6 Evening Tours in Belgium Worth Your Afternoon

1.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Walk Bruges after dark with a local guide such as Martin, Louis, or Patrick, hearing tales of trade, superstition, tragedy, and ghostly folklore. The 90-minute route leaves the Markt for quieter canals, Adornes Domain, windmills, and a final beer offer at the Bauhaus bar.

“I went to make some new friends and have a pint with folks. But the tour guide, Hein, was very off putting. He tried to convince someone from France, who is bi-lingual, the she wanted to take the French speaking tour. He told us that this was a "little known facts" tour, rather than a spooky tour. The history he gave had no context, and was pretty basic. The spaces we were taken too were nice. But it was dark and ran over, and then we were brought up by the windmill, which include steps and no handrail. There was one person who couldn't make the walk up, and everyone…”

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2.Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Follow an English-speaking guide through Ghent at night, from St Michael’s Bridge to Patershol. Expect medieval trade, torture, religious conflict, Charles V, local legends, and lesser-seen streets. Guides such as Kenny, Isabel, Ben, and Julian bring the darker tales to life with humor.

“Kenny, our tour guide, was very entertaining and enthusiastic during our tour. He took us off the beaten path to see parts of Gent you would not find on your own. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city.”

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3.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Rahim, Sebastian, Ann Marie, or David, hearing stories of punishment, murder, politics, and strange local events. The route takes about two hours from Grand Place to Kapellekerk, with hills and plenty of walking.

“This tour was not what I expected. The guide was very nice and very knowledgeable about Brussels and there were a couple of interesting stops but I think it is maybe just named incorrectly. A good way to see a bit of the city. More lesser known facts than dark side.”

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4.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk from Grote Markt to the MAS with guides such as Luc, Beren, and Tom, hearing legends, prison tales, diamond-trade history, and Red Light District stories. The 90-minute English tour ends with harbor views from the MAS rooftop, except on Mondays.

“Our guide's (Luc D) energy is contagious! A great evening walk pack with history, quiz, and laughter!”

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5.Bruges at Night: Murder, Mystery & Dark Stories Small Group Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk Bruges with guides such as Sophie, Pascal, Andy, Alistair, and Arthur as they connect medieval landmarks with murders, ghosts, folklore, beer, and local life. Expect a maximum of 15 people, plenty of outdoor walking, photo stops, and a finish at Jan van Eyckplein.

“Excellent and fun tour!!! Our tour guide Sophie was fun, easy to interact with and passionate about Bruges. We loved the stories, the mysteries and some history of Bruges we have learned during the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to any visitor to Bruges.”

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6.Sightseeing Sunset Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 70 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Ride a panoramic, eco-friendly bus through Brussels for 75 minutes at dusk. You’ll see the Ixelles ponds, Courthouse, European Parliament, Cinquantenaire Park, Royal Palace, and more, with audio in 10 languages. Wi-Fi and free Tootbus walking tours add value, but the non-stop route has no attraction entries or planned stops.

“El trayecto está bueno, permite tener una idea general de Bruselas. El chófer fue amable y puntual. Pensé que iba a estar más iluminada la ciudad. Las explicaciones iban desfasadas con el lugar por el que estábamos y eran escasas. El omnibus estaba sucio, papeles, bolsas, auriculares tirados, partes rotas y hasta tuve que matar una araña bastante grande. Supongo que era el último servicio nocturno del año y de ahí este abandono.”

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