Where to Book Dessert Tours: The 5 Best Worldwide

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, Paul, Clemens, Ian, or Sarah. In 150 minutes, you’ll see Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, cathedral, palace, and Mont des Arts, with a waffle, Mary chocolate, and practical food and drink advice included.

“Louise was amazing tourguide thoroughly enjoyable experience full of interesting pints. great experience.”

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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

Walk from Grand Place to Place Royale with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Manneken Pis, the cathedral, Mont des Arts, and key squares. You’ll taste a warm waffle and Mary chocolates, hear stories of Brussels and Belgium, and finish with practical advice for the rest of your trip. Guides may include Ian, Lou, Sarah, Paul, or Clemens.

“Our guide Lou was passionate about Belgium and shared information about the country and Brussels from the people to food to culture. This was the best tour and we cannot recommend it more!! We enjoyed the chocolate tasting from Mary’s - easily the best in the city! Brussels is very walkable so this tour pretty much shows you all of it. We did early morning and crowds were less than later in the day. Our guide shared tons of information in a very digestible format and really made us love Brussels!!”

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

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

At Chocolate Amatller’s shop in El Born, you’ll watch a short audiovisual history, taste several chocolates, grind cocoa by hand, and sample the brand’s original Barcelona-style hot chocolate. Guides such as Gina, Mar, Sam, and Georgina lead the 40-minute English, Spanish, or Catalan sessions.

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

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

Meet Nikesh, Josh, Joshua, or Desi by the green-door entrance of Saint Michel Basilica for a three-hour pastry walk through Bordeaux. You’ll visit several boulangeries and patisseries, taste French baked goods with a drink, hear local history, and explore both famous sights and quieter neighborhoods. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our tour with Joshua was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and congenial, sharing a lot about regional traditions on food and history, including how the city has transformed over the centuries and in recent years. We had some excellent delicacies along the way too. A solid choice.”

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5.Bruges: History, Chocolate and Beer Walking Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes walking Bruges with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Market Square, the Beguinage, St. John’s Hospital, and more. Watch pralines being made and taste the results, then tour Bourgogne des Flandres brewery and finish with a home-brewed beer on its canal-side terrace. Guides include Louis, Hilde, Martin, Jonathan, and Nicolas.

“Martin was knowledgable and well-prepared for weather. He nimbly adapted as rain and crowds necessitated changes.”

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