Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop
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Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Antwerp and Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.
Your experience
Stop 1
On our way to Antwerp, we will make a brief stop at the Atomium, the monument considered as the symbol of Brussels and Belgium. Here you will have the chance to take some photos.
Stop 2
The bus will drop us off at the city bus station.
Stop 3
We will head down the sidewalk of the river to the city center. Before starting our tour, we will make a stop to go to the bathroom and indicate the place where we will meet in the afternoon to return to Brussels. Here, with the skyline and the river on the background, you will enjoy a small introduction to the history of the city.
Stop 4
The first stop of our tour will be Steen Castle. Here will be explained the history of the building as well as the reason why the roof of the buildings in Holland and Belgium have that particular shape.
Stop 5
In addition to admire the building that use to hold the meat house, at this point, we will talk about how commerce worked and how the city was organized in the past.
Stop 6
In this emblematic square, we will discover the town hall, the different guild houses and the legend surrounding the sculpture Standbeeld van Brabo.
Stop 7
In this stop we will visit the old Saint Ignatius of Loyola church and currently of Saint Carlous Borromeus. Enter the church and enjoy a painting by Rubens in its context.
Stop 8
We headed towards the cathedral. Along the way, our guide will tell us about how Belgian politics works.
Stop 9
We will get to know the architectural styles that shape this cathedral as well as some of the Rubens works that are kept inside. In front of the cathedral, you will find a beautiful sculpture and you discover the emotional history that surrounds it.
Stop 10
We will discover how the old cathedral cemetery became the current "green square". You will also be able to take some beautiful photos of the cathedral and of the Rubens sculpture.
Stop 11
We approach Meir Avenue, where some incredible buildings are located and which is the shopping street par excellence of the city. In the middle of the avenue we find the sculpture of a giant hand. In it, we will explain the different reasons why Antwerp also Belgium are linked to this symbol.
Stop 12
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
What’s included
- Recommendations and city tips
- Guided walking tour in Antwerp
- Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Guided walking tour in Ghent
- Round-trip with A/C
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
- Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
- This tour is operated bilingually by a professional guide in both English and Spanish.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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