What to do and see in Belgium, Belgium: The Best Day Trips from

March 3, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
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1. Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges

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Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Souvenirs

Reviewed By MABOntario

Claude was excellent, picked the two of us up in Lille right on time. He his very knowledgeable and explained all facets and the sequence of the battles that took place. Had a very nice lunch and the entire day was so informative. I learned so much, it meant so much to us. I would recommend Claude anytime. We ended our day at the Menin gate and experienced the very moving daily remembrance ceremony there, in Ypres. Excellent.

2. Private tour : Best of Bruges Venice of the North From Brussels Full Day

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Visit the Venice of the North : you won’t regret it! After your driver and your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel, enjoy a personalized private tour in the beautiful city of Bruges. During this tour, you will see the highlights of the city such as the Belfry tower (if you are brave, why don’t you climb the 366 steps till the top!), the Basilica of the Holly Blood of Jesus, our Lady church and its Michelangelo statue, the old Justice court, the gothic city hall, and have a walk through the beautiful canals of the city. It is also possible to visit the Groeninge museum (big collection of Flemish painters as the primitives), the Memling Museum, or the chocolate museum. Please note that all our tours might be adapted to you and to your preferences. Don’t hesitate to ask if you want to visit a museum for example. Your guide will inform you for the best places where to find a waffle or good restaurants for local dishes.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( memling, Groeningen, Boat trip), Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

3. Private day trip to Bruges from Amsterdam

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Explore Bruges with a private guide on a day trip from Amsterdam. Visit the historic center, join a boat tour, learn more about Belgium’s world-famous beers and see the historical houses that date back from the medieval times. Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other desired location. From here he will drive you Bruges in a comfortable vehicle. When arriving in Bruges you will see why the historic center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the historic city center, learn more about Belgium’s world-famous beers and see the Church of Our Lady. Explore the charming area around the Dyver canal, and then stroll the cobbled square of Walplein. After exploring Bruges by foot your guide will take you on a 1-hour boat tour of Bruges. This is included with the tour. You also get the option to do a Belgium Beer and chocolate tasting. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, You can pick a departure time between 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Exclusions: Dinner

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

4. Brussels City Tour: Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Explore the ‘Capital of Europe’ on a day trip from Amsterdam. Marvel at the medieval Grande-Place and try world’s best artisanal beer, Belgium’s liquid gold. Visit the Comb of the Unknown Soldier and of course the Atomium, the biggest iron atom in the world made of stainless steel. Brussels is a true capital city. Besides the main attractions like the Triumphal Arch, the Comb of the Unknown Soldier and Manneken Pis, there is so much more to explore! The chauffeur at Dutch Tours and Transfers know Brussels as if it were Amsterdam and your personal driver will be able to customize this Brussels City Tour not only to meet, but to exceed your expectations. If you’re an architecture lover, you will be given all the time in the world to become mesmerized by the Gothic structures in this incredible city, if you’re a foodie you will be taken to the finest chocolateries and waffle-bars. Our task is to provide you with the best service, your task is to never forget this experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guide

Reviewed By BBB999888

Picked up exactly on time in a beautiful new model vehicle which was pre fitted with an infant seat for my 1 year old son. Driver was a top guy and very knowledgeable of the destinations and local history. Family had a great, enjoyable day! Highly recommend to all

5. Antwerp Private City Tour Half-Day From Brussels +Licensed Guide and Limo Driver

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Half-Day tour to Antwerpen with a professional tour guide and a private driver. In the morning your private vehicle with a licensed chauffeur will come to pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the city of Antwerpen and bring you back to Brussels when you finish the tour. Antwerp is a port city with history dating to the Middle Ages. In its center, the centuries-old Diamond District houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture is typified by the Grote Markt, a central square in the old town. At the 17th-century Rubens House, period rooms display works by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. Discover Antwerpen history and secrets with a professional licensed tour guide!

Inclusions: Personal Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Professional Licensed English Speaking Driver, All taxes, Fuels and Tolls, Pickup & Drop off at your Hotel, Free Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Meals and Drinks, Tips and gratuities, Entrance fees for all attractions

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

6. Champagne Region Private VIP Luxury Day Tour from Brussels

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This is a tour for wine enthusiasts and champagne lovers. A romantic or a friendly gateway from Brussels to Reims & Epernay together with a professional driver with a limo. The best and exclusive French wineries within a day to the Champagne region on our luxury trip from Brussels. In the tour, we offer VIP travel, champagne tastings, visiting the cellars and a guide to lead the way. In the morning your private vehicle with a licensed chauffeur will come to pick you up from your hotel in Brussels and drive you to the city of Reims where the professional tour guide will be waiting for you. After visiting Maisons du champagne we will go to Epernay for more tasting. At the end of the tour, your driver will bring you back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Professional Licensed English Speaking Driver, Personal Professional Licensed Tour Guide, All taxes, Fuels and Tolls, Pickup & Drop off at your Hotel, Free Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Meals and Drinks, Tips and gratuities, Entrance fees for all attractions

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

7. Bruges Private Day Trip from Paris

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Enjoy a private day tour to Bruges from Paris. Bruges is the Belgian main city of the West Flanders referred to as " the little Venice of the North " because of its lovely and romantic canals.  Book this private Bruges tour to the best-preserved medieval city in Belgium

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband had business in Paris all day so I booked Frederic to take me on a private champagne tour. I was a little nervous that I would have a good time by myself but within a few minutes of driving down the road, I was completely at ease and had made a new friend. Our first stop was Reims Cathedral where I learned about the coronation of France's Kings and the architecture and history behind the beautiful cathedral. From there, we headed to a large Champagne house where I joined a few others to tour the cellar and have a tasting. Frederic was waiting for me outside as we went to lunch together. Lunch was delicious and I felt very local to the region. We finished our day at a small house where I ended up with a private tour of the cellars and tasting experience because I was there in January and it was low tourist season. We returned to Paris that evening and I have been telling everyone about what I learned since I have returned to Kentucky. January is rather bleak and chilly but I would happily return again in the winter because it meant very low crowds which made the experience feel even more special.

8. Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Bruges

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Stand in the tunnels in Vimy, walk in the trenches where Canadian troops stood in April 1917. See the CWGC's largest cemetery in Europe, come to see the Brooding Soldier where the first gas attack took place. Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. See the dressing station where John McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields".

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer

My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.

9. Full day Tour of WW2 in Northern France the Atlantic Wall, V1 and V2 Launching Sites From Bruges

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Stand overlooking the Atlantic with a stunning view of England. Visit a Todt Battery Bunker transformed into a very nice museum and see some others that were destroyed. Go into Northern France's largest bunker in Eperlecques, built to be a V2 launching site. Also see the V1 launching site of the "Bois des Huit Rues" and see the famous ski shaped buildings.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenir photos

Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer

My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.

10. Tour of Flanders World War I Battlefields from Brussels

YS Belgium Limousine

Visit the impressive monuments that commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers and admire the natural splendor of the Belgian countryside as you travel. Listen to fascinating commentary from an expert guide as you see graves that immortalize those killed in the world’s first major conflict, Enrich your historical knowledge at the Flanders’ Field Museum then feel your soul stir during a poignant Last Post ceremony in Ypres Discover the poignant history of World War I on a moving full-day tour to the Flanders battlefields from Brussels.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, gratuity

Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

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