Belgium · TOUR REVIEWS
A long weekend or a full week, the problem is the same: four cities within an hour of each other and not enough afternoons. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to dig.
Visit Brussels’ Atomium, the giant iron-crystal pavilion built for the 1958 World’s Fair, for city views, light displays, and temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also covers the Design Museum Brussels, an eight-minute walk away, including its 2,000-piece Plastics Design Collection.
“It was absolutely amazing! The views were amazing and to get to the Atomium was super easy!”
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!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a multilingual guide. See Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, Castle of the Counts, the Beguinage, Market Square, and Bruges canals, with guided walks and free time.
“It was a great trip with a wonderfull gentleman as our guide Mr Jan Both places are magical and Jan was so informative profesional and make this trip more interesting. I gladly recommend nooking this option”
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”
At Choco-Story Brussels, you follow a self-guided audio tour through cocoa’s Aztec roots, European rise, and Belgian praline-making. Interactive displays and games lead to a live chocolatier demonstration, where you taste the freshly made praline. Audio is available in several languages, including English, French, and Dutch.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. As you walk in you get a small chocolate sample and you walk around using a hand held audio guide. You learn all about the history of chocolate and have chocolate samples too. The best part was watching a chocolate making demonstration and we got to try this chocolate too!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a professional English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. See St. Bavo’s Cathedral, Gravensteen, Minnewater Lake, Burg Square, and more, with free time for lunch, shopping, and an optional canal ride.
“This excursion was amazing. We loved the architecture of the buildings and how cozy and warm it feels in these towns”
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.”
Use Tootbus Brussels for 24 or 48 hours, starting at any of 11 red-route stops. Ride past Grand Place, the European Parliament, Marolles, and Atomium, then hop off when you like. Automated commentary comes in 11 languages, with a kids’ guide, app tracking, and free walking tours.
“We got to see key landmarks in Brussels. Our driver Sulaiman was knowledgeable, polite and professional. We would definitely undertake this again on our next visit.”
Use a one-day entry ticket to explore Mini-Europe at Bruparck, beside the Atomium. See tiny Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, Grand Place, the Acropolis, and 350 detailed attractions, with interactive effects, a multilingual guidebook, and an indoor EU exhibit.
“More monuments could be added. Overall nice. No shade so carry umbrella.”
Follow an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide through Bruges, from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Burg Square and the Belfort. Guides such as Maria and JK bring history to life. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, plus an optional tasting of four Belgian beers on English tours.
“Our guide, JK, was informative and engaging. We covered a lot of ground and learned even more. Bruges did not disappoint.”
Walk through Bruges in English with a local guide, following a 2-hour-15-minute route from the Markt to Burg Square. Hear stories of medieval trade, swans, beer, French rule, and Flemish art while seeing the city’s main sights. Guides such as Victoria, Martin, Sander, and Louis are praised for clear storytelling and local tips.
“Classic Walking Tour. Great info and guide Wouter and both made the city come alive! Had time to stop to sample and buy chocolates. Also lots of stops so travellers can rest.”
Spend four to five hours walking central Brussels with guides such as Mary, Nina, Hugo, or Clemens. Taste 10 chocolates, at least five Belgian beers, cheese, and fries while visiting Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, and historic taverns.
“Clemens and Emmanuelle were entertaining, knowledgeable on all things chocolate and beer as well as some history of Brussels. They lead us on an incredible walk (which went so quickly). We sampled our way around the city and I can honestly say we now know how to be chocolate connoisseurs. Loved this tour. Thankyou”
Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. See Minnewater, Begijnhof, Burg Square, the Church of Our Lady, and Grote Markt, then enjoy three hours free for chocolate, lace, lunch, or an optional canal boat.
“I had a great day in Bruges! Our tour guide, Peter, was great and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. After the tour, he recommended me a place to get vegetarian fries since most places in Belgium use animal oil. The bus transport there and back is also very nice. Overall great trip!”
Spend 12 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges with a Spanish-speaking guide. Walk from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Burg Square and the Grote Markt, then enjoy three hours for Belgian food, beer, chocolate, lace, and possibly a canal boat if you select that option.
“The tour guide was awesome! She’s so sweet, patient and was able to explain everything very well and clearly! The driver was excellent as well! Thank you so much for making this an amazing trip to Bruges. Guide: Blanca Driver: Adrian”
Start at Grote Markt and finish by the Cathedral of Our Lady on this two-hour English walking tour. Guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Frans connect Antwerp’s monuments with local legends, Rubens, trade, printing, fashion, and the tale of Nello and Patrasche.
“Gaston was a wonderful guide. He spent just the right amount of time at each stop, so we were able to hit the major sites without feeling rushed. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Antwerp.”
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