Day trips & Activities in Belgium
Visit Antwerp
Antwerp, after Brussels, is the most visited city by tourists. Antwerp has a rich history dating back many centuries. The location on the Schelde River
made Antwerp an important trade city and is also one of the diamond capitals in the world. The beautiful facades of the historic buildings shows the
wealth of the 15th and 16th century. The city has many historic sites like `The Stone` a small medieval castle, the Central Station, the Old Cathedral or
The Old Market which is an old square with bars and terraces surrounded by impressive facades. There is a sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus that will take
you along many of the highlights of the city.
The harbour area offers great hang-out spots to relax and enjoy the water view or you can visit St Anneke City Beach. Sunday markets like the traditional
and famous Bird Market attract many tourists from The Netherlands. Reasons to visit Antwerp vary from museums, Belgium beers or exploring the city’s
old streets and fun shopping whilst in the southern part ‘T Eilandje (The Isle) where smaller interesting shops can be found as well as trendy bars and
restaurants. Antwerp is bordering the Dutch frontier and is easily reachable from Amsterdam and Brussels by train in 1 or 2 hours giving you great
options for a day visit.
Departure from Amsterdam or Brussels
Option 1: full day trip with private transfer or travel independently by public transport
Option 2: overnight stay in 3 or 4 start hotel, private transfer or travel independently by public transport
Activities
Private guided walking tours with a local (English spoken), Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, Belle Époque Area, De Meir - shopping area, Stadsfeestzaal
shopping mall, Kinepolis XXL Cinema, China Town, Diamond Area, Stranger Market, Birds Market, Rubens market (where salesmen and women wear
traditional clothing), Aquatopia (underwater life), Sinksenfoor kermis (mobile theme park with attractions), St. Anneke Beach, Seasonal Christmas
Markets
Museums
Diamond museum, Museum of Todays Arts, Royal Museum, Rubens House, Fashion Museum, Photo Museum, Maagden House, Rockox House,
Landmarks
'T Steen (medieval fortress), Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, Bourlaschouwburg (neoclassic theatre), De Markt (historic area), Central Station, River Side,
Church Ship of Antwerpen (a church for seamen)
