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The 15 Best Ghost & Legend Walks in Belgium

25 tours  ·  from $3

Executions, plague years, guild grudges and a few stories that have improved with retelling. The 15 below run after dark in Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, priced and timed, with a note on which suit children.

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Belfort explains the city’s watchful tower
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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.) · from $3Our pick

Walk Bruges for about 2 hours 15 minutes with an English-speaking guide from Markt to Burg Square. You’ll hear stories about medieval trade, French rule, swans, beer, beguines, Michelangelo, and Bruges’ political past. Guides including Louis, Victoria, Martin, Sander, and Wouter have been praised for clear storytelling and local tips. The tour is free-priced, with tips recommended.

“Essential introduction to Bruge. This is how you get the insider info for a perfect trip! Martin was a great guide!”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Carolus Borromeus Church reveals Rubens at work
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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.)

This two-hour English walking tour leads you from Antwerp’s Grote Markt to the Cathedral of Our Lady, with stops at Rubens sites, the Bourse, Vlaeykensgang, and the Nello and Patrasche statue. Guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Marc combine local stories, history, humor, and practical tips. Expect a group of up to 35 and plenty of standing.

“This was a remarkable historical tour of Antwerp. Our guide, Marc, was knowledgeable and opened to questions. He shared so many facts about this beautiful and colorful city's history in chronological order. The tour was well paced and sprinkled with Marc's humor. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - St Michael’s Bridge and the three towers
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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.) · from $3

Walk Ghent with a local English-speaking guide, following a 13-stop route from St Michael’s Bridge to St Nicholas’ Church. Hear stories about medieval trade, rebellious citizens, the Castle of the Counts, the Ghent Altarpiece, and the city’s graffiti lane. Guides such as Tatiana, Kasia, Kenny, and Sophia are known for warm, humorous storytelling.

“Tatiana was a knowledgeable, professional, exciting tour guide. She shares her love and appreciation of Ghent with her guests.”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - Jan van Eyckplein and the lost harbor
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

4.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk Bruges after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Louis, Patrick, or Hilde. You’ll hear local legends, trade stories, and darker tales while visiting Jan van Eyckplein, the Golden Hand Canal, Adornes Domain, and the windmills. The walk ends at Bauhaus with a buy-one, get-one-free beer offer.

“Hein was a fabulous tour guide providing a walking tour filled with history. We were able to see so many parts of the city and got away from all the tourists. This tour is the perfect compliment to the boat tours as there isn’t overlap. You have such a great understanding of Brugge by taking both tours.”

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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent - Graslei, Korenlei, and the old harbour economy
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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

5.Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk through Ghent at night with guides such as Kenny, Isabel, Ben, and Julian, hearing grisly legends alongside real city history. The route links St Michael’s Bridge, the medieval harbour, the Castle of the Counts, Rabot Sluice, and Patershol. Expect a relaxed pace, plenty of storytelling, and a few tales that are better suited to older children.

“This was lovely! I deeply appreciated this free daily activity that is accessible to everyone. The guides were informative, the walk was pleasant and the scenery was charming.”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - Belfry stories and the medieval city center
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

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

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

Explore Bruges on foot with a local guide in English, French, or Spanish. See the Belfry, Beguinage, Lake of Love, Rozenhoedkaai, and other key sights, while 360° VR images show how the city looked in the Middle Ages. Guides such as Sam, Louie, Victoria, and Mauricio add stories, jokes, and practical tips.

“I and my family did the tour on Wednesday the 2nd of October with a spanish speaking guide. I can’t recall her name, but she was spot on. I found her knowledgeable and passionate about the job. I would definitely recommend her and her tour.”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels - Place Du Grand Sablon And Place Saint-Jean
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

7.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through central Brussels for about two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rahim, Sebastian, Ann Marie, or David. Expect lesser-known stories about punishment, murder, politics, and old city life alongside major sights including the Palais de Justice, Sablon, and the Marolles. The tone is more historical and atmospheric than truly sinister.

“Not a lot of “dark side” focus on this tour. Nonetheless, it was a helpful long walk through town exposing us to much of the city. Guide was polite & helpful but she has a quiet voice that was hard to hear at times.0”

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Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp - The Cathedral and the diamond trade
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Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

8.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Antwerp from Grote Markt to the MAS rooftop with guides such as Luc D., Beren, Tom, or Arie. Hear legends, see the Cathedral, diamond quarter, Steen prison, Red Light District, and FelixArchief. The English tour lasts about 90 minutes, though some walks run closer to two hours.

“Our guide's (Luc D) energy is contagious! A great evening walk pack with history, quiz, and laughter!”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends - Comic art brings a lighter side of the city
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

9.Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow an English-speaking guide through Brussels on a 2.5-hour walk from Grand Place to Mont des Arts. You’ll see Manneken Pis, Saint Nicholas Church, La Monnaie, the cathedral, Royal Park, and comic art sites. Guides such as Dan, Isabella, Patrick, Rita, Julien, and Pablo have led the route, which mixes history, legends, views, and local food advice.

“Although very early for the hour and having waited 30 minutes later, we only saw a red umbrella but who was visiting in Spanish and did not work for viator. So total disappointment. No message or call to indicate a possible cancellation. On the other hand the cost of the reservation has been debited. We saw a few newlyweds on the balcony of the city hall as entertainment in waiting. Finally we managed by ourselves for the visit, but it ruined our start of stay.Auto-translated”

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Bruges at Night: Murder, Mystery & Dark Stories Small Group Walk - Starting beneath the Belfry at the Markt
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Bruges at Night: Murder, Mystery & Dark Stories Small Group Walk

10.Bruges at Night: Murder, Mystery & Dark Stories Small Group Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk Bruges with an English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Pascal, Andy, or Alistair, following a two-hour route from Markt to Jan van Eyckplein. Expect medieval stories, ghostly folklore, beer stops, old harbors, canal views, and theatrical storytelling in a group of no more than 15.

“Absolutely awesome experience, thanks to our guide Alistair, for this interesting, funny and educative stories of this awesome city.”

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Guided tour: Brussels Crime Scenes - Rue de l’Amigo and the Hotel À la Ville de Courtrai
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Guided tour: Brussels Crime Scenes

11.Guided tour: Brussels Crime Scenes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $23

Follow a professional guide through central Brussels as true crime stories reveal the city’s 19th and 20th-century society, police, customs, and darker habits. The two-hour walk visits Rue de l’Amigo, Le Coin du Diable, Place Saint-Géry, and Jardin aux Fleurs. Expect serious storytelling, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, and a maximum group of 25.

“Guide très sympathique; j’ai vraiment apprécié qu’en plus de raconter les scènes de crime, il ajoutait le contexte historique aux événements.”

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Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Butchers, guilds, and the Vleeshuis
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Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

12.Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

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

Walk Antwerp’s old center with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Grote Markt, Het Steen, Vlaeykensgang, the Cathedral, and more. Guides such as Flip, Luc D, Joske, and Beren bring local stories to life, including the city’s giant, hand symbol, Golden Age, Rubens, and printing past. Expect cobblestones, flexible pacing, and no included museum admission.

“Beren was a fantastic tour guide and he knows SO MUCH about Antwerp! I loved learning the backstory of the hands you see throughout Antwerp, as well as the Red Star Line’s history. If you’re a history buff, I highly recommend booking a private tour with Beren- you won’t regret it!”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp - DIVA explains the bright and dark sides of diamonds
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

13.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Follow an English-speaking private guide through Antwerp’s old center, from Grote Markt and the Cathedral to Het Steen, the diamond trade, Saint Paul’s Church, the Red Light District, and MAS. Guides such as Luc, Tom, Marleen, and Anna bring stories and local context. The two-hour walk ends with port views and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Marleen was personable, funny and knowledgeable. She did not just relate information, she told great stories.”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent - St Michael’s Bridge and the Three Towers
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

14.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Walk Ghent after dark with a private English-speaking guide such as Kenny, Debra, Sébastien, or Hamraz. In 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll hear grim legends, see the Three Towers, follow medieval trade routes, and finish in Patershol near bars and restaurants. Most stops are outdoors, and admission to interiors is not included.

“A very fun tour – Kenny was a great guide: engaging, interesting, and excellent company. He managed to make the walk enjoyable for both of my children as well.”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - Jan van Eyckplein and the old harbor
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

15.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Walk Bruges after dark with a private guide such as Martin, Louis, Jonathan, or Hein, hearing local legends and unsettling tales at the Markt, Jan van Eyckplein, Golden Hand Canal, and Adornes Domain. The 90-minute route ends at the Bauhaus Bar, a 12-minute walk from the start.

“Martin was fantastic!!! Such a fun personality to teach us about the history of Bruges and show us parts of this beautiful city we wouldn’t have found without him. He also shared great restaurant and bar recommendations that did not disappoint. We highly recommend this tour.”

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