Belgium · City Tours

Best of Brussels, Antwerp & the Iconic Atomium

9 Hours Round trip from Brussels Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit major landmarks in Brussels and Antwerp in one day
  • 02 See the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula and Grand Place
  • 03 Explore the elegant Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
  • 04 Discover Antwerp’s historic centre and its architectural heritage
  • 05 Admire Antwerp Central Station, one of the world’s most beautiful stations
  • 06 Enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Atomium
  • 07 Travel with a professional guide
  • 08 Comfortable transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of Belgium’s most iconic cities in one full-day journey through history, architecture, and culture. Begin in Brussels, where landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Grand Place, and the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert showcase the capital’s rich heritage and elegant character.

Continue to Antwerp to explore highlights including the city’s historic centre and the remarkable Antwerp Central Station, widely admired for its architecture. Round off the day with a stop at the Atomium, one of Belgium’s most recognisable monuments, for a memorable finale.

Discover two of Belgium’s most iconic cities in one full-day journey through history, architecture, and culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Antwerp, Brussels
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Brussels 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English and/or Spanish & French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be at the meeting point 15 min before departure

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Brussels, BE
Tour start
Brussels, BE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Brussels.

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