Groups & Guided Tours

Feel the heartbeat of history
Foto van bezoekers rond een kunstwerk in het kasteel
© Steve Tanner

Visit the castle with a group?

Taking a group on a tour of the castle?

We are happy to welcome groups for a tour of the castle. An expert guide will show you around and tell you more about the building, its history, former residents, the castle collection and contemporary works of art. Immerse yourself in the richness of more than 800 years of stories.

How many people require the tour? A guided group visit consists of a maximum of 15 people. Does the group consist of more than 15 people? Then request multiple guides.

What is the cost? A tour of the castle costs €80 per guide + €8 per person (this is a discounted rate, other discounts or a Museum Pass are not valid on a group visit). Under 18-year-olds can join for free.

How long does a tour last? The tour itself lasts an hour and a half. For the tour, sign in at the Entrance Building, next to the car park at the park entrance. From there it is about another 600 meters of walking (7 to 10 minutes) to the castle, where the guide will be waiting for you. You will make this walk to the castle on your own and is not included in the duration of the tour.

When is a group visit possible? Group visits are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sunday mornings.

During the summer (July and August), we welcome groups on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings.

With these restrictions, we ensure that individual visitors and groups can enjoy the castle.


How can I make a reservation? We are currently still working on the reservation system for group visits and kindly ask you to be patient. For now, you can make reservations by emailing bezoek.gaasbeek@vlaanderen.be. We will then get back to you. A request must reach us at least four weeks before the desired date of the tour.

Are the tours provided in different languages? There are subtitles in Dutch, French and English.

What about accessibility? We can customise the tour to meet your specific needs. For example, there is a lift to make the lower and first floors wheelchair accessible. Please let us know about any specific needs with your application, so we can do our best to accommodate them.

Would you like a guided tour of the Museum Garden? This is possible every day from 1 May to 31 October,  except Mondays. Consult the Museum Garden website https://www.natuurenbos.be/museumtuingaasbeek and fill out the application form.

Is a guide required? No, you can also visit the castle in a group without a guide. In that case, just buy individual tickets. You cannot bring your own guide. Is it a very large group or do you have specific needs? If so, please contact us at bezoek.gaasbeek@vlaanderen.be.