Where to Walk: the 5 Best History Walking Tours in Belgium

1.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

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

Walk through Bruges with guides such as Louis, Victoria, Martin, Sander, or Wouter, visiting the Markt, Belfort, Beguinage, Minnewater Lake, and Burg Square. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes of stories, architecture, beer lore, chocolate stops, and practical advice in English.

“A really interesting and fun 2 hours with our group and guide Thomas. The weather didn’t put a downer on the tour and Thomas made the experience with his humour, knowledge and friendly manner.”

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2.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,837 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Antwerp’s old center with guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Gaston. In about two hours, you’ll see the Grote Markt, Rubens sites, Vlaeykensgang, and Nello and Patrasche, while learning the stories behind the city’s art, trade, and legends.

“We walked with Birke at 9:30 am NYE 2025. She was an excellent guide: passionate about Antwerp, knowledgeable about the history and as a local shared fun information from her perspective. The tour was one of the larger Free Walking Tours we have taken and she managed the group size well. We’d highly recommend taking this tour as you get to Antwerp as it’s a great grounding for other things you may want to do.”

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3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Walk Ghent’s old center in English with local guides such as Tatiana, Kasia, Kenny, or Sophia. In about two hours, you’ll see St. Michael’s Bridge, Gravensteen, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, and more, with stories, city tips, and a pay-what-you-want finish.

“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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4.Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

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

Walk from Grand Place to Place Royale in a small group of up to 14, stopping at landmarks, parks, the cathedral, a warm waffle near Manneken Pis, and Mary Chocolatier. Guides such as Ian, Sarah, Paul, Lou, and Clemens add history, humor, and useful advice for the rest of your Brussels stay.

“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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5.Nightly Tales and Untold History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Join an English-speaking storyteller such as Pascal, Arthur, Andy, or Alastair for a two-hour evening walk through Bruges. Expect lesser-known streets, local legends, striking architecture, ghost stories, beer and chocolate lore, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“This was a professional guide, who lives Bruges personnelly. We got so much additional details of the history of Bruges. He was perfect prepared and personally interested. It was a really great work and a interesting adventure!!!”

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