Antwerp Day Trip

US$ 50.62

9.40 / 10

2,496 reviews | 19,029 travellers

Excellent, Nacho is an excellent guide

 10 Petra Pérez
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Excellent, Nacho is an excellent guide

  Petra Pérez

Enjoy a full-day trip from Brussels to Antwerp, also popularly called The Diamond Capital of the World, and join a guided tour to explore this trendy medieval city, where the world-famous artist Rubens spent most of his life.

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Enjoy a full-day trip from Brussels to Antwerp, also popularly called The Diamond Capital of the World, and join a guided tour to explore this trendy medieval city, where the world-famous artist Rubens spent most of his life.
Antwerp Day Trip

Head to the Grand Place at the designated time to greet your professional English-speaking guide. From there, walk eight minutes to the Brussels Central Station and board a comfortable train to Antwerp.

After a 40-minute ride, you’ll arrive at the striking Antwerp Central Station, one of the most beautiful terminals in Belgium. Embark on a walking tour of the Diamond district, where we'll wander through the Jewish Quarter to visit the Portuguese synagogue and the Orthodox residential area.

Next, we'll continue on past the ancient Royal Palace, known as the 'Meir Palace.' We'll see how it has been changed over time. As we walk along Meir, Antwerp's main shopping street, we'll arrive at the Rubens Museum, where we'll find out about one of the most influential baroque artists.

We'll step back in time to the Middle Ages by admiring the imposing Steen Castle (Het Steen in Flemish), which is very close to the harbour. Established in the eleventh century, it's one of the city’s oldest standing buildings. Follow your guide to the Grote Markt, one of the most impressive squares in Flanders, which is flanked by charming typical Flemish houses and accommodates the splendid Town Hall, a unique Renaissance-style building.

Head to Saint Charles Borromeo Church and marvel at its Baroque façade. Then, walk to the façade of the Cathedral of Our Lady, which is home to an exceptional art collection, including several paintings by Rubens.

After the 3-hour walking tour of Antwerp, you'll have three hours of free time. Finally, we'll head back to Brussels, arriving after a total of around nine and a half hours.

Complete your experience

To visit Ghent as well, consider booking this Day Trip to Antwerp and Ghent.

If you don't require transport from Brussels, check out our Guided Tour of Antwerp.
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Duration

9h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Expert English–speaking guide

Return train tickets from Brussels to Antwerp

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Bravo Discovery

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Grand Place in Brussels

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5 out of 2,496 reviews

9.4 / 10

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Apr / 24 / 2025

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Noemi

Spain

Lo mejor de la visita fue el guía- Julián, que se preocupó en todo momento por nuestro bienestar. Nos explicó todo lo necesario sin agobios y contextualizado. Tuvimos tiempo de recorrer por libre y fue maravilloso. Gracias Julián por hacer más cómoda la visita. La ciudad preciosa y para no perdérsela. La excursión bien programada, rápida en tren y cómoda, y ajustado a los tiempos, Translate this opinion into English.

The best part of the tour was our guide, Julian, who was always concerned about our well-being. He explained everything we needed without any fuss and in a contextual way. We had time to explore independently, and it was wonderful. Thank you, Julian, for making the visit so comfortable. The city was beautiful and not to be missed. The tour was well-planned, the train ride was quick and comfortable, and we were on time. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Mar / 22 / 2025

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Mari Paz

Madrid, Spain

El guía que nos ha tocado hoy nos ha llevado por todos los sitios chulos de Amberes, nos ha explicado todo súper bien, eso sí, hemos andado bastante, luego nos ha recomendado sitios para comer y se ha hecho muy amena la visita.....recomendado 100x100 Translate this opinion into English.

The guide we had today took us to all the cool places in Antwerp. He explained everything really well. We walked quite a bit. Then he recommended places to eat, which made the visit very enjoyable. 100% recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Mar / 06 / 2025

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Laura

Spain

Nos gustó mucho conocer la ciudad de Amberes de la mano del guía Nacho: los edificios de ladrillo y piedra, la casa y estudio de Rubens, las vistas del puerto, la plaza del mercado, la casa de la carne, etc. Una pena que algunas iglesias estaban en obras. Y lo más bonito fue su Estación de trenes, impresionante y bella. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

We really enjoyed getting to know the city of Antwerp with our guide Nacho: the brick and stone buildings, Rubens' house and studio, the views of the port, the market square, the meat house, etc. It's a shame that some churches were under construction. And the most beautiful thing was its train station, impressive and beautiful. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Mar / 06 / 2025

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Maria Pilar Laguia Martin

Zaragoza, Spain

Fantástica documentación de la historia de Amberes Se nota que entiende de lo que habla Arquitectura, historia, economía, Nacho es un auténtico crack en cualquiera de los temas Pero se agradecería que no corriera tanto, fuimos andando a paso ligero en todo el recorrido y dar un poco de tiempo para hacer fotos Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic documentation of the history of Antwerp. It is clear that he understands what he is talking about. Architecture, history, economy, Nacho is a real expert in all of these subjects. But it would be appreciated if he did not run so much. We walked at a brisk pace throughout the entire route and gave ourselves a little time to take photos. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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May / 03 / 2025

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Petra Pérez Garrido

Rus, Spain

Excelente, Nacho es un guía excelente Translate this opinion into English.

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