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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.
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What makes Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop a unique experience ?
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.
The bus will drop us off at the city bus station.
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.
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.
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.
In this emblematic square, we will discover the town hall, the different guild houses and the legend surrounding the sculpture Standbeeld van Brabo.
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.
We headed towards the cathedral. Along the way, our guide will tell us about how Belgian politics works.
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.
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.
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.
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.
We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Recommendations and city tips
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Guided walking tour in Antwerp
- Guided walking tour in Ghent
- Round-trip with A/C
Not Included
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Buendía.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Brussels.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 150 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
If you do not show up or cancel in the 24 hours prior to the service, you will be charged 100% of the total cost of the reservation.
