The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Belgium

From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour - 2 Fairytale Cities - Ghent: a medieval city with a modern pulse

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,242 reviews · 10h 30m · from $57Our pick

See Ghent and Bruges in one full day from Brussels, with guided walks, free time, medieval sights, and an optional Bruges canal cruise.

“Amazing tour , I really enjoyed it , what I like the most is that the tour guide was very experienced and highly organized.. and very professional her name Veronica , despite that weather was a bit rainy but the tour guide made this tour enjoyable! As well the driver was super professional and he was managing the trip amazingly comfortable… i recommend this tour it was such a beautiful day !”

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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

2.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

See Bruges by foot and boat on a 150-minute tour with local guides, canal views, chocolate tasting, medieval sights, and practical city tips.

“Patrick proved to be an excellent guide , informative and interesting and very willing to answer questions A well balanced walking tour with a boat trip in the middle.”

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Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,016 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

See Brussels at your own pace by clean-energy bus, with Atomium, Grand Place, European Quarter, audio guides, Wi-Fi, and walking tours.

“overall the experiences great, the frequency not so great, the audio guide was a little bit rehearsed so it doesn't really sound very genuine but it's acceptable. I think the narrator really likes the leash waffles of they mentioned in a couple of times. There are plenty of languages to choose from, so no worries.”

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From Brussels: Luxembourg Tour with Dinant Visit

4.From Brussels: Luxembourg Tour with Dinant Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,422 reviews · 12 hours · from $77

Spend a full day from Brussels touring Luxembourg City and Dinant, with historic sights, Ardennes scenery, free time, and a comfortable coach.

“Our guide Sergio was excellent, perfect English speaker and Spanish also (which I do not understand 😂) The bus was very comfortable and the driver excellent 👌. We really enjoyed our trip.”

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

5.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41

Walk Bruges’ medieval center, hear its stories, cruise the canals, and add a four-beer tasting to this flexible 2.5-hour tour.

“Our tour guide Maria was a passionate about the beautiful city & gave us great history lesson.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

6.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

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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Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

7.Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,258 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Taste six Belgian beers and 10 chocolates while walking from Grand Place to Manneken Pis with a lively Brussels guide.

“Good value for money, Tour guide Nina and her assistant Julie made tour interesting, informative and fun.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

8.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

9.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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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

10.Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,379 reviews · from $16

Explore Bruges’ Choco-Story museum with an audio guide, chocolate-making demonstration, free tastings, and 4,000 years of cocoa history.

“I have never appreciated chocolate as much I do now after visiting the museum! A great collection of anything chocolate-related. Their chocolates are also one of the best I have ever tasted in my entire life!”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

11.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,352 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $50

Explore Bruges from Brussels with a guided old-town walk, free time for chocolate and lace, and an optional canal boat ride.

“Our guide George was great! Highly recommend this day trip from Brussels. The bathroom situation is not great and the crowds during certain parts of the tour were bad but we managed. All in all, it was a fun day.”

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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

12.From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,257 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Review of the Flanders Fields tour from Bruges, with Ypres, Hill 60, war graves, lunch, guide tips, and the optional Last Post Ceremony.

“Philip was excellent. Saw all the sites in Flanders. Great lunch too. Highly recommmended.”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

13.Guided Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

See Bruges by private rickshaw, from Market Square to quiet lanes, with local stories, photo stops, and less walking on cobblestones.

“Fab trip ! Loved the rickshaw tour . Guide really informative, easy to find pick up location and saw far more in 1hr than we would have done on our own . Highly recommended .”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

14.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,171 reviews · 9h 30m · from $50

Review of the Brussels to Bruges Spanish guided day trip, with canals, chocolate, free time, optional boat ride, value, and practical tips.

“It was not a very organized trip at the beginning when my wife was desperate to find a bathroom as she gets diabetes and the guides did not help her too much . However, after that the trip has paid off as the information received by the guide was great and the place was one or the best I have ever been at . Bruges is fantastic”

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The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels

15.The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

See Brussels highlights on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour from Grand Place to Mont des Arts, with local tips, history, and flexible pricing.

“We had the best tour with Marcella. We go on a lot of tours between us (7 of us) and we all agreed that the tour with Marcella is one of the very best. Her knowledge of Brussels was second to none and her ability to engage the audience with quiz style questions was brilliant. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone! Thank you!”

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