Top Flanders Sightseeing Tours - page 4

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What’s the story of Saint Bavo? What’s so interesting about Saint Nicholas' Church that stands in Ghent? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Het Galgenhuisje' is a tiny old building in the city centre- the bar. You will be shocked what was happening there before. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will see Het Galgenhuisje a small, old building in the city center where convicted criminals were awaiting punishment. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that in this city is Werrengarestraat a legitimate graffiti street?. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Ghent. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What happened in the “Lake of Love”? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the love story of beautiful sailor’s daughter Minna and her star-crossed lover, the young warrior Stromberg? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will see the 83-meter high belfry of Bruges. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that this town has the most beans compared to other cities?. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Brugge. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Discover the green fortresses of Bruges along an enchanting bike ride, with its old gates, ramparts, mills, and its centuries-old hospital and chapel of Onze Lieve Vrouw ter Potterie. During the stop you will be spoiled with a real Bruges waffle made by and consumed at a 'local'.

A private walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges. Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat. Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.

Ghent is the hidden gem of Belgium; it is a real city with vivid life today. Its history is precious, and that is -obviously- reflected in the Architecture. From a stone castle in the 900s, we start a tour until we finish the right of Belgium Silicon Valley (the alternative name of Ghent). This tour is dedicated to enriching your knowledge of European architecture and history through the rise and fall of the Holy Roman Empire on the hands of Ghent’s most famous person: Emperor Charles V. He was born in the Counts of Flandre castle to rule Europe at that time.

A private walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges. Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat. Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.

Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ... We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!

We walk 2 h through the most picturesque parts of the city. On every spot I will show you the best point of view in every place and give you tips for super pictures. Learn some history and fun stories in a funny way.

Go beyond the classic sightseeing and discover what Ghent is all about. Depart from the meeting point with a small group of no more than 10 people and your enthusiastic tour guide. A helmet is there for you to use during the tour and the drinking bottle provided is yours to keep. During the tour, your guide will surprise you with fun facts, street art and hidden spots the city has to offer. The course is off the beaten path and takes you from the city centre all the way to the dynamic suburbs. The semi-pro mountain bikes make this urban adventure very comfortable! To remember the tour, take a polaroid picture to take home with you, while the other pictures taken with a Go Pro are sent to your email.

The most passionate guides to be found in Bruges will take only you and your private group on a tour through the fascinating medieval city centre of Bruges. At the beginning of the tour we'll make sure to customise the experience so you'll get to see what's most interesting to you.

We are a guide collective, all passionate about history, stories, beers, chocolate and much more. And we can keep talking about it for hours.

Not only one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Bruges also boasts many layers of fascinating history. Unpeel those layers with this private walking tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, learn all about the people and events that shaped the city, from the Druids, to the Romans, Vikings, Knights Templars, and Burgundians.

Known as the Venice of the North, because of its peaceful canals, Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It was a justified motive that prompted UNESCO in 2000 to include the entire historical city centre on the World Heritage list. The current city boundaries still coincide exactly with those of the medieval city centre, and the spaces and structures that were so typical of Bruges in the past have been preserved. Walking along the maze of winding cobbled alleys and romantic canals, you imagine yourself to be in medieval times.

A graduate historian, specialist in the history of the Great War, you discover this unique place where lie German and British soldiers side by side. This cemetery with its harmonious landscape architecture is particularly peculiar because it houses the graves of John Parr and George Ellison, the first and last British soldier killed during the First World War. George Price, a Canadian soldier who is considered the last fallen military casualty during the conflict, is also buried there. Discover other moving anecdotes during your visit to this singular place of memory: a peaceful place steeped in history.

This private course will make you discover different traces of the military past of the city of Mons. It includes visits to the Belfry and the Mons Memorial Museum. Your guide is a historian specializing in the military history of the region. Originally from Mons, he will introduce you to the local culture.

In September 1944, the city of Mons is the first Belgian city to be liberated by the Allies. American troops will put 30,000 German soldiers out of harm's way, at what the BBC called "La Poche de Mons". This exclusive private course will make you discover the Mons Memorial Museum and the historic center of the city of Mons. One of your ancestors lived the war in Mons? We organize a totally personalized course.

Origines offers you to discover the places of memory of the Mons region during exclusive private tours. The circuit "Mons: The Great War from beginning to end" makes you discover a dozen sites in the countryside of Mons and in the historic center of the city. You will be accompanied by a professional guide, graduate historian specializing in the history of the Great War. Enjoy your visit to discover also the local culture. One of your ancestors lived the war in Mons? We organize a totally personalized course.

With this tour, we will offer you the opportunity to visit some breweries, but also to taste some World Famous Beers, nearly impossible to find on the Market! Westvleteren Sixtus produces such a small quantity of beer that the only way to get it is to participate to some kind of a lottery, such as calling the Abbey at a certain time to obtain an appointment to collect your beers! We will visit them, taste their producs of course! Depending the area we will visit, like here Flanders, we will enjoy more visits like St. Bernardus Brewery, Struisse Pannepot, and more! If we visit south of Belgium, we will discover places like Orval, Chimay, Bouillon, Leffe, or more like Rochefort, all these places will offer you plenty of good surprises and not just the breweries, but also with great historical sights. We can also just stay around Brussels and visit places like Cantillon, Struisse Pannepot, 3 Fonteinen, Lindemans, Duvel breweries.

Make the most of your time in port with this private guided tour of Zeebrugge, also known as "Bruges by the sea." In the company of just your party and a guide, you can adjust the itinerary to your preferences and don't have to wait around for fellow passengers.

In the 13C., along with Bruges and Ghent, Ypres was one of the great Cities of Flanders though it later entered a long decline. In the First World War it was the fulcrum of the Ypres Salient, a bitterly fought-over enclave protruding into the German lines, and the town was almost completely destroyed. After the war, it was rebuilt in traditional style. Today, it is a focal point of commemoration of the terrible slaughter that took place between 1914-1918, while the countryside around is a vast necropolis with around 170 military cemetery and many other reminders of war. Beside visiting the town, we will discover: The Menin Gate; Saint George Church; Flander Field Museum; Tyne Cot Cemetery; The Memorial Museum Passchendaele; Mont Kemmel and Bayernwald Trenches; The American W.W.I. Cemetery; Diksmuide. The delightful countryside surrounding the city of Ypres offers many picturesque routes for walking and bicycling, and welcomes visitors to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Many visitors to Belgium make sure to include the lovely medieval city of Bruges in their vacation plans. This enchanting city is often called "The Venice of the North," because of its beautiful waterways and canals. Your private tour in Bruges should definitely take in a delightful boat ride along the historic canals of Bruges, allowing you the opportunity to relax and take in the scenery. You'll be able to absorb the full beauty of the city's intricate medieval architecture as you enjoy a comfortable boat trip. Bruges' unique character was recognized by UNESCO in 2000 when it was placed on the World Heritage List. As Bruges is mostly closed to cars, the visit will be a "Walking About" tour, but we will move from one place to another by car. The Basilica church dedicated to the Holy Blood - The Basilica of the Holy Blood is exposed once or twice a day, and we won't miss the opportunity to " touch " it!

This night tour is towards maximizing your photos as the light goes low in Brugge, guiding you to the most photo-friendly locations with a mix of canals, side streets, main squares and otherwise. . This tour is (like all our offerings) suited to all photographers both beginner to professional. We generally recommend starting in the blue hour (sunset) but of course will work out an exact time that suits your needs (and skill or equipment) best.