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How to take yourself on a tour to find the best ghent chocolate.

Belgian Chocolate is famous the world over. Belgium's obsession with chocolate dates back to the 19th Century, when cocoa beans were shipped to Europe from The Congo, Belgium's new African colony. In 1912, Jean Neuhaus invented the praline, a chocolate shell surrounding a soft, filled centre. Neuhaus and Leonidas are two of Belgium's most famous chocolatiers. Of course, you can find both Neuhaus and Leonidas (multiple locations of each, in fact) in Ghent . However, for this post, we'll focus on Ghent's local artisanal chocolate shops. Read on and plot a course to take yourself on a self-guided walking tour to experience some of the best Ghent chocolate.

Map of Ghent Chocolate Shops

How to Sample the Best Ghent Chocolate

A Tour of Ghent's Best Chocolate Shops

Marijn coertjens, i started my self-guided tour of ghent chocolates furthest afield at marijn coertjens. it's billed as a pastry shop, but they have a fantastic array of pralines. i picked out 5 chocolates named after animals. each praline was intricately decorated in the coat of the animal it represented.  i tried the leopard (coffee), zebra (vanilla ganache), macaw (lime ganache), tiger (indian chai tea ganache), and black panther (passionfruit ganache) at marijn coertjens.  cost: 5.50 eur for 5 pralines, 1.10 eur per chocolate.

Next up, I walked to Daskalidès which takes about 15 minutes from Marijn Coertjens on foot. Here I found friendly staff and larger pralines in a wide range of flavours. I selected a single origin dark chocolate from Uganda and a speculoos chocolate (speculoos is a spicy short crust biscuit that is famous in Belgium ). In addition, I opted for a praline filled with pepper ganache, and a dark chocolate caramel.

Cost: 2.52 EUR for 4 chocolates, 0.63 EUR per chocolate

Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede

Vandenbouhede Chocolatier is literally around the corner from Daskalidès and is the logical third stop on this Ghent chocolate tour. Unique shapes and intricate decorations appeared to be their thing. I bought a skull filled with beetroot honey, a Bailey's Tiki head, an orange milk chocolate, and The Italian (dark chocolate, amaretto, coffee).

Cost: 3.70 EUR for 4 chocolates, 0.92 EUR per chocolate

Yuzu by Nicolas Vanaise and C.

It takes about 6 minutes to walk from Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede to Yuzu chocolate in Ghent. Yuzu chocolates are sold as elegant rectangles with bold and unusual flavours like Eleonora with wood and tobacco. The India Song praline was flavoured with white pepper, cardamon, and anis seed. The Temple of Heaven was inflused with Lapsang Souchong and Jasmine tea. Sana'a tasted of a mix of coffee, cinnamon, cardamom, and frankincense. The Tommaso praline took the flavour in a different direction with balsamic vinegar. I'm pretty sure the owner himself took my order!

Cost: 5.50 EUR for 6 chocolates, 0.92 EUR per chocolate

Joost Arijs

Walk another 7 minutes from Yuzu chocolate to Joost Arijs, the 5th stop on my tour of the best Ghent chocolate. Here I found a small but mighty selection! I picked out 4 half-domes including Kumquat with kumquat ganache and saffron caramel; the Trop Bon praline which was flavoured with salted peanut, vanilla, and caramel; Agrum with dark chocolate ganache, Cointreau, lemon and orange plus mandarin jelly; and Desir with Cointreau ganache and raspberry. In contrast to other Ghent chocolate shops that I've covered so far, you can only buy boxes of chocolates in multiples of 2. 

Cost: 7 EUR for 2 boxes of 2, 1.75 EUR per chocolate

Chocolatier Deduytschaever

My next Ghent chocolate stop was Chocolatier Deduytschaever. We had eyed this one a few times over the weekend, but it was closed Whit Sunday and Monday. I'm happy to say that Chocolatier Deduytschaever was open on Tuesday when I did my self-guided Ghent chocolate tour. My selection of pralines included: Sao Tome and Kumabo (I'm told it's a cross between orange and lemon). 

Cost: 3.60 EUR for 4 pieces, 0.90 EUR per chocolate

Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke

Chocolaterie luc van hoorebeke is about a 2 minute walk from st. bavos cathedral. finish your tour here if you plan to use citycard gent to book a virtual reality tour of the ghent altarpiece.  van hoorebeke pralines were definitely creative yuzu, lemongrass, and passionfruit with nut butter were a few of the highlights. cost: 4 eur for 6 pieces, 0.67 eur per chocolate, sophie's sweets and chocolates.

Time for the final stop on our self-guided Ghent chocolate tour! I tried an eclectic mix of chocolates with flavours like blueberry, caramel, orange, and a boozy marzipan all enrobed in dark Belgian chocolate. I went back to Sophie's a second time and picked up a number of pralines infused with alcohol. If you like a tipple from time to time, these chocolates are just the thing.

Cost: 3 EUR for 6 pieces, 0.50 EUR per chocolate

SIDEWALK SAFARI SPOTLIGHT:  Looking for other places to try Belgian chocolates? Make sure to try Pierre Marcolini and Elisabeth Chocolatier on a layover in Brussels and most definitely go on an extended tour of the  chocolate in Bruges .

The best chocolate in ghent.

So what's the verdict on the best chocolate you'll find on a day out in Ghent ? I think it depends on what you prioritize. My top prizes in various categories are:

• Most Creative Presentation:  Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede for the exquisite chocolate skull
• Most Unusual Flavours: Yuzu Chocolate Ghent for coming up with wood and tobacco among many other unique combinations
• Best Value for Money: Sophie's at 0.50 EUR each for delightfully boozy pralines
• Biggest Surprise:  Marijn Coertjens. I was skeptical that a pastisserie could also sell top-notch Belgian pralines, but I was proven wrong. So good!

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Chocolate Tour

The perfect tour for foodies with a sweet tooth.   while ghent is famous for its chocolate-making, it can be difficult to find the best chocolate spots independently. discover them with ease—and get the lowdown on their wares and some of ghent’s landmarks—on this chocolate-and-sightseeing private tour. follow your local guide through ghent’s medieval center, pause at historical buildings to hear their backstories, and visit the best chocolate shops to meet the owners and to enjoy tastings—you’ll savor a minimum of eight sweet treats ., details • private tour ( +- 2 hours ) • starting point: vrijdagmarkt (at the statue) • available languages: english, french, spanish & dutch • cost: €38 per person (min. €300) - taxes are included • optional: - tasting local genever during the tour + €5 p.p. - tips & help with planning your team day, such as finding a suitable restaurant or hotel and booking additional activities: for free.

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Chocolate tour in Ghent

A perfect walking tour in ghent for belgian chocolate lovers.

Belgium is known worldwide for its chocolate, and especially for its delicious pralines. Walked by one of our professional guides, we follow in the footsteps of the best chocolatiers in Antwerp. We stop now and then for tasting different chocolates and Belgian pralines. A real discovery of the secrets and exquisite flavors of the city. 

In short, enjoying and tasting are the key words!

Example programme of a chocolate tour in Ghent:

• 13:45: welcome by our guide 
• 14:00: guided walking tour with several stops to taste different chocolates/pralines
• 16:00: end of the walking tour with a delicious cup op coffee/tea 
• 16:30: end of the  event

Duration : 2,5 hours

Price : from 35 EUR per person*

*Prices valid as from 20 participants. For groups of more than 50 participants, special prices on demand. Prices exclude VAT.

Included in the price :

• Walking tour in the center of Ghent with a professional city guide
• Several tasting sessions throughout the chocolate tour
• Accompaniment by our guide during the whole event
• Organisation, coordination and logistics of the event

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• There are numerous ways to adjust this chocolate tour in Ghent. It can be followed by a chocolate workshop or  a  workshop "foodpairing beer and chocolat".

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Ghent Sightseeing and Chocolate Tasting Tour

• Walking sightseeing tour of Ghent
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• Snacks and drinks (we recommend you to bring some water)
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• Vrijdagmarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium We meet all travellers at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue, which is situated in the middle of the square. It is walking distance (10 mins) from Korenmarkt. You can reach Korenmarkt with tram 1 direction Wondelgem or Evergem and you can take it straight at the Sint Pieters Station.
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• You'll start at Vrijdagmarkt Vrijdagmarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium We meet all travellers at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue, which is situated in the middle of the square. It is walking distance (10 mins) from Korenmarkt. You can reach Korenmarkt with tram 1 direction Wondelgem or Evergem and you can take it straight at the Sint Pieters Station. See address & details
• 1 Ghent Stop: 2 hours This tour will give you a good overview of the city of Ghent whilst you sample your way through the different chocolate tasters. It is the perfect combo. You start at Vrijdagmarkt and make several stops to take photos, learn more about and admire the 3 medieval towers (Saint Nicholas Church, Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Ghent Belfry), Saint Michael's Church (Sint-Michielskerk), the famous quays of Graslei and Korenlei, Graffiti Street and the many squares of Ghent. This is however just a snapshot. We do vary our tours and therefore they are always different. But you will have had a full sightseeing tour with all the famous landmarks included. Read more
• You'll end at Ghent Ghent, Belgium The tour brings finishes in the centre of Ghent. See address & details

• Sedgwall 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting food tour 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. Read more Written June 19, 2023
• ebburke5 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Ghent lunch and walking tour Sophia was a terrific guide. Even though weather was miserable the tour was still great. Her choice of restaurant was good. The frites there were the best we had in Belgium. The candy tasting was yummy! We Read more Written September 29, 2022
• bobmU3519BY 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun in the sun I really enjoyed the tour, but that was primarily due to the tour guide Sophie allowing the small group to chat and get to know each other. The food ( almost a side show) was good and diverse. For me the only reason 4 and not 5 stars was not enough history about where we were walking or what we were seeing. Read more Written October 10, 2021

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If you have a sweet tooth, go to Ghent as fast as you can! The city is home to some fantastic chocolatiers, who create, innovate and make your mouth water! In addition, you can go on a chocolate walk in the city, and there are regular chocolate themed events.

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Pralines and chocolate, yummy.

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Chocolade Ambassade

Chocolaterie Van Hoorebeke

Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede

Chocolatier Deduytschaever

Hilde Devolder Chocolatier

Joost Arijs

Marijn Coertjens Chocolatier – Patissier

Mayana Chocoladebar

Sophie’s Sweets & Chocolates

The Chocolate Home

Yuzu by Nicolas Vanaise & C.

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