The 15 Best Belgian Tours & Day Trips

From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour - 2 Fairytale Cities - Ghent begins with Saint Bavo Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,242 reviews · 10h 30m · from $57Our pick

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”

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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

2.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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Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,016 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

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.”

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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

4.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41

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.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

5.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

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.”

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Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

6.Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,258 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

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”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

7.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,837 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

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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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

8.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Start at St Michael’s Bridge and walk through Ghent’s medieval core with an English-speaking local guide. See Gravensteen, the three towers, St Bavo’s Cathedral, Werregarenstraat, and more. Guides such as Tatiana, Kasia, Kenny, and Sophia are praised for warm storytelling and useful food and beer tips.

“Tatiana was a knowledgeable, professional, exciting tour guide. She shares her love and appreciation of Ghent with her guests.”

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

9.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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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

10.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,352 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Brussels to Bruges by comfortable coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through canals, medieval squares, Begijnhof, Castle Square, and the old town. You get about four hours to eat and explore independently. Add the boat ride for a lovely canal-level view of Bruges.

“Bruges was a beautiful city and the guide explained it really well.”

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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

11.Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,257 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Spend nine hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Philippe, Phillip, or Lucas, visiting Ypres, Hill 60, Passchendaele, Polygon Wood, trenches, bunkers, cemeteries, and memorials. A comfortable minibus, lunch, and optional return after the Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony make this a strong choice for serious WWI interest.

“Both myself and my partner thought this trip was excellent in every detail, ranging from the very beginning, when we needed to arrange an alternate pick-up location to the expertise of our guide. We have never met anyone with such passion for the topic of WW1 and this came across in the delivery of the tour, each memorial was talked through in very high levels of detail, so if you are interested in the World war conflicts this is truly fascinating. Since returning from our trip to Belgium we have recommended this trip to many of our friends.”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

12.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: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

13.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,171 reviews · 9h 30m · from $50

Travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a Spanish-guided walk through Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Castle Square, Market Square, and the canal district. After two hours with your guide, enjoy four hours to eat, shop, taste chocolate, or add a canal boat trip.

“Pablo was amazing at telling the history of Bruges. Definitely recommend!”

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The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels

14.The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Start at Grand Place and walk through central Brussels to Manneken Pis, Notre Dame du Sablon, and Mont des Arts. Guides such as Marcella, Adelin, Antonio, Irene, and Tom bring history, architecture, jokes, and practical food and drink tips. The booking price is low, but plan to contribute €15 to €30 at the end.

“A lot of clowning around and not so much history or information as other tours I have taken. A different style perhaps.”

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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

15.Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,165 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Grand Place to Place Royale with a guide such as Ian, Sarah, Clemens, or Paul, learning Brussels history and culture along the way. The 2.5-hour route includes a warm waffle, Mary chocolates, major landmarks, quiet parks, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Clemmons was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and fun ans pointed us to the best chocolates in Brussels! We only had 1.5 days and Brussels and I feel like this was a great way to see the highlights of the city.”

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