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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

1. Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

Prepare, bake, and enjoy your own delicious Belgian waffles during this beer and waffles workshop with an instructor. Enjoy a tasting of 3 local beers, and then make as many waffles as you can eat with all ingredients and cooking gear provided. Start with a beer-tasting experience. Sample 3 different kinds of Belgian beers and get background information about each beer. Then, choose one to add to your waffle batter. Next, it's time to get your hands dirty, split into teams of 2, and get behind a cooking station. Learn how to make your own waffle batter with beer, or go for a non-alcoholic or gluten-free option. Be guided step by step through the process of making waffles. Finally, bake your own Belgian waffles and enjoy them with the topping and beer of your choice. Choose from a wide range of toppings to decorate your waffles – fresh fruits, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, Nutella, and more.

Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Tour

2. Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Tour

Cocoa has been tickling taste buds for centuries, from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. With more than three people out of four loving chocolate, it’s hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat. This tour aims to bring to life the 4,000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. The museum submerges you in the exciting world of chocolate, taking you on a journey of the senses through time. Young or old, passionate chocoholic or simply just interested, the Chocolate Museum will stimulate your fascination. The museum is composed of three parts, telling the story of the origin and evolution of chocolate through a unique collection of almost a thousand objects. Besides the history, the museum also reveals how chocolate is made, with special attention for the variety of raw ingredients and the development of the production process. In the demonstration center you will uncover the secret of beautiful silky chocolate, getting the opportunity to taste the chocolate products made in the museum.

Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Workshop

3. Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Workshop

During this 2.5-hour workshop you’ll learn how to temper chocolate to craft 2 types of Belgian chocolates. The 2 chocolates you will craft throughout this experience will be as follows. Pralines: the most famous Belgian chocolate, consisting of a delicate chocolate shell with a creamy filing. You’ll learn how to make both the shell and the filling from scratch. Mendiants: chocolate discs studded with dried fruits, both crispy and delicious. You’ll make at least 30 chocolates, which you can either eat on the spot or take home to family and friends. With these easy techniques and chocolate theory, you will also be able to make your own chocolates once you return home.

Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

4. Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

Immerse yourself in Belgium's rich chocolate-making traditions with this interactive workshop.  Under the guidance of an expert chocolatier, learn how to make chocolate lollipops and mendiants, a traditional French confection. At the end of the lesson, savor the rewards of your efforts, or feel free to take your chocolates home with you. Finish your workshop with a self-guided visit to the chocolate museum. Inside, admire a wide range of interactive exhibitions which will bring to life the 4000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. Admire a private collection of artifacts with over 1000 objects housed in the museum.

Bruges: 1.5-Hour Waffle Workshop

5. Bruges: 1.5-Hour Waffle Workshop

Your tour takes place in a delightful workshop in the Ezelstraat Quarter of Bruges. It will be there that you will discover the art of the Belgian waffle, throughout a 1.5-hour waffle-making workshop. Following a short introduction, you will begin to follow your recipes, splitting into teams. Everything you need to create your waffles is provided, including ingredients, take-home recipes, kitchenware, assistance, and demonstrations. You can prepare the waffle dough, bake it, and then decorate your waffles with whipped cream, chocolate, and seasonal fruits. You don't need any previous cooking experience to attend the workshop, and kids are welcome too. Feel free to make crazy topping combinations; cream, chocolate, honey, fruit, the choice is yours. At the tour's conclusion, you can take photos of your creations, before enjoying them with a complimentary drink.

Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

6. Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

During the visit you will find out more about hops and the brewing process and discover the fermentation process. During the visit, have fantastic views on the most famous edifices of Bruges as the belfry or St-Anna’s church! Explore the brewery and distillery, meet the brewer in the loft and breathe in the odours of the brewing process. Conclude the tour with a free Bourgogne des Flandres or a genever at the end of your visit. Audio self guided tour.

Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

7. Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

Visit Bruges' Beer Experience Museum to find out about the history and heritage of Belgian beer. Go through the interactive exhibition with an audio guide on an iPad Mini, make use of the special tour for kids, and finish with an optional beer tasting onsite. Use all your senses in the interactive exhibition at the Beer Experience, the beer museum located in Bruges' beautiful Old Town. Use the iPad Mini provided to learn about topics like Trappist and abbey beers, the brewing process, the history of women and beer, food pairing, and much more. Children up to age 12 can enjoy the Kids Tour, which centers around the exciting story of the Bruges bear. At the end of your tour, opt for a beer tasting for an extra €6. The onsite restaurant also offers snacks like cheese, sausages, crackers, paté, and chocolates.

Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

8. Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

Answer all the questions that you have ever had about fries at the Frietmuseum in Bruges. Discover the origins of this globally beloved snack at the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries. Learn where the potato comes from, where fries where invented, and what the secret is to making the best fries. On the ground floor, learn about the fascinating history of the potato which originated in Peru more than 10,000 years ago. On the first floor, discover the history of fries and how they came to Belgium. Don't miss the chance to try some fries yourself in the medieval cellars of the building. This educational museum is housed in the Saaihalle, one of the most beautiful buildings in Bruges, which is an attraction in itself.

Bruges: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

9. Bruges: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

Eat your way through Bruges's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour leaves every foodie satisfied. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Fries and Waffles and taste them in their authentic, local flavor. Each tasting is typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food.  Visit Simon Stevinplein, Gruuthusemuseum, and Burg Square, plus other remarkable spots in between food stops, and hear about their history and cultural relevance from your knowledgeable guide. 

Bruges: History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

10. Bruges: History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

Discover the best Bruges has to offer on a historical guided walking tour, with stops at a chocolate shop and brewery included.  After meeting your guide, explore the medieval heart of the city. Visit some of the city’s most iconic places such as the Market Square, Beguinage, St. John's Hospital, the smallest street in the city, and more. Listen to stories and legends about the city as you stroll.  During the tour, stop off at Bruges' oldest chocolate shop for a praline demonstration and sampling afterwards. See how it is transformed from a bean into praline, with all the steps in between.  After strolling some more through the city, next stop off at a well-known brewery, Bourgogne des Flandres. The tour will finish with a beer on the brewery's terrace, accompanied by a beautiful view of the canals.

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What people are saying about Bruges

Great experience learning about chocolate and actually making it! Ike was great and the studio is a great set up as well. Highly recommend!

Great museum, we enjoyed learning about the history of chocolate, the making of chocolate, with tasting and demonstrations.

Ike was energetic and patient. The food was great and appreciated the hands on experince.

Great workshop- really fun and has inspired us to buy our own waffle maker!

Great value for money! Friendly environment with a great host/instructor.