Ghent Christmas Market 2026: Dates & Beer Tour

Historic buildings along the river in Ghent

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Ghent · Winter 2026-27

Ghent Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Winter Lights and a Beer and Sightseeing Tour

📅 3 Dec - 3 Jan⏱ Starts 2:00 PM📍 Saint Bavo Square

The Ghent Christmas market is listed for 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with more than 150 wooden stalls, a Christmas tree merry-go-round and a large ice rink in the historic centre. Our beer and sightseeing tour starts at 2:00 PM in front of Saint Bavo Cathedral: 5 beers, the Stadsbrewery, a chocolate factory visit and a geneva gin tasting.

📅Market dates

3 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027

⏱Tour starts

2:00 PM

📍Meeting point

In front of Saint Bavo Cathedral

🍺You taste

5 beers + chocolate + geneva gin

Cold outside, warm inside

Hot chocolate
Waffles
Festive lights

A winter afternoon in Ghent

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Meet at Saint Bavo

Be on Saint Bavo Square 15 minutes before 2:00 PM.

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Visit the Stadsbrewery

A guided brewery visit and 5 local beers.

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Chocolate factory

A visit with tastings.

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Geneva gin

A tasting of the local spirit.

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Evening at the market

Stalls, lights and the ice rink after the tour.

Boat on the river between buildings in Ghent

What is included

5 local beers
Visit of the Stadsbrewery with a guided tour
Visit of a chocolate factory with tastings
Geneva gin tasting
Guided walking tour past the major sights
Food and drinks
A professional Belgian guide

Not included: tips or gratuities for your guide.

See dates & prices →

Why a 2 PM tour fits a winter day?

The 2:00 PM start leaves your morning free, and the tour ends as the lights come on, so you can go straight to the market. Have lunch first: the tastings are not a full meal.

Dates and programme can change: check the official website of the market before you travel.

Is this tour right for you?

Great if you

want to see Ghent beyond the main postcard views
enjoy beer, chocolate and local spirits
are combining several Belgian cities in one trip
prefer a plan to wandering from bar to bar

Think twice if

you are under 16: the minimum age is 16
you do not drink alcohol (contact us before you book)
you need a morning departure: this tour starts at 2:00 PM

Practical tips before you book

Be on Saint Bavo Square at least 15 minutes before 2:00 PM.
Have lunch beforehand: the tastings are not a full meal.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones.
Booking closes 2 hours before the start.
Public transportation is nearby. Tips for the guide are not included.

Where the tour starts

The tour starts at Saint Bavo Square, 9000 Ghent, in front of the main entrance of Saint Bavo Cathedral. Meet your guide at least 15 minutes before 2:00 PM. Open the meeting point in Google Maps.