The 8 Christmas Markets in Belgium to Book First

1.From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420Our pick

Explore Messines, Passchendaele, Tyne Cot, Hill 60, and Ypres with a private WWI guide on this detailed eight-hour tour.

“If we had just driven to the famous sights ourselves, we would have missed so many fascinating details. Everything has been rebuilt since WW1 so one really needs a guide to open your eyes to how different areas would have looked and been experienced by the soldiers. A whole day may sound like a long tour, but we felt like it went really quickly because there was so much to see. Søren is a passionate guide who knows everything there is to know about WW1 history. He will customise the tour to your knowledge level and interest areas, and will even look up family members who died in the war.…”

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2.Brussels Private & Personalized Christmas Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Review of Brussels’ private Christmas walking tour, with custom stops, festive markets, local tips, drinks, pricing, access, and booking advice.

“It was a great idea to book Milton as our host. He was both considered and very nice. He guided us to the Christmans market, Grand Plaz, Cathedral, Royal Palace and lots more. He is very familiar and up to date in the history of the city. We really enjoyed his company.”

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3.From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $532

Review of Ypres’ private 4-hour tour of Hill 60, Messines mines, Irish and New Zealand memorials, and the 1914 Christmas Truce site.

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4.From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $532

Review of a private Ypres WW1 tour from Bruges, Lille, or Ghent, covering Messines, Passchendaele, Tyne Cot, and the Menin Gate.

“Soren was an outstanding tour guide and made my visit to the Ypres Salient truly memorable. He took me all across the area, visiting the key WWI sites, and his depth of knowledge was exceptional. He explained the history clearly and thoughtfully, bringing the events of the First World War to life with context, detail, and respect. His passion for the subject really showed, and he was happy to answer questions and tailor the tour to my interests. The experience was not only informative but also deeply moving. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to understand the history of Ypres and the Great War.”

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5.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $128

Review of Brussels’ one-hour Christmas market walking tour, with local traditions, festive treats, hot drinks, and practical booking advice.

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6.Discover the magic of Christmas in Brussels with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $106Best value

Explore Brussels Christmas markets with a local guide, tasting Belgian treats and mulled wine before the Grand Place light show.

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7.Private tour : Christmas market in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $623

Review of Brussels’ private Christmas market tour, with hotel pickup, Grand Place sights, local food, holiday shows, and practical booking advice.

“Même si la tradition des marchés de Noël est devenue une quasi obligation en cette fin d'année. Force est de constater que celui de Bruxelles offre une grande diversité de produits de bouche et d'artisanats. La dispersion de tous ces chalets Read more”

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8.Special Christmas Journey in Leuven – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $282

Explore Leuven at Christmas on a private two-hour walk through Saint Peter’s Church, Grote Markt, the Gothic town hall, and Oude Markt.

“This tour took us to Saint Peter's Church, the Great Market Square and other important places which were decorated beautifully for the Christmas season. The tour guide was friendly and narrated facts about all the places visited. Nice tour during my Christmas holidays.”

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