Brussels to Belgian chocolate towns: Private day trip

The vast Choco-Story museum in Bruges portrays the 5,500-year story of chocolate, dating back to the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Visitors will learn how Belgium became a powerhouse in the world of chocolate, and uncover the nation’s invention of pralines and other unique treats. You can attend a live chocolate-making demonstration by an expert chocolatier and sample some of the fresh goodies made right on the premises. Be sure to book a tour and tasting in advance for the best experience: choco-story-brugge.be

Head to Ghent, a city rich in culture and historic sites, to focus on the sweeter side of life by visiting its many chocolate shops. Many of the chocolate shops are clustered around the city center, making it easy to walk between them while seeing key sites such as the Belfry of Ghent and Saint Nicholas' Church, two impressive architectural feats. Visitors can either take a self-guided approach and explore the shops at their own pace, or book a spot in one of the city's popular chocolate-themed tours (such as the Charlie Tours public tour: https://www.charlietours.be/en/gent/public-chocolate-tour-gent).