Antwerp Day Trip from Brussels

Duration: 9h 30min

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Overview of the tour in Brussels

Day trip to the second most important city in Belgium, Antwerp is an incredible architectural city with an exciting history that we invite you to discover on this day trip.

Antwerp is located about 150 km from Brussels and was home to the master of the Baroque style, Paul Peter Rubens. The city has the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries, where you can admire two of the most beautiful masterpieces of the baroque painter.

Highlights:
Day trip to the second most important city in Belgium.
Unusual visit to a diamond cutting workshop in the famous Jewish district.
Discover the works of the famous Pierre Paul Rubens and his private residence.
Visit of historical and fascinating places: railway station, cathedral …
Learn about fashion and design in Belgium.
Visit the Cathedral and marvel at the masterpieces of Paul Peter Rubens.
Eat the local dishes such as fries, mussels and Flemish beef and beer stew.

Not included:
The meals.
The tickets to the museums (optional).
The optional visit of the private residence of Paul Peter Rubens (paid directly on site).
The optional visit of the Cathedral (paid directly on site).

This activity includes:

Grand Place
Gare Centrale
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
The diamond district, where you will learn about the history and cutting process of diamonds, and admire unique jewellery pieces
Walking tour through the old port
Visit the former Royal Palace, taste artisanal coffee and chocolate factory.
Shopping street ‘the Meir’
Central Station and Jewish Quarter.
The Central Train Station, known as the “iron cathedral” and considered as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world
Rubens’ house and learn a quick history of his work and contribution to Flemish art
Cathedral of Our Lady, which is the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries and admire its north tower. Inside, contemplate an art collection that includes four masterpieces of Paul Peter Rubens. Visit the Baroque pulpit with a wooden sculpture of Pocahontas, and check beautiful stained glasses
The “Het Steen”, a medieval castle located in the city’s ancient port, from where you can admire the Scheldt River and contemplate a sunset next to the water
Leisure (museum, shopping, etc.)

Meeting point

Meeting point: Grand Place, in front of the city hall at 9:15. (Look for the white umbrella “Walking Tour")

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On arrival

Meeting point: Grand Place, in front of the city hall at 09:20.
(Look for the white umbrella “Walking Tour").
We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.

Things to note

This activity respects the codes of responsible and sustainable tourism.
Terms of service

Participation:
To ensure your participation, we recommend booking your tour as soon as possible.
The number of participants is limited.
Without prior booking, our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the tour depending on the availability.
We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.

Booking:
The reservation is free and without charge.
You can book up to 2 hours before the beginning of the tour (please note that the number of participants is limited to 25 per group).

Cancellation:
Up to 24 hours prior to the tour: 100% refund.
Less than 24 hours prior to the tour: no refund.