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Belgium | Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2023

Annette
Annette F.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

We had a wonderful 5 days in Belgium . BAs arranged excellent accommodation in Antwerp and Brussels that had perfect locations for walking to attractions and food and drinks.
Our guide in Antwerp, Dave, was knowledgeable, friendly and really loves his city. Even though it poured with rain during most of our tour he persevered and we didn’t feel that we had been short changed at all. He was also our guide the next morning when the sun was out and showed us some more of his beautiful town.
Janne was our lovely guide in Ghent for the morning and we thoroughly enjoyed her view of her city. Very knowledgeable and funny and such a good guide, we learnt a lot about Ghent and its place in the old world.
We had a couple of easy tours on our own one to a chocolate factory and museum and another to a beer brewery.
The whole experience dealing with kimkim agents has been only positive and we’ve already booked our 3rd one for next year.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Galeries
Brussels

The location is great for wandering around the older parts of the city and through the Galleries passages. The rooms are clean and surprisingly large by European standards.

Authenticity & Character
In some ways it’s a very simple hotel with a few quirks. All good quirks though
Location
Perfect for wandering around, very safe and lots of beautiful Belgian chocolate shops close by.
Staff
The staff really make this place special, really helpful with tips on where to eat and drink away from the tourist traps. Always friendly and willing to help sort any problems out
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable but I found it odd that the room didn’t contain a small fridge of any kind. Coffee and tea were provided but no milk or creamer, and no way of keeping milk cold. There was also no electric jug in the room making tea. Staff were always willing to bring a teapot of hot water or a jug of milk to the room but it was a bit odd.
Hotel FranQ
Antwerp

Fabulous staff, great location, clean and very welcoming

Authenticity & Character
It’s a little bit quirky in its interior design and very comfortable. Some of the original features are still in place
Location
Really close to lots of historical sites and excellent bars and eateries
Staff
Would have to be one of the best assets of this hotel. Very welcoming and helpful always
Cleanliness & Comfort
The best bed!
Activity Reviews
Antwerp - Private guided Evening walking tour
Antwerp

Dave is a passionate and lovely guide, we immediately felt comfortable with him. And we felt really sorry for him because it rained quite heavily on our tour but he was such a trooper that we kept going! The next day was a lot better and we had a really good tour of old town. We tried amazing chocolate s and a really smooth liqueur. He showed us covered canals and all sorts of things that we would never have found on our own or maybe missed by being part of a larger group

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Dave also took us on this tour and I can’t recommend him enough.

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - De Koninck Beer Brewery Tour
Antwerp - De Koninck Beer Brewery Tour
Belgium

Well worth a visit but the entry process is a bit of a shambles. One person selling tickets, pouring beers and checking those ticket holders who purchased on line. The whole place felt a little understaffed

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Photo taken by Annette F
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Oct 25, 2023

Dear Annette, delighted to hear you had a great time during your stay in Belgium and that you appreciated our help in hosting this trip. Glad to hear also tha you already booked a new kimkim trip for next year. Enjoy! Warm regards, Bas.

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