the delicious tastes of Belgium on this free food tour, where an expert local guide will take you around Ghent to try local specialties and tell you the story behind their taste. The numerous samples are included!

As for beer, you will either receive a voucher for a free beer at GRUUT Brewery, which you can enjoy at your leisure after the tour, or we will take you to the brewery itself. This depends on the brewery’s opening hours.

What's Included

  • Snacks Fries, pie, chocolate, waffles and more
  • Alcoholic beverages Beer (only for people older than 18 years old)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sint-Michielsplein 21
9000 Gent, Belgium

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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!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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 a delicious local candy that we try to keep hidden from the rest of the world.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Waffle Factory Pensmarkt

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gentse Gruut Stadsbrouwerij

We end the tour with a ticket for a free glass of the famous local Gruut beer, which you can enjoy straight after the tour when the brewery opens in the afternoon.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent – Tasters included?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-309017P9

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What's Included

Activity name

  • SnacksFries, pie, chocolate, waffles and more
  • Alcoholic beveragesBeer (only for people older than 18 years old)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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