Mechelen is a fantastic city: diverse, green, and bicycle-friendly, with a beautiful historic center and a rich history. It’s a true hidden gem nestled between its better-known big brothers, Brussels and Antwerp.
We are a team of proud locals who want to introduce you to the city from the inside out. We are eager to show you Mechelen’s most beautiful spots so you can fully experience, explore, and taste Mechelen.
“de fietsgids” (the bike guide) has been operating in Mechelen since 2020. In 2023, we expanded our story by adding “de wandelgids” (the walking guide) to our offerings.
Passionate Guides: Our guides have a deep love for Mechelen. They tell stories with a personal touch. Whether they are historians, journalists, geographers, or ecologists, each guide offers a unique perspective of the city. Every tour is absolutely unique!
Interactive and Spontaneous Tours: Our tours are interactive and spontaneous. We adapt to the group dynamics and your questions, making each tour a special experience!
Local Tastes: On our tours, you often get to taste local delicacies. We collaborate with enthusiastic local entrepreneurs because we value sustainability, quality, and craftsmanship.
Curiosity and Enriching Encounters: What’s your story? Who are you? We are curious and love enriching encounters. We also want to get to know you!
Hello, I’m Kaat, the founder of “de fietsgids” in Mechelen. I am full of energy and juggle various roles and passions: I am an enthusiastic bike and walking guide in Mechelen, a passionate Dutch teacher for speakers of other languages, an adventurous tour leader for Joker Tourism, a proud mom, and a driven entrepreneur. I aim to promote sustainable tourism and mobility and further put Mechelen on the tourist map.
If you’re looking to explore Mechelen in a unique and enriching way, we are here to guide you through our beloved city with passion and expertise.
+32 474 93 09 41
Mechelen – #2800love
Monday to Sunday
8:00 to 18:00
