Belgium · GUIDED
50 reviewed
These are the 15 guided tours worth your afternoon, with the price, the length and the sort of traveller each one suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, but read two and three before you book.
Guided Brussels day trip to Bruges and Ghent with expert storytelling, key medieval sights, and time to stroll, snack, and relax.
“The trip was wonderful and our guide Antonio was perfect”
Glide through Ghent’s medieval center on a 50-minute guided boat trip past the three towers and Counts castle area, from $12 per person.
“Never missed a boat trip in every city I visited, it must do definitely when possible”
A 150-minute Bruges combo of guided walking, canal cruising with the captain, and artisanal chocolate tasting near the Beguinage.
“Great tour. Guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Boat tour was a nice feature”
Audio-led chocolate tour in Bruges with free tastings and a live demo, tracing 4,000 years of cacao history in 90 minutes.
“Great stuff. At first, thought it might be a bit naff but there was a lot more to see, read and listen to and it's amazing to see how we get from cacao pods through a spicy watery drink to the solid chocolates we know and love, the part that sugar played, and negative aspects like the exploitation of people in the countries where it grows. A good little demo and free tasting at the end too. Only bit that could be improved would be more logical numbering of the exhibits that trigger the audio which were somewhat random!Read more”
Private guided Bruges rickshaw tour from Market Square. Sit back, ride cobblestones, and hear local stories in 1 to 2 hours.
“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.”
Full-day guided tour from Brussels covering Antwerp and Ghent, including Atomium photo stop and Ghent’s San Bavón Cathedral.
“The tour guide, Pablo, was amazing. He was funny, engaging, knowledgable, charismatic and smart. He had great patience with some members of the group who were making things harder to hear than they needed to be and helped keep everyone to time. Both Antwerp and Ghent were beautiful. I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially if they get Pablo as their guide.”
A 40-minute guided boat ride through Ghent’s medieval harbor, with big views of the Belfry, St Bavo’s, St Nicholas, and Gravensteen.
“Loved this boat tour! Our guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. The best combination! Fit so much into and details in during the boat ride. Highly Recommend!”
Guided Bruges walk with a 30-minute canal boat ride ending at De Halve Maan, in English. Local stories and top sights.
“Our guide Fabienne was a local and very knowledgeable. She was very funny and answered all our questions. The walk was interesting and we covered a lot of sights. The boats tour was in-between walks. Brilliant choice as we could rest before doing more walking. I would recommend this tour.”
Walk Bruges with a local guide for 2 hours, hit UNESCO sights, learn canal-side stories, then enjoy lunch freedom for chocolate hunts.
“Nigma was a wonderful Guide. Thanks for this interesting Trip throuh the History of Brugges.”
2-hour Antwerp bike highlights: cathedral, City Hall, Steen Castle, Central Station, old port views, plus MAS Museum.
“Fantastic Experience Our Guide Brenner Was Great Very Nice and Informative about All The Sites We Seen. My Wife and I Had A Very Good Time We Were Late To Meeting Place But They Still Were able To Help us Join The Group We Were Very Lucky. We Highly Recommend You Get There Early. From The Train Station You’ll walk out And see a Long Blvd With Very Nice Stores on Both sides Start Your Walk Down The Blvd You’ll walk a good Distance Until you see a Big Court Yard with a Big Metal Pig walk past pig and Stay To The right This will Take You To Water…”
Retro bike Bruges tour from Hof Bladelin, see Belfry and canals, Lake of Love and locals-only spots, end with beer or lemonade.
“We saw many things that we would have otherwise missed and it was really fun for the whole family (kids 8 and 9). It took us a little time to master bikes on cobblestones but Lorilei (sorry if I spell the name wrong!) checked on us and made sure we were able to keep up with the rest of the group. What a wonderful, laid back way to see the sights!”
A 2-hour guided bike highlights ride in Antwerp, led by a local, with station and harbor architecture stops, great value.
“Knowledgeable, friendly and funny guide; good tour with decent bike. Would recommend anyone to try this out.”
Retro bikes and local stories in Bruges. 2.5-hour guided ride with helmet, basket, poncho, and umbrella for less city time.
“This was a great way to be introduced to the beautiful city of Bruges. Biking, instead of walking, allowed us to see more of the city so we could easily determine what things to go back to. It’s a bit like a buffet, seeing lots of goodies, so you know what to do with the rest of your trip. Our guide was top-notch!”
Cycle Ghent in a small group on semi-pro mountain bikes, guided by locals who spotlight street art, suburbs, and quirky photo keepsakes.
“Chris was so great! He showed us all the hidden parts of Ghent that tourists wouldn’t know to look for. Lots of street art, Ghent history, and parks. Chris was enthusiastic, kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about Ghent and all it has to offer. Thanks Chris!”
A 3-hour Art Nouveau walk in Brussels with a local guide, spotting iron and glass details from Victor Horta and others.
“The buildings were beautiful, specific ones stood out, more so than others, but that’s personal preference. The guide was knowledgable, considerate.”
