Belgium Honeymoon Tours
3 Most popular honeymoon destinations in Belgium
- Brussels: Start your honeymoon with a tour of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. The mix of medieval buildings, art nouveau facades, and cutting-edge modern architecture showcased by Brussels appeal to newlyweds with varied interests.
Stroll through the Grand Place with its opulent guildhalls before visiting the famed Manneken Pis statue. Take a much-needed post-wedding break on some of the best beaches in Brussels, including De Haan Beach. Opt for moules-frites and beer in the evening before taking a romantic moonlit carriage ride around the Old Town streets. - Bruges: A trip to Bruges is the top choice for couples on a honeymoon in Belgium, and it is known as one of the world's most romantic cities. Live your fairytale dreams and ride a horse-drawn carriage past breathtaking medieval buildings and bridges. Visit the Historium Museum and learn about the city’s history together. Marvel at the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Visit Choco-Story for interactive exhibits on Belgium's history of chocolate-making before sampling truffles at Dumon or The Chocolate Line. Finally, do not miss out on a romantic cruise through winding canals that earned Bruges the title ‘Venice of the North’.
- Ghent: With an exciting blend of medieval and modern, Ghent makes for a unique honeymoon destination. Stroll hand-in-hand down postcard-worthy cobbled streets lined with gabled guild houses. Visit Saint Bavo's Cathedral to glimpse the renowned Adoration of the Mystic Lamb altarpiece. In the evenings, join in the lively nightlife scene by enjoying Belgian beers and dancing with your spouse at the historic Patershol neighborhood's vibrant pubs and restaurants. Don't miss Ghent's famous Jenever Museum and sampling the traditional juniper liquor it is named for.
Highlights of Belgium Honeymoon Tours
- Discover medieval Flanders towns like Ghent and Mechelen, full of architectural and cultural treasures perfect for culture-loving couples.
- Make a love lock wish at the bridge on Tervueren Avenue in Brussels, attaching your declaration of love to the railing, and let your love story become a lasting part of this enchanting city.
- Visit the Belgian resort town of Spa and take relaxing couples’ thermal baths.
- Explore the Bouillon Castle on the Semois River, the former home of Godfrey de Bouillon, and take in romantic views of the Ardennes forests.
- Escape to the island of Nieuwpoort for peaceful, romantic seaside serenity with long beach strolls and sunsets on the shore.
- Explore outdoor adventures like kayaking in Dinant or mountain biking in the Coo Lake Loops as a part of your adventure trip in Belgium with your partner.
- Dance together at a bustling Belgian music festival like Tomorrowland or Werchter Boutique, feeling the beat connect you before stealing away for alone time.
- Visit Antwerp, known as the diamond capital of Europe, for sparkling jewelry shopping.
Travel Tips for Belgium Honeymoon Tours
- Plan your Belgium honeymoon to be around a week. A week-long trip to the country is enough to visit some top destinations to enjoy romantic activities like a private canal cruise, horse-drawn carriage rides, chocolate shops, and marveling at medieval architecture.
- Although summer is high season, the best time to visit Belgium for a honeymoon is April through June and September through October, as the spring and fall seasons offer mild temperatures, blooming flowers or fall foliage adds to the romantic ambiance, and there are fewer summer tourists, enabling the most intimate experience.
- When traveling by public transport—the most efficient way of travel in Belgium—beware that most destinations are named in French and Flemish. It is helpful to familiarize yourself with the names of the destinations in both languages so you do not get confused.
- Belgium offers a wide selection of romantic Brussels hotels exclusively for honeymooners. For those with a more generous budget, the option to rent an entire palace in Ghent adds a touch of opulence to the romantic experience.
- Select one of our Belgium honeymoon packages for a smooth sailing and hassle-free experience made possible through our world-class local tour operators from the country.
