14 Dark Side Tours in Belgium to Build a Day Around

1.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Walk Bruges after dark with Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours. 1.5 hours of stories, landmarks, and a beer at Bauhaus bar.

“Our English- speaking group consisted of 17 people which is a nice small group but our guide talked so quiet and with a strong accent that it was difficult to understand what he was saying. Our guide told us mostly about the international trade market that made Brügge famous and showed us where the harbour use to be. This was o.k. but I thought this tour would entail a bit more of information that you might not find on Wikipedia. Our guide, however, was very helpful in recommending a restaurant to eat mussels and Belgium fries.”

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2.Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Evening walk through Ghent’s dark medieval side, with legends, bridges, and Patershol. Low-cost, English tour with lively guides.

“Great tour! A lot of information done with a great sense of humor. Our guide was quite animated and very knowledgeable.”

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3.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Evening history walk through Brussels, from Grand Place to Kapellekerk, with darker tales, big monuments, and the Marolles flea market.

“Regime really enjoyed giving the dark side tour and his enthusiasm shown through in his presentation. It wasn’t all dark. He was very informative about the history of Brussels.”

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4.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Night walk through Antwerp’s darker corners, from medieval legends and diamond trade to prison walls, the Red Light District, and MAS rooftop views.

“We had a really nice experience. Our guide Beren knew a lot about the city and told us so many interesting facts and stories in the 90 minutes. I was sad that we did the tour on the last evening, because he recommended so many things to do in Antwerp.”

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5.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

A smart, two hour private walk through Antwerp’s quieter, darker corners, linking medieval streets to the diamond trade and its shadows.

“Tom was adaptable, personable and incredibly knowledgeable- we had a great time on our tour through Antwerp!”

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6.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $105

A private evening walk through Ghent’s darkest legends, from Devil’s Tower tales to Viking defenses, ending in Patershol for dinner.

“Kenny made this tour so much fun! My husband loves a good scary story so hearing and seeing the “dark side” of Ghent was right up his alley. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!”

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7.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

A private Bruges night walk packed with legends and ghost stories, guided in English, ending at the Bauhaus Bar for an easy, local finish.

“A great evening activity. You get to see a different side to Bruges. Great to end with a lovely beer.”

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8.1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $206

Private 90-min Dark Side Bruges walk, led by a local guide, ending at Bauhaus Bar with beer and a boat-tour discount.

“Patrick was very detailied regarding Brugge history and answered to our questions (a lot :-) ) patiently. However I missed the dark side (story) of Brugge and all the juicy details that you cannot find on the internet or in 'normal' sightseeing tours.”

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9.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

A private 2-hour Brussels walking tour linking Sablon beauty, legal power at Palais de Justice, and Marolles street stories for $105.02.

“Sebastian was awesome. Such a great visit thru the city. He had all sorts of info. Very friendly and super knowledgeable. Definitely recommend”

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10.Dark Side of Antwerp Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $206

Explore Antwerp after dark on a private 2-hour walk with legends, Red Light District stories, lesser-known corners, and MAS rooftop views.

“Luc D. was an amazing tour guide! My wife and I felt like we got an outstanding overview of Antwerp as a city and its history. We had so much fun!”

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11.The Dark Side of Ghent Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $206

A private 90-minute walk in Ghent focused on legends, mystery, and lesser-seen corners, with a guide and a discount booklet.

“We had a fantastic tour with Kenny. He was knowledgeable, and entertaining. Always great to be shown around by someone who loves their home. So happy to have more time here to follow-up on his recommendations of other things to see.”

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12.2-Hour Dark Side of Brussels Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $206

A lantern-lit, 2-hour private walk through Brussels’ darker side, from Anneessens Tower to the Palace of Justice, with chilling stories.

“Er werd meteen gevraagd wat onze wensen waren, wat we graag hadden gezien of waar we meer uitleg over wensten. Willem was heel vriendelijk en enthoesiast ons over brussel te vertellen”

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13.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Experience Antwerp at night on a private guided walk, mixing medieval sights with the Red Light District and ending at MAS.

“Arie was a great and energetic guide! Tons of interesting stories about a city he is clearly passionate about. He answered all our questions, would recommend this tour.”

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14.Haunted Bruges Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk Bruges’ medieval streets with a live guide and hear true stories of plague, witch trials, betrayals, and haunting canal legends.

“Non il solito tour, Matteo ci ha fatto scoprire scorci e leggende storiche riguardanti le epoche passate,BRUGGE di notte ha tutto un altro fascino”

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