Brussels and Antwerp Day Tour with Stop at the Iconic Atomium

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

  An eleventh century church rebuilt in the Brabant Gothic-style and remind to Notre-Dame of Paris.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Grand Place

  Discover Brussels with the helping hand of a local guide. We focus on three of the most important districts of the city. Since 1998 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site.The devastating fire of 1695, caused by the army of the French King Louis XIV and a third of the city has been destroyed and the Grand Place rebuilt in 4 years.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Manneken Pis

  Manneken Pis is a landmark 61 cm bronze sculpture in the centre of Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain's basin.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Palais Royal de Bruxelles

  Royal Palace district with its ancient park and then we head to the amazing Saint Michael’s Cathedral.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Esglesia de Nostra Senyora del Sablon

  With the Church of Notre-Dame des Victoires is the last Gothic-style church to be built in Brussels in the 15th century. Week-end the marvelous antique market and area of the antiquairs.

  Admission ticket free
• 6

  Private residence of the Belgian kings.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Palace of Justice

  This Greco-Roman building dates from 1866 and 30 years of construction (architect Joseph Poelaert) From there a spendid panoramic view of Brussels.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  European Parliament Hemicycle (free visits)

  European Parliament, Commission (seat of the EU) and the Council of Europe (meeting place of the representants of the EU members).

  Admission ticket free
• 9
  Het Steen

  Castle of the 13th century and houses since 1952 the National Museum of Maritime. Situated along the old fortifications of the city.

  Admission ticket free
• 10
  Cathedral of Our Lady

  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".

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  MAS - Museum aan de Stroom

  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Antwerpen-Centraal

  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 speed trains. 2009: the 4th most beautiful railway station of the world. Next of the station the beautiful Zoo!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Groenplaats

  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.

  Admission ticket free
• 14
  Atomium

  Symbol of the World's Fair of 1958 and depicts an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.It consists of 9 spherical atoms and built by Waterkeyn. Inside the history of the World's Fair of 1958!

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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