Chocolate Tour in Brussels (Self Guided), Brussels
Belgium is considered one of, if not the, best producer of chocolate in the world. The country's capital, Brussels abounds in opportunities to taste more than 2,000 different varieties of this delectable treat. There is a plethora of chocolate shops in the city which offer chocolates of all imaginable shapes, sizes and colors.
Planète Chocolat’s chocolate-making demonstration make a perfect start to any trip, providing fantastic value for money, as well as being informative and authentic. Demonstrators are incredibly engaging and run the talk excellently in both French and English, catering to different members of the audience. Of course, it’s great to have the chance to taste multiple samples as well!
If you need a token travel gift for family and friends back home, go to Leonidas Chocolatiers to find the best selection of authentic yet affordable Belgian chocolates, or Pierre Marcolini’s store at the heart of the artsy Sablon district, where the chocolates are displayed as if they were luxury cars in a showroom.
Then, to round out your trip, stop by the famous Neuhaus Chocolatier, whose founder invented the Belgian praline in 1912, as well as Mary Chocolatier, which offers more than 70 types of 100% natural delightful handmade pralines with a variety of fillings fit to amaze anyone.
Unleash your sweet tooth and explore some of Brussels' top chocolate shops on this self-guided walking tour!
Planète Chocolat’s chocolate-making demonstration make a perfect start to any trip, providing fantastic value for money, as well as being informative and authentic. Demonstrators are incredibly engaging and run the talk excellently in both French and English, catering to different members of the audience. Of course, it’s great to have the chance to taste multiple samples as well!
If you need a token travel gift for family and friends back home, go to Leonidas Chocolatiers to find the best selection of authentic yet affordable Belgian chocolates, or Pierre Marcolini’s store at the heart of the artsy Sablon district, where the chocolates are displayed as if they were luxury cars in a showroom.
Then, to round out your trip, stop by the famous Neuhaus Chocolatier, whose founder invented the Belgian praline in 1912, as well as Mary Chocolatier, which offers more than 70 types of 100% natural delightful handmade pralines with a variety of fillings fit to amaze anyone.
Unleash your sweet tooth and explore some of Brussels' top chocolate shops on this self-guided walking tour!
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Chocolate Tour in Brussels Map
Guide Name: Chocolate Tour in Brussels
Guide Location: Belgium » Brussels (See other walking tours in Brussels)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Guide Location: Belgium » Brussels (See other walking tours in Brussels)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Sights Featured in This Walk
4) Neuhaus Chocolatier
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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