Things to do in Belgium
Day Trips from Brussels15 optionsAtomium Tours18 optionsChocolate Workshop in Brussels16 optionsBrussels Airport Taxi12 optionsBrussels Walking Tour50 optionsZaventem Airport Taxi11 optionsBeer Tour Brussels17 optionsBike Tour Brussels5 optionsBruges Walking Tour26 optionsBeer Tour Bruges5 optionsGhent Walking Tour12 optionsBrussels Food Tour30 options
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Brussels: Chocolate, Beer & Waffle Tour with Westvleteren XIIYou walk the historic center, taste 12 chocolate pieces and a traditional Speculoos cookie, then sample six Belgian beers including the rare Westvleteren XII in authentic local bars, paired with cheese and sausages. A Belgian whiskey tasting comes next, and you finish with a waffle and Trappist beer in the 1847 Royal Galleries. Everything's included, and you get 10% off at partner shops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the full range of Belgian food and drink culture in one afternoon without figuring out which bars to hit or hunting for Westvleteren XII yourself — the small-group format and exclusive access to hard-to-find beer is what makes this different from wandering the center on your own.
Ghent Bike Tour: Street Art & Hidden Suburbs with Local GuideYou 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.
Evening Walking Tour Brussels: Dark History in the MarollesYou walk through Brussels' hidden history for two hours with a professional guide, moving from Grand Sablon through the Sablon district and down into the Marolles, stopping at real locations where executions, revolts, and resistance happened. The tour is free to join—you tip the guide in cash at the end—and covers ground most evening visitors miss entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Brussels beyond the main tourist squares and understand the city's real history without arranging a private guide—the evening timing and fixed route mean you get the darker side of the city in one focused walk.
Antwerp Old City Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & SecretsA 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.
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop Brussels: Make TrufflesYou'll taste fresh cacao pulp and raw beans straight from the pod, then spend 90 minutes making mendiants, truffles, and a personalized chocolate bar in a real bean-to-bar factory — the only one in Brussels that isn't using industrial chocolate. Everything you make gets packaged to take home, and you'll know that part of your ticket price is funding fair wages for the farmers who grew the cacao.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand where chocolate actually comes from and make something real to take home, rather than just taste pre-made samples. The 90 minutes are paced for learning and hands-on work, so you'll be focused the whole time — not a rushed demo or a long afternoon.
Bruges: Belgian Waffle & Beer Workshop with TastingYou 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.
Bruges bike tour: Retro bikes, hidden gems & local guideA 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.
Make Belgian Chocolate Pralines in Brussels: 2.5-Hour WorkshopA 2.5-hour Belgian chocolate workshop in Brussels where you learn to make pralines and mendiants (chocolate discs with dried fruit) from scratch, crafting at least 30 chocolates per person under live guidance. All ingredients, equipment and a box to take your chocolates home are included, along with hot chocolate. Participants must be at least 12 years old; anyone under 18 needs a participating adult present.Is it for me?You'll leave with 30+ chocolates you've made yourself, crafted hands-on throughout while your guide focuses on perfecting your technique in this small-group workshop.
Antwerp Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights with Local GuideA 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.
Brussels: Chocolate Tasting Tour & Praline Shops WalkYou’ll taste your way through Brussels’ best chocolate shops with a local guide by your side—sampling at least seven pralines and truffles as you stroll from the Royal Galleries to Grand-Place. Along the way you’ll hear stories behind every bite and share laughs with fellow travelers. Expect sticky fingers, new favorites, and a little more warmth in your day.
Brussels Food Tour: Belgian Beer, Fries & ChocolateYou walk through central Brussels neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at five restaurants and food shops where you taste shrimp croquettes, beer-braised meatballs with fries, local beer, Belgian waffles, and chocolate. The full meal is included, as is water and one alcoholic drink. You eat alongside other travelers in a relaxed, social atmosphere, and the guide explains the history and technique behind each stop. The tour takes a few hours and covers the Marolles, Sablon, and Grande Place districts on foot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the real Brussels food scene without planning five separate meals or navigating the city on your own—the guide handles the stops, the stories, and the timing, leaving you free to eat and talk with other travelers.
Flanders War Memorial Tour from Brussels: Last Post CeremonyYou travel from Brussels through the Flanders Fields battlegrounds with a professional multilingual guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. You walk through the German Military Cemetery, Passchendaele battlefield, Tyne Cot Cemetery (the largest Commonwealth cemetery), and Essex Farm where McCrae wrote his famous poem. The day ends at 8 pm with the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute that happens every evening. Lunch is included during a break in the afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand the First World War through the actual sites and cemeteries rather than a classroom — the full day and expert guide are what make that possible. Expect to be out from morning until 8 pm, with walking at each stop and emotional weight throughout.
Bruges: Historical Walking Tour & Praline Tasting with LocalYou’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.
Brussels: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum & Praline DemoYou move through exhibition rooms learning chocolate's history from the Mayans onward, taste samples at different stops, and watch a master chocolate-maker shape Belgian pralines by hand. The audioguide in 11 languages lets you set your own pace, and the museum's 600+ artifacts and objects make the story of cocoa and chocolate concrete. Entry, tasting and the praline demonstration are all included, and the location near Manneken Pis means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon in the city center.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Brussels who wants to understand where chocolate comes from and how it's made, without needing to book a separate tour — the audioguide and self-paced walk mean you move through at your own speed, and the praline demo happens whether you're there alone or with a group.
Bruges: Private Walking Tour, Medieval Sights & Local StoriesYou’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.
Bruges Food Tour: Waffles, Chocolate, Fries & Brewery TastingYou’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.
Private Antwerp tour: Highlights & History with a guideA 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.
Brussels: Belgian Food, Chocolate & Beer Walking TourYou walk through Brussels's medieval center, stopping at four chocolate shops for tastings, eating a full Belgian lunch with mussels or beef stew, drinking two local beers, and finishing with a Brussels waffle. All drinks are included, and the guide handles the route and timing so you don't have to piece together where the best chocolatiers are or how to fit everything into an afternoon. Four hours, one guide, no planning required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat and drink your way through Brussels without planning the route, finding the restaurants, or deciding which chocolatier is worth the detour—the guide handles the timing and the stops, and everything is included in the price.
Brussels Pub Crawl: 4 Bars, Shots & Drink DiscountsYou meet at The Unusual Bar at 9:15pm, play games to break the ice, then visit three more venues across Brussels over the course of the evening. You get one free Jäger Bomb and a complimentary shot at each bar, plus drink discounts all night. Groups range from 15 on weekdays to 80 on weekends, so the vibe shifts depending when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're solo or with friends and want to move through Brussels nightlife without planning the stops yourself—the fixed route and group format mean you spend the evening socializing instead of deciding where to go next.
Brussels: Private Walking Tour Grand Place, Atomium & ChocolatesYou’ll wander Brussels’ cobbled streets with a local guide who tailors every stop to your interests — from Grand Place legends to Atomium’s retro-futurism and secret chocolate shops. Expect spontaneous detours, real stories behind landmarks, and that feeling of being let in on little city secrets most travelers miss.
