10 Walking Tours in Belgium That You Shouldn't Miss

July 10, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
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1. Discover Brussels beer world with a chocolate pairing by a young local

Rue des Chapeliers, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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Meet other people that share the same interest for beers. Get the best customised high-quality beer selection. Listen to stories from our young, local, passionate guide that launched one of Ghent’s 1st craft beers. Enjoy our chocolate beer pairing. Discover some hidden gems. Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of the ale, lager, triples, trappists, etc… Participate in our original beer game that will guarantee a great time. Taste our high-quality, delicious Belgian beers, based on your current knowledge. For sure a good variety of styles. Discover the real taste of hops and malts.

Inclusions: 5 x 15cl tasters of high- quality Belgian beers, each a different style. This is so important for us! (no restrictions because of brewery contracts), A visit of three different locations, like hidden gems and new trendy venues., Professional, passionate, local, young AND multilingual guide. , A taste of local delicacies & multiple chocolate pairing., Discover Belgium's beer world: Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of ales, etc., Original beer game that will guarantee a great & interactive time.

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required: choose for a private tour. Also available on our website., For our shared tours: we offer an English tour. Dutch & French available as private tours. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a private tour.

Reviewed By dieterm893

Even I live in city Gent it was a new and fun experience. I had a good time and I discover new beers that I like drinking now. Also we went to a few places what I didn't know yet. It's fun to discover your own city on a different way. I certainly recommend this tour or any other one that's available.

2. Walk & Explore Bruxelles with the interactive Qula City Trail

Putterie 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Qula CityTrails
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Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Bruxelles City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Bruxelles, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more).The City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!

Inclusions: A super exciting City Trail for a team of max. 6 people!

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3. Self Guided Interactive Qula City Trail Tour from Liege

Place Saint-Paul, 4000 Liège, Belgium Liege Qula City Trail
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Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Qula Liege City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Liege, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!

Inclusions: A super exciting City Trail for a team of max. 6 people!

Exclusions: Smartphone & Data

4. Discover our Brussels craft breweries with a local, passionate, young guide

Moeder Lambic Fontainas, Place Fontainas 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium BeerSecret
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- Meet the brewer - Listen to stories from our young, local guide that launched one of the Belgian 1st craft beers - Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting - Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines - Found out how hops & malts taste - Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries - Explore the secret varieties of every local craft brewery - Receive tailor-made recommendations on where to go and what to drink after

Inclusions: Taste 6 unusual local beers of high quality, Private transportation, 1 craft brewery, which is not open to the public, Brewery Cantillon, the oldest Lambic brewery (not available during post-covid), 2 renowned beer lovers’ spots

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required, then choose for a custom tour on our website., For international groups, we offer an English tour. More languages available on website. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a custom tour on our website.

Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

5. Private tour of Bruges with a personal guide

Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Citytoursbelgium
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During this guided walk the beauty of medieval Bruges is shown. To guarantee quality and safety we organize private tours. The local guide tells about the habits, culture and history. We help you to feel comfortable and we will bring you to the charming and hidden gems of the city. We will visit the places of your interest! And off course ... we will taste the divine chocolate! But we also make time to answer your questions. As a local we know the interesting stories. We are willing to share it with our guest in an enthusiastic way.

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Reviewed By NovaLavi

As a firm lover of art and architecture, I really liked this tour! I'm not a huge fan of cycling, but this way I had a much better experience when visiting Bruges. It would've been impossible to visit all these beautiful places in just one day. The guide was sublime. She told us many fun facts and amusing stories along the ride.

6. Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Grote Markt 2, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium Legends Tours & Activities
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Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your local guide. This walking tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 1.5h tour you will discover the city from a different perspective with its hidden gems and unique sights. Are you looking for adventure and breathtaking panoramic views? Would you like to hear some medieval legends or “spicy” stories from the Red Light District? Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion for the city to make your time truly special! Included: Grote Markt, The Stone Castle, Red Light District, rooftop of MAS Museum, The Old Port, St. Paul’s Church, a trendy modern area called “The Island” and many more

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Professional guides

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 480klaudiag

Bart was a great guide! Knowledgeable, and funny. He told us about the history and showed the must visit places, but he also showed us the hidden jams, which was super interesting. It is a great start for exploring the city! I was surprised that the tour is free, so don't forget about the tip ;)))

7. Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

Grote Markt, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium Legends Tours & Activities
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Walk around Antwerp and explore the historical center in the company of our knowledgeable and passionate guides. We'll take you on a fascinating trip through Antwerp's past and present, including the astonishing works of Rubens, the city's majestic architecture, its culinary diversity and intense nightlife. Look for our RED umbrella on the Grote Markt square. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By 996antonia

Anna was an excellent guide, full of joy and excitement! She took us through several landmarks in Antwerpen and helped us get to know the city better. We really enjoyed the tour :)

8. Private City Kickstart Tour: Bruges

Historium Bruges, Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Withlocals
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Receive a warm welcome to Bruges on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Bruges to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Eiermarktand Church of our Lady, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Bruges is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pick up & drop off, Extra food and drinks

Reviewed By samanthanT5737YK

Anna is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a tour that has a bit of everything. We learned so much about the history of the city, but were also shown some truly HIDDEN gems. There are spots in every city that you just never know are there until a local takes you there and Anna definitely has the knowledge to take you there. She is also an excellent story-teller and is very flexible in that your tastings can easily be customized to what you’re interested in. I highly recommend touring Bruges with her!

9. Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

Markt 20, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Legends Free Walking Tours
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Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By 216robink

Nice tour with enthusiastic and energetic guide. Good sense of humor and interesting facts about the city.

10. Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Free Walking Tours of Antwerp, Grote Markt 2, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium Legends Tours & Activities
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Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your private guide. This private tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 2h tour you will discover the city from a different perspective with its hidden gems and unique sights. Are you looking for adventure and breathtaking panoramic views? Would you like to hear some medieval legends or “spicy” stories from the Red Light District? Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion for the city to make your time truly special! Included: Grote Markt, The Stone Castel, Red Light District, rooftop of MAS Museum, The Old Port, St. Paul’s Church, a trendy modern area called “The Island” and many more

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Reviewed By 480klaudiag

Bart was a great guide! Knowledgeable, and funny. He told us about the history and showed the must visit places, but he also showed us the hidden jams, which was super interesting. It is a great start for exploring the city! I was surprised that the tour is free, so don't forget about the tip ;)))

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