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Belgium's Wanderlust is a private, all-inclusive day-tour company for travellers who want Belgium handled, not figured out. We design and personally guide full-day experiences for couples and small groups of up to eight guests. One driver, one curator, one host: the founder. From the moment we collect you at your hotel until we drop you back that evening, every decision has already been made on your behalf. The route, the timing, the meals, the stops, the small detours that turn a good day into a memorable one. You bring curiosity. We bring the rest. The company was founded on a simple premise. Belgium is one of the most rewarding countries in Europe to visit and one of the most frustrating to navigate as a short-stay traveller. Three languages, dense regional history, food culture that rewards local knowledge, and a public-transport map that punishes anyone trying to see two cities in a day. Most visitors compress their trip into Brussels and Bruges, miss the rest, and leave wondering what they actually saw. We built Belgium's Wanderlust for the traveller who wants more than that and who is willing to invest in a day done properly. Our current programme features three full-day signature tours, each capped at eight guests. The Crossing Borders Three Country Tour weaves Liège, Aachen and Maastricht into a single thirteen-hour itinerary across Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Dinant's Castle and Monastery Expedition explores the Meuse Valley, its citadel-topped town, and the Trappist heritage that shaped the region. The Ypres and Flanders Fields Experience walks guests through the landscapes, memorials and personal histories of the First World War with the gravity and care the subject demands. Half-day variants are available on request. Every tour is genuinely all-inclusive. Private hotel pickup and return, comfortable transport throughout the day, every meal, every snack, every drink, every entry fee. No envelope of cash for incidentals. No surprise add-ons. The price you book is the price of your day. What makes us different is who we are not. We are not a coach operator. We are not a marketplace listing. We do not run identical tours back-to-back with rotating guides. Belgium's Wanderlust is a small, founder-led company that runs a deliberately limited number of tours each season precisely because hospitality at this level cannot be scaled past a certain point without losing what makes it worth booking. We work primarily with American travellers visiting Belgium for the first time, often on a short European itinerary where one day matters disproportionately. Our guests tend to be couples, small families, and friend groups who would rather pay for ease and quality than save money on a bus seat. If that sounds like the day you want, we would be glad to host you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full Day Castles & Cave Tour near Dinant

Our family of five did a full day tour with Joris to see the sights around Dinant. Joris is absolutely wonderful! He is friendly, knowledgeable, and very organized. He reached out to us a week ahead of time, and again the day before, to confirm details for our tour.
At our first castle stop, Joris provided a delicious selection of Belgian cookies and chocolates, along with coffee, cold chocolate milk, and water. After our cave tour, he gave us an amazing picnic lunch and informational beer tasting including local Trappist beers (he had non-alcoholic drink options available too).
This tour was a highlight of our trip and I highly recommend Joris and Belgium's Wanderlust!

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Beth, thank you for taking the time to write this. Reading your review.

The day you described is exactly what I work toward: a small private group, the cookies and coffee at the first castle, the picnic in a quiet spot, the Trappist tasting with non-alcoholic options for the family. That it landed with both parents and three teenage sons is the highest compliment I could ask for.
Safe travels onward.

Joris
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing adventure

Amazing experience! Joris pick us up at our rental with a van he rented to accommodate our family. He had more water then we could drink and taste food. Overall a 10/10 tour.

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Matthew, a 10/10 from you means a lot. Glad the water held up on a hot one, and that the food worked for you.
Safe travels onward.

Joris
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In-depth, unique experience with knowledgeable and personable guide.

Our experience was like nothing else I have gotten to experience, our guide, Joris, provided in-depth history of various locations and on the countries history. We also got to understand the complex culture that I knew so little about. I cannot name any issues with my experience and would definitely do this again if I ever come back to Belgium.

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Nathan, thank you. This review made my morning.

The line that stays with me is "nothing ever felt rushed." That is the whole reason BW exists as a private, one-family-at-a-time operation. Pace is the first thing that breaks on most tours, and the first thing I protect. Glad you felt it.
The beer tasting and the brewing context is one of my favorite parts of the day to lead. You and the family turned it into a real conversation rather than a monologue, and your questions kept it sharp.
Safe travels onward, and thank you for taking the time to write this so fully.

Joris
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had a great tour

had a great tour, went to see Dinant with my partner - great city, great food, great monuments/sights - all in all would really recommend the experience

June 19, 2026
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Thanks a lot for the day Maarten together! You and Fauve were great to have aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dinant was a blast

Dinant was a blast! The whole family loved it. We would 100% recommend doing the castle tour!

June 21, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

It was a blast to have you, Georgina and the kids in the car! Thank you for the kind words, and enjoy the rest of your trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had an amazing day with my partner…

I’ve had an amazing day with my partner and Joris, the way he translated the beautiful nature and culture of Belgium into a story about his family really made us feel like we understood what makes Belgium an unique country. If one day we’re back, we’ll for sure do your three country tour!

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Thanks a lot Sander, it was great having to two of you! I hope you do get to come here for the tour of Flanders some day. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dinant was everything we hoped it to…

Dinant was everything we hoped it to be! Thanks for the beer tasting and helping us find the accomodationn for our trip!

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Hi Louis,
It was amazin to have you guys on the tour. Thanks for the good energy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Belgium’s WanderLust Tours with Joris

Joris made history come alive. He was so informative about Liege, Maastricht and Charlemagne and the delightful old town of the German city of Aachen. He even prepared a lunch in a Belgium forest! We highly recommend Joris for a private tour! Much more relaxed and even paced way to see sites!

May 30, 2026
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Thank you Linda. The forest lunch is one of my favourite slow moments of this day, and layering Charlemagne's Aachen against Liège and Maastricht is the reason I built the route the way I did. You and Dale brought real curiosity to it, which is when these days work best. Safe travels for the rest of the trip :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic experience !

What a day ! My guide was very entertaining and he showed fantastic places with wonderful views. Little nice surprises to experience Belgians good taste. It was an interesting, relaxed day... thank you so much, it made my holiday !

July 12, 2025
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Reply from Belgiumswanderlust

Wow, what a fantastic review! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed our tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thanks a lot!

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