Private Full-Day Tour of De Haan from Brussels

8 Hours β€’ Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided β€’ Operated by 1- YS BELGIUM LIMOUSINE SERVICES PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Mercator Zwin Natuur Park

Why we love it?

This full-day tour explores the Belgian coast, beginning in Oostend, known as "The Queen of the North Sea" for its 19th-century status as a fashionable bath resort favored by nobility. You’ll see the Venetian Galleries along the dike, the Hippodrome race track, the Royal Villa, and the old Fisher Port, where local North Sea delicacies can be sampled. The itinerary includes a visit to the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, built in honor of Queen Louise Marie d'OrlΓ©ans, and a stop at the historic sailing ship Mercator. After a break, the tour continues to De Haan, a villa resort known for its Belle Epoque houses like Villa Savoyarde, once home to Albert Einstein, and its low-rise architecture. The journey concludes with a stop at the Zwin Natuur Park, a coastal nature reserve with a wildlife-rich environment and an interactive exhibition center. Bottled water, private transportation, WiFi onboard, and parking fees are included, while lunch and gratuities are not.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in Brussels

Stop 1

We start in Oostend called "The Queen of the Northsee" because in the

19th century, during the reign of king Leopold II, was the most

important and trendy Bathresort for richer and nobel families.

"Belle Epoque" houses ,wonderful walk through the "Venetian Galleries"

along the dique with view on the sea ,direction of the "Hippodrome,"

the race track,view on the "Royal Villa" ,Casino,and further to the

old Fisher Port,where you can taste some delicacies of the Northsee.

Visit of St.Peter and St.Pauls Church,build in commemoration of our

first Queen "Louise Marie d'OrlΓ©ans ",who had her residence ,at the

end of her life, in Oostende,and even died here ( we can visit her

royal residence )

Eventually, visit of the three-masted historical sailing ship "

Mercator "build in Scotland under the Polar Explorer Adrien de

Gerlache.

After a small break ,we continue to "De Haan" a historical residential

Villa Resort along the coast ,the only place where higher buildings

with more than 4 floors are not admitted.

A stroll through the romantic,wonderful lanes and dunes with "Belle

Epoque " houses as

Villa Savoyarde: during several months the residence of Albert Einstein.

Then further along the Port of Zeebruges direction of Knokke,the most

exclusive and luxury resort of the Belgian coast

"Art Galleries, Casino, the most luxury boutiques of the country...

On the way to the Nature Reserve "The Zwin ",short stop at the little

white church from the Dominicans .

Eventually a stop at " Moeder Siska" the fabulous Waffle House since

1832, where they really make the most delicious waffles from the whole

continent !

"The Zwin" a walk through the nature reserve governed by the rhythm of

the sea water with an exceptional wildlife ,and permanent interactive

exhibition center .

End of an interesting day!

Stop 2

After a small break ,we continue to "De Haan" a historical residential

Villa Resort along the coast ,the only place where higher buildings

with more than 4 floors are not admitted.

A stroll through the romantic,wonderful lanes and dunes with "Belle

Epoque " houses as

Villa Savoyarde: during several months the residence of Albert Einstein.

Return to starting point

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible any address arround brussels

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start