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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Belgium

137 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Flemish old towns are compact and largely flat, which makes a guide worth more than a map. These 15 walks cover Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, priced by length with a note on which ones taste as they go.

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

1.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

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

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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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

2.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

3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

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

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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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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop - Grand Place, Jeanneke Pis, and the first city stories
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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

7.Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 885 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Walk from the Grand Place through Brussels’ old center with a guide such as Avo or Emin, stopping at Mary, Galler, Neuhaus, and other chocolate shops. Taste about 10 chocolates, learn the story behind Belgian pralines, then make simple chocolate treats to take home. The workshop is hands-on but suited to beginners, not trained confectioners.

“It was very informative, I learned so much about the different kinds of chocolate and we tasted some of the most delicious chocolate I've ever tasted. By the end of the tour I never thought I'd say no more chocolate, lol”

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

8.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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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 Market Square. Guides such as Maria, JK, and Peter add stories, humor, beer advice, and lunch suggestions. Wear comfortable shoes and bring headphones if radios are used.

“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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Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers - Grand Place to Manneken Pis
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Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers

10.Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Start at Brussels’ Grand Place for a 2.5-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Tom, Conor, Tristan, or Pascal. You’ll see Manneken Pis, the Bourse, Delirium, the Royal Galleries, cathedral, Royal Park, and palace, while picking up local tips for food, beer, waffles, and later sightseeing.

“This tour is good but the best insight was given when the tour guide was talking from personal experience! Highly recommend asking questions. This tour covers the major parts of the city center and gives great context and recommendations for the rest of your stay”

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💛 Tell Me About Bruges 🏰 1000 Years of Stories by Locals ⭐ - Starting beneath the Belfry on Markt Square
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💛 Tell Me About Bruges 🏰 1000 Years of Stories by Locals ⭐

11.💛 Tell Me About Bruges 🏰 1000 Years of Stories by Locals ⭐

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 528 reviews · from $3

Follow a local English-speaking storyteller through Bruges for two entertaining hours. See Markt, Burg Square, Rosary Quay, St. Boniface Bridge, Our Lady’s Church, and De Halve Maan brewery while hearing tales of medieval wealth, conflict, love, feminism, finance, beer, and chocolate. Guides include Pascal, Steve, Gosia, Nikki, Arthur, and others.

“Steve was a wonderful guide. My mom, my sister and I were laughing all the time he was guiding us around Bruges! He explained all the funny lore and histories behind Bruges’ beautiful façade through jokes and interactive skits. We all enjoyed your tour, five points to Steve! 😁”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - Belfry stories and a quick look at Bruges’ power
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

12.Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 483 reviews · from $2Best value

Walk Bruges with a local guide such as Sam, Louie, Mauricio, or Victoria, hearing medieval stories at the Markt, Beguinage, canals, churches, and more. The two-hour route includes 360° VR views of medieval Bruges, a chocolate treat, and a coupon booklet. It is offered in English, French, and Spanish.

“The guide was friendly and had a good sense of humor . Informative and fun”

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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting - Walplein, medieval houses, and old medical care
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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

13.Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Walk Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Peter, or Helmut, visiting Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Burg Square, and the canalside photo spots. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and may include separate boat and beer options, so confirm exactly what is covered before booking.

“Combination of a walking tour (1.5 hours) and boat ride (30 minutes, at my leisure). Enjoyed the excursion.”

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Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems - Beginning at Hof Bladelin
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Bruges: Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

14.Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

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

Ride a stable vintage bike through Bruges with local guides such as Sebastian, Eveline, Frieda, and Godfried. You’ll see the Belfry, canals, Beguinage, windmills, Lake of Love, and lesser-known corners including the Stairway to Heaven, then finish with a local beer or soft drink in a medieval house garden.

“A historical and modern perspective of Bruges was provided by our guide Frieda. Joining this tour gave me a good opportunity to see a lot of key places as I was there only for a couple of days. Frieda ensured no one was left behind, visited many key sites including photo stops. After tour we relax in the garden and enjoyed some lovely belguim beer and limonade which was a nice way to end the tour on a warm summers day. Frieda advice on what we can see and do, cruisine to try was invaluable really made my holiday to Bruge very special. We ventured into local neighbourhoods, visited windmills,…”

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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City - Why the $3.52 price needs a closer look
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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

15.Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 2 hours · from $3

Walk from Het Steen to Handschoenmarkt with an English-speaking Urban Insight Tours guide. See Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Handelsbeurs, the cathedral, Vlaaikensgang, and more while hearing stories of Antwerp’s rulers, legends, food, bars, museums, and daily life. Guides include Sergio, Shabnam, Joris, Anna-Lena, and others.

“The guide enthusiastically shared interesting details about the old parts of Antwerp. I enjoyed everything, even though the tour was in English, which I struggle with.”

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