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Ostend, Belgium

Ostend

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Ostend

Welcome to Ostend, Belgium! This coastal gem is the perfect blend of history, culture, and beach vibes. Enjoy fresh seafood, explore the lively promenade, and soak up the sun on its sandy shores. Don't miss the famous Ensor Museum or the stunning architecture of the Leopold Park. Ostend is a must-visit for any wanderlust traveler!

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Landmark4.2/5

Wellington Racecourse

Welcome to Wellington Racecourse in Oostende, Belgium! This vibrant venue offers thrilling horse races and a lively atmosphere. With beautiful views and fantastic amenities, it's the perfect place to experience the excitement of horse racing. Don't forget to dress to impress and place your bets for a day of fun and excitement!

Culture3.9/5

Fort Napoleon

Ready to explore a piece of Oostende's history? Head to Fort Napoleon! This impressive fortress-turned-museum offers a glimpse into the city's military past. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the coast. Don't forget your camera! And keep an eye out for any hidden treasure...maybe you'll strike gold!

Culture4.3/5

Mercator

Located in Oostende, Belgium, Mercator on Jan Piersplein 2 is a charming spot for seafood lovers. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create the perfect setting for enjoying their fresh and delicious seafood dishes. Don't miss out on their famous moules-frites! Perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable meal by the sea.

Outdoor4.3/5

Leopoldpark

Leopoldpark in Oostende is a charming green oasis perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. With its beautiful flower beds and ponds, it's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature. Don't miss the quirky sculptures dotted throughout the park! It's a must-visit for anyone looking to unwind in the heart of the city.

Culture4.2/5

Oostends Historisch Museum De Plate

Step back in time at Oostends Historisch Museum De Plate! Located in the heart of Oostende, Belgium, this charming museum showcases the city's fascinating history through interactive exhibits and artifacts. From its maritime heritage to its cultural evolution, you'll leave feeling like a true Oostende expert. Don't miss this gem on Langestraat 69!

Eat$$$4.5/5

Bistro Mathilda

Eat$$4.7/5

Eclips

Eat$$4.1/5

Jilles Beer & Burgers Oostende

Drink$$4/5

Bondi Beach Bar Oostende (Pop Up Bar)

Eat$$4.6/5

MOOSE

Stays

Stay4.4/5

Hotel Du Parc

Stay4.2/5

Hotel Prado

Stay4.2/5

Thermae Palace

Stay3.9/5

Hôtel Bero

Nestled in the heart of Oostende, Hôtel Bero is renowned for its elegant Art Deco design and stunning coastal views, offering a perfect blend of luxury and charm for an unforgettable seaside escape.

Stay3.9/5

Hotel Royal Astrid

Hotel Royal Astrid, nestled in Oostende, is renowned for its elegant Art Deco architecture and stunning coastal views, making it a quintessential destination for travelers seeking a blend of luxury and charm by the sea.

Stay3.85/5

Hôtel Louisa

Things To Do
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4.9/5

World War I Private Tour from Brussels

Customizable WWI Private Tour from Brussels with ProCapture Tours Travel back in time on a powerful journey through the most important World War I sites in Belgium. This tour is fully customizable to your interests and nationality. Unlike other tours, we offer a free professional photoshoot throughout the day, capturing your best moments in stunning quality. ✔️ Flexible itinerary – visit the places that matter most to you ✔️ Key sites: Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Flanders Field, Polygon Wood etc. ✔️ Optional: Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony ✔️ Tailored to your background (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.) ✔️ Free professional photos & cinematic video (on request) This is more than a history tour — it’s a personal connection to the past. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

$1,056.95
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4.6/5
13 h

Private World War I Battlefield Tour from Brussels to Flanders

Step into the poignant history of World War I on our private tour designed for American visitors. Explore iconic sites like Vladslo's 'Grieving Parents,' Tyne Cot Cemetery, and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony in Ypres. Led by an expert guide, this immersive journey offers profound insights into the Great War's impact, returning to Brussels by 9:00 PM. Will make sure to leave the best memories from your travel to France. Designed for current and future lovers of European culture, history and gastronomy, these tours allow you to discover not only the must-see sights but also the lesser-known mesmerising parts and the authentic charm of the regions. You can make the best choice of different tour plans all year around. VEHICLES We offer a selection of vehicles to suit your needs: • Comfort Cars: Hyundai Tucson SUV, Renault Talisman, Lexus IS • Luxury Cars: Mercedes E-class W213 restyling, BMW 5 Series • Mini-vans: Mercedes V-class Minivan

$646.63
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4.5/5

e-Scavenger hunt Ostend: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Ostend in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Ostend with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$29.16
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5/5
9 h

From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private

This tour is for guests that want to start their battlefield tour of Ypres from towns and cities further afield, for example Bruges & Zeebruges , Ghent, Kortijk, in Belgium & Dunkirk, Lille, Arras in France A unique 1 to 1 private tour, With all the stops added together we cover 53 miles / 90 KM's of battlefield sites and memorials This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 ( This is a bespoke tour )

$529.06
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5/5
72 h

PRIVATE Australian Western Front Battlefields 3-Day Tour Ypres to Amiens

This is a stunning private door to door tour, great if you have a ww1 ancestor that you would like to follow, if you haven't you will get goosebumps either way! The tour is tailored to your every need you can turn the tour around and start in Amiens and finish in Ypres, I can even meet you at you at Eurostar Lille or Bruges and you can start your amazing unforgettable 3 day Australian battlefield tour! Just be sure t let me know when booking My own gt uncle was killed in 1915 at 'The Bluff' Ypres, my Gt grandfather was a 15-year-old who served at the Somme and was badly wounded in 1917 at Passchendaele Complimentary water is supplied each day, meals and hotels are however at the customer's own expense. Hotels. if you wish to start the tour in Ieper book 1 night in Ieper & x2 nights in Amiens if you wish to stay in Amiens on the final day. Amiens Hotel: The Mercure Cathedral Ypres Hotel: The Novotel Ypres Centrum, great location

$1,985.97
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5/5
24 h

Private tour WW1 Flanders Fields

We will see the original trenches in the Hooge Crater and the main WW1 sites as: What you visit Menin Gate Flanders Cemetery in Ypres WW1 Museum in Passchendaele The Town Hall of Ypres John McRae Memorial in Essex Cemetery

$1,410.83
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5/5
4 h

Private 4hr Australian Fromelles Battlefield WW1 Tour

This is a bespoke private tour. I'll include any WW1 ancestry that you may have related to the tour. The Fromelles tour takes in 101 km from Ypres to Fromelles. If you have ancestry associated with this battle I will look the soldier up and integrate him into the tour This is a tour that will be forever ingrained in your memory.

$764.20
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5/5

Private tour : Treasures of flanders Ghent and Bruges From Zeebrugge Full day

Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at cuiseship or elsewhere in ZeeBrugge or Brugge or Brussels.

$986.40
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5/5

Private Guided Tour of the Best of Brussels from Zeebruges

Maximize time in Brussels with a full-day private tour. Get picked up in Bruges or at the cruise port in Zeebrugge and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Brussels. Explore the city on foot and learn about its architecture and history while seeing landmarks like the Palace of Justice, the Atomium, and the Brussels Main Square. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests if you wish. - Discover Brussels during a private tour - Customize the itinerary according to your interests - Visit top sites like the Triumphal Arch and the Main Square - Round-trip transportation from Bruges or Zeebrugge provided

$857.08
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5/5
8 h

Unforgettable private tour to Belgium’s most delightful cities Bruges and Ghent

Bruges and Ghent are two beautiful medieval Belgian cities, often called "Northern Venice" and "the most Flemish". There is no other place like Bruges in Belgium. With its authentic medieval architecture and scenic canals, the so-called "reien", the city really is fairy tale material and on thу other hand, there is no other place in Belgium like Ghent where contemporary design, art, fashion, gastronomy, and music blend so perfectly with the past.

$1,134.00
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4.7/5
13 h

Flanders Fields Remembrance Tour from Brussels

We first take you to Bruges for a short pick-up stop. We stop at a very moving German Cemetery, from where we drive to a section of the WW1 trenches. We will then visit the Monument of the Brooding Soldier. After a short lunchbreak we leave for Flanders Fields which was one of the major battlegrounds in the First World War. Our expert guide will help you throughout the visit to understand the events that led to the first world war and how the catastrophe developed. We take you to Passchendaele battlefield and the Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Australian and Canadian soldiers lie at rest. You visit the Monument of the ‘Brooding Soldier’ and Essex Farm. At 8 pm you attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.

$110.51
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4.5/5

Private Full-Day Tour Bruges & Ghent from Brussels with tastings

Discover its charm and see its major historic attractions with a professional guide. You can choose chocolate/beer/waffle tasting package to ensure a full immersion in the culture and traditions of the city. Professional guide and driver will do everything possible and impossible to make your experience unforgettable. We are adapting to your wishes and we offer skip the lines with the fast tickets. You will have Comfortable air-conditioned cars during the pick up from the hotel or even the airport. There will be an interactive presentation during the time you're in the car.

$1,143.49
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4.4/5
45 mins

Unique skyline sailing

We sail for 45 minutes from Blankenberge to De Haan/Wenduine. Then we turn around and sail along the coast to the Blankenberge Pier. Then we return to the port of Blankenberge. During this beautiful boat trip you can enjoy a beautiful view of the spectacular dunes and the skyline of this part of the Belgian coast.

$43.50
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4.4/5
2 h 30 mins

Unforgettable sea trip to the wind farms in the North Sea

From the port of Blankenberge we leave with the Water-Taxi for a trip of 30 km in the open sea to the Thorntonbank. These windmills provide green energy for many families in Flanders. From the water you have a unique view of these windmill parks. The interactive explanation about the windmill parks at sea starts 30 minutes before the departure time. This takes place in Brasserie Steiger 18, Havenplein 3, 8370 Blankenberge.

$104.64
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4.3/5

Private Day Trip Brussels from Paris with Chocolate/Beer Tasting

Dedicated to turning your travel wishes into reality, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience tailored to your preferences. We strive to accommodate special requests and make every journey unforgettable. Up your travel expectations. • A small-group or private tour means a more personalized experience • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan/car included • Educational tour—our guides would love to tell you everything about France and it’s traditions • Personal approach is our motto. Customer satisfaction is our top priority • Interactive visual presentation takes place in the car. • Flexible timetable! Professional guide and driver who are happy to accommodate tourists desires

$1,677.89
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4.3/5

Best of Brussels Private Tour from Zeebrugge or Bruges

Discover the capital of Europe with a private guide during your cruise stop As capital of Belgium and capital of Europe, Brussels offers the best of many worlds: from Gothic architecture to Art Nouveau, from historical landmarks like the Triumphal Arch in the Jubilee Park and the Palace of Justice to the Atomium, the icon of modernity during the universal exhibition Expo 58. The medieval city centry is both trendy and traditional. We discover the city both by private car and on foot. Brussels offers spectacular views as it was built on seven hills.

$857.08
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4.1/5
2 h 30 mins

Discover Ostend while playing! Escape game - The Walter case

Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game, walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

$23.50
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3/5
2 h

Brussels Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

The EU runs one of the world's largest political experiments from a neighbourhood in Brussels — and you can walk the whole thing. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Brussels's European Quarter on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Parlement européen, the Berlaymont building, and the Parc du Cinquantenaire — three landmarks that take you from the EU's debating chamber to a 19th-century triumphal arch • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works for friend groups, families, and anyone curious about how Europe actually works Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours. The EU Quarter is the most powerful neighbourhood most tourists never visit.

$4.66
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6 h

Private Tour from Bruges to Brussels

Discover the treasures of Belgium on a full-day excursion from Bruges. You’ll stop first in Brussels, where you’ll enjoy a tour of the top attractions. See the Atomium, at the site of the 1958 World Fair, and memorable landmarks such as the Royal Palace. After this, there will be a walk tour through the historic city center, where you will visit the Grand Place, the beautiful central square, and the iconic statue Mannekepis. Along the way, you will see a demonstration by a chocolatier and get the change to taste some famous Belgian chocolate.

$880.59
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Private transfer: Bruges to Paris, 2h Sightseeing Stop in Lille

Experience the convenience of a private door-to-door transfer service to Paris, tailored to your preferences and schedule. Our qualified local English-speaking drivers are ready to pick you up at your chosen location and time within Bruges. During your journey, you will make a 2-hour sightseeing stop in Lille, where you can explore at your own pace. Stroll through the charming Grand Place, admire the beautiful Flemish-inspired architecture, and visit the historic Old Stock Exchange (Vieille Bourse). Take time to wander the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lille, filled with boutique shops and cozy cafes, for a perfect mix of culture, history, and local charm. If you are interested in additional sightseeing stops and extended hours, please inquire with the operator.

$411.49
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