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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Private Bruges to Damme cycling tour: Countryside and guided walkA private cycling tour from Bruges to the countryside village of Damme, combining 3.5 hours of riding and walking with a licensed local guide who speaks English or Dutch. You cycle past the Lake of Love, through green spaces dotted with windmills and historical gates, then walk Damme's streets and climb its tower before returning to Bruges along the canal route. Helmets and bikes are included; the guide is yours alone.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Bruges and want to escape the city center on two wheels—the private guide and the specific route through countryside most day-trippers skip make it worth the time investment, and the pace lets you actually see the windmills, gates and canals rather than just pass them.
Brussels scavenger hunt app: Play at your own paceYou get a self-guided city game on your smartphone that takes roughly two hours and covers Brussels's best landmarks and squares. Answer riddles, find locations using GPS, and compete for team scores — all at your own pace, anytime you want. Groups up to six people share one booking, making it affordable for families and friends.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Brussels without a fixed schedule or a guide's pace — you move when you want and stop when something catches your eye. Families and groups of friends find it works well because everyone stays engaged, and the cost per person is low when you split one booking across six people.
Brussels Airport to City: Private Transfer & WiFiYou're met at Brussels Zaventem arrivals with a nameplate, driven to your Brussels address in an air-conditioned private car with WiFi, and the return trip to the airport is arranged the same way. No negotiation, no queue, no uncertainty about timing or cost — the driver handles the route and you handle your luggage.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and the uncertainty of public transport after landing — a fixed-price private car means you know the cost and the pickup time before you arrive, which is what makes the first hour after a flight actually restful.
Private Belgian Chocolate Tour in Bruges: 8+ TastingsA private chocolate tour in Bruges pairs tastings at award-winning artisan chocolatiers—including stops inside their working ateliers to meet the makers—with a guided walk through the city's medieval squares and landmarks. The guide speaks English or Dutch, and at least eight pralines and local sweets are included across the stops, woven between tales of the city's history and its iconic sites like the romantic medieval quarter and St. Bavo's Bridge.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Dutch, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your language; the two-hour pace and walkable route suit anyone from families with strollers to solo travelers without a car, and the fixed stops mean you taste without deciding where to go next.
Ghent Walking Tour: Medieval Castles & Gothic TowersA two-hour walking tour of Ghent's historic center led by a live English guide, moving through Gothic architecture, medieval squares and the city's most recognizable landmarks. You walk past Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo's Cathedral, the UNESCO-listed bell tower and the viewpoint where Ghent's three towers align—the sights that define the city's skyline. Choose between a private tour or a shared group departure; gratuities are optional.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and the group's own pace; choose the shared departure if you prefer to keep the cost down and don't mind walking with other travelers. Either way, you get the same route and guide—the difference is group size and price.
Brussels to Bruges & Ghent: Private day tour with guideYou’ll wander Bruges’ peaceful lanes and glide along its canals with a local guide sharing stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Taste Belgian classics at lunch, explore Ghent’s dramatic cathedral art, and end your day feeling like you’ve lived centuries in one trip — moments you’ll remember long after returning home.
Antwerp Private Walking Tour: Customized With A Local GuideA private walking tour of Antwerp with a local guide who contacts you in advance to learn your interests, then builds a route around the sights that matter to you. The tour covers the city's landmarks—the Grand Market Square, Rubens House, the Plantin-Moretus Museum and others—from the outside, with the option to add museum interiors if you arrange it beforehand. You choose the duration: 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours. Pickup is included if your accommodation is in the city.Is it for me?Choose a longer tour (4, 6 or 8 hours) if you want to move beyond the main squares and hear the stories behind the buildings and the people who shaped the city. A 2 or 3-hour tour works if you're in Antwerp for an afternoon and want the highlights without committing a full day.
Ghent & Atomium Tour from Brussels: Full-Day Guided ExcursionYou get round-trip bus transport from Brussels, a 2.5-hour guided walk through Ghent's medieval center with a Spanish-speaking guide, entry to St. Bavo's Cathedral to see the Van Eyck masterpiece, a stop at the Atomium before leaving Brussels, and about four hours of free time to explore on your own. Meals aren't included, but your guide points you toward the best places to eat before you split off.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Brussels, speak Spanish, and want the main Ghent highlights plus the Atomium without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed schedule and included bus mean you're not managing logistics, just showing up and following along.
Brussels: Private Family Tour & Chocolate Museum Skip-the-LineYou walk Brussels's main squares and landmarks with a private guide for two hours, stopping for Belgian chocolates and a local drink, then head into Choco-Story Museum with skip-the-line access for a self-guided hour exploring chocolate-making. Kids get games, sweets, and soft drinks along the way; adults get beer and the chance to move through the city without planning the route yourself.Is it for me?Best for families who want to see Brussels's main sights without planning stops and timings themselves, and who'd rather have a guide point out which statues matter and why than walk in circles with a map. The private format means your pace is yours, not a group's.
Brussels Airport Transfer to Brussels, Ghent & AntwerpYou book a vehicle type and provide your flight details; 48 hours before arrival, you get your driver's contact and meeting point. The driver meets you at Brussels Airport with your name, waits up to 60 minutes if needed, and takes you directly to your hotel in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, or Brugge in an air-conditioned car. The price is fixed, and you can change your booking up to 24 hours before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Brussels Airport and want to skip the taxi queue — the driver knows your flight, meets you at arrivals, and takes you directly to your hotel without negotiation or surprise charges.
Kortrijk City Game: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt with AppYou’ll explore Kortrijk’s medieval streets and UNESCO sites at your own pace with a playful city game app. Expect unexpected laughs, quirky local stories, and plenty of time for coffee breaks or detours—plus all instructions sent after booking for total flexibility you’ll remember long after the trip.
Brussels Airport Shuttle: Zaventem to City Center & HotelsYou get picked up at Zaventem arrivals with your name on a sign, travel in a van with up to seven other passengers, and arrive at your Brussels hotel or destination without arranging transport yourself. Water, WiFi and infant seats are included. The fixed price means no negotiation at the curb, and the regular schedule means no waiting for the van to fill.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Zaventem and want to skip the taxi queue and the uncertainty of negotiating a fare — the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you're leaving the airport.
Brussels to Bruges: Private Day Trip & Local GuideYou take the train from Brussels to Bruges, meet a local host who's customized the day around your interests, and walk through medieval courtyards, lakeside views, and chocolate shops at your own pace. The questionnaire before the tour means your itinerary is built for you, not for a group. Train tickets and local transport guidance are included; you return to Brussels in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bruges through someone who actually lives there and has time to show you what matters to you, without the pace or script of a group tour—the questionnaire is what makes a custom day possible instead of a standard itinerary.
Brussels Brewery Tour: Tipsy Tribe Craft Beer TastingTipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery in Brussels opens its production floor for a guided tour led by a co-founder, where you taste two house-brewed craft beers in 16cl pours and meet the head brewer. The tour covers ingredient selection through to the final pour, showing how small-scale independent production shapes the flavor. Afterward, you can stay in the tap room to order additional drinks and snacks at your own cost.Is it for me?An hour is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your day, which means you can pair this with other Brussels stops—a museum, a market, a meal—and still have time. If you want to linger over extra beers and conversation in the tap room, you can extend it yourself.
Bastogne: Battle of the Bulge Tour & War MuseumYou visit the Bastogne War Museum, walk through preserved foxholes and tank positions, and stand in the cemeteries where American soldiers fell during the 1944 winter offensive. The guide handles all logistics from Brussels, entry fees are included, and you move at a pace that lets the landscape speak for itself rather than rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Battle of the Bulge by standing where it happened, not by reading about it—the museum and the landscape together do what neither could alone, and the guide's local knowledge fills in the gaps the official histories leave.
Bruges Brewery & Distillery Tour: Self-Guided TastingA self-guided tour of Bourgogne des Flandres brewery and distillery in central Bruges, where you use an interactive app to track beer and spirits production from raw ingredients to finished product, ending with a flight of 6 taster glasses on draft. The brewery is a working facility, so you see the process happen in real time. Tours run 1 to 2.5 hours depending on how long you linger at each stage.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to move through the brewery at your own pace without waiting for a group or keeping to a guide's schedule. The app means you can spend as much time as you want watching the brewing happen, then taste the finished beer without anyone rushing you through.
Brussels & Antwerp: Atomium, Chocolate & Beer Tasting Private TourYou're picked up at your hotel at 8am and driven to Antwerp for a guided walk through the medieval center, followed by your choice of the Chocolate Nation museum or DIVA Diamond Museum. After lunch on your own, you head to Brussels to visit the Atomium, then walk the city's historic streets with a local guide before stopping for Belgian beer and a waffle. Hotel drop-off is at 7pm. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; transportation is private and air-conditioned.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see both Antwerp and Brussels in a single day without arranging transport between cities, buying tickets separately, or planning which museum to visit—the fixed itinerary and included entry fees mean you move through both cities without stopping to figure out logistics.
Brussels bike tour: Grand Place, Royal Palace & moreA 3.5-hour guided bike tour of Brussels covers eight stops across the city—the Grand Place, Royal Palace, Manneken Pis, the European Parliament, Grand Sablon Square and more—with a live Dutch-speaking guide, a free waffle and water at Manneken Pis, and a half-hour break for Belgian fries. The pace stays light with short stops and fun facts instead of long explanations, and kids from age 8 can ride along.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide steering the route and pace for you, and your group includes kids who engage better with short stops and fun facts than long walking stretches.
Antwerp Food Walking Tour: 5 Tastings with Live GuideA two-hour food walking tour in Antwerp led by a live English-speaking guide, with five tastings of Belgian fries, chocolate, cheese, waffles and beer at landmarks including the Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Cathedral and Vlaeykensgang. The tour starts at the fountain of Brabo on the Grote Markt and ends at a local café near the starting point.Is it for me?Book this if you prefer a guided route through narrow medieval streets with set tasting stops, rather than navigating cafés on your own.
La Senne Brewery tour Brussels: Craft beer production & tastingA 90-minute brewery tour in Brussels where you walk the La Senne production area, learn how craft beer is made, and taste four flagship beers guided by a live English-speaking guide. The brewery occupies 4,500 m² on the Tour & Taxis site and was founded in 2002 after Brussels lost nearly all its breweries to industrialization. Minimum age is 16.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace through a working production facility, so comfortable shoes matter and the 90 minutes keeps you on your feet—book this one if you want to see how beer is actually made rather than hear about it in a tasting room.
