Ghent Food Tour: From Waterzooi to Cuberdon, Self-Guided App Tour

About this experience

Fourteen edible stops across the oldest food map of Ghent - waterzooi on Sint-Baafsplein as Charles V ate it, chocolate pralines from a family workshop, Belgian waffles from an 1839 family firm that stunned the 1958 World Fair, Flemish stoverij cooked in beer with Tierenteyn mustard, a medieval meat hall still showcasing regional products, a mustard shop from 1790, Ghent's oldest bakery and its 900-year-old Sint-Hubertus bread, a café from 1776 named after the gallows, 200 jenevers, cuberdons handmade since 1904, medieval hop-less gruut beer, and a boot-glass of beer you can only drink if you leave your shoe behind. A walking city told through what's on its plates. How it works This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Ghent with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure. Meeting point: 't Vosken ('t Vosken, Ghent). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive. End point: Vrijdagmarkt (Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like. Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required. Approximate duration: 59 minutes. Stops on route: 13. Highlights on this route • 't Vosken • Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke • House of Waffles Graslei • Frituur Tartaar • Uilenspiegel • Tierenteyn-Verlent • Oud Huis Himschoot • 't Galgenhuisje

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

59 minutes

Guide

German, Spanish, Dutch, French, English

Categories

Walking tour · Culinary

What's included

• Self-guided walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app • GPS navigation between stops • Stories and quiz questions at each food stop • Food venue recommendations and opening hours at each stop • Email invitation code after booking (instant access)

What's not included

• Live tour guide or host • Food, drinks, or tastings (purchase separately at each stop) • Admission tickets (optional paid entry at some landmarks is not required to complete the route) • Transport to or from the city • Smartphone or mobile data (customer uses own device) Food and drinks Entry or admission fee

Please note

Meeting point & how to start Self-guided tour in the StepQuests app. No live guide or vehicle pick-up. Start at 't Vosken ('t Vosken, Ghent). Open the app with your invitation code and tap Start when you arrive. GPS then leads you stop by stop at your own pace. Food and drinks at stops are optional and paid separately. End point The walking route ends at Vrijdagmarkt (Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the StepQuests app, then leave when you like. After booking you receive an email with your StepQuests invitation code. Enter the code in the app, then tap Start at the meeting point. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed group departure time. Admission at landmarks The walking route uses public streets and outdoor viewing at landmarks. Cathedral and church exteriors are free to view from outside. Optional paid interior admission (where offered) is not included and is not required to complete the tour. Purchase on-site only if you choose to go inside. Animals or pets allowed Public transportation nearby Stroller or pram accessible

What to bring

• Smartphone with the StepQuests app installed • Internet connection or mobile data • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing • Payment method for food and drinks at venues (not included in tour price)

Itinerary

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   't Vosken

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   Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke

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   House of Waffles Graslei

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   Frituur Tartaar

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   Uilenspiegel

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   Tierenteyn-Verlent

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   Oud Huis Himschoot

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   't Dreupelkot

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   Temmerman

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    Brouwerij Gruut

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    De Dulle Griet

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    Vrijdagmarkt

Meeting point

't Vosken 't Vosken, Ghent, Ghent, BE

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Group

Non refundable

Good to know

Operated by Step Quests and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.