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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Belgium

346 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue beneath them.

From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour - 2 Fairytale Cities - The road to Ghent and the first look at Flanders
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From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour – 2 Fairytale Cities

1.Bruges & Ghent Day Tour – 2 Fairytale Cities

★★★★★★★★★★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. Expect Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts, Bruges’ Begijnhof, canals, the Belfry, and free time for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Veronica, Jan, Nico, and Juliana have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth organization.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and was telling us the real story of the 2 cities. We loved the bus and the comfortable temperature they set when you were getting back between stops. The service is amazing the kudos to the staff.”

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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Markt, the heart of the old city
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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

Meet your local guide at the Historium on Markt for a 150-minute introduction to Bruges. Walk past the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Fish Market, Four Horsemen, Gruuthusemuseum, and Church of Our Lady, then cruise the canals and taste Belgian chocolate. Guides speak English, French, German, and Dutch.

“Patrick proved to be an excellent guide , informative and interesting and very willing to answer questions A well balanced walking tour with a boat trip in the middle.”

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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

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Starting near the station and the Lake of Love
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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 a live English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide through Bruges, from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Markt and the Belfort. The walking tour covers the city’s essential sights, then a 30-minute canal cruise offers a new view of the medieval center. English tours can add a tasting of four Belgian beers.

“Maria was a really great and insightful guide, who made everything about Bruges really interesting. She kept us entertained and was also very helpful in giving us tips on bars and must dos in Bruges”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Belfort: the tower as a civic warning bell
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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

Spend about 2 hours 15 minutes walking from Bruges’ Markt to Burg Square with an English-speaking guide such as Louis, Victoria, Martin, or Sander. Expect medieval stories, beer-trade lore, swans, Michelangelo, local tips, and possible chocolate samples. Groups can reach 24 people, and gratuities are recommended.

“Victoria’s charisma, wonderful humour, historical knowledge and perfect English brought the history and city to life in the most enjoyable way.”

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Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels - Starting at Charles Buls Fountain
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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 Hungry Mary guides such as Marie, Nina, Hugo, or Clemens. Taste about ten chocolates, at least five beers, Belgian fries, cheese, and Trappist pours while seeing the Galeries Royales, Manneken Pis, Grand Place, and old taverns. Expect full beer servings, a group of up to 25, and English commentary.

“Such a fun and enjoyable tour! Clemens and Nina were absolutely fantastic and made the experience an absolute blast! We got to see some great blink and you miss it spots while tasting some fantastic chocolate and beer. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Hendrik Conscience Square and a quieter side of the center
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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.)

This two-hour English walking tour leads you from Grote Markt to the Cathedral of Our Lady through Antwerp’s legends, art, trade, printing, fashion, and medieval lanes. Guides such as Arie, Beren, Luc, and Gaston bring local stories to life. Expect a group of up to 35, plenty of standing, and useful advice for the rest of your visit.

“Our guide, Ari, shared his passion for the city with us and gave us a fascinating insight into its history and culture. We learned a lot and would gladly join his tour again!”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - Graslei, Korenlei, and the old port
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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

Spend about two hours walking central Ghent with an English-speaking local guide. The route links St Michael’s Bridge, the medieval port, Gravensteen Castle, St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, and more. Expect stories about trade, rebellion, crime, legends, food, and local life. Payment is made at the end based on your experience.

“Kasia was an excellent guide. From the start she was warm, welcoming and professional. She had a wealth of knowledge about Ghent delivered in a relaxed and humorous way. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.”

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings - A museum built around objects and small discoveries
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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

Tour Choco-Story Bruges at your own pace with an audio guide, interactive displays, and a collection of more than 500 chocolate-related objects. Learn how cacao became modern chocolate, watch a praline demonstration, and sample the finished treats. A kids’ audio version makes this a useful family stop.

“Slightly better instructions of what route to take round the museum”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG) - Meeting at Brussels Central Station
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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 by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a two-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Peter, Blanca, or Jorge, followed by about four hours to eat, shop, and explore. Add the canal boat ride for a different view of the city. Expect cobblestones, headphones, and no bus toilet.

“Blanca was a great guide, she has a good grasp of the history of the place we visited and she gave good recommendations on where you eat and the places where you should spend your money”

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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch - Trenches, bunkers, and the ground at Hill 60
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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

Travel from Bruges to Ypres in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Philippe, Phillip, or Lucas. Visit trenches, bunkers, cemeteries, craters, memorials, Hill 60, and the Menin Gate, with lunch included. You can also request an ancestor’s grave visit or stay for the Last Post Ceremony.

“Philip was excellent. Saw all the sites in Flanders. Great lunch too. Highly recommmended.”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour - Quieter streets and the parts you might miss
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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

12.Guided Rickshaw Tour

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

Meet your private guide on Bruges’ Market Square and settle into a rickshaw for a one or two-hour tour. Guides such as Pieter, David, and Davide combine major sights with quieter streets, local legends, beer and chocolate tips, and photo stops. Dutch, English, and French are available.

“excellent and experienced guide he showed us the most interesting parts of the city,very pleasant excellent knowledge of English”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES) - Meeting the guide outside Brussels Central Station
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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 from Brussels to Bruges with a Spanish-speaking guide, then explore the UNESCO-listed center on foot. See Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Market Square, the Belfry, and the canals before four hours of free time. You can add a canal boat ride, hunt for chocolate, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.

“I really enjoyed my trip to Bruges. Our guide Lucia was very kind and helpful. The city is worth visiting, but with the help of a guide it makes the experience even more rich.”

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The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels - Manneken Pis and the art of keeping Brussels playful
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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 in Grand Place and walk through central Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Marcella, Ian, Irene, or Adelin. You’ll see Manneken Pis, Notre Dame du Sablon, and Mont des Arts while learning about Belgian history, art, architecture, food, and local places to visit. The tour costs a small booking fee, followed by a suggested €15 to €30 contribution.

“Irene, our guide, was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information about Brussels, along with useful tips to help us enjoy our time in the city. She enriched the visit with insights about Belgium and suggestions for places to visit in the surrounding areas.”

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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Manneken Pis and the warm waffle stop
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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

Spend 2.5 hours walking from Grand Place to Place Royale with an English-speaking guide such as Ian, Sarah, Paul, Lou, or Clemens. Expect Brussels history, Manneken Pis, the cathedral, parks, war memorials, a warm waffle, and Mary chocolates. Groups are capped at 14, with French tours offered on select days.

“We really enjoyed our 2.5 hour tour with Paul seeing the sights of Brussels, enjoying a waffle and chocolate treats from Mary’s.”

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