Netherlands & Belgium tours

Join us as we explore a collection of museums which showcase some of the most well-known Art Masters and celebrated painters in the world. This tour promises to be an insightful and fascinating journey into the beauty and mastery of Dutch art – the Golden Age of painting. Amsterdam, located just on our doorstep, is home to some remarkable art museums that showcase its rich history and cultural significance. On this six-day exploration, we discover some of the very best artists and art galleries in Amsterdam. From The Night Watch and The Milkmaid at the Rijksmuseum to works by Michelangelo and Raphael at Teylers Museum, each masterpiece offers insight into the artistic development and personal struggles of the artist as well as the culture of the time.

A gem in the Flanders region of Belgium, famed for its medieval streets and Renaissance monuments, Antwerp is home to thousands of paintings by the Old Masters, housed in some of the most famous museums in the world. Our tour explores some of the wonderful architecture to be found in the city, including the Cathedral of Our Lady, which is still unfinished although construction began in 1351, and the impressive Centraal Station, which has been voted the most beautiful in the world on several occasions. We are joined by expert local guides as they take us through the notable art collections of some of Antwerp’s best museums, including the KMSKA – Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Snijders & Rockox Huis and the Plantin-Moretus Museum. We also include a visit to the newly reopened Rubens House Experience and Gardens.

Delve into the Dutch Golden Age in the Netherlands, where our visits offer a comprehensive overview of the artistic achievements of this prolific period and beyond. Across the South Holland province, look forward to discovering some of the world's most iconic museums and getting up close to masterpieces such as The Girl with the Pearl Earring and The Night Watch. Our first full day takes us to The Hague, where works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Steen await in Mauritshuis, along with the astounding Mesdag Panorama and the contemporary Museum Voorlinden. In vibrant Amsterdam, famous for its historic architecture, UNESCO-protected canals and atmospheric cobbled streets, we gain a deeper understanding into centuries-old creative processes at Rembrandt's House and discover the treasures of the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. The charming city of Haarlem rounds off this trio of artistic hotspots, with visits to Frans Hals Museum and the Cathedral of Saint Bavo, where a young Mozart once played the famous organ.  

Travel by Eurostar to discover the Netherlands at its colourful springtime best. Marvel at the world-famous Keukenhof, where millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths create breathtaking displays, and visit Amsterdam's historic Hortus Botanicus, one of the world's oldest botanical gardens. Experience the excitement of a Dutch flower auction, explore a working tulip farm in bloom, and discover the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans before enjoying time in the charming canal city of Delft before your return to London.