Your Cultural Connection to Belgium
Belgian Links Tours prides itself on taking the same customized approach to travel as it does with French Links Tours. Our company, a division of Events & Company SARL, specializes in providing themed tours throughout Belgium, including Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp.
Below is just a sample of what we offer. We also arrange customized programs in Wallonia and in Flanders, as well as in Bastogne or Ypres (WWI & WWII sites). Best of all, when you travel with us, you can count on a turnkey operation that arranges everything from airport pickup, restaurant and theatre bookings. We can also arrange for you to take the Thalys/Eurostar trains from London and Paris to all major destinations in Belgium.
For more information please feel free to fill out our Contact Form. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Brussels Highlights Half Day Tour
Brussels is the ultimate European city. As the headquarters to the EU (European Union) and NATO it is often referred to as The Capital of Europe. It is an international metropolis - a mosaic of languages, cultures and traditions.
A typical Brussels city tour incorporates all the main sights of Brussels! The Grand Place, world famous Market Square, in the heart of medieval Brussels with its incomparable City Hall and precious Guild Houses (walking tour). The Galeries St Hubert, Cathedral of St Michel, Ilô t Sacré , Beer Tasting in a typical café , Manneken-Pis, the neo-classical Bourse and St Gery area. The Congress Column. Passing the Royal Residence, we see the Sablon district with countless antique dealer shops.
Drive in front of the magnificent Palace of Justice, the Synagogue and see the fashionable Louise Square. Passing the stately Royal Square, the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament arrive in the Cinquantenaire district, the Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses are the highlights of this part of Brussels. Here, you will also be at the very heart of the European Union: drive in front of the imposing EU buildings housing the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.
Brussels Grand Full Day Tour
This tour incorporates all the major sights featured in "Best of Brussels" tour, plus 1 themed tour to choose from list below:
- Art Nouveau & Art Deco
- Gothic Architecture
- Jewish Heritage
- Flemish Masters at the Fine Arts Museum
- Belgian Chic Shopping
- Belgian Flavors Tasting (waffles, mussels, fries, beer, chocolate - with supplement)
Bruges Highlights Half Day Tour
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. The wealth of museums is a striking image of this city's stirring history.
We shall see the major highlights of this beautiful city: the church of Our Lady and the Statue by Michaelangelo; the Market Square with the Belfry and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood. We shall stroll by the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the peaceful Beguinage cloister. Why not indulge yourself in a boat cruise on the peaceful canals of Bruges.... This is probably one of the best ways to unveil the most well-preserved secret sights of the city!
Bruges Grand Full Day Tour
This tour incorporates all the sites listed in the "Bruges Highlights" tour plus, any of the following options of your choice:
- Canal Boat Cruise
- The House of Gruuthuse (This impressive city mansion belonged to one of the richest families of the medieval city. It has now been transformed into a splendid museum. )
- The Memling Hospital (St Jan) Museum (one of the oldest preserved hospital buildings in Europe)
- Groeninge Museum (Fine Art and Flemish Masters)
Antwerp Grand Full Day Tour
Much like the diamonds, Antwerp sparkles with an impressive range of architecture from medieval buildings to the Art Nouveau styles. Antwerp is also an art-loving city with which the name Rubens is eternally linked. More than 400 years after the birth of this brilliant painter, it is still possible to see the extent to which Rubens left his mark on the city.
Three major paintings of his may be seen in the Cathedral of our Lady, a masterpiece of lace work in stone. Begun in 1352, it is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe. Moreover Antwerp is the diamond centre of the World. If diamonds really are a girl's best friend, than a lot of ladies will not leave out a visit to the diamond district around the Railway Station. This area is also the Jewish part of the city. The presence of many 'Chassidic' Jewish people gives the city a flair that cannot be found in other Belgian cities.
A guided tour of Antwerp usually starts with a relaxing walk to the unique Market place, surrounded by the mighty Renaissance Town hall and numerous guilt houses. We enter the famous Cathedral of Our Lady, crowned with a unique Gothic steeple, the symbol of the City of Antwerp. We conclude our tour with a visit to a diamond cutting workshop and showroom.
Our Team of Professional Tour Guides
All our guides are official accredited professionals. They are experienced guides and believe that proper education, language skills and multicultural awareness are essential keys to successful performance.
Belgian Links Tours 2011 Fees Before Taxes
Belgian Links Half-Day Cultural Tours
with driver/guide (4 hours)
Starting at:
550€ (1-4 people)
700€ (5-8 people)
Belgian Links Full-Day Cultural Tours
with driver/guide (8 hours)
Starting at:
950€ (1-4 people)
1050€ (5-8 people)
Belgian Links Half-Day Cultural Walking Tours
(4 hours)
Starting at:
400€ (1-4 people)
500€ (5-8 people)
Belgian Links Six Hour Cultural Walking Tours
(6 hours)
Starting at:
500€ (1-4 people)
600€ (5-8 people)
Belgian Links Full-Day Cultural Walking Tours
(8 hours)
Starting at:
700€ (1-4 people)
800€ (5-8 people)
Note: All our prices are subject to 19.6% VAT tax, which must be charged by French-based companies. Transportation is either by train, minivan or chauffeured vehicle. We will provide a price quote depending on your needs and itinerary. For more specific information about tours and fees, please contact Ms. Kaplan by completing our Tour Request Form
All tours are payable in advance by credit card or wire transfer.
Deluxe Concierge Service
All customers who require Belgian Links Tours to purchase train tickets, rent vehicles, and organize complex itineraries over several destinations, can count on us for making these arrangements in record time. Belgian Links Tours can also arrange for helicopter and private plane rides, the rental of exclusive sports cars, private chefs and much more.
For those with dietary restrictions, we are happy to accommodate you. We can make special arrangements for kosher, vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free diets, as needed.
Belgian Links Tours can also help you avoid long lines by arranging pre-paid tickets and passes to local museums and attractions that you will be visiting during your trip.
Please note there are concierge and planning fees associated with making these arrangements:
• 100€ Restaurant and transportation booking in one city. Plus 100€ per additional city.
• 750-1000€ For complex itineraries involving several destinations.
• 100-500€ On-site concierge fee for last minute itinerary changes and additions after you have already arrived or within one week of your arrival.
