Things to do in Belgium

Things to do in Belgium

Top 10 Things to do in Belgium

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    Portrait from local Inge - Cultural & chocolate lover
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bruges

    243 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Bruges

    Want to see the best of Bruges? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Bruges!

    €40.55per person
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    Portrait from local Inge - Cultural & chocolate lover
    Portrait from local Hugo - The Global Nomad is Back in Town
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    City Kickstart Tour: Bruges

    176 reviews
    1.5 hours | city highlight tours | Bruges

    Welcome to Bruges! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Bruges to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €18.55per person
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    Portrait from local Hugo - The Global Nomad is Back in Town
    Portrait from local Jay - The Passionate Traveler
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    The 10 Tastings of Bruges

    307 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Bruges

    Ready to taste the best food in Bruges? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Bruges.

    €83.48per person
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    Portrait from local Asefeh - Travel Taler
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    The 10 Tastings of Brussels

    117 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Brussels

    Ready to taste the best food in Brussels? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Brussels.

    €89.34per person
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    The Beauty of Bruges by Bike Tour

    36 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Bruges

    Enjoy the freedom of exploring Bruges on a bike tour with a local. Cover more ground, take scenic routes, and cycle through main spots like The Markt and De Halve Maan. Take in the views as you bike through the city in a safe and fun way, and hear fascinating stories at every stop along the way!

    €32.72per person
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    Portrait from local Eric - Your off the track guide. I will be happy to meet you !
    Portrait from local Esteph - Visual artist
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Brussels

    276 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Brussels

    Want to see the best of Brussels? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Brussels!

    €42.40per person
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    Portrait from local Inge - Cultural & chocolate lover
    Portrait from local Patrick - Food Tasting Specialist
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    Withlocals Your Way! - Bruges City Tour

    560 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Bruges

    Did you know that the Bruges tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

    €43.54per person
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    Portrait from local Elodie - The Beer Yoda
    Portrait from local Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian
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    Drinks & Bites in Brussels Tour

    114 reviews
    2 hours | food tours | Brussels

    Picture this, a night out in Brussels hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Brussels.

    €68.52per person
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    Portrait from local Artur - PhD in Tasting Chocolate and Beer | Expert Storyteller
    Portrait from local Jay - The Passionate Traveler
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    For the Love of Belgian Beer! - Private Tour

    358 reviews
    2 hours | food tours | Bruges

    Amai! What better way to experience Bruges’ culture and history than through its fascinating and varied craft beer? Visit the best breweries in town together with a local. Taste 3 different beers paired with 1 delicious Belgian snack and make your visit to Bruges a unique one!

    €55.65per person
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    Portrait from local Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian
    Portrait from local Eric - Your off the track guide. I will be happy to meet you !
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    City Explorer: Bruges Day Trip

    249 reviews
    8 hours | day trips | Brussels

    Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Brussels have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Bruges by train and be back in Brussels the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

    €176.10per person
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Explore Belgium with a local of your choice

Learn about their personal stories, and find out how you can explore Belgium together

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    Matteo
    Wanderlust Storyteller
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    Alexandra
    Bruxellois from another mother :)
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    Xavier
    Showing you the real Bruges, and beyond
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    Eric
    Your off the track guide. I will be happy to meet you !
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    Artur
    PhD in Tasting Chocolate and Beer | Expert Storyteller
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    Patrick
    Food Tasting Specialist
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    Ann
    The classy guide
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    Hugo
    The Global Nomad is Back in Town
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    Mariana
    Brussels Philosopher & Storyteller Guide
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    Tiago
    The Storyteller
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What other travelers love about our local experts

Ryan
About local
20 July 2025
Great stories and a smart friendly guide!

Artur arranged a great tour with expert knowledge of Brugge and a beautiful walk around the city. He took time to explain, didn't rush, and was always open to questions. Highly recommended!

Withlocals Your Way! - Bruges City Tour
Herb & Bonnie
About local
15 July 2025
Beautiful Bruges With Xavier

We couldn’t have had a better tour of stunningly beautiful Bruges than with Xavier! He was a polite, considerate, knowledgeable and particularly engaging guide. Full of many great stories, especially about the swans! We told him we needed a slower pace and frequent opportunities to sit, as we were pretty worn out from previous 2 weeks of cobblestone walking. He met us at the train station as planned and off we went to a park where there was a giant map of Bruges and he gave us an overview of everything before we started, ensuring we had a place to sit while he was talking. He made sure we had a bathroom break, along with a drink and rest. He truly loves this amazing city where he was born and it shows. We would not hesitate to recommend Xavier, whether for seniors (like us), or any other age groups. He has a knack for connecting with people and sharing his engaging stories and knowledge.

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bruges
KENNETH
About local
13 July 2025
Fun History and great food!!!

Was a great walking tour with Artur in Bruges. We stopped by all the local spots for amazing food and drink while getting some history of the town. Highly knowledgeable and fun to interact with throughout the tour. Highly recommend if you are taking a tour in Bruges! Thanks Artur for a great tour and tasting of the city you love (and we love too)!

The 10 Tastings of Bruges
Dirk
About local
6 July 2025
Fantastic experience

Hugo is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining with a fine sense of humor. We had the perfect mix of history, main attractions, off the beaten path and stories from a beautiful town. Highly recommended!

Withlocals Your Way! - Bruges City Tour

Things to do in Belgium

You’re in for a treat! Belgium is a small, but beautiful country. It has everything you wish for in a holiday destination: beautiful historic city centers, trendy neighborhoods, a feisty going-out scene and the coolest cafes and restaurants. Don’t forget to put the following on your bucket list.

  • Discover Brussels like a local

    Taking a Brussels tour with a private local guide is among the top things to do in Belgium. This way, you’ll discover Brussels’ many attractions as well as its hidden gems. It’s only when you hear the little stories behind the capital of Europe, brought to you by a passionate local, that you’ll truly start to know the place!

    Enjoy Brussels’ city highlights like the Grand Place, Manneken Pis and the comic book murals. But also let your guide lead you to Brussels’ best kept secrets, like a rooftop bar that overlooks the entire city. Enjoy your stay and have great conversations with your host!

  • Go on a shopping spree

    If you like shopping, Belgium is the right place for you. Whether it’s for chocolate, beer, decorative stuff or clothing, you’ll find numerous shops to go to. The best way to go shopping in Belgium is with a local host by your side. They’ll know where the best deals are and help you find what you’re looking for.

    Belgium is particularly famous for its fashion scene. Top notch designers like Dries Van Noten and Dirk Bikkembergs are born and bred in Belgium. If you’re into haute couture, take a stroll down Avenue Louise in Brussels. Or go to Antwerp, one of Europe’s most prominent fashion capitals. Antwerp is particularly famous for its vintage design.

  • Enjoy a home-cooked meal

    If you like to eat, read on. If you don’t, go back to the strange planet you came from! Enjoying a home-cooked meal should really be on your list of top things to do in Belgium. Let a local host spoil you with a typical Belgian dish like steak, ‘chicon au gratin’, Belgian fries, meatballs in tomato sauce, ‘vol au vent’ or beef stew. Or perhaps you’re more into Mediterranean food?

    Belgians love to cook Italian dishes!! Ever since the wave of Italian guest workers, the Italian cuisine has conquered kitchens all over Belgium. Whatever dish you’re having, you’re bound to have a good time, chatting away about Belgian culture, food or whatever topic comes up. Belgian locals are excellent hosts!

  • Get your sports on!

    Get your sports on while visiting Belgium. Why would you not combine two of the most awesome things in life: traveling and doing sports?! If that sounds like fun to you, have a look at the local sports tours in Belgium.

    Perhaps you’re interested in cycling around Bruges while exploring its medieval sites? Or maybe a running tour is more of your thing. In total, such tours are about 5 to 10 km (depending on which you choose), but don’t worry if you’re not in excellent shape. Your local guide will take many breaks. This way, you can take a breath while he tells you all about Belgium’s landmarks. Enjoy your endorphin fix!

  • Go on a beer tasting

    A beer tasting is one of the top things to do in Belgium! It’s a true must. You haven’t really visited Belgium, if you haven’t drunk a Belgian beer. Don’t worry, you’ll definitely find some beers you like. There are plenty to choose from! Belgium has around 1200 different beers. If you’re not into bitter pale lagers, perhaps a sweet fruit beer might be your thing.

    You’ll get the most from of a beer tasting if you’re accompanied by a local host. They’ll let you know which beers you’ll like best and which ones are particularly interesting, due to bizarre ingredients, or perhaps due to cool background stories. Schol!

  • Take a creative workshop

    Instead of just walking around looking at buildings, why not get creative for once? Belgium has a thriving art, film and literature scene. But that’s not all. Tons of creative workshops in the fields of photography, theater, film, literature, crafts and pottery are constantly organized, so locals are quite used to them.

    If you take a creative workshop by a local – like our top-rated upcycling workshop – you’ll get the chance to learn something new while chatting to a local. You can hear all about the Belgian culture while getting your hands dirty. Sounds good, huh? Join your host and get your creativity going!

  • Discover Antwerp’s hidden gems

    Visiting Antwerp is by far one of the top things to do in Belgium. This cool metropole is famous for its fashion scene, architecture, Jewish Quarter and vintage design. Oh yes, and its historic center, of course! Do we need to say more?

    Maybe the best thing about Antwerp is the notion that it isn’t overrun by tourists yet. The city feels real. If you truly want to know Antwerp like a local, we highly recommend a tour by one of our local guides. There are many tours to choose from: a city highlights tour, a vintage tour, a tour in the Jewish Quarter. Antwerp has so much to offer.

  • Go on a food tour

    Treat your taste buds: go on a food tour with a Belgian local! Belgium is famous for its delicious food. Belgian chocolate, for instance, is the best in the world – there’s no discussion here! And then there are the wonderful Belgian fries, of course. Yup, not FRENCH fries. The French are just jealous.

    But there’s more. Belgian Waffles. Chicory au gratin. Stoemp. The many sweets from Bruges. In short, it would be a pity if you’d miss out on Belgium’s many delicious dishes. A food tour is truly one of the top things to do in Belgium! Your local host will direct you to the best culinary delights as well as tell you all of the little stories behind them.

  • Explore Bruges with a local

    Bruges is an absolute win. And exploring Bruges with a local guide by your side is even better. He’ll guide you to Bruges’ hidden gems and guard you from its tourist traps. With its impressive historic architecture, lovely canals and cute little streets, Bruges is rightfully called ‘The Venice of the North’. Visiting it truly is among the top things to do in Belgium.

    If you’re a movie geek, you might want to consider asking your local host to take you to the spots where In Bruges was filmed. The Belfry, a medieval bell tower, for example. Ask your local guide about the other famous spots, they’ll know everything.

  • Learn about Belgium’s multiculturalism

    Get to know Belgium’s multicultural side during a tour by a local. Over the years – centuries, even – Belgium has attracted many different nationalities and cultural groups. The result? Belgium’s big cities are like multicultural patchworks: a Chinatown here, a Jewish Quarter there, and Arabic neighborhoods in between. Not exploring the multicultural side of Belgium would be like going to Rome without visiting Vatican City!

    Immerse yourself in Antwerp’s Jewish Quarter, go to the many cozy shops in Brussels’ Matongé district and shop for yummy North African herbs in Borgerhout. We highly recommend a multicultural tour by one of our lovely local hosts. You’ll get so much more from it!

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