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Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

Celebrate the life and art of master Surrealist Salvador Dalí with a ticket to the permanent exhibition at the Museum-Gallery Xpo in Bruges. This colorful, reimagined gallery space inside the medieval Bruges Belfry showcases the ‘Salvador Dalí: Marquis de Púbol’ exhibit, featuring a rotating collection of the artist’s original graphic work and sculptures.

Discover the stories behind Belgium’s famous beermaking heritage at the Bruges Beer Experience. Learn about the monks who were early brewing innovators, how best to pair beer with food, and the cultural aspects of beer drinking in a fun and interactive setting. Conveniently located in the historic city center, the museum also offers a special non-beer exhibit just for kids, plus a bar with more than a dozen Belgian draught beers for the grown-ups.

Exploring Old Ghent independently may mean skimming over some of its history and sights. Gain more than a cursory overview of the city on this private walking tour, which can be tailored around you. Let a local guide lead you to St. Bavo’s Cathedral and other must-sees so you don’t get lost; uncover their significance, and sample a culinary speciality—all bonuses you could easily miss out on if alone.

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.

Get a local introduction to Bruges' highlights on a private tour with a guide who's passionate about life in the city. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests, as you take in historic sites, classic architecture, and colorful, canal-side neighborhoods. Stop to explore local markets and to taste some locally-made chocolate, then finish with insider tips for your remaining time in Bruges.

Delve into the poignant history of World War I on a full-day tour of the Flanders Battlefields from Bruges. Follow in the footsteps of soldiers with an accomplished historical guide and visit moving memorials that immortalize soldiers lost in battles. Gaze at endless rows of graves at the German Military Cemetery; revitalize with a traditional Belgian lunch at a local restaurant; and visit Flanders’ Field Museum to see exhibitions that speak eloquently of the area’s turbulent past. Conclude your emotionally stirring tour by experiencing the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, and much more. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Ensure a stress-free visit to Bruge's Historium by booking the most popular ticket in advance. With your Time Traveler ticket you can travel back to medieval Bruges, courtesy of virtual reality. Let yourself be swept up in a wonderful love story while walking through seven historical themed rooms and learn all about the Golden Age of Bruges.

See the historic city of Antwerp and some of its most important attractions quickly and comfortably with this tuk tuk tour of the city. Traveling with two tuk tuks, your private tour will quickly take you to several major museums around the city center including the Museum Vleeshuis and MAS - Museum aan de Stroom. Places on this private tour are limited to 12 people.

Get to know Antwerp quickly with a private tour in an eco-friendly tuk-tuk. Explore historic Antwerp with a private guide and learn about local landmarks such as the medieval fortress Het Steen and the main square of the Grote Markt, and visit several museums. Discover the history and architecture of Antwerp on this tuk-tuk tour for up to six people.

Skip the awkward group tours and turn exploring Bruges into a game of exploration. Using just your smartphones, you and your crew will take to the city as you solve puzzles, hunt for clues, and discover the city. You’ll get to learn all about Bruge’s iconic landmarks, its history and culture, and more—all while strategizing and gamifying the treasure-hunt adventure.

Learn about the history of Antwerp’s renowned jewelry-making industry—and meet with the city’s current designers—during this private two-hour tour. Hear where the word “bankrupt” comes from, learn about Saint Paul’s Church’s well-stocked diamond treasury, and get a chance to enter the private ateliers of contemporary designers and enjoy personalized meet-and-greets.

Work up an appetite while learning the history behind Belgium’s favorite snack at the Frietmuseum, which celebrates the deliciousness of potato fries. Trace the journey of the potato from ancient Peru to restaurants and food stalls all over Belgium, and even sample some authentic fries in the medieval cellars of the beautiful Saaihalle building that houses the museum.

This guided walking tour in Ghent is a fun way to get your bearings while hearing stories about the city’s history and checking off top landmarks. Save time following a map and let a guide take you on a carefully planned route that includes street art, popular sightseeing spots, and off-the-beaten-track sights too.

Experience a day in the life of a medieval apprentice at the Bruges Historium, an interactive museum designed to transport you back to 15th-century Belgium. History comes alive through multimedia and special effects as you walk through seven different themed rooms with an audio guide. Enhance your visit with an optional virtual reality experience or drinks in the Duvelorium bar overlooking Market Square.

This tour is a perfect introduction to Ghent’s magnificent architecture and historical sights. Instead of studying a guidebook, explore the city with a guide to give you local insights into the history and development of the city. Find out about the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, discover beautiful architecture in the Vrijdagmarkt area, see Gravensteen castle, and learn why the city has gained the nickname of “Belgium's Silicon Valley”.

Immerse yourself in the Bruges of 1435 with this Virtual Reality ticket for Bruges Historium. Prebook to save time, and visit the VR room before or after experiencing the Historium displays on Bruges during its Golden Age. Simply don your headset and explore virtual medieval Bruges—sailing into its port, and flying around Market Square and other sights to experience them as they were more than 500 years ago.

See Bruges at its most beautiful and create images to treasure. This private photo tour is suitable for all levels of photography experience—whether you are a novice or a professional. The tour is adapted to suit your specific needs but it is aimed at maximizing your photography as the light in Bruges fades and the city's canals, side streets, historic buildings, and public squares are cast in a photogenic glow.

Don't miss this thrilling new expo of Body Worlds (Körperwelten), celebrating the potential of the human body. The expo displays a varied collection of over 200 specimens, including whole-body plastinates, individual organs, organ configurations, translucent slices, blood vessel configurations, and stages of development.The whole-body plastinates are positioned in life-like poses, such as playing sports and making love, to show visitors how our anatomy works in everyday situations. Expo Body Worlds contains an interactive "anatomical mirror" that allows visitors to capture their internal reflection in an oversized projection so that they can explore their own body movements and how they are configured in relation to their internal organs. Expo Body Worlds is located only 10 minutes walk from the railway station and from the Market Square in the center of Bruges, Belgium.

If you’ve only got limited time to discover the highlights of Antwerp, then exploring the city with a local is the best way to do it. Avoid the stress of getting lost, and instead, set off on a well-planned route that ticks off a shortlist of landmarks—such as the Grote Markt and Antwerp City Hall. The tour is also a great way to get local food and drink recommendations.