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Historical Walking Tour Bruges: Medieval Stories & Local Legends
Historical Walking Tour Bruges: Medieval Stories & Local Legends★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (2,944)2h 15mA walking tour of Bruges led by a local guide in your choice of English, French, Spanish or German, covering nine stops across the medieval city center—from the Market Square and Belfry to the Church of Our Lady, the Lake of Love, and the Beguinage. The tour runs roughly two hours and ends on Burg Square, the political heart where Bruges was born. Guides are volunteers who work for tips; the platform fee covers your booking only.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the stories behind the buildings rather than just their names—a local guide who knows why emperors, brewers and medieval families all left their mark on Bruges, and what the city looked like when it ruled medieval trade.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 2.99View ›
Historical Walking Tour Ghent: Legends & Medieval Landmarks
Historical Walking Tour Ghent: Legends & Medieval Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (2,213)2hA two-hour historical walking tour of Ghent led by a volunteer guide in English or Spanish, covering the Belfry, Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent Town Hall and five other landmarks that shaped the city's medieval past. The guide shares the history of Ghent as a trading hub, the stories behind its architecture, and the legends woven into its streets. Guides work for tips, so bring cash to reward them; the booking fee covers platform costs only. Suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Walk through medieval Ghent's most significant landmarks and hear the stories behind them in a single morning or afternoon, paying what you think it's worth.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 2.99View ›
Zeebrugge to Bruges Cruise Shuttle: 30-Min Return Service
Zeebrugge to Bruges Cruise Shuttle: 30-Min Return Service★★★★★★★★★★ 4.04 (1,260)20mYou get picked up at Zeebrugge port and dropped at Bruges city center (Bargeplein station) with shuttles every 30 minutes between 8:30am and noon. The return trip is timed to your ship's departure, so you don't have to guess when to head back. A 5-minute walk puts you at the Lake of Love, where the medieval center begins. Book with your ship's name and reboarding time so the afternoon schedule works around you.Is it for me?Book this if you want a straightforward way off the ship and into Bruges without arranging separate transport or worrying about return timing — the shuttle schedule is built around your cruise departure, which is what makes a full afternoon in the city possible without the stress.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −78%from€ 30View ›
Storytelling Tour of Bruges: Medieval History & Local Stories
Storytelling Tour of Bruges: Medieval History & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,147)2h–3hA storytelling tour of Bruges led by a passionate local guide who adapts the route and stories to the group's interests, covering the Belfry, Market Square, Burg Square, Saint John's Hospital and the city's most photographed bridge. The guide shares tips and recommendations for exploring Bruges beyond the tour, and the group stays small — maximum six people — so the experience stays personal. Tips are welcome at the end, with most people contributing €10 to €50 per person.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hear Bruges through the eyes of someone who lives there rather than follow a fixed script — the storyteller shapes the stops and the pace around what you ask, so the experience is different for every group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%from€ 2.99View ›
Bruges Evening Walking Tour: Dark History & Ghost Stories
Bruges Evening Walking Tour: Dark History & Ghost Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (1,068)1h 30mYou walk through Bruges' hidden medieval streets and hear the ghost stories and legends locals know but tourists rarely hear. The 1.5-hour evening tour covers the old harbour, the 13th-century stock exchange, the Golden Hand Canal, and the oldest bar in Belgium (open since 1515), ending with a complimentary beer voucher at Bauhaus. Bring cash to tip the volunteer guide.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Bruges beyond the daytime tourist circuit and doesn't mind walking at a relaxed pace through narrow medieval streets; the evening timing and volunteer guides mean you get local knowledge instead of a polished script, and the beer voucher gives you time to sit and absorb what you've learned.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 2.99View ›
Evening Walking Tour of Ghent: Dark Side & Medieval History
Evening Walking Tour of Ghent: Dark Side & Medieval History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (935)1h 45mAn evening walking tour of Ghent led by a local guide through the city's medieval quarters, covering the Graslei harbour, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and the Patershol district. The tour takes roughly 1.5 hours and moves off the main tourist paths to tell the darker histories, legends and religious conflicts that shaped the city. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the walk; guides are volunteers supported by tips rather than a fixed fee.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the stories behind Ghent's medieval architecture and its darker history rather than the standard highlights — the guide's knowledge of the legends, religious conflicts and economic shifts that shaped the city is what makes the walk worth an evening rather than a quick afternoon stroll.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 2.99View ›
Bruges: Boat Trip & Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting
Bruges: Boat Trip & Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (917)2h 30mYou board a small canal boat for a guided 30-minute tour of Bruges's waterways, then walk through the medieval center with a certified guide, stopping at Market Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the Beguinage. Chocolate tasting and a map are included. The whole experience takes a few hours, and you'll need to arrive on time at the Historium Point of Sale to meet your guide.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Bruges's main sights in one morning without figuring out which attractions to visit or how to navigate the canals—the small group and fixed route mean you cover the essentials and still have the afternoon free to explore on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%from€ 44View ›
Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Workshop & Pralines Making
Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Workshop & Pralines Making★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (746)2h 30mYou’ll get your hands sticky tempering real Belgian chocolate in Bruges, shape pralines from scratch (not just dipping!), laugh with locals over ganache mishaps, sip rich hot cocoa, and leave with your own golden box packed with handmade treats—plus the recipes to try again at home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 58View ›
Ghent Bike Tour: Street Art & Hidden Suburbs with Local Guide
Ghent Bike Tour: Street Art & Hidden Suburbs with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (531)2h 30mYou ride a mountain bike through Ghent's city centre and out into the dynamic suburbs with a small group and a local guide who knows the street art, the history, and the buildings worth stopping for. The tour includes the bike, helmet, water bottle to keep, a polaroid souvenir, and a poncho if needed. You get the Go Pro footage emailed to you afterward.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Ghent beyond the main squares and don't want to navigate the suburbs alone — the small group size and local guide mean you move at a pace that lets you actually notice things, and you leave with a souvenir and the footage to prove you were there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom€ 48View ›
Antwerp Old City Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Secrets
Antwerp Old City Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Secrets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (509)2hA 2-hour walking tour through Antwerp's old town with a local guide in English, covering the Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, Butcher's Hall and the Stone Castle. The guide shares stories of Spanish rule and medieval Antwerp, plus recommendations for restaurants, bars and museums beyond the tour route. Tipping the guide is optional; tips typically range from €10 to €50.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to understand Antwerp's medieval past and how the city actually works, guided by someone who lives here and knows where the real corners are. The local guide and the walking pace mean you move through the old town without a bus or a schedule that doesn't fit the cobblestones.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 2.99View ›
Bruges: Belgian Waffle & Beer Workshop with Tasting
Bruges: Belgian Waffle & Beer Workshop with Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (502)1h 30mYou taste three Belgian beers and choose one to bake into your own waffle batter, then pair your finished waffles with toppings and the beer you selected. The workshop includes all ingredients, water, and as many waffles as you want to make. You leave with the skills to repeat it at home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn something you can actually do again, not just watch a demo — the beer tasting and baking class mean you leave with both a skill and the confidence to use it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 49View ›
Bruges bike tour: Retro bikes, hidden gems & local guide
Bruges bike tour: Retro bikes, hidden gems & local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (458)2h 30mA small-group guided bike tour of Bruges on vintage red bikes, starting from a hidden monastery garden and covering the city's main squares, medieval palaces, beguinages and quiet residential streets over 2.5 hours. The tour ends with a local drink and conversation in the operator's private garden. Live guides speak English, French or Dutch; children from age 1 are welcome, and the operator provides helmets, ponchos and baskets.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the main squares and the quiet corners of Bruges in one morning without renting a bike and navigating alone — the guide's local knowledge and the small-group pace mean you cover more ground and understand it better than you would on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%from€ 45View ›
Antwerp Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights with Local Guide
Antwerp Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (436)2hA 2-hour guided bike tour of Antwerp's historical centre covering the Steen castle, Cathedral of Our Lady, Central Station, and the MAS museum in the old port. Your guide speaks English or Dutch and provides the bicycle; the route is designed to fit all the main sights into a single morning or afternoon, ideal for a first visit or when time is short.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover Antwerp's main sights by bike in one loop—your guide handles the route and pacing while you focus on the landmarks themselves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 33View ›
Bruges: Historical Walking Tour & Praline Tasting with Local
Bruges: Historical Walking Tour & Praline Tasting with Local★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (362)2hYou’ll walk centuries-old streets in Bruges with a local guide leading you through Burg Square, Markt, canal banks, and even quirky corners like the medieval red-light district. Taste an artisan praline if luck’s on your side, pause for stories at bridges and breweries, and feel history in every uneven stone underfoot.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 3View ›
Bruges: Private Walking Tour, Medieval Sights & Local Stories
Bruges: Private Walking Tour, Medieval Sights & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (353)2hYou’ll wander medieval Bruges with a private guide who brings old legends to life — from bell towers echoing over Market Square to quiet gardens at the Beguinage. Taste local stories (and maybe waffles), see swans gliding on Minnewater Lake, and end among gothic facades in Burg Square. Let yourself get caught in those small moments only a real walk can give.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 83View ›
Bruges Food Tour: Waffles, Chocolate, Fries & Brewery Tasting
Bruges Food Tour: Waffles, Chocolate, Fries & Brewery Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (331)1h 40mYou’ll taste your way through Bruges with fries on Market Square, waffles near Burg Square, secret local candy and handmade chocolate truffles. The day ends sipping fresh beer inside a cozy brewery—with stories from your guide weaving it all together.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 2.99View ›
Private Antwerp tour: Highlights & History with a guide
Private Antwerp tour: Highlights & History with a guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (324)2hA private 2-hour guided tour of Antwerp covers the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, the Grote Markt, medieval Vlaeykensgang, and the Bourse — the world's first stock exchange — with a live guide who explains the city's Golden Age, its baroque masterpieces, and the stories behind its landmarks. The guide is available in English, Spanish or Dutch, and the tour includes entry to the Cathedral and the Bourse during opening hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the main sights and the stories behind them without planning the route yourself — the guide handles the timing and the sequence, so you move straight from one landmark to the next and finish in 2 hours with a clear sense of why the city mattered.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 88View ›
Ghent: Food Walking Tour with Tastings & Gruut Beer
Ghent: Food Walking Tour with Tastings & Gruut Beer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (269)1h 30mOn this Ghent food walking tour you’ll taste hot fries at Frituur Tartaar, sample Ganda ham and local sweets at Ooost, enjoy handmade chocolate pralines and crisp waffles, then finish with a glass of Gruut beer. Expect laughter with your guide and real moments between bites — plus plenty of stories behind every flavor.Free cancellationKids −100%from€ 2.99View ›
Bruges: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & City Walk
Bruges: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & City Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (237)3hYou’ll wander Bruges’ cobbled streets with a local foodie guide who shares stories behind each bite. Taste famous waffles and fries straight from beloved stalls, sip Belgian coffee, and discover city highlights between stops. Expect laughter, small surprises and real insight into how locals eat — you might just find yourself thinking about Bruges long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 135View ›
Antwerp Bike Tour: Old Town, MAS & Districts
Antwerp Bike Tour: Old Town, MAS & Districts★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (233)2h–3hAntwerp Bike Tours is a small-group bicycle tour of the old town, MAS and northern and southern districts, led by a local guide in English or Dutch. The tour lasts two to three hours and includes a well-maintained bike, lock, basket and a beer or chocolate tasting; a poncho is provided if weather turns. For every kilometer ridden, the operator plants a tree in Belgium to offset the tour's carbon footprint.Is it for me?Book the Classic Tour if you want to choose between beer and chocolate; pick the De Koninck Tour if you're curious about Antwerp's signature brewery. Either way, small groups mean the guide can adjust the route and pace to what your group actually wants to see, rather than rushing through a fixed script.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 30View ›
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