Day Trip to Antwerp and Ghent

Day Trip to Antwerp and Ghent

On this day trip from Brussels, you will explore two cities in the Belgian region of Flanders: Antwerp and Ghent. The meeting point is outside Brussels Central Station at 8:30 AM. The tour includes a bus ride to Flanders, with a brief stop at the Atomium, a structure from the 1958 Brussels World Expo.

The first stop is the historic center of Antwerp. During a guided walk, you will view notable sites along the River Scheldt, including the Antwerp City Hall and the Meir shopping street. After the tour, you will have approximately an hour and a half of free time for lunch and to visit city monuments, with a recommendation to see the Cathedral of Our Lady, which features works by Rubens.

At the scheduled time, the tour continues to Ghent, the birthplace of Charles V. The walking tour will cover the historic center, including the Saint-Nicholas Church, the Belfry, and Saint Bavo Cathedral, as well as the Graslei, known for its traditional Flemish architecture.

The final stop is Gravensteen, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, where you will have one hour of free time in the old town area. The day trip concludes with a return to Brussels, arriving around 6:30 PM.

Children Under 2

Children under 2 years of age must use an infant seat on the bus. It is necessary to bring your own regulation chair for participation.

Other trips

If you wish to explore these cities more thoroughly, you can book the Antwerp Day Trip or the Ghent Day Trip. Both tours start and end in Brussels.