Belgium · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private 2-hour Bruges walk from Markt to Burg Square with hotel pickup, an English guide, and story-packed stops like Ten Wijngaarde.
“Piet was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. He was always checking in to see if we were doing ok. It was a very cold day.”
A 2-hour private walking tour of Antwerp highlights, from Grote Markt to the Cathedral, with Rubens, fashion, and medieval lanes.
“My guide Flip was amazing. Professional and welcoming. He was a pleasure to spend 2 hours with. Very knowledgeable and a joy to be around with a light hearted sense of humor. Would love to another tour with him.”
A private 2-hour Bruges walk with a local guide, key UNESCO sights, and smart stops like the Holy Blood and Beguinage.
“Very smooth designed according to our need and pace and very informative”
Tailored private Brussels walking tour with a local guide, UNESCO Grand Place, Manneken Pis, chocolate, beer, Atomium, and EU quarter.
“I had never been to Belgium, or any French/Dutch speaking country. I decided to take the Eurostar from London, and spend six hours in Brussels, so I wanted to ensure I could see as much as possible with someone knowledgeable during that time. A private guide was a great way to ensure this. After booking, I received a short survey to share my goals and become matched with a guide. I was introduced to Lawrence over email and we exchanged a message or two prior to my arrival. I sent her my WhatsApp information so we could communicate upon my arrival, and it was extremely easy to meet up as…”
Brussels Belgian beer tasting and course at a private bar, 5 beers in 75 minutes, gluten-free options, and tips before a discounted pub crawl.
“A nice introduction to beer tasting, but also to how different varieties are produced, accompanied with some little trivia about this drink. Completely recommended”
Private 3-hour Bruges walk with a local guide: Markt, Burg Square, canal views, 2be beer wall, and chocolate tasting with a snack included.
“Our guide, Ann, was very knowledgeable with the culture & history of Brugge and showed us many of the popular locations, as well as a few off the beaten path. We enjoyed our tour very much.”
A private Bruges food tour with locals offering 10 tastings, local history stops, and diet-friendly bites for about 3 hours, around $163.
“Jay is a character to put it mildly, but in the best possible way. His personality totally made the tour. A little bit of history mixed with a lot of food and three pints of beer so come hungry and thirsty. He introduced us to some local classics and some modern options as well. It’s a small area so you never really go that far but you span everything from ice cream to waffles to herring. Just a really fun few hours and listening to Jay’s stories added to the experience. All in all a really great afternoon.”
Private electric scooter ride from Bruges to Damme, hitting top landmarks like Market Square and Cranenburg House with a live guide.
“Extremely satisfied with the tour. Peter was tremendous, working with our wives who were hesitant having never done scooters before. Thoroughly enjoyable.”
Two-hour private Bruges walk through the medieval heart, with funny legends, major sights like Rosary Quay, and a discount booklet.
“We felt like we knew the history of Brugge after taking the tour. He took us to the many historical areas and told some unique historical stories that will stay with us( the swans!) The pace was good. We were glad we took the tour.”
Private walking tour of Antwerp with a local, customized to your interests. Pick your meeting spot, walk 2 to 6 hours.
“We had a great day of walking to most of the places I requested. There was a place or two closed on the particular day we were there. I would highly suggest requesting Michele Berthold as she has lived in Antwerp most of her life…. Very knowledgeable and conversant ….& paid attention to detail. She had studied our requests and remembered to comment on our personal lives and interests. Having a private tour was very helpful & we will look for those in future travels….if you plan to go to Antwerp, request Michele!”
Private 3-hour Brussels walking tour with a local guide, Grand Place and Royal views, plus a snack or drink break without group crowds.
“Had a wonderful interactive tour. Lots of great conversations about history of region, buildings and the local cultures in the areas around the main city.”
A private 2-hour Bruges kickstart with a local guide, free stop highlights at Eiermarkt and Church of Our Lady, plus tailored tips.
“Nathan was a very good guide. He gave us a good recommendation for lunch and beer and made sure we had a good time.”
Private 4-hour Ypres WWI tour with pickup, Hill 60 mines, Sanctuary Wood trenches, Tyne Cot cemetery, gas attack sites, and Essex Farm.
“Soren was awesome. He got to understand us and what we wanted to see and tailored the trip. He has a great sense of humour and a few good jokes. I have no hesitation in recommending”
Private 2-hour Ghent walk with hotel pickup, medieval streets, Gravensteen Castle, and views from Graslei, Vrijdagsmarkt, and more.
A private 2-hour walk through Antwerp’s medieval core and Golden Age landmarks, from Grote Markt to Plantin-Moretus.
“Our Guide, Luc D was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and enjoyable. Saw sights we would have seen on our own.”
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