The Master Tour: your connecting thread from place to place

Kruisafneming - Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerpen, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe-kathedraal (publiek domain)

The places where Flemish Masters can be found are not islands in themselves. On the contrary, a wonderful connecting thread hangs between numerous destinations. The Golden River, for example, the nickname of the River Lys. Or a sea of mother-of-pearl, as James Ensor once described the North Sea.

On these pages you discover what connections there are between the different places. And the connecting thread will serve as a guide for your fascinating journey, in the footsteps of the Masters. 

Choose your Master Tour from place to place

Sint-Martens-Latem © Toerisme Leiestreek vzw (2)
© Toerisme Leiestreek vzw

Masters by the Lys

How did Sint-Martens-Latem become a centre of symbolism, impressionism and expressionism? Find out during your walk, bike ride or boat trip in this oasis of..
Copy of DSC_9288 © Visit Oostende
Visit Oostende

Masters by the sea

Ensor, Spilliaert, Delvaux and Permeke: they all listened to the lure of the waves. Stroll past museums, artists’ homes and churches, enjoying the salty sea..
66 Kappeletje St_Bernadus Watou 7050 © Westtoer
Westtoer

Artists’ homes

In an atelier, the soul of the artist becomes tangible. This Master Tour makes you a privileged guest in the houses of our Flemish Masters.
RUBENS_zelfportret_FOTO NA restauratie © FOTO NA RESTAURATIE_9_Peter Paul Rubens, Zelfportret, Rubenshuis Antwerpen, opname 12 april 2018, na restauratie KIK-IRPA, foto KIK-IRPA Brussel
FOTO NA RESTAURATIE_9_Peter Paul Rubens, Zelfportret, Rubenshuis Antwerpen, opname 12 april 2018, na restauratie KIK-IRPA, foto KIK-IRPA Brussel

Masters collected

The artist is a part of the world. Discover how the masterpieces of Peter Paul Rubens, Antoon van Dyck and Theodoor van Loon are intertwined with the place..

Even more inspiration for a fascinating Master Tour

Feel free to take your time on your journey. After all, there is so much to see and experience along the way. That is why, with every connecting thread, we have added tips to make your visit even more fascinating or memorable. In this way, you can assemble a complete one- or multi-day programme, tailored fully to what you want.
Sint-Martens-Latem © Toerisme Leiestreek vzw (3)