15 Belgium Cycling Tours Worth the Saddle Time

1.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 529 reviews · 2 hours · from $38Our pick

Ride through Antwerp’s historic center and old port with a lively English- or Dutch-speaking guide. You’ll stop at major sights including the cathedral, city hall, Steen castle, MAS, and central station. Guides such as Leo, Dirk, Filip, and Judith mix local stories with history, while comfortable bikes make it easy to cover more ground.

“It was a really nice, relaxing and fun ride around the town of Antwerpen with bicycles and with very charismatic guide Walter, who even agreed to show us another sweet spot of the city by foot this time after the bicycle tour was over. Amazing man! And that was Our first time visiting Antwerpen for me and my Fiancee and We had a great experience! Really recommend this company for a nice adventure and for a good time!”

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2.Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Ride beyond Ghent’s postcard center on a comfortable CUBE mountain bike with helmet and water bottle. Guides such as Christophe, Kristoff, Chris, and Levi lead small groups through street-art areas, historic communities, parks, dirt paths, and lesser-known corners. The 2.5-hour tour runs in English, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Het is een geweldig leuke fietstour met een hele leuke gids. De gids is vriendelijk, weet veel van de stad en de tour komt langs leuke (niet zo standaard) plekken. Het materiaal wat we kregen was allemaal perfect in orde en we hebben veel gelachen, de stad beter leren kennen en een top tijd gehad. Ik kan dit iedereen aanraden.”

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3.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 443 reviews · 3h 30m · from $41

Spend 210 minutes cycling through central Brussels and nearby neighborhoods with a local guide such as Philippe, René, or Andrea. You’ll ride a well-kept city bike, hear stories about Belgian history and urban change, pause at a café, and visit both major sights and lesser-known corners. Electric bikes may be available by request.

“It was Bavo’s first tour - he was a bit nervous but did well and am sure will get better. Cycle was changed midway and 2nd one was not very comfortable.”

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4.Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 374 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Ride a sturdy retro bike through Bruges with local guides such as Sebastian, Eveline, Frieda, and Godfried. See the Belfry, Markt, Beguinage, canals, windmills, Lake of Love, and lesser-known corners including Stairway to Heaven. The small-group tour lasts about two to two and a half hours and ends with a local beer or lemonade in a medieval garden.

“I wish every place we have been had a tour and tour guide like we experienced on this excursion. Sebastian - the story telling and insight made us fall in love with Bruges. Wonderful way to see and learn about the city! How you taught us and showed us was exceptional. Super experience during a short stop over from a cruise!!”

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5.Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide on a two-hour English bike tour covering Central Station, historic buildings, Het Steen, and the MAS. Guides such as Marc, Paul, Neil, and Inge have led warm, informative outings. Expect a small group of up to 16, provided bikes, and an easy city overview.

“The tour guide was really friendly and informative, he takes care of the people very well and also explain things in English although the tour is in Dutch”

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6.Guided Urban Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Spend 2.5 hours cycling Ghent with a local guide such as Christophe or Chris. Ride quality mountain bikes from the old center toward lesser-seen suburbs, stopping for street art, history, parks, cultural spots, and local stories. Groups are capped at 10, with helmets, a water bottle, photos, and a Polaroid picture included.

“This was such a cool way to experience Ghent! We would've never been able to see these sights without an insider. The bikes were also excellent quality and a lot of fun to ride. Christof was a very fun and entertaining guide, and he gave excellent recommendations for places to eat/drink/visit after the tour too. The polaroid photo, water bottle, and photos from the tour were also an excellent touch. I will be doing this tour again next time I visit Ghent, as I'm sure Chris will have more fun stuff up his sleeve :).”

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7.Guided Bike Tour with a Local to Sights & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Ride Bruges for 2.5 hours with Quasimundo Bike Tours, the city’s original cycling company. Your Dutch or English-speaking guide may be Peter, Kim, Jos, Dany, or another local, and the route changes with the group. Expect the Market Square, Belfry, canals, windmills, the Church of Our Lady, quiet parks, and useful tips for eating and drinking.

“Lovely experience w Martin. His teaching skills were evident. His students are lucky to have such an enthusiastic person in the classroom. Cathy & Ben”

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8.Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide such as Hans, Tom, or Basil, stopping at major sights and quieter corners. You’ll see the Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, Het Steen, and possibly cross the river by ferry before returning through the pedestrian tunnel. Belgian-made bikes, baskets, child seats, ponchos, and optional helmets are provided.

“We really liked the bike tour since it took us through places we didn’t plan on visiting. It also includes hopping on a boat to cross the channel and cycling back through a tunnel under the water. Nice and fun way to spend 2 hours exploring Antwerp”

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9.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Explore Ghent by city bike with guide Tim, riding safe bike lanes and quiet streets to abbeys, churches, Portus Ganda, the Castle of the Counts, and the small beguinage. You’ll hear local stories, stop halfway for a drink or facilities, and receive a raincoat if needed. Dutch and English tours cost $53 per person.

“Tim was an excellent guide. Very safe route, lovely coffee stop, and great recommendations.”

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10.Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Cycle Antwerp with a local guide from Cyclant, starting near Central Station and reaching Cogels-Osylei, Groen Kwartier, the old center, the Scheldt, Seefhoek, and Park Spoor Noord. The pace is relaxed, and guides such as Nicolas, Jonah, and Niklas add useful history and local color. Standard bikes are included, with e-bikes possible when available.

“Highly recommend: great moment, great guide, we enjoyed discovering very diverse spots and buildings while biking in the city.”

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11.City Bike Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride Bruges for two hours with local guide Frédérique, who grew up in the city and adjusts the route to your interests. You’ll use a comfortable cruiser bike on cobbled streets, follow canals, pause for photos, and hear local stories. Groups stay small, with space for up to six adults and two children.

“Our guide Frédérique was very friendly and insightful. We loved the tour, and we're lucky enough to be the only 3 guests on the tour. She also provided some tips on restaurants and view points.”

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12.Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Start at Grand Place with guides such as Robin, Thomas, Jonas, or Ayesha, then cycle to Brussels highlights including Manneken Pis, the Marolles, the European Parliament, Jubilee Park, and Mont des Arts. Expect a relaxed English-language ride, a halfway frites and beer stop at your own cost, and no helmet or child seat provided.

“Great your guide- excellent stops. Good pace and interesting!”

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13.Bruges by bike with family and friends!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · from $41

Ride through Bruges with an English-speaking guide, passing canals, the Belfry, windmills, city gates, houseboats, and quiet St. Anna. You will stop for a Belgian praline, see modern murals, and return to Market Square after 2.5 hours. Guides Ann and Nicole have both earned strong praise for their friendly, informative leading.

“We were lucky, we were with our own four-person party. The tour was a lot of fun. We saw and learned a lot. Also went to places you would have passed by otherwise. Good mix between biking and occasionally walking. The bike was moderate. The first bike the chain was right off, I got another one, the saddle sagged very slowly during the ride. The other bikes were fine. The guide was not easy to find. No sign or other landmark. After a phone call, we found each other. Meeting at bike rental place would be more convenient because we still had to walk there. Our guide (Ann?) was top…”

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14.Family-Friendly Countryside Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Ride from Quasimundo Bike Tours in Bruges into the flat Flemish countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Jost or Martin. Follow quiet roads and the Napoleon Canal to Damme, hear stories about its old fortifications, and stop for a drink. Bikes and helmets are included. E-bikes may be available for an added fee.

“We had a great afternoon out. Glad we paid extra for e-bikes as it made it all very easy. Our guide Martin was great and we learnt a lot in a really fun way.”

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15.E-Bike Rental and Trip Tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Pick up an electric Step in Bruges and spend three hours following a practical city map with 15 local tips. This is not a guided tour, so you set the pace and choose the stops. Staff, including Peter on some visits, can help with orientation and restaurant suggestions. Free parking is available outside the shop.

“We loved this experience. Our guide Peter was great. Very knowledgeable. Peter T amount of time and stops to see things along the way. Really enjoyed would highly recommend.”

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