Belgium Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Belgium travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Belgium who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Mieke Arendsen

(62 reviews)
Belgium Travel Agent based in The Netherlands
Mieke specializes in: tailor made adventures, active tours sch as hiking and cycling, family tours, roundtrips
Recent traveler reviews for Mieke:
"Mieke from the kimkim travel agency was wonderful to work with; she designed an itinerary that perfectly met our needs, as well as our budget, and was always available to assist us throughout the week." - by Terry, Jun 17, 2026 · see review
"This year we decided, "let's do it" and luckily found Mieke, who was nothing short of wonderful." - by Valerie, May 13, 2026 · see review
"The trip as planned by Mieke at Kimkim was wonderful." - by Lee, May 6, 2026 · see review

Bas Naus

(24 reviews)
Belgium Travel Agent based in Nijmegen, Netherlands
Bas specializes in: Culture, cycling, multi-activity, special themes
Recent traveler reviews for Bas:
"During the planning phase, Bas was great at responding to our requested changes and questions." - by Dawn, Aug 9, 2026 · see review
"My wife long yearned to "tiptoe thru the tulips in The Netherlands" and Bas and kimkim made it happen in a very special way." - by Paul, May 5, 2026 · see review
"Bas was wonderful to work with to coordinate all the logistics for this trip and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to do and see." - by Kimberly, Apr 30, 2026 · see review
Belgium Travel Agent based in Nijmegen
Lisa specializes in: tailor made trips, cycling, hiking, roundtrips
Recent traveler reviews for Lisa:
"Lisa listened to my requests and concerns, answered my questions, and created a trip that was perfect for me." - by Zoe, Sep 19, 2026 · see review
"Lisa was easy to work with, responsive, and understood the unique architectural sites we were looking to see." - by Katherine, Sep 13, 2026 · see review
"We had an absolutely wonderful experience with KimKim, and so much of that was thanks to our travel advisor, Lisa." - by Theresa, Aug 20, 2026 · see review

Fleur Tuinte

(6 reviews)
Belgium Travel Agent based in Nijmegen
Fleur specializes in: Unique and authentic tailor-made trips full of culture, food, nature and adventure for everyone!
Recent traveler reviews for Fleur:
"It was wonderful working with our local specialist, Fleur!" - by Beth, Jul 8, 2026 · see review
"Fleur planned an excellent trip for us." - by David, Jul 8, 2026 · see review
"Fleur and her team put together and amazing trip for us!" - by Robert, Mar 4, 2026 · see review

Trip Reviews for Belgium

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 20 ratings

Excellent trip using a professional team to assure a local experience
Belgium | Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2026

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Katherine Z.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
How wonderful to have each day set out for us with tickets to activities purchased, transportation managed, directions provided, and food/beverages/extra site options recommended. Lisa was easy to work with, responsive, and understood the unique architectural sites we were looking to see. An occasional hiccup was managed quickly with 24/7 availability to get things rearranged to managed. This was our first interaction with KimKim and we would definitely use them again! Read more

How wonderful to have each day set out for us with tickets to activities purchased, transportation managed, directions provided, and food/beverages/extra site options recommended. Lisa was easy to work with, responsive, and understood the unique architectural sites we were looking to see. An occasional hiccup was managed quickly with 24/7 availability to get things rearranged to managed. This was our first interaction with KimKim and we would definitely use them again!

Hotel Review
The Dominican
Bruxelles

Staff was responsive and helpful. Room and bath were comfortable if a bit small. Location near historic Grand Place was very convenient and special. Breakfast offered a broad range of options.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: Art Nouveau architecture
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: Art Nouveau architecture
Brussels

Our guide was charming, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. A great experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Day trip to Antwerp by public transport
Brussels - Day trip to Antwerp by public transport
Brussels

Train was easy to manage especially with train tickets purchased ahead and a click away. Starting at the central station...wow. We walked and walked and saw a great deal. A wonderful day trip from Brussels.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by public transport
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by public transport
Brussels

Having the Ghent card made seeing sites easy. Ghent is lovely and would highly recommend. Enjoyed the castle and the boat trip. We were not sure the special tout to see the Mystic Lamb would be worth it and it definitely was!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Art Nouveau at Maison Hannon
Brussels - Art Nouveau at Maison Hannon
Brussels

Just fabulous! A bit of a hiccup meant that the guide was not highly comfortable with English, so we ended up with 2 guides! Both were not completely fluent in English but together we understood each other perfectly. Both were charming and highly knowledgeable. A great experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Mix-up on reservation and time meant it started 40 minutes late, but having the actual phone number of the guide meant we were able to reach him directly and he came immediately. Guide was local and generally knowledgeable. Like to have a bit more knowledge of the history of city and perspective this brings.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Explore Brussels' Museums with the Brussels Card (including public transport)
Belgium

Having the Brussels card worked out well. We started at the Comic Museum which was in a cool Victor Horta building, and we enjoyed it more than we expected. We went to the BOZAR next but there were no current exhibits. Thankfully, the Magritte Museum is very close by so we headed there. It was very enjoyable. We enjoyed the Museum of Instruments as well. The trek to the Park Cinquantenaire was a bit long but worth it. And we figured out the metro back to the hotel since it was included on the card. Quite convenient.

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Transport
Brussels - Sint-Gillis art nouveau and Horta Museum
Brussels - Sint-Gillis art nouveau and Horta Museum
Brussels

A must see and very enjoyable. However, would be elevated with the availability of an audio tour rather than just a brief description of each space in a booklet. Still, an amazing place.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Belgium

Significantly better than anticipated...truly wonderful. The virtual reality tour before viewing the painting was informative and fun. Well done!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Hôtel Solvay
Brussels - Hôtel Solvay
Brussels

Gorgeous! Worth seeing for sure. Tour aspect was not particularly good. Staff were a bit late openning so we all entered together with everyone needing to get booties and check packpacks. We were told we were told we had 40 minutes to view the house, which for us, since we didn't push to the front meant closer to 30. There was no audio tour and guides seemed to be stationed not to provide information but to be sure we all moved along, didn't take pictures until the prescribed time, and didn't touch anything. Staff were not welcoming. It felt like we were gifted with the opportunity and should be thankful we had any entrance at all. Thankfully, we know quite a bit about Art Nouveau and had seen the outside a couple days before with our Art Nouveau guide so she had given us a great deal of history and information.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR)
Brussels - Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR)
Belgium

No available exhibits.

Quality of Experience
Ghent - Gravensteen Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen Castle of the Counts
Belgium

Interesting. We did the comedy and history audio tour which was entertaining, although a bit long.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour of Zurenborg and the Green Quarter
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour of Zurenborg and the Green Quarter
Belgium

Guide was wonderful. It was drizzling or lightly raining the whole time, but with umbrellas in hand, we all made the best of it and the guide was as enthusiastic as one could hope. Very knowledgeable and engaging.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Museum of Musical Instruments (MIM)
Brussels - Museum of Musical Instruments (MIM)
Belgium

Beautiful location. Interesting exhibit and nice audio tour where at a press of a button you could listen to most of the instruments. I was thankful I wasn't with my musician brother has he would have spent 8 hours there!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS)
Antwerp - Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS)
Belgium

Nice museum that had views of the city from different directions at every level. That was cool. Top floor offered panoramic views! Exhihibits were fine but not stellar. Still, we enjoyed it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Cinquantenaire Park
Brussels - Cinquantenaire Park
Belgium

Interesting park. Sorry to see the main pavilions are not open generally. Understand it would be a significant expense to keep it up and renovated, but hope Brussels has the opportunity to do that in the future...it would be wonderful.

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Transport
Ghent - Scenic boat tour (join-in)
Ghent - Scenic boat tour (join-in)
Belgium

Fun. Guide was very funny. Nice way to get a flavor for Ghent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - The Underpass
Antwerp - The Underpass
Belgium

Glad we did it as it give you a feel for Antwerp.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Sep 17, 2026

Hi Katherine,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed, thoughtful feedback! I'm very happy to hear you've had an excellent trip. Thank you for traveling with us. It was an absolute pleasure planning your Belgian adventure!

All the best,
Lisa

We had an absolutely wonderful experience wit...
Belgium | Jul 30 - Aug 9, 2026

Theresa
Theresa H.
Ashburn, VA, USA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with KimKim, and so much of that was thanks to our travel advisor, Lisa. Lisa was incredibly helpful throughout our trip. She expertly organized our hotels, museum tickets, train travel, and private guides—including a fantastic guide who took us through the WWI battlefields. She was patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help whenever we had a question or needed something adjusted. Everything was handled so smoothly, which... Read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with KimKim, and so much of that was thanks to our travel advisor, Lisa.

Lisa was incredibly helpful throughout our trip. She expertly organized our hotels, museum tickets, train travel, and private guides—including a fantastic guide who took us through the WWI battlefields. She was patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help whenever we had a question or needed something adjusted.

Everything was handled so smoothly, which made traveling through several cities and countries much less stressful and allowed us to simply enjoy our trip.

And the local guides she arranged were exceptional. Our guides in Brussels, Antwerp, Ypres, and Brugge were all top-notch—knowledgeable, engaging, and extremely informative. They added so much to our experience and gave us a much deeper appreciation for the history and culture of each place we visited.

We had a fantastic experience with Lisa and KimKim. Lisa went above and beyond, and she was such a pleasure to work with. She was so good that we can confidently say we will use KimKim again for our next adventure. Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Friendly and great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
close to all of the museums for walking around. Easy to catch the metro.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
9Hotel Central
Brussels

Good location off the beaten path of all the tourists. Quite and an old heritage hotel. We did have issues with the elevator not working a lot of the time. We did enjoy our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was very comfortable, and the staff was very flexible.
Hotel Bourgoensch Hof
Bruges

Had major issues with this hotel. We were placed on the 3rd floor where there was major construction happening. The construction made it uncomfortable as saw's, drills, hammers and workers were always on the floor making noise. The finally ended their day about 6:30 and started at 8am again. The AC was turned off when we arrived, and took all night to finally cool down. We did not have a good experience with the front desk staff either. Very rude and non-apologic about the situation. Cannot recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Be nice and accommodating to your guests who are paying you well to stay there!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I have to give it one star because there was a lot of drywall dust on our floor, plus noise and workers...
Hotel O Kathedral
Antwerp

Hard to find but in a great location. The decor on the walls and ceiling were kind of odd as there were half naked 'ruben-esk" women with chubby cherbs on the walls and ceiling. The sink and shower are open to the room but luckily the toilet was in it's own room.

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Activity Reviews
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Belgium

This was very interesting, especially the building itself, as they have maintained the interior architecture from the original period. The paintings are displayed beautifully, and the colors are brilliant.

Quality of Experience
Bruges - Day trip to Ypres by private transfer
Bruges - Day trip to Ypres by private transfer
Bruges

Our driver and tour guide, Lucas, was fantastic. He guided us through Flanders on a moving and educational tour. It was an exceptional experience, and we were very grateful for his personal stories and insights about the locations we visited. This turned out to be another highlight of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Enjoyed the private tour and guide. He was able to bring the medieval world around Brugge to life.

Antwerp - KMSKA Museum of Fine Arts
Antwerp - KMSKA Museum of Fine Arts
The Netherlands

As expected, the old master's artwork is stunning. I loved seeing all of these Flemish painters: Rubens and Van Dyck. Huge paintings with lots of religious and historical subjects. Magnificent. A real delight was the special exhibit of Gormley sculptures, which was very fun to see and experience. One of his pieces filled an entire 2-3 story room, and you could walk inside the sculpture to see a beautiful lighting of soft gray, white, and black. Very well done.

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

I am at a loss for words to describe how wonderful this museum was. It was spectacular, filled with countless exhibits, old masters, and endless beautiful art. A true treasure! I loved it immensely!

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend even for a non-art lover. So much to see.
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Veronique was an excellent guide. She spent more time with us than necessary and was truly wonderful. Engaging, funny, easy to walk with, and very informative, she shared captivating stories about her time in the city and explained how Belgium is organized both politically and historically. Her insights provided a perfect foundation for the rest of our trip in Belgium. We found her to be incredibly helpful and enjoyable to have as our guide—a real gem!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Veronique was perfect, and we really enjoyed our time with her.
Brussels card 24h
Belgium
Brussels - Magritte Museum
Brussels - Magritte Museum
Belgium

Enjoyed the retrospective of Rene's work. I especially enjoyed his later work. The museum is very informative of how he matured his art and philosophy of art.

Quality of Experience
Bruges - Lace Centre
Bruges - Lace Centre
Belgium

I had a wonderful hands-on experience at the museum. While the museum itself was enjoyable, the highlight was watching the women who were making lace. They were patient, informative, and a joy to watch and learn from. I really appreciated their willingness to teach us how to lace weave and share stories about when and how they learned their craft. I hope they can keep this museum and their trade alive for the future. It showcases a beautiful and historic talent. Unfortunately, my phone battery died, so I don't have photos.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

The Van Gogh museum was quite crowded during my visit. While it was a bit overwhelming, one pleasant surprise was seeing the Almond Blossom painting, which was on temporary display. Years ago, my brother-in-law created a replica of the painting using a Virginia Dogwood flower, which I now own and display in my home.

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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

It was incredibly moving and sobering—one of those places that makes you stop and reflect on both the best and worst of humanity. The museum and annex were very well organized, and I appreciated the effective crowd control inside. In the annex, they showed great respect by pausing the audio guide, allowing visitors to reflect on the space and consider how the people lived during their captivity there.

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Ghent card 48h
Ghent card 48h
Belgium

It was simple and so easy to use everywhere!

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Belgium

It was very interesting to learn about the history and the process that immigrants had to go through. I appreciated the ancestry information provided at the end, as I am currently trying to find out if my family passed through Antwerp during their immigration.

Ghent - Gravensteen Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen Castle of the Counts
Belgium

This place is super interesting and a lot of fun to visit. You have complete access to the entire castle. The audio tour is excellent, as it includes humor in the storytelling about the castle and the royals who lived there. I definitely recommend visiting! We had a very fun visit.

Quality of Experience
Ghent - Scenic boat tour (join-in)
Ghent - Scenic boat tour (join-in)
Belgium

Another fun experience in Ghent. I recommend that everyone take one of these boat tours. We had a fun driver and good boatmates on our tour. It is a lovely way to see the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR)
Brussels - Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR)
Belgium

The museum was quite interesting, although it was perhaps a bit outside my usual taste in art. The first exhibit featured a large mud hut that visitors could enter after removing their shoes. The second exhibit was created by artists who were denouncing the concept of 'beauty.' While I understand the message they were trying to convey, it felt as if the artists had a strong disdain for anything related to beauty. This exhibit might resonate with some people, but it wasn’t one of my favorites.

Quality of Experience
Bruges - Groeningemuseum
Bruges - Groeningemuseum
Belgium

The museum was lovely, situated away from the crowded main streets, which made it a peaceful place to visit. The Flemish art was beautiful, and I enjoyed admiring the works of the old masters. Their ability to capture landscapes, family life, and religious history is truly spectacular.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour Diamond District
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour Diamond District
Belgium

I had a wonderful walking tour of Antwerp's old district as well as the diamond district with Luc. He was excellent and met me at our hotel, which was located in the old district rather than near the train station. Luc thought it would be better to walk around and show me some historic sites, such as City Hall, the Cathedral, and Saint Carolus Borromeuskerk Church. Of course, we also made our way to the diamond district. It was fascinating to hear him explain how the diamond wholesale process works, and I learned that the diamond district is highly secure. Barricades with gates line both ends of the street, and a police station is nearby, with active military surveillance in the area. Luc was fantastic, and I am so grateful for the time he took to explain everything. It was very well done!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Belgium

We were thrilled to have tickets to see this incredible piece of history and art. The tour before the viewing included virtual reality (VR) glasses that provided background information on the painting, the artist, and the fascinating history behind the artwork. The VR tour was well executed. When we finally saw the painting, it was unbelievable. The vibrant colors, incredible details, and beautifully arranged panels were breathtaking. I had not expected it to be so clear, bright, and filled with extraordinary details. This is definitely a must-see in Ghent. It was very well displayed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Aug 21, 2026

Hi Theresa,

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review!

I'm thrilled to hear your trip ran smoothly and that you were able to relax and enjoy the journey. I'm especially glad you enjoyed our local guides in Brussels, Antwerp, Ypres, and Bruges.

Thank you for trusting me with your travel plans!

All the best,
Lisa

AMAZING!
Belgium | Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2026

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Jody P.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026
We had the most amazing trip to Belgium and could not have done it without the planning and organization done by Lisa. We traveled with my mother-in-law (74) and daughter (8) and each activity was tailored to the group perfectly. The transportation set up to and from the Spa Grand Prix was exceptional, considering the amount of people. Highly recomend using them for any trip! Read more

We had the most amazing trip to Belgium and could not have done it without the planning and organization done by Lisa. We traveled with my mother-in-law (74) and daughter (8) and each activity was tailored to the group perfectly. The transportation set up to and from the Spa Grand Prix was exceptional, considering the amount of people. Highly recomend using them for any trip!

Activity Reviews
Brussels - Private guided walking tour:  food
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food
Belgium

Tour guide was fun and full of information. Hit all the big food spots in 2.5 hours

Brussels - Day Trip to Bruges by public transport
Brussels - Day Trip to Bruges by public transport
Belgium
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Belgium
Brussels - Atomium
Brussels - Atomium
Belgium
Brussels - Belgian Chocolate Village
Brussels - Belgian Chocolate Village
Brussels

We would probably skip this next time and just head to the chocolate shops :)

Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Full of information and pictures to explain the history of Bruges. Was the perfect length for the group and kept the attention of all

Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Jul 28, 2026

Hi Jody,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm very happy to hear you and your family had such a great time in Belgium.
Wishing you all the best,
Lisa

This trip was everything I wanted as a first time solo traveller to Europe
Belgium | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2026

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MALU J.
India | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
This trip was everything I wanted.
As a first time solo traveller to Europe, I had so many doubts and fears.
But Lisa and Kimkim team really helped out with this plan.
It was tailored to my interests and needs, and even my local friends commented on how good of an itinery I had.
Thank you so much to team KimKim and especially Lisa for all the prompt communcations, help and the plan :)
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This trip was everything I wanted.
As a first time solo traveller to Europe, I had so many doubts and fears.
But Lisa and Kimkim team really helped out with this plan.
It was tailored to my interests and needs, and even my local friends commented on how good of an itinery I had.
Thank you so much to team KimKim and especially Lisa for all the prompt communcations, help and the plan :)

Hotel Review
The Dominican
Bruxelles

The Dominican was really good stay, Located at very centre and prime spot. The room was spacious and well occupied with all the facilities. Staff were really helpful and friendly. I felt really comfortable and safe staying here. On top of it, the interior and history of the hotel was also very interesting and as an Art nerd, I found it really fascinating. I never had breakfast or any food from the hotel though, so no comment on that.

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Activity Reviews
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by train
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by train
Brussels

Ghent travel was very scenic and absolutely beautiful. Liked it

Quality of Experience
Transport
Brussels - Day trip to Leuven
Brussels - Day trip to Leuven
Brussels

This is another day trip that was absolutely tailored to my interests of architecture, history and art. The St.Peter's Church visit was everything I wanted as an art and history enthusiat. University visit as well was really good. The botanical garden was a really beautiful and nice place to relax after

Quality of Experience
Transport
Brussels - Private guided walking tour:  food
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food
Belgium

This is one of the best experience of the trip. My guide was really friendly, knowledgable and really really interesting to spent time with. By the time of this event, I have been in Brussels for almost 4 days and have been to majority of the tourist places and experiences. But he quickly adapted to that, enquired about my intersts and personality, and took me to places , which are not the common tourist places, that fit my interests. Both for food and sights. And as somenone who is interested in history and general politics, he was able to answer many of my queries regarding Belgium and many things related to it, which made a really interesting evening. Really thankful for this experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Belgium

Visiting the castle was intersting and the audio tour was fun. It is quite a short item and not a must have in my opinion

Quality of Experience
Transport
Leuven - Botanical Gardens (Kruidtuin)
Leuven - Botanical Gardens (Kruidtuin)
Belgium

A nice and beautiful place to relax, very well and beautifully maintained, a photo spot for sure

Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Jul 14, 2026

Hi Malu,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. I'm very glad your itinerary matched your interests, and you had a great time on your first solo trip!
Wishing you all the best,
Lisa

A wonderful trip.
Belgium | Apr 12 - Apr 25, 2026

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William S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Trip was great but the hotels left a little to be desired. The first hotel in Amsterdam (Mai(), gave us a room where we could not even stand up straight without hitting the rafters of the roof. We changed the room but the replacement was tiny with nowhere for us to put our luggage. When i asked for a luggage rack I was told there were none in the hotel. I later spoke to their maintenance man who was able to get us two racks, but the room was so small that there was little room for their use.... Read more

Trip was great but the hotels left a little to be desired. The first hotel in Amsterdam (Mai(), gave us a room where we could not even stand up straight without hitting the rafters of the roof. We changed the room but the replacement was tiny with nowhere for us to put our luggage. When i asked for a luggage rack I was told there were none in the hotel. I later spoke to their maintenance man who was able to get us two racks, but the room was so small that there was little room for their use. There was no closet and no bureau for us to use. As for the James hotel, it was quite nice but there was no breakfast service. In its stead, we were give coupons for 120 Euro to use in their self service area which had hard boiled eggs, bread, boxed cereal, coffee etc. This was certainly not a breakfast. We only used about 45 euro; the remaining money went to waste. We did however use the area's tables for our dinner which we brought in from local restaurants. In addition, this was the hotel where we were supposed to drop off the transportation cards to be mailed back to you. Unfortunately, the hotel policy would not allow us to do this. We had to find alternative postal resources to return the cards. As for the Maek hotel. Upon registering, we noticed a filthy mattress with either chocolate or blood stains. This was brought to the attention of the front desk and we were given another room (which did not have enough pillows). We asked for more pillows but never received them. Also, one day we did not have enough towels and when we notified the front desk, we were told we had to go back down to the lobby to get them ourselves. This happened after we had already gone down to the front desk because our electronic keys did not work (a recurring experience). In addition, there was insufficient personnel at the front desk. When we arrived, there was nobody manning the front desk and we were forced to wait an inordinate amount of time before we could check in. This was a common occurrence. Indeed, when we tried to check out at the end of our stay, there was nobody at the front desk; we just left our room keys with a handwritten note that we were checking out.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
BREAKFAST
Maek Hotel Antwerpen Centraal - Handwritten Collection
Antwerp

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
More staff needed. More attention to detail needed by staff members.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping needs improvement
Activity Reviews
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private guides were great
Transport
easy to use
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam
Quality of Experience
Transport
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Comics Art Museum
Brussels - Comics Art Museum
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Transport
Didn't need electric bikes.
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam -  Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
Belgium

Boring.

Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Rotterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Rotterdam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Boijmans van Beuningen (Depot)
Rotterdam - Boijmans van Beuningen (Depot)
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Stroll in the park & local food
Rotterdam - Stroll in the park & local food
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Transport
Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Delft - Delft Blue High Tea
Delft - Delft Blue High Tea
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff not attentive
Antwerp - Day trip to Brussels by train
Antwerp - Day trip to Brussels by train
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Transport
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
Belgium

Good for kids. Not very informative for adults.

Quality of Experience
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Belgium

Expected more relating to health care when hospital was active

Quality of Experience
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Day trip to Bruges
Antwerp - Day trip to Bruges
Antwerp
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore Ghent with city card
Explore Ghent with city card
Belgium

We did not go to Ghent. Enjoyed a quiet day in Antwerp watching the local people interact with eachother. Spent time stad park which was very enjoyable.

Local specialist: Fleur Tuinte