Belgium Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Belgium Tours & Trips

• What are the must-visit cities in Belgium and how many days should I spend in each?

  Belgium's key cities each deserve careful attention during a visit. Brussels needs 2-3 days to see the Grand Place EU Parliament and comic strip culture. Bruges with its network of canals and medieval streets takes about 2 days. Hotels like the Dukes Hotel Academie put visitors in the center of the action. Ghent combines St. Bavo Cathedral with modern music venues making it worth 2 full days. Antwerp's diamond district and Rubens House need about 2 days to explore properly. A TourRadar traveler noted "Each city throws an enchanting winter festival which could include anything from market stalls and elaborate light displays to Ferris wheels and ice skating rinks."

• What unique food experiences should I try in Belgium besides chocolate and waffles?

  Belgian cuisine goes far beyond its famous sweets. Local restaurants around Brussels' Grand Place serve steaming pots of moules-frites. In Ghent Filip's chip shop demonstrates why Belgian fries earned their reputation. Antwerp's historic breweries showcase traditional beer-making methods while Bruges' Halve Maan brewery features a remarkable 3km underground beer pipeline. A TourRadar traveler shared "Belgium is a small country bursting with cultural impact where chocolates french fries specialty spirits and beers are amongst the many things this stretch of the Earth is known for doing well."

• What's the best time of year to visit Belgium?

  Belgium welcomes visitors year-round but April through September offers the most reliable weather with July and August drawing the largest crowds. December transforms Brussels with winter markets while spring brings fewer tourists to Bruges. The NH Collection in Ghent becomes especially appealing in summer as guests enjoy city views from its terrace. According to TourRadar travelers "The holiday season in Belgium is something truly special with each city throwing enchanting winter festivals featuring market stalls and elaborate light displays."

• What cultural sites should art lovers prioritize in Belgium?

  Belgium's artistic heritage spans centuries and cities. Brussels' Royal Museums of Fine Arts house significant collections while Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts showcases Hieronymus Bosch. Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady displays Rubens masterpieces and the Ghent Altarpiece by van Eyck brothers draws visitors to St. Bavo Cathedral. Hotel Ve in Mechelen serves as an ideal base for art exploration. One TourRadar traveler observed "The blend of Art Nouveau neo-Gothic neo-Empire and Art Deco architecture throughout Belgian cities is simply breathtaking."

• How wheelchair accessible are Belgian cities?

  Modern accessibility meets medieval architecture in Belgian cities. The NH Collection exemplifies this with fully accessible rooms in Brussels. Major museums including the Royal Museums and KMSKA accommodate wheelchair users. While Bruges' historic center has cobblestones alternative accessible routes exist for main attractions. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The main tourist attractions and newer parts of cities are well-adapted though some medieval areas require planning ahead."

• How much should I budget per day for food and activities in Belgium?

  Daily expenses in Belgium average 150-200 USD covering meals and activities. Restaurant meals cost 25-35 USD while museum entry fees range from 10-15 USD. Beer tastings such as those at De Halve Maan brewery run about 15 USD. Many hotels including Best Western City Centre Brussels include breakfast. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The food and activity costs are moderate compared to other Western European destinations with excellent value for the quality received."