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15 Best Historical Tours In Belgium

Belgium’s best days out.

The 15 most popular historical tours in Belgium. The ones worth crossing a city for, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book through.

15 Best Historical Tours In Belgium

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Walking stop by stop: from the Markt to Burg
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Two Hours, Ten Stops: How the Pace Works
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

2.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

A 2-hour walking tour of Antwerp’s legends, from Grote Markt and Rubens to Plantin-Moretus and Vlaeykensgang, in English.

5.0

“We had the most wonderful time with BEREN from Legends Tours! He is funny, witty, and full of knowledge. He brought history alive as we relived a walk in the past with him. It was a lovely afternoon. Don't forget to walk to the Antwerp train station and visit the Diamond Museum. They are amazing!…”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - Price and value: $3.62 up front, pay-what-you-want at the end
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

Legends of Gent is a 2-hour English walking tour in Ghent with a local guide, major landmarks, and a pay-what-you-want ending.

5.0

“This is a great tour. Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. The sites and the pace of the tour were good and the guide kept us interested throughout the tour. Pace was good too. Would recommend.”

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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Manneken Pis and the “Why Does This Matter?” Moments
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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

4.Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

A 2.5-hour Brussels history walk with Grand Place symbols, Manneken Pis stories, and warm waffle plus top-tier chocolate stops.

5.0

“Excellent tour! Sarah was a fantastic tour guide. We got to see a lot of the major parts of the city as well as a couple of snacks along the way. Highly recommend.”

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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips - How the route is paced (2–3 hours) and who it fits best
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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

5.THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

A 2–3 hour Bruges storytelling walk hitting the Belfry, Markt, Rozenhoedkaai, and Burg Square, with local tips and pay-what-you-want.

5.0

“Alistair was a very informative and interesting tour guide, showing Bruges' main attractions with insight and humour. A very enjoyable 2 hour walk, despite the rain.”

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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Grand Place: the square that turns the volume up on history
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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - Start at Markt: The Red Umbrella Meet-Up Trick
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center - Getting to the right jetty: Graslei 4 and Ghent Watertoerist
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Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center

8.Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center

40-minute guided boat tour of Ghent from Graslei to Gravensteen walls, narrated in Dutch/English/French for €12 per person.

4.3

“Had a great time on the boat tour it was really informative and fun too. The Guide was brilliant and shared his knowledge with us. Loved the sights and history of Ghent and will definitely be visiting again very soon.”

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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City - Saint Carolus Borromeus Church: guided viewpoints you can’t get from outside photos
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Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

9.Antwerp: Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

Two-hour historical walking tour of Antwerp’s Old City with an English guide, hitting Het Steen, Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Handelsbeurs, and more.

4.8

“The guide was fantastic and really well know about Antwerp story and took us to places we will never have seen without this trip I highly recommend the girl guide which name start we a M 😂”

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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges - Price and what you get for $99.81 per person
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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

10.Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

Private 2-hour Bruges historical tour with hotel pickup, English guide, medieval landmarks from Markt to Burg Square, plus local tips.

5.0

“Martin Gotzes delivered one of the most outstanding tours I’ve ever experienced. Over the course of two unforgettable hours in Bruges, he brought the city’s rich history to life in a way that was both deeply informative and completely engaging—for both me and my teenage son. Martin has a rare gift for storytelling, seamlessly blending…”

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Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp - Hendrik Conscience Statue: literature, baroque church energy, and a “thinking” square
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Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

11.Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

A private 2-hour walking tour of Antwerp’s best landmarks, Rubens art, medieval streets, and photo spots, with an expert guide.

5.0

“Lizbeth was incredible. She gave such a locally inspired private tour. She somehow was able to answer ever obscure question I asked. She was a delight to learn from and was one of the best guides I have ever had.”

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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included - Burg Square: the starting point for how Bruges built its identity
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City - Vleeshuis Guildhouse to Musical Instruments: Where Craft Meets Culture
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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

13.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

Walk Antwerp Old Town in English with a small group, free-entry stops, and local stories from Het Steen to Our Lady.

5.0

“An excellent tour in the old city of Antwerp. Our guide Sergio was knowledgeable and approachable, offering us informations, historical facts, and leading us for two hours to discover the city. He was pleasant and responsible, taking care of the group, while delivering many stories that introduced us to the city.”

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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour - What You Get: Private Guide, Customizable Route, and the Coupon Book
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Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

14.Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

A private 2-hour walking tour through medieval Bruges with funny legends, major landmarks, photo moments, and a discount booklet for local stops.

4.7

“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 - Manneken Pis: the cheeky statue with a timeline behind it
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

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

A 2.5-hour Legends walking tour through Brussels’ top sights, comic culture, and famous landmarks, guided in English with free entry stops.

5.0

“Patrick was a knowledgeable guide who took the group through the Brussels highlight's. The pace of the tour was just right and at 2.5 hours was just the right length.”

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