Belgium · GUIDED

The 15 Best Guided Tours in Belgium

49 tours  ·  from $4

A guide is worth the money in a country whose best stories are inside buildings you would otherwise walk past. The 15 below cover all four cities, priced, timed and clear about group sizes.

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent - Bruges begins with canals, convent walls, and old brick
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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

1.Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,353 reviews · 10h 30m · from $55Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from central Brussels to Bruges and Ghent for guided walks, free time, canals, cathedrals, medieval squares, and chocolate stops. Guides such as Antonio and Peter are known for clear stories and useful food tips. Bring headphones for the radio system and comfortable shoes.

“Great trip! Peter was amazing! Besides all History of the cities he shared a lot of interesting facts. 100% recommend this trip, specially with Peter!”

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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip - Graslei and the Ancient Port
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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

2.50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

Cruise Ghent’s medieval center for about 50 minutes, passing the Three Towers, guildhalls, Gravensteen, and the Ancient Port. Live commentary is in English, Dutch, and French, with illustrated translations in six other languages. Boats run often, umbrellas are provided, and winter trips have blankets.

“Highly recommend this trip! The guide was funny and informative and the boat was kept very clean and comfortable. The tour was so interesting and its such a beautiful way to see this stunning place”

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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Markt and reading Bruges’ center
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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

3.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

Start at Bruges’ Markt with a local guide such as Fabienne, Patrick, Ann, or Frank. Walk past medieval squares, the Holy Blood Basilica, fish market, churches, bridges, and secret gardens, then cruise the canals and taste Belgian chocolate. The tour ends at the Beguinage.

“It was a really interesting tour and our guide, Rick was very personable and gave us lots of information. We went to places I would never have found by myself.”

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings - From Maya Cocoa Drinks to Belgian Pralines
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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

4.Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,379 reviews · from $16

At Choco-Story Bruges, follow an audio-guided route through chocolate’s Maya and Aztec origins, European rise, ingredients, and production. Interactive displays suit children, while a live praline demonstration and tastings finish the 1.5-hour visit. The tour begins and ends at Wijnzakstraat 2.

“We took our 8 year old daughter during our stop with the Disney Dream. We read the reviews and figured we would take the chance for the price. It was fantastic, we loved the listening devices and how easy it was to use them. We loved the interactive games to play. Also loved the chocolate demonstration and of course trying the chocolate that was shown to us how they make it. There was also 4 different types of chocolate to try. Spent lots in the gift all reasonably priced. Lovely chocolate. X”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour - Starting in Market Square
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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

5.Guided Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Ride through Bruges in a private rickshaw for up to three people, starting in Market Square and moving from famous landmarks to quieter streets. Guides such as Pieter, David, and Davide share local stories, stop for photos, and tailor the route in Dutch, English, or French. Choose a one or two-hour outing.

“Walking around the town with the guide David made the trip wonderful with him telling us lots of historical facts and information about the town. David was very professional- speaking in two different languages fluently with us, in French and English.”

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From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour - Meeting at Central Station in Brussels
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From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

6.Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,019 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel by coach from central Brussels to Antwerp and Ghent with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect guided walks, free time for lunch and shopping, an Atomium photo stop, Rubens in Antwerp, and Van Eyck’s Adoration of the Mystic Lamb in Ghent.

“Pablo was a great guide lots of knowledge & enthusiastic. A long day but time enough to explore cities independently too”

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Ghent: 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour - The medieval harbor sets the tone
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Ghent: 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour

7.40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 884 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Board at Ghent’s green boathouse for a 40-minute cruise along the Leie. A live guide in Dutch, English, or French points out the medieval harbor, three famous towers, Prinsenhof, guildhalls, churches, and Castle of the Counts. Illustrated texts are available in Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Japanese.

“Loved this boat tour! Our guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. The best combination! Fit so much into and details in during the boat ride. Highly Recommend!”

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Guided boat trip and walk - The Basilica and Bruges’ old civic power
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Guided boat trip and walk

8.Guided boat trip and walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Walk Bruges with a local English-speaking guide, then see its medieval streets from the water on a 30-minute canal ride. The route covers Markt, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Beguinage, Arentshof, the Beerwall, and De Halve Maan Brewery. Groups are capped at 15.

“Our guide Fabienne was a local and very knowledgeable. She was very funny and answered all our questions. The walk was interesting and we covered a lot of sights. The boats tour was in-between walks. Brilliant choice as we could rest before doing more walking. I would recommend this tour.”

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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour - From the Lake of Love to the Beguinage
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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour

9.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking Bruges with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See the Lake of Love, Beguinage, canals, Burg Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Markt, then get advice on chocolate, beer, museums, and lunch away from the busiest tourist streets.

“We had a retired history teacher for a guide. His name was Piet And I think he works for another company called legend but he was a substitute today. He was very engaged and knew a lot about the history of the town and we enjoyed his infectious personality.”

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Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Starting near the cathedral at Vleminckstraat 15a
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Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

10.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 529 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Ride through Antwerp’s historic center with an English- or Dutch-speaking guide. In two hours, you’ll see the cathedral, city hall, Steen castle, Central Station, the old port, and MAS Museum, with frequent stops for stories, photos, and local tips.

“We had a great time on our Antwerp bike tour! Our group consisted of four adults, two teens and a 9-yo. Everyone was able to find a bike that fit them and Bob, our tour guide, was friendly and funny. It was a bit harrowing riding through the shopping district on a Saturday but the challenge made it all the more fun. Definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun way to see the city.”

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Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems - Hof Bladelin gives the tour a memorable beginning
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Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

11.Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 374 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Cycle Bruges with a local guide such as Sebastian, Eveline, or Godfried on a comfortable retro bike with a basket. Visit the Belfry, Beguinage, windmills, canals, Lake of Love, and lesser-known sites, then relax in Hof Bladelin’s secret garden with a local drink.

“The tour was a fun way to see the city! The tour guide, Nate, was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The stories were interesting and easy to understand. I recommend this tour as one of the first things you do in the city!”

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Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp - Het Steen and the Scheldt riverfront
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Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp

12.Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide and cover major sights in two hours, including Antwerpen-Centraal, Het Steen, and MAS. Expect a friendly, informative pace, a supplied bicycle, English service, and a small group of no more than 16 people. Guides may include Marc, Paul, Neil, or Inge.

“Viel gesehen , gelernt und sich dabei bewegt - insbesondere von unserem Guide Neil (hoffe, der Name ist richtig !?)”

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Bruges, Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights and Hidden Gems - The beguinage and Bruges’ quieter side
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Bruges, Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights and Hidden Gems

13.Bruges, Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Ride a stylish retro bike through Bruges with guides such as Sebastian, Mercedes, Nathan, or Frida. Expect a relaxed 2.5-hour route covering major sights, quiet neighborhoods, the beguinage, city ramparts, windmills, and lesser-known corners. Bikes, helmets, baskets, ponchos, and umbrellas are included.

“Very easy ride through the cobblestone streets of Brugge. Our guide Mercedes gave us wonderful details about the history of the area, and we stopped at various historical sites. We learned about the culture and arts, murals and monuments. Many thanks to this company for a great excursion.”

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Ghent: Guided Urban Bike Tour - Why this ride shows more than medieval Ghent
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Ghent: Guided Urban Bike Tour

14.Guided Urban Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Join Christophe, Chris, or another Bike Ghent guide for a 150-minute ride from central Ghent into its creative suburbs. You’ll use a semi-pro mountain bike, see street art and lesser-known places, receive a water bottle and photos, and travel in a group of up to 10.

“I had family visiting Europe from the US and the three of us joined Chris's bike tour of Gent. He was enthusiastic and welcoming, and took us around the edges of Gent, sharing cool street art, pretty corners, and fun surprises. We loved that it was a small group and the pace was very manageable. Loved being tourists on bikes - a totally different experience than walking through the city centre (which we did later). He shared digital photos afterwards - a fun extra!”

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Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour - From Old England House to Victor Horta
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Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour

15.Brussels 3-Hour Guided Art Nouveau Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 282 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours with a local Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide tracing Brussels Art Nouveau from the Grand-Place to the Victor Horta Museum. See Hotel Tassel, Hotel Otlet, Paul Hankar’s houses, and more. The buildings are viewed from outside, so reserve museum admission separately.

“Wonderful. Guide was very knowledgeable Really enjoyed the tour”

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★ 5.0Historical walk in Bruges with local guide. Praline includedFrom $331 reviews
★ 4.9Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking TourFrom $2233 reviews
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★ 4.5Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)From $5937 reviews
★ 5.0Ghent guided offroad tour by e-scooterFrom $11442 reviews
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★ 4.2Bruges Guided Walking Tour: Stories, Mysteries and PeopleFrom $371 reviews
★ 4.5Chocolate Workshop and Self-Guided Museum Visit at Choco-Story in BrusselsFrom $5472 reviews
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