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Excursion to Antwerp and Ghent by bus from Brussels with stop at the Atomium
(18) Reviews
Bruxelles
About
Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent and Antwerp + Atomium from Brussels. Don't worry about time-consuming public transportation; Instead, take advantage of round-trip bus transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can convey a context you might not discover alone. Plus, you'll also have time to explore the city independently and at your own pace.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour in Ghent
Guided tour in Antwerp
Professional guide in Spanish
Round trip by air-conditioned bus
City recommendations
Pick up and return to the hotel.
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Carrefour de l'Europe
In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will carry Buendia Tours ID.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
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Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
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Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat
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All children from 0 to 3 years must travel in an approved safety chair when travelling by bus. Be sure to bring the appropriate chair.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Excursion to Antwerp and Ghent by bus from Brussels with stop at the Atomium
(18) Reviews
Bruxelles
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$56.50
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About
Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent and Antwerp + Atomium from Brussels. Don't worry about time-consuming public transportation; Instead, take advantage of round-trip bus transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can convey a context you might not discover alone. Plus, you'll also have time to explore the city independently and at your own pace.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour in Ghent
Guided tour in Antwerp
Professional guide in Spanish
Round trip by air-conditioned bus
City recommendations
Pick up and return to the hotel.
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Carrefour de l'Europe
In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will carry Buendia Tours ID.
Return
Itinerary
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Atomium
On our way to Antwerp, we will make a brief stop at the Atomium, the monument considered a symbol of Brussels and Belgium. Here you will have the opportunity to take some photos.
15 minutes
2
Plantinkaai
The bus will drop us off at the city bus station.
5 minutes
3
Steenplein
We will head down the river path towards 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 skyscrapers and the river in the background, you will enjoy a small introduction to the history of the city.
15 minutes
4
Het Steen
The first stop on our tour will be Steen Castle. Here the history of the building will be explained, as well as the reason why the roof of buildings in Holland and Belgium has that particular shape.
7 minutes
5
Vleeshuisstraat
In addition to admiring the building that used to house the meat house, at this point, we will talk about how commerce worked and how the city was organized in the past.
5 minutes
6
Grote Markt
In this emblematic square, we will discover the town hall, the different guild houses and the legend that surrounds the Standbeeld van Brabo sculpture.
10 minutes
7
Carolus Borromeus Church
At this stop we will visit the old church of San Ignacio de Loyola and currently of San Carlous Borromeo. Enter the church and enjoy a painting by Rubens in context.
15 minutes
8
Lijnwaadmarkt
We headed towards the cathedral. Along the way, our guide will tell us how Belgian politics works.
9
Cathedral of Our Lady
We will get to know the architectural styles that give shape to this cathedral, as well as some of the works of Rubens that are preserved inside. In front of the cathedral, you will find a beautiful sculpture and discover the emotional history that surrounds it.
15 minutes
10
Groenplaats
We will discover how the old cathedral cemetery became the current "green square". You can also take some beautiful photos of the cathedral and the Rubens sculpture found in the square.
7 minutes
11
Meir
We approach Meir Avenue, where some incredible buildings are located and which is the quintessential shopping street in 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 and Belgium are also linked to this symbol.
10 minutes
12
Antwerp
At this time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depends on traffic and the pace of the group).
1 hour
13
Plantinkaai
The bus will pick us up and head to Ghent.
5 minutes
14
Ghent
We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.
5 minutes
15
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
5 minutes
16
Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
10 minutes
17
St. Bavo's Cathedral
You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".
25 minutes
18
Saint Nicholas Church
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
3 minutes
19
Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
4 minutes
20
Korenmarkt
In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.
5 minutes
21
St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.
7 minutes
22
Graslei and Korenlei
We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
10 minutes
23
OOOST
The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
7 minutes
24
Kleine Vismarkt
In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.
3 minutes
25
St. Veerleplein
The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you need to be to take the bus back to Brussels.
15 minutes
26
Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depends on the traffic and the pace of the group).