Belgium · DARK SIDE & LEGENDS TOURS

The 15 Best Legend & Ghost Walks in Belgium

21 tours  ·  from $3 a head

Medieval street plans keep their stories, and these towns tell them after dark. The 15 walks below cover Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels, priced by length, with the start times that put you in the lanes at the right hour.

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - The Belfort and the sound of medieval power
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

1.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Review of Bruges’ budget-friendly Legends walking tour, covering medieval landmarks, local stories, guide quality, value, and practical tips.

“Victoria’s charisma, wonderful humour, historical knowledge and perfect English brought the history and city to life in the most enjoyable way.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Grote Markt: Antwerp’s grand opening scene
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

2.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,837 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Antwerp’s legends, art, trade, and medieval lanes on a lively two-hour walking tour with local tips and expert guides.

“Luc's a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable. We were in a large group but he made sure that everyone is involved. We enjoyed the short tour of Antwerp.”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent - Design Museum Gent and the local rebellious streak
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - Jan van Eyckplein and Bruges as a medieval port
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

4.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

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

Explore Bruges after dark with legends, canals, medieval squares, windmills, and a beer stop on this lively 90-minute walking tour.

“Martin was great. Very informative, clever and funny. I learned a lot about the town's history. I recommend it highly.”

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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent - The cathedral, the harbor, and the price of prosperity
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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

5.Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

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

Explore Ghent after dark on a lively 1-hour-45-minute walking tour of medieval crime, legends, landmarks, and lesser-seen corners.

“The address supplied in the confirmation email and instructions is wrong. Then when we waited around in the location supplied messaged the operator, who then tried to gaslight us.”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges - by Legends - The Belfry, Bruges’s clearest symbol of power
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

6.Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Bruges – by Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 483 reviews · from $2Best value

Explore medieval Bruges on a two-hour walking tour with local stories, VR views, historic sights, a chocolate treat, and practical city tips.

“I and my family did the tour on Wednesday the 2nd of October with a spanish speaking guide. I can’t recall her name, but she was spot on. I found her knowledgeable and passionate about the job. I would definitely recommend her and her tour.”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels - Place Saint-Jean and Tour Anneessens: city life beyond the postcard
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

7.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Brussels after dark on a low-cost walking tour of Gothic churches, grim stories, historic squares, and the Marolles district.

“This tour was not what I expected. The guide was very nice and very knowledgeable about Brussels and there were a couple of interesting stops but I think it is maybe just named incorrectly. A good way to see a bit of the city. More lesser known facts than dark side.”

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Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp - The Cathedral explains Antwerp’s public face
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Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends - Manneken Pis supplies the city’s cheeky symbol
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp - Museum Vleeshuis and the darker side of guild life
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Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

10.Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Explore Antwerp’s medieval sights, legends, Golden Age, and Rubens landmarks on a flexible two-hour private walking tour.

“Our guide Joske was so knowledgeable and accommodating made the history come alive. Highly recommend if you’re comfortable walking etc. on cobblestones.”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp - St. Paul’s Church and its obscure past
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

11.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

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

Review of Antwerp’s private Dark Side tour, covering diamonds, medieval prisons, art, the Red Light District, and MAS views.

“Marleen was personable, funny and knowledgeable. She did not just relate information, she told great stories.”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent - St Bavo’s Cathedral and the Devil’s Tower tale
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

12.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

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

Explore Ghent after dark on a private history tour filled with medieval legends, grim tales, skyline views, and a finish in Patershol.

“A very fun tour – Kenny was a great guide: engaging, interesting, and excellent company. He managed to make the walk enjoyable for both of my children as well.”

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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - The Historic Center and Its Lesser-Known Stories
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

13.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

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

Explore Bruges after dark on a private 90-minute walk filled with legends, canals, hidden corners, local history, and a Bauhaus bar finish.

“Jonathon our guide was very good. A nice leisurely walk with lots of interesting chat & surprising facts about Bruges past”

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Bruges: 1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Tour - Starting at Markt 14 and Huis Ter Beurze
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Bruges: 1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Tour

Private Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels - Grand Sablon: a polished start with market flavor
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Private Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

15.Private Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

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

Explore Brussels’ darker past on a private two-hour walk through Gothic churches, old squares, the Marolles, and the city’s most dramatic landmarks.

“Sebastian was extremely knowledgeable about the city. The tour was informative and interesting, and Sebastian’s fun personality added a lot to the experience. I would recommend it if you’re interested in the local history ranging from gothic cathedrals to beheadings.”

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