Belgium · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Belgium

119 tours  ·  from $3

Every old town here is compact, cobbled and hostile to cars. These 15 walks cover Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, priced by length, with a note on which ones run after dark.

Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Starting in the Markt and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
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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

Spend 150 minutes seeing Bruges with a local guide, walking from the Markt to the Basilica, Fish Market, Gruuthusemuseum, Church of Our Lady, and Beguinage. A 40-minute canal cruise and Belgian chocolate tasting break up the walk. Guides speak English, French, German, and Dutch.

“Excellent. Fabian included everyone, had a lot of stories. Helpful hints for accessing what museums, places were available. Enjoyable canal ride”

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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Starting beside 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

See Bruges with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish, walking from the Lake of Love through the Beguinage, Burg Square, and Markt. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, then add four Belgian beers if you book the English-language option. Guides such as Maria, JK, and Peter bring history and humor to the route.

“Lovely tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Boat tour was a great opportunity to explore this amazing city too!”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Belfort explains the city’s watchful tower
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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

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

4.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

5.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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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Manneken Pis with a waffle in hand
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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

Walk through Brussels with an English-speaking guide for about 2.5 hours, from Grand Place to Place Royale. See major sights, hear stories about Belgian history and culture, enjoy a warm waffle near Manneken Pis, and taste Mary chocolates in the Royal Galleries. Groups are capped at 14 people.

“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 Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle) - Grand Place: Brussels in one magnificent square
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Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)

7.Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk from Grand Place to Manneken Pis and the Royal Gallery of Saint-Hubert while tasting Belgian chocolate, fries or a waffle, and local beer. Guides such as Tiago, Tim, Julie, and Walid add history, humor, and practical food tips. The tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and ends with a seated beer tasting.

“Great tour! Right mixture of history and entertainment. We tasted fine chocolate, waffles, French fries, and, of course, beer. Julie was knowledgeable and funny. I’d highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Brussels”

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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop - Grand Place and Jeanneke Pis: a quick start
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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

8.Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

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

Start at Mary Chocolatier on Grand Place 23 and walk through Brussels with an English-speaking guide such as Avo or Emin. Visit major sights, sample chocolates at several respected shops, and spend about an hour making simple chocolate treats to take home. Expect a full, sweet afternoon with plenty of walking.

“Emen was our guide for the walking tour workshop. He was excellent and incredibly knowledgeable not only of the history of chocolate but of Brussels itself and took the time to show us some hidden gems within the city. The chocolates we tried were varied and all delicious.”

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

9.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 816 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet your English or Dutch guide at the Nello and Patrasche statue in Handschoenmarkt. Walk through Antwerp’s old center, Grote Markt, Vlaeykensgang, Meir, and past the Cathedral of Our Lady before finishing at Central Station. Guides such as Leo, Mark, Yoreh, and Marijke are known for local stories, humor, and useful food tips.

“Mark was a fantastic guide. He brought the history and highlights of Antwerp to life. Bravo!”

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Guided boat trip and walk - The Basilica and Town Hall at Burg Square
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Guided boat trip and walk

10.Guided boat trip and walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Walk Bruges with a local guide such as Fabienne, Patrick, Bruno, Mark, or Ann, then rest aboard a 30-minute canal boat. You’ll see the Markt, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Beguinage, Beerwall, Gruuthuse area, and De Halve Maan Brewery. Expect an easy but fairly active route, local stories, and a small group capped at 15.

“Ann was delightful, knowledgeable, personable, and energetic. We (group of 10) thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Even through the rain - which she handled by doing her best to have us stand in covered places. Boat tour was really nice - and the rain stopped midway. Glad we all signed up for this! Great historical context to delightful city! She walked a little fast for a few of our group but we caught up!”

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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the Lake of Love
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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour

11.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking Bruges with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Lake of Love, Beguinage, canals, Burg Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Belfort. Guides such as Maria, JK, Peter, and Diego are praised for clear stories and humor. Bring comfortable shoes and your own headphones if radios are used.

“Nigma was a wonderful Guide. Thanks for this interesting Trip throuh the History of Brugges.”

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Brussels: City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour - Meeting at Hilton Brussels Grand Place
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Brussels: City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour

12.City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 505 reviews · 2h 30m · from $82

Start at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place with an English-speaking guide such as Tiago, Walid, Julie, or Serdar. Walk through Mont des Arts, the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, Grand Place, and Manneken Pis, with chocolate, waffle or fry tastings and four beers at a local bar.

“Tiago is the best!!! He really knows his history with a great combination of Brussels finds, Beer and fun facts. The tour was enlightening and lighthearted - it helped me see Brussels Highlights from a more personal view and I had a great time!”

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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

13.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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Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle - What the coach adds to a four-hour visit
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Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle

14.Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 430 reviews · from $45

Explore Brussels by foot and air-conditioned coach, beginning with Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Guides such as Jasmine, Yasmine, and Stephane lead multilingual tours past the Atomium, Royal Palace, Sablon, Jubelpark, and EU quarter. A waffle is included, but chocolate tasting is not.

“It a was fun experience. The guide Jasmine was fantastic and explained everything clearly. Would definitely recommend to other friends.”

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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting - Minnewater Lake and the Beguinage
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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

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

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

Walk through Bruges with guides such as Maria, Peter, Helmut, or Eduardo, visiting Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Walplein, Burg Square, and the canalside viewpoints. The walking tour lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes. Boat rides and beer tasting may be optional or taken separately, so confirm exactly what your booking includes.

“Our guide was very passionate about the city and its many artistic/architectural delights. She was friendly yet always professional during our most enjoyable walk through this medieval gem of a city. Highly recommended!😊”

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