Antwerp Day Trip by Train
Description
Enjoy a full-day trip from Brussels to Antwerp, known as The Diamond Capital of the World, and join a guided tour to explore this medieval city associated with the artist Rubens.
Antwerp Day Trip
Meet your professional English-speaking guide at the Grand Place and walk to the Brussels Central Station to board a train to Antwerp.
After a 40-minute ride, you'll arrive at Antwerp Central Station. Start with a walking tour of the Diamond district, visiting the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese synagogue, and the Orthodox residential area.
Continue past the ancient Royal Palace, known as 'Meir Palace', and walk along Meir, Antwerp's main shopping street, to the Rubens Museum, showcasing the influence of baroque artists.
Visit the historic Steen Castle, established in the eleventh century, and proceed to the Grote Markt, surrounded by typical Flemish houses and the Renaissance-style Town Hall.
Explore Saint Charles Borromeo Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady, which houses notable works by Rubens.
Following a 3-hour walking tour of Antwerp, enjoy three hours of free time before returning to Brussels, concluding a total experience of around nine and a half hours.
Complete your experience
- To visit Ghent as well, consider booking the Day Trip to Antwerp and Ghent.
- If you don't require transport from Brussels, check out our Guided Tour of Antwerp.
What's included
- Expert English–speaking guide
- Return train tickets from Brussels to Antwerp
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Meet your guide at the Grand Place in Brussels, in front of the Tourism information desk. Your guide will be holding a white umbrella.
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