Best of Brussels, Antwerp & the Iconic Atomium

Esplanade de la Sainte-Gudule, Bruxelles, 1000

Begin with a guided walk through Brussels’ center (Grand Place, Royal Galleries, Manneken Pis), continue in Antwerp past its UNESCO-listed station, Gothic Market Square, medieval castle and the Cathedral of Our Lady, and finish with a visit to the Atomium

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Duration 8h 45m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Group size

1–20 travelers

Full description

Discover Belgium’s highlights in one inspiring day. Begin in Brussels at the Cathedral of St. Gudule—proudly celebrating its 800th anniversary—before strolling through the city’s historic heart. Your guidebrings the Grand Place to life, leads you past the playful Manneken Pis, and into the elegant RoyalGaleries, sharing stories of art, architecture, and local tradition along the way.Then relax aboard our comfortable coach for a sightseeing tour of Brussels before we journey to Antwerp.We’ll start at Het Steen, the medieval riverside fortress, and continue to the atmospheric Grote Marktwith its ornate guild houses. Enjoy free time for lunch and personal discovery—visit the Cathedral of Our Lady to admire Rubens’ masterpieces, browse the boutiques, or sample a hearty “stoofvlees” with a local “Bolleke.” We regroup for a guided visit to Antwerp Central Station—one of Europe’s most beautiful—before returning to Brussels. On the way back, we pause for a photo stop at the Atomium, a striking finaleto a day rich in history, culture, and unforgettable views.



Itinerary

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Grand Place

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

Castle of the 13th century and houses since 1952 the National Museum of Maritime. Situated along the old fortifications of the city.

Antwerp Central Station

In 1352, the construction begun and become the largest gothic church in the Netherlands. In 1521, after nearly 170 years the church was ready. The north tower is 123 M high and the south tower is 66M. Houses the 4 main paintings painted by P.P.Rubens: "The raising of the cross", "The resurrection of Christ", "The descent from the cross" and "The assumption of the Virgin".

a museum located along the river Scheldt in the Eilandje district of Antwerp, Belgium. It opened in May 2011 and is the largest museum in Antwerp.

The oldest of the country of 1905 and built by the architect Delacenserie. Situated in the Jewish area and also the diamants area. 2007: construction of a tunnel to welcome the speedtrains. 2009: the 4th most beautiful railway station of the world. Next of the station the beautiful Zoo!

Town Hall of 1561 in italo-renaissance style. In the middle of the square the statue of Brabo: Brabo with the hand of the giant Antigoon......chopped off his hand and threw it in the Scheldt river.......Antwerpen or Hand throwing.......origin of the city's name. The marvellous guildhouses from the 17th century.

Atomium

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide (tour may include bilingual commentary)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up & drop-off

Important information

Meeting point

Esplanade de la Sainte-Gudule, Bruxelles, 1000

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not suitable for pets Infant seats unavailable Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English and/or Spanish depending on the language need of our guests on the tour IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please make sure to be at the meeting point 15 min before departure

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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