Excursions & day trips ,Sightseeing & traditions ,City

Day trip in Antwerp from Brussels

Grand-Place, Grote Markt, Bruxelles, Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Make the most of your stay in Brussel by meeting the guide at the Grand-Place of Brussels, in front of the city hall, and embark on a journey to discover the city of Antwerp. The second-largest city in Belgium is home to the renowned baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. And in the country's largest Gothic church, you’ll be able to admire two of the master’s most beautiful pieces. During this tour, you will also be able to discover the history of the diamond quarter & its tradition of diamond cutting. In this town where the fusion of different architectural styles from various periods of time cohabits, you’ll be able to marvel at various point of interest such as:

The Central Train Station, also known as the “iron cathedral”.
The diamond district
“The Meir”, Antwerp’s main shopping street
The “Meir Palace”, a Rococo mansion that was Napoleon’s palace
Rubens’ house
The marketplace, the guildhalls, and the City Hall
Cathedral of Our Lady, which is the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries. Admire four masterpieces of Paul Peter Rubens
Saint Charles Borromeo Church, a jewel of Baroque
“Het Steen”, a medieval castle located in the city’s ancient port, where you can admire the Scheldt River

What to remember

Important info

There is a minimum of 6 people per booking
It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring a bottle of water with you

What's included

9-hours walking tour. Expert guide. Round-trip train ticket from Brussels to Antwerp and back. Free time included

What's not included

Food and drink. All extras not explicitly mentioned to the partner (museum entry ticket, boat tour...)

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Enjoy a day trip from Brussels to Antwerp by train with your guide. Explore a beautiful historic city with marvelous architectural building. Discover the tradition of diamond cutting

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Bravo Discovery

Meeting Point

Meet up with the guide on the Grand-Place of Brussels, in front of the city hall. The guide is easily noticeable thanks to his white umbrella with the Bravo Discovery logo.