Antwerp Day Trip from Brussels

Travel to Antwerp to enjoy a mesmerizing day trip with a sightseeing by bus. It's a city where the most beautiful diamonds are shaped and the history is created.

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Things to do Antwerp Day Trip from 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).

Included

Grand Place
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Gare Centrale
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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