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The 15 Best History Tours in Belgium

29 tours  ·  from $3 a head

Guild houses, belfries, a battlefield and nine hundred years of arguing about wool. The 15 below cover the storytelling walks in Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp and the day trips to the Western Front, priced and timed.

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Starting at the Markt and hearing Bruges’ political story
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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

Explore Bruges on foot, from the Markt and Belfort to Minnewater Lake and Burg Square, with stories, landmarks, and local tips for $3.62.

“Had Victoria as a guide who was fantastic! She offered a fun blend of historical knowledge and personal flair, pointing out some unique facts and sights that you wouldn’t find out on your typical tour”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Grote Markt and the story of Antwerp’s giant
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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 medieval lanes, Baroque landmarks, Rubens sites, and local legends with an English-speaking guide in two lively hours.

“Gaston was a wonderful guide. He spent just the right amount of time at each stop, so we were able to hit the major sites without feeling rushed. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Antwerp.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - St Michael’s Bridge gives you the classic Ghent 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.) · from $3

Explore Ghent’s medieval center on a two-hour pay-what-you-want walk, from St Michael’s Bridge and Gravensteen to the Belfry and St Bavo’s.

“Camilla was a great guide. The tour was fun and insightful as she explained the background and history of Ghent and its gothic buildings. Also gave good recommendations for eateries. Glad we booked this tour!”

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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

4.Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,165 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Explore Brussels on foot, from Grand Place to Mary Chocolatier, with Belgian history, a warm waffle, fine chocolate, and useful city tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. Our guide took time at each attraction to explain in detail which we much appreciated. We got to taste some of the best chocolate and waffles during the tour.”

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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips - The Belfry and Markt: Bruges begins with power
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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Starting beneath City Hall at Grand Place
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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

6.Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 642 reviews · from $40

Explore Brussels on a small-group walk with Grand Place, Manneken Pis, royal sights, Belgian chocolate, and a waffle for $40.

“A very informative, yet entertaining tour. Tour guide Ian brings the history of Brussels and the true, or almost true, stories about it to life. In between, you'll enjoy a waffle for refreshment and later, authentic chocolates to sample. The tour is relatively long at 2.5 to 3 hours, but it covers the historical part and the Mont des Arts. I highly recommend the tour, and especially Ian!”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - The Belfry and Bruges’ medieval power
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center - Starting at the Graslei jetty
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Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center

Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City - Boerentoren, Meir, and Antwerp’s changing skyline
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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges - Markt and Belfort: Bruges begins with trade and power
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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

10.Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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

Review of Bruges private historical walking tour, covering medieval landmarks, local stories, guide quality, value, pace, and practical booking tips.

“This was a pretty good tour. Saw all the good spots. I walk slow so this private tour was at a comfortable pace. Much better than taking a group tour. The group tours seemed to have upwards of a dozen participants.”

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

2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included - Gruuthuse, beer, and a church filled with art
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

12.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

See Bruges highlights, medieval tales, canal views, chocolate, beer, and a Guild praline on this lively two-hour walking tour.

“Peter was absolutely brilliant, so engaging and full of facts. I just wish that I could remember everything! Probably the best guided tour that I've been on, the only problem was that 2 hours seemed to pass all too quickly. Peter couldn't keep doing these tours for the €3 fee, so remember to give him a decent tip. Even including a tip, this tour is a bargain. Thank you Peter!”

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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City - Grote Markt, the civic heart of Antwerp
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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

13.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Walk Antwerp’s old city from Het Steen to the cathedral with an English-speaking guide, historic stories, hidden lanes, and practical local tips.

“Great guide, very educational walk with a touch of humor. Interesting places discovered. In the old part of Antwerp!Auto-translated”

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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour - Grote Markt and the medieval city center
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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

14.Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 191 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Bruges with a private guide, medieval landmarks, funny legends, Rosary Quay, local tips, and flexible sightseeing in two hours.

“We were lucky to explore Brugge with Martin. The trip was like a dive into a fairytale! Fascinating beauty of the town accompanied with the story of this place told by Martin made our visit unforgettable! P.S. Thanks a lot to Martin for a great time and places to visit after our tour!”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends - Grand Place, where Brussels makes its first impression
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

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

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

Walk Brussels from Grand Place to Mont des Arts, with legends, Gothic landmarks, comic art, local tips, and a passionate guide.

“Julien the tour guy was extremely extraordinary, he know the history well and he’s performance were excellent. He was able to explain every little detail with passion. He was well educated and suoer professional. It a 10 for us.”

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