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The 15 Belgium History Tours That Earn Their Price

22 tours  ·  from $11 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 Belgium history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Gruuthusemuseum and Sint-Janshospitaal: wealth and care
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

1.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) Our pick

This 2-hour-15-minute English walking tour takes you from Markt to Burg Square, with stops at the Belfort, Beguinage, Minnewater Lake, Michelangelo’s Madonna, and old trading quarters. Guides such as Louis, Victoria, Martin, Sander, and Wouter bring Bruges’ past to life with stories, local tips, and occasional chocolate samples. Groups can reach 24 people.

“Super duper knowledgeable tour guide. It was great to learn so much about what we were seeing in Bruge, plus guide gave us tips about where to eat and purchase things. Made suggestions on what other things we should do during our visit. Liked the tour so much we booked one for Ghent as well.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Grote Markt begins with Antwerp’s grand front door
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

2.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

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

Walk Antwerp’s old center with guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, or Marleen, visiting Grote Markt, Rubens sites, Vlaeykensgang, and the Cathedral of Our Lady. Expect local legends, art, history, practical tips, and a tip-based format for a group of up to 35 people. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Arrie was absolutely brilliant thank you learnt much about the history of Antwerp and the legends it was great”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - St Michael’s Bridge gives you the essential view
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

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

Start at Hostel Uppelink with a local English-speaking guide and walk through Ghent’s medieval center in about two hours. See the canal quays, Gravensteen Castle, St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, and more. Guides such as Tatiana, Kasia, Kenny, Sophia, and Robin are praised for lively storytelling, humor, and useful food tips. The tour ends with a voluntary payment.

“Our guide was fun, knowledgeable and passionate about his Gent history, great intro to the city, and tips for food, and activities.”

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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Grand Place sets the tone
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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

4.Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,206 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Walk Brussels’ historic center with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Lou, Paul, Clemens, Ian, or Sarah. In 150 minutes, you’ll see Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, cathedral, palace, and Mont des Arts, with a waffle, Mary chocolate, and practical food and drink advice included.

“Louise was amazing tourguide thoroughly enjoyable experience full of interesting pints. great experience.”

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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Manneken Pis and the first Belgian bite
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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

5.Brussels: 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 an English-speaking guide, stopping at Manneken Pis, the cathedral, Mont des Arts, and key squares. You’ll taste a warm waffle and Mary chocolates, hear stories of Brussels and Belgium, and finish with practical advice for the rest of your trip. Guides may include Ian, Lou, Sarah, Paul, or Clemens.

“Our guide Lou was passionate about Belgium and shared information about the country and Brussels from the people to food to culture. This was the best tour and we cannot recommend it more!! We enjoyed the chocolate tasting from Mary’s - easily the best in the city! Brussels is very walkable so this tour pretty much shows you all of it. We did early morning and crowds were less than later in the day. Our guide shared tons of information in a very digestible format and really made us love Brussels!!”

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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips - Beer, chocolate, and practical Bruges advice
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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

6.THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Start at Bruges’ Markt with an English-speaking storyteller and follow a compact route through the Belfry, Burg Square, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, Site Oud Sint-Jan, and Huidenvettersplein. Guides such as Pascal, Nick, Arthur, and Alasdair use humor, local stories, and practical advice. Expect cobblestones, a small bridge, and a pay-what-you-want tip.

“A very energetic, performance-heavy account of local history. Thijs, our guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable about many interesting aspects of the city’s history. The tour was fun.”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - Starting at Markt and the Belfry
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 483 reviews

Walk from Markt to De Burg with a local Legends guide, visiting Bruges highlights from the Belfry and Beguinage to Rozenhoedkaai. Expect history, legends, jokes, hidden corners, 360° medieval VR images, a chocolate treat, and advice for the rest of your stay. Tours run in English, French, or Spanish.

“Guide was great, friendly attitude. Bruges is beautiful. Info provided by Jan were very detailed as was his activity agenda step by step.”

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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City - Vlaaikensgang and the cathedral finish
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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

8.Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 2 hours

Walk from Het Steen to Handschoenmarkt with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Handelsbeurs, the cathedral, and lesser-known lanes. Guides such as Shabnam, Sergio, Joris, and Anna-Lena share Antwerp’s stories, local customs, and practical food and museum tips. The €3.52 booking fee covers the reservation, while guides work for tips.

“Excellent tour! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and kept things moving ahead at the perfect pace”

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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges - Starting at the Markt and Belfort
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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

9.Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours walking Bruges with a private English-speaking guide such as Martin, Piet, Sam, or Patrick. Visit the Markt, Belfort, Beguinage, Minnewater Lake, Burg Square, and more while hearing stories about medieval trade, swans, Michelangelo, Burgundy, and Bruges beer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Martin was a great guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He made for a fun tour and did a great job giving an overview of the city and letting us know several options of things to do after the tour, ranging from places to eat to museums worth visiting. I'm glad I chose to have my introduction to the city via this tour. Good communication, reaching out the day before with meeting location details.”

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Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp - Conscience Square and Carolus Borromeus Church
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Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

10.Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Walk Antwerp’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide from Legends Walking Tours. See Grote Markt, Carolus Borromeus Church, the old Bourse, Rubens sites, Vlaeykensgang, and the Cathedral of Our Lady. Guides such as Luc D., Edna, Johan, Flip, and Arie are known for lively stories and personal recommendations.

“My wife, myself, and a close friend were guided by Our guide, Luc D. What a fabulous time we had. Luc showed us around the Grote Markt. and surrounding streets. We visited churches, cafes, and the hidden gems of the city. Luc brought buildings alive with his descriptions and the history connected to them. The stories Luc told were so interesting. The time flew by. We learned so much about the history of Belgium and the importance of Antwerp in Europe. The tour was unforgettable. I highly recommend the tour and Luc D in particular.”

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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City - Starting beside Het Steen and the Lange Wapper Statue
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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

11.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours walking Antwerp’s historic centre with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll see Het Steen, Grote Markt, Carolus Borromeus Church, Vlaeykensgang, and the Cathedral of Our Lady, while guides such as Britt, Sergio, Muriel, Casper, Shanmon, and Joris add stories, city tips, and a small surprise.

“Our guide Britt was fantastic. My daughter and I really enjoyed meandering through old Antwerp and learning more about the history and old city. We got a really great snap shot of Antwerp in our 2 hour walk so we could continue to walk and explore afterwards. I would certainly recommend this experience.”

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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour - Church of Our Lady, St. John’s Hospital, and Gruuthuse Palace
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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

12.Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 191 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Bruges’ medieval center with a private guide in Dutch, English, German, French, or Spanish. Expect Market Square, Rosary Quay, the Beguinage, Minnewater, St. John’s Hospital, and more, plus funny stories and practical recommendations. Guides such as Martin, Louis, Wouter, and Kobo have led this tour.

“Kobo was the best guide we could have hoped for! He was friendly, funny and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Bruges. We highly recommend this private walking tour and most importantly, Kobo!”

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Bruges: Nightly Tales and Untold History Walking Tour - Meeting beneath the Belfry at Market Square
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Bruges: Nightly Tales and Untold History Walking Tour

13.Bruges: Nightly Tales and Untold History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Meet an English-speaking Ambassadors Tours storyteller beneath the yellow umbrella by Bruges Belfry. Over two hours, guides such as Pascal, Arthur, Andy, and Alastair connect famous squares with quiet canals, old inns, local legends, unusual architecture, and Bruges’ trading past. Expect a gentle pace, small-group storytelling, and more than a standard ghost tour.

“Alasdair was fantastic. He gave a great account about the history of Bruges and as we toured the city he showed us the characteristics and features backed by factual stories and also the cool folk tales which could be true also. Very friendly and passionate about what he does. It’s a must do.”

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Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Het Steen and the city’s oldest building
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Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

14.Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Walk Antwerp with a private English-speaking guide such as Beren, Luc D, Joske, or Flip. Hear the story behind the city’s hand symbol and giant legends, then pass Grote Markt, Het Steen, Vlaeykensgang, Rubens House, the cathedral, and Plantin-Moretus Museum. The pace can be adjusted for your group.

“Our Guide, Luc D was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and enjoyable. Saw sights we would have seen on our own.”

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Antwerp: Private 3-Hour Historical Sightseeing Walking Tour - Grote Markt and the story of Brabo Fountain
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Antwerp: Private 3-Hour Historical Sightseeing Walking Tour

15.Antwerp: Private 3-Hour Historical Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours walking Antwerp’s historic center with a private guide in Dutch, English, French, or German. See Grote Markt, Brabo Fountain, City Hall, Our Lady Cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, Meir, Rubens House, and Central Station. Guides such as Luc and Rosemarie have tailored walks to guests’ interests, though the meeting point should be confirmed before arrival.

“Goed, enkel helaas met momenten moeilijk te verstaan (stadsdecibels)”

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