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The 15 Best City Tours in Belgium

36 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Hop-on buses, city cards and guided highlight loops, for the days when the walking is already done. The 15 below are priced by what they include and by how many stops you will genuinely use.

Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Central Station or Grand Place
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Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Use a 24 or 48-hour Tootbus pass to explore Brussels on the red route, from Central Station and Grand Place to the European Quarter, Marolles, Tour & Taxis, and Atomium. Open-top views, multilingual audio, a kids’ guide, live bus tracking, Wi-Fi, and walking tours help you cover a lot without wearing out your feet.

“Efficiency and timing of bus system and timely updates The walking tour could have been better because the availability of guide was not visible”

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Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour - Meeting Nello and Patrasche at Handschoenmarkt
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Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour

2.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 816 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Start at Handschoenmarkt beside the Nello and Patrasche statue, then follow an English or Dutch-speaking guide through Antwerp’s Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Vlaeykensgang, Cathedral of Our Lady, Meir, and other historic corners. Guides such as Leo, Marc, Marijke, Luc, and Yoreh add local stories, food tips, and flexible alternatives when needed.

“I really enjoyed the tour, Serge was also very friendly and was happy to answer all our question. Definitely worth it to get to know a bit more about such a culturally rich city as Antwerp.”

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Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - The cathedral and historic center
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Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

3.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 from Antwerp by Bike. In two hours, you’ll see the cathedral, city hall, Steen castle, Central Station, the old port, and MAS museum area. Guides such as Dirk, Leo, Filip, and Nils add stories, humor, and local tips while you cover more ground than on foot.

“Bikes were in good condition, nice way to see the city, not overly exciting guide.”

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Brussels: City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour - Mont des Arts and the city view
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Brussels: City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour

4.City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 505 reviews · 2h 30m · from $82

Spend 150 minutes walking central Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Tiago, Walid, Julie, or Serdar. See Grand Place, Mont des Arts, the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, and Manneken Pis, then taste chocolate, waffles or fries, and four Belgian beers at a local bar.

“It was fun and informative. Very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. Organized and timed well. So much fun!”

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Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle - From cathedral stone to a moving city view
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Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle

5.Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 430 reviews · from $45

Start with a guided walk through Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, then ride an air-conditioned coach past Brussels landmarks including the Atomium, Royal Palace, Jubelpark, and EU quarter. English, French, or Spanish commentary may be offered, and a waffle is included.

“Great tour, good overview of city and knowledgeable guide. Light amount of walking and comfortable bus.”

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Brussels: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour - Starting at Grand Hospice and choosing your bike
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Brussels: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

6.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · from $40

Meet your guide at Grand Hospice, choose a well-maintained city bike, and ride through Brussels and nearby municipalities for 3.5 hours. Guides such as Philippe, Andréa, Renat, and Michel mix major sights with local corners, history, architecture, and a café stop. The pace is gentle, but you should be comfortable riding in city traffic.

“Great experience! Our guide Michel was knowledgeable and friendly, providing interesting insights about some of the local history and culture. They were also attentive to our needs, ensuring everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the journey. Just too bad we were not able to get a group photo.”

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Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway - Stop 1: Gravensteen and the medieval starting point
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Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

7.Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 279 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Spend a full day exploring Ghent by water and on foot. Board at six stops, hear live Dutch commentary or use the English, French, or German audio guide, and connect the ride with six walking routes covering 50 key sights. Guides such as Tom and Gobe add local stories, while the open boats make weather worth planning for.

“Captain Tom’s tour was exceptional. His English is great & he answered all my questions.”

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Bruges: City Highlights Bike Tour - Starting at Quasimundo Bike Tours Brugge
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Bruges: City Highlights Bike Tour

8.City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · from $44

Ride Bruges with a Dutch- or English-speaking guide from Quasimundo Bike Tours Brugge. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Market Square, the Burg, the Beguinage, Church of Our Lady, old parishes, windmills, and quieter lanes. Bikes, helmets, and local stories are included.

“This was one of the most enjoyable tours I’ve experienced in Europe. Our guide Yoost, was exceptional. He was friendly, patient, jovial, and a true historian. His storytelling with pictures brought great depth to the tour instead of lots of facts. I felt he hit the most important parts of Bruges and shared extra information that was very helpful to tourists to better navigate their stay in the city. It was a beautiful day which added to the fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone who can ride a bike.”

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Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting - Meeting your guide at the Tourist Information Centre
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Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting

9.Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 233 reviews · from $43

Spend four hours seeing Brussels by guided walk and air-conditioned coach. Visit Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, and the cathedral, then ride through the royal and European districts to the Atomium. English and Spanish guides, including Jasmine, Andrea, Simon, and Yasmin, lead the tour. A Belgian waffle tasting is included.

“The tour was excellent - well thought through, with a blend of inner city as well interesting suburbs. The guide was excellent.”

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Ghent: Guided City Tour with Food Tastings - Starting at Vrijdagmarkt and finding your bearings
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Ghent: Guided City Tour with Food Tastings

10.Guided City Tour with Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 2h 30m · from $93

Join Sophie for a 150-minute English walking tour through Ghent, beginning at Vrijdagmarkt. You’ll visit five local food stops, taste Belgian classics and modern specialties, and see landmarks including the medieval towers, Graslei, Korenlei, City Hall, City Pavilion, and Graffiti Street.

“Fascinating tour of Ghent, with a great mixture of historical information and tastings of local food. Come hungry! Sophie was a great knowledgable guide. Highly recommended!”

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Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels - Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp’s grand front door
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Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

11.Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 224 reviews · from $53

Travel from Brussels to Antwerp by air-conditioned coach for a guided half-day walk through the old center. See Antwerp Central Station, Meir, Market Square, the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens paintings, Groenplaats, the diamond district, and the port. Guides may speak English, French, and Spanish.

“Bruno was outstanding. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and accommodating. Driver was excellent driver too.”

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Ghent: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour - Starting with Ghent’s churches and abbeys
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Ghent: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

12.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Ride through Ghent with guide Tim, or another Dutch- or English-speaking guide, using quiet streets and cycle lanes. See the Castle of the Counts, Portus Ganda, churches, abbeys, parks, canals, and the small beguinage. Bikes and raincoats are supplied, with a halfway drink stop at your own cost.

“Tim did a wonderful job on our Bike Tour of Ghent. He was very knowledgeable about the locale life and history of Ghent - and that was exactly what we were looking for! Really enjoyed and highly recommend this tour to see the sights of Ghent outside the historic city center.”

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Brussels Card: 24, 48 or 72 Hour Validity - A practical museum plan for 24, 48, or 72 hours
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Brussels Card: 24, 48 or 72 Hour Validity

13.Brussels Card: 24, 48 or 72 Hour Validity

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 179 reviews · from $44

Use the Brussels Card for 24, 48, or 72 hours to enter 49 Brussels museums, including the Magritte Museum, Autoworld, BOZAR, and Train World. Add discounts on tours, attractions, shops, restaurants, and bars. The basic card does not include public transport, so check the STIB add-on before booking.

“try to research where the museums and attractions are to understand if you need transport or not. Brussels is pretty amazing!”

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From Brussels: Guided Antwerp City Tour - Walking through Antwerp’s shopping district
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From Brussels: Guided Antwerp City Tour

14.Guided Antwerp City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 177 reviews · from $50

Travel from Brussels to Antwerp by air-conditioned coach for a 7.5-hour guided city tour. Walk from UNESCO-listed Antwerp Central Station through the shopping district, Market Square, castle area, port, and Jewish district. Guides such as Jasmine, Yasmin, Andrea, and Miguel lead tours in English or Spanish, with free time for lunch and independent exploring.

“The best your that I ever had The guíe lady knows everything and it’s so passionate about everything, I learned more than I can even explain Super recommend”

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Brussels: City Card with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Starting at the Grand Place or BIP office
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Brussels: City Card with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

15.City Card with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 79 reviews · from $75

Use a Brussels Card for 24, 48, or 72 hours of free entry to 49 museums, discounts at attractions and restaurants, and hop-on hop-off bus travel. Visit the Magritte Museum, Autoworld, Train World, Belgian Beer World, and more. The Brussels Card app helps you plan, while the To-ot app provides live bus updates.

“The buses stop really early in the winter , it was 3 pm . That was the only think that was disappointing. The pick up place did not give good instructions on how to use passes . We figured it out but could have had better use of pass with some guidance . The passes were still worth it for the price and what we were able to cover .”

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