Luxembourg City and Dinant Private Tour from Brussels

Dinant Citadel cable car ride over Meuse River with iconic onion-shaped bell tower view

A private full-day tour departing Brussels that takes you through Luxembourg City and the Belgian town of Dinant with a professional guide in a luxury Mercedes. You'll ride a cable car to Dinant's 11th-century Citadel, walk the Chemin de la Corniche ramparts, explore Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace, and have free time at Place d'Armes for lunch. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Brussels address, bottled water, and WiFi on board. Lunch and gratuities are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour of Luxembourg and Dinant

• Scenic drive through Ardennes
• Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Luxembourg
• Admire Grand Ducal Palace facade
• Walk Chemin de la Corniche ramparts
• Explore Bock Casemates tunnels
• Descend to Grund district and see Neumünster Abbey
• Free time for lunch at Place d'Armes
• Drive Kirchberg plateau and see EU institutions
• Ride cable car to Dinant Citadel
• Stroll Dinant old town and Collegiate Church
• Visit Adolphe Sax birthplace and Saxophone Bridge
• Photo stop at Château de Vêves

The experience

Brussels to Luxembourg City is a scenic drive through the Ardennes that takes most of the morning. Your private guide meets you at your hotel or address, and you travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes with a professional chauffeur. The route crosses into Belgium's Dinant first, where you'll ride the cable car up to the 11th-century Citadel perched above the Meuse River. The vantage point gives you a full view of the town, the river gorge, and the Collegiate Church's distinctive onion-shaped bell tower. Your guide walks you through Dinant's old town along the riverbank, pointing out the Gothic architecture and the Saxophone Bridge, decorated with giant saxophones from every EU country. There's also a quick stop at Château de Vêves, a 15th-century castle hidden in the Ardennes countryside that most tours skip.

Luxembourg City itself opens with the Chemin de la Corniche, a walk along the old city ramparts that locals call "the most beautiful balcony in Europe". It runs above the Grund district and the Alzette valley with views of the UNESCO-listed fortifications. You'll descend into the Grund to see Neumünster Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery now a cultural center, framed by medieval walls and colorful houses. The tour includes the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the Grand Duke, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, a late-Gothic church with Renaissance details, stained-glass windows, and the crypt of the Grand Ducal family. You can also visit the Bock Casemates, an underground network of tunnels carved into the rock that once defended the city: entry is optional and arranged with your guide.

Place d'Armes, the central square, is where you have free time to eat lunch and wander. Your guide will recommend local restaurants and cafés on the terraces surrounding the square. Before heading back to Brussels, the route crosses the red Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge and passes through the Kirchberg plateau, where the European Court of Justice and other EU institutions sit. The full day runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Professional private chauffeur and luxury Mercedes transport.
• pickup and drop-off from your Brussels address.
• a local expert guide leading the tour.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by FIRST CLASS TOURS & LIMO SERVICE

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers who want a private day without sharing a coach or a guide with other groups. The Mercedes seats just your party, and the guide's attention stays on you throughout the ten hours, which means you set the pace at each stop and can linger where you want.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Dutch.

What is the Chemin de la Corniche and what will I see from it?

The Chemin de la Corniche is a walking path along Luxembourg City's old ramparts that runs above the Grund district and overlooks the Alzette valley and the UNESCO-listed fortifications. It's considered one of Europe's most scenic viewpoints.

Can I visit the Bock Casemates on this tour?

Yes, the Bock Casemates are optional. These are underground tunnels carved into the rock that once protected the city. Your guide can arrange entry if you want to explore them.

How much free time do I have in Luxembourg City?

You'll have free time at Place d'Armes, the main square, where you can have lunch and walk around. Your guide will recommend local restaurants and point out the best spots before leaving you to explore on your own.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You'll have free time at Place d'Armes to eat at one of the cafés and restaurants surrounding the square, and your guide will suggest options.

Is the cable car ride to Dinant's Citadel included?

The cable car to Dinant's Citadel is optional and can be arranged with your guide on the day. Gratuities for the guide and driver are also your choice.