Youth & School Group Concert Tours to Belgium, Paris & The Netherlands
Hop between each country and enjoy performances in all three
- Choirs
- Bands
- Orchestras
Combine our three most sought-after destinations in one tour for the ultimate European experience! A youth and school group concert tour to Belgium, Paris and the Netherlands is perfect for those who want big adventures without the long travel distance.
Hop between each country and enjoy performance opportunities in all three – starting in Paris. Explore the capital’s bohemian streets and big-hitting sights, before heading to Belgium to enjoy the medieval highlights of Bruges and Ghent. Then finish in the Netherlands where you’ll experience the coastal beauty of Noordwijk complete with traditional Dutch culture.
Are you an adult music group? This tour is specifically designed with youth groups in mind, so why not take a look at our extensive range of destinations perfect for adults?
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart by coach
Channel crossing and arrive in Paris
Evening meal and rehearsal or Fun Files activity
Day 2
Free time to explore Paris
Concert 1
Evening meal and Tour Montparnasse
Day 3
Arrive in Belgium
Visit Castle of the Counts
Enjoy a boat trip, followed by your evening meal
Day 4
Visit Choco-story
Concert 2
Evening meal and bowling
Day 5
Depart for the Netherlands
Arrive in the Netherlands
Evening at leisure
Day 6
Visit Clara Maria Cheese Farm & Clog factory
Concert 3
Tuck into an evening pancake dinner
Day 7
Depart by coach
Channel crossing
Arrive home
Based on 7 day, 6 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2025. Subject to availability.
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Return Channel Crossings (ferry or tunnel)
- Half board accommodation
- 3 x concerts (including publicity & advertising)
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls & taxes
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Tour Montparnasse
- Gravensteen Castle
- De Bootjes Van Gent (Raderij Dawaele)
- Bowl Inn Brugge
- Clara Maria Cheese Farm & Clog Factory
- Pancake Dinner
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Instrument Hire
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Belgium, Paris & The Netherlands
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Belgium, Paris & The Netherlands
- Walking distance from Bruges centre
- Groups can have the annex to themselves
- Rehearsal space in the annex’s communal areas
- Badminton, table tennis and petanque
- Wi-Fi
- Rehearsal space in the annex’s communal areas
- Badminton, table tennis and petanque
- Garden area with terrace
- Lounge area
- Breakfast buffet
- Coach parking (limited)
- Wi-Fi
- Rehearse for your performances
- Play a game of badminton, table tennis or petanque
- Relax outside in the garden area
- Explore the historic centre of Bruges by foot
- Located in central Paris
- Close to local transport
- Common room
- Pool table
- Wi-Fi
- Self-service restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Luggage Storage
- Lockers
- Bar on site
- Hire bikes from the hostel
- Watch TV in the common room
- Visit nearby shops and restaurants
- Explore nearby Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur
Performance Venues in Belgium, Paris & The Netherlands
Popular concert venues in Belgium, Paris & The Netherlands
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Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
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Parc Montsouris Bandstand
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St Salvators Cathedral, Bruges
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St Michael’s Church , Ghent
- Best suited for: Choirs and orchestras
- Repertoire recommendation: Sacred, classical, secular
- Location: Amsterdam
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs and bands
- Repertoire recommendation: Secular
- Location: Central Paris
- Performance times: Morning or afternoon
- Best suited for: Choirs
- Repertoire recommendation: Sacred, some classical permitted
- Location: City centre
- Performance times: Afternoon (weekdays only)
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From instrument hire to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your group.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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What does our insurance cover us for?
Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our Safety and Support page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
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Are all of your coaches audited?
UK coaches: Yes, all of our UK coach companies are audited by our in-house team. Copies of which can be made available to you.
Foreign coaches: It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. We request that an audit is completed by the foreign coach company which includes confirmation of the following: they will comply with all national, local and other laws, rules and codes of practice, and that all services contracted shall be performed with all due skill, care and diligence. The vehicle is fully insured for the duration of the tour.
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Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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