15 Full-Day Tours in Belgium Worth Booking

1.Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,019 reviews · 10 hours · from $57Our pick

Spend 10 hours visiting Antwerp and Ghent from central Brussels by coach. English or Spanish guides lead walking tours past castles, cathedrals, canals, guild houses, and famous art, followed by free time for lunch, shopping, beer, or museums. Guides such as Diego, Pablo, Sabrina, and Julien are known for clear explanations and useful city tips.

“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.”

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2.From Amsterdam: Bruges Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 519 reviews · from $90

Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned coach, then explore Belgium’s medieval canal city with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Burg Square, Sint Salvator’s Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, and the Dijver Canal, with free time for chocolate, waffles, lunch, shopping, and possibly a canal boat ride.

“We had a great trip and none of the problems that others have previously noted. If you arrive a half hour early as directed, you should be fine. There was an issue with not being able to use the bathroom on our way there because a previous driver forgot to empty the tank, but that was it. Pedro was our guide and did a great job. Indiana, USA”

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3.Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $82

Travel by train from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk beside Bruges canals, visit the Beguinage and Markt, then see Ghent’s Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, and Gravensteen. You get free time in Bruges for lunch, shopping, or an optional €8 boat ride.

“A lot of walking, took a bit longer for the guide to speak in English and French which slowed things down. Was a great experience all the same. Glad we did the tour.”

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4.Flanders Fields Remembrance Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 10 hours · from $91

Spend 10 hours tracing First World War sites with an English-speaking guide such as Diederick, Stefan, or Johannes. Visit German and Commonwealth cemeteries, trenches, Hill 60, In Flanders Fields Museum, Essex Farm, Passchendaele, and Tyne Cot, then attend the 8pm Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. Lunch and dinner are not included.

“Great day out, our tour guide was spectacular!!! Only wish we had longer at Tyne cot!! But amazing day out. Learnt so much!!!”

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5.Flanders Fields Remembrance Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · from $107

Spend about 13 hours tracing First World War sites with an English-speaking guide such as Diedrich, Stefan, or Steffen. You’ll visit Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Essex Farm, Hill 60, the Brooding Soldier, Ypres, and the In Flanders Fields Museum, then attend the 8 p.m. Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. Expect a long, packed day.

“There was an unexpected stop in Bruge to pick up more passengers. This was not mentioned in the details of this activity It was too long of a day to have to go there and drop those passengers off after the last post ceremony in Ypres If I had known about the drive to Brugge first I would have not booked this trip. Our guide was fantastic and very attentive to our questions.”

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6.Private Full-Day Tour Bruges & Ghent from Brussels with tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Bruges and Ghent from Brussels in a private car with hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and air conditioning. Local guides may include Diego, Julien, Mackie, or Gavliud. Expect Bruges history, chocolate and waffles, Ghent sights, beer tasting, and an optional boat ride.

“What an exceptional day! Our guide, Gavliud, was thoughtful, attentive, informative and VERY accommodating (we even saw Atomium!). His skill as a photographer/videographer was a BONUS! Deeply appreciated the hotel pick-up/drop-off. You definitely need a full day to see Bruges alone, but if you only have one day, this trip is well worth the $.”

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7.Private Tour: Ghent and Bruges From Brussels Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $840

Spend about eight hours traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges. Your guide leads you through Gothic churches, medieval squares, canals, the Beguinage, Minnewater Lake, Graslei, Korenlei, Gravensteen, and Bruges’ windmills. The day is tailored to your interests, with St. Michael’s Church admission included.

“Eric was the best tour guide we’ve had in our multiple trips to Europe. He was very friendly and easy to get along with. We loved how he told the known stories but then followed it with the since proven history. We’ll done!”

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8.From Amsterdam: Cologne & Antwerp Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · from $226

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to Cologne and Antwerp on a 14-hour guided day. Visit Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town, Hohenzollern Bridge, Antwerp’s Grote Markt, and the Cathedral of Our Lady with time for cafés and personal exploring. Guides speak English or Spanish. Adrian and Jorge have led recent departures.

“Excellent!!! Our tour guide, Gorge, was very professional and he made our tour a fun experience. Exceeded my expectation and tour was worth it. The driver , Armini is very friendly and very cautious on the road. Thank you very much for our safe and great tour!!!”

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9.Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $808

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Bruges and Ghent from Brussels in a private air-conditioned minivan. Your guide can shape the day around your interests, with stops at the Beguinage, Burg Square, Gravensteen, and the old harbors. A canal boat ride is available but costs extra. Guides may include Sebastian or Ringo, depending on assignment.

“A great day to get to see the highlights of both of these historically relevant and preserved Flemish cities. Would highly recommend for a day trip out of Brussels.”

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10.Private Tour: Ghent and Bruges From Brussels Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $647

Spend eight hours exploring Bruges and Ghent with a private guide and vehicle from Brussels or Ghent. Visit canals, medieval squares, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle, and Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child. Guides including Henrik, Henry, Luc, and Andrea have led history-focused tours, while the flexible format lets you shape the day around your interests.

“Muy buen día en Gante y Brujas! Gracias a nuestro guía Luc, muy profesional y apasionado. Aprendimos mucho y disfrutamos del ambiente de ambas ciudades. ¡Una visita muy recomendable!”

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11.Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $111

Leave Brussels at 9:00 am for a full day in Ghent and Bruges. You’ll see castles, churches, medieval streets, canals, and the Beguinage, with about five hours in each city. Guides such as Bruno and Stefan have offered detailed history, while the coach keeps the long day practical.

“Very informative with a ton of historical information about Brussels, Ghent, Bruges and Belgium. Lots of walking.”

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12.Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $901Top rated

Leave Brussels with your own group for a 7 to 8-hour private tour of Ghent and Bruges. Your guide may tailor the day around interests such as the Mystic Lamb panels, a boat ride, shopping, or gluten-free treats. Pickup, transport, bottled water, and WiFi are included.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and customized the tour for our requests. My wife enjoyed the boat ride and our friend enjoyed seeing the Mystic Lamb panels in Ghent. She allowed plenty of time for stops to shop or get a treat for ourselves.”

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13.Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $517

Travel from Ypres to major Canadian First World War sites with a private guide, including Vimy Ridge, Courcelette, Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval, and Beaumont-Hamel. Claude has led the tour, and the day includes lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and time to walk the sites at your own pace.

“Claude was a really good guide. He was totally knowledgeable about the Great War and all of dates and stats were in his head. He made sure he did whatever we wanted to do and gave us options wherever it was possible. The tour was comprehensive and gave us a better understanding about the causes of the war. It was an excellent learning experience.”

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14.Brussels Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $315

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private local host who shapes the day around your interests in food, art, history, or local life. Expect Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Palace area, Brussels Park, and possibly Watermael-Boitsfort, with hotel pickup available. Olatunde Ariyo is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Our guide Olatunde Ariyo was very enthusiastic and entertaining host... He showed us all the sights and places that one needs to see in Brussels. An Amazing host and a great experience!!”

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15.Full-Day City Tour of Ghent and Bruges from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $92

Travel from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges on a 10-hour guided day trip. Visit St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, Earl’s Castle, Bruges’ Church of Our Lady, and the Lake of Love. The advertised small group is limited to 15, with guides such as Jorge and Diego leading tours. A canal boat ride is available as an upgrade.

“Diego was a great guide, he had a wealth of information about the political history of Brugge and Ghent. Only had 2 small issues. We were not told that we needed to bring headphones so had to pay 1 euro to purchase some. The cost was not Read more”

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