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 Belgian Tours and Attractions
Here you will visit the St. Bavo Cathedral, home of the world-famous "Mystic Lamb" painting (optional, closed on Sunday). During your city tour of Ghent you will see important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as the Belfry, the St. Nicolas Church and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Next, while driving through the Flemish countryside to Bruges, you can hear an audio history of Flanders, Ghent and Bruges via headphones. Upon arrival in Bruges, you'll visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the Beguinage (convent). Take advantage of some free time to enjoy lunch (not included) before you start a walking tour to discover: Our Lady Church with a statue by Michelangelo, the Market Square with the Belfry, and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood. After the walking tour you can take an optional boat cruise along the canals. You will depart Bruges at approximately 6:30pm.
Immerse yourself in Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges on this full-day coach tour of Belgium. Make the most of your time and see the best Belgium has to offer including a canal ride, a snack of Belgium Fries, beer and chocolate tastings. Meet your knowledgeable local guide in Brussels, Belgium's capital and home to the European Union. Soak up the cafe culture in Grand Place, the city's central square with its guild houses and a carpet floor of flowers. You'll view all the important sites including the Royal Palace, St Michaels Cathedral and the mighty Palace of Justice. Sample the best Belgian fries and prepare to partake in a Belgian chocolate demonstration in a typical chocolate shop where you can also savor some delicious pralines. Before departing Brussels, catch a glimpse of Manneken Pis, the bronze statue of a little boy peeing into a fountain. Head for the banks of the river Scheldt to Antwerp where you'll encounter the Fashion District, and Market Square including a visit inside Our Lady Cathedral. Pass the home and studio of Pieter Paul Rubens, the famous Flemish painter as well as one of the world's oldest zoos. See Antwerp's Diamond Quarter where almost 80% of the world's uncut diamonds are traded. Next stop is the medieval city of Bruges, distinguish between fruity Kriek, Leffe blonde and dark ales as you sample 5 locally made Belgian Beers in a typical Brussels cafe. Experience Bruges on a canal ride (approximately 35 minutes), past Alms houses and the UNESCO Belfry and Halls with its 47 bells. Venture inside the Chapel of the Holy Blood, where it's believed Christ's blood was taken after the crusades. Your full-day guided tour through Belgium will conclude with a coach return to Brussels.
Marvel at the best of Brussels from an open-top double-decker bus, complete with informative commentary. You have the option to hop-on and off as many times as you like at any of the 12 stops for your own sightseeing. With bus departures every 30 minutes and tickets valid for 24 hours after first use, this is the perfect way to orientate yourself with Belgium's capital.
Holland is only a stone's throw away from Belgium so don't miss the chance to visit Amsterdam on a comprehensive day trip from Brussels. Cross the Dutch border and enter a land of polders and dikes dotted with countless windmills before reaching the Amsterdam area. Take the opportunity to customize your itinerary with free time in Amsterdam. Soak up the vibe at Dam Square or enjoy an optional canal ride - the choice is yours. You'll visit a craft center at a traditional farm to get familiar with everything that made Holland great: tasty cheese, traditional clogs and beautiful pottery. There's also time for lunch (optional). In the afternoon, you may wish to join a boat tour along Amsterdam's many picturesque canals (optional). Alternatively, have a break and enjoy some free time at the Dam Square, which is famous for its Royal Palace, or simply wander through the splendid city of Amsterdam at your leisure.
Embark on a private tour through Brussels, chauffeured in your own vehicle by your knowledgeable driver guide. This three hour tour can be customized to your liking and includes five local beer samples to really give you a taste for Belgian pleasures. Starting with a pickup from your centrally located Brussels hotel, take in Grand Place, the city's central hub lined with guild houses and flowers adorning the ground like a carpet. Your guide will happily escort you to significant points of interest, answering any questions you may have. Travel through the European Union district featuring Parliament buildings and admire Art Nouveau houses before viewing Manneken Pis, the popular bronze statue of a young boy peeing into a fountain. You'll venture to all corners of the city from the towering Palace of Justice to the Atomium monument and St. Michael's Cathedral to the Royal Galleries. Where to and for how long, is up to you.
If you've got just one day to spare, take a full-day tour from Brussels to explore Luxembourg and the picturesque Ardennes region. After traveling through rolling hills and dense forest, you'll emerge at Lavaux Saint-Anne, a beautiful Belgian Castle. You have the option here to visit the museum dedicated to hunting and nature. Upon arriving in land-locked Luxembourg, your local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour through the capital of the Grand-Duchy. After lunch you'll visit the old city followed by free time to explore at your own leisure. On the way back to Brussels, the tour stops at the riverside town of Dinant. Visit the impressive citadel overlooking the town before continuing your scenic drive back to Brussels, following the River Meuse as far as Namur.
Pound the pavement in Brussels on this four hour guided walking tour with a twist. Your knowledgeable local guide will point out the major sights and explain the history of Brussels and why its famous for mouth watering chocolate, finish your tour by enjoying a delectable Belgian chocolate tasting session by a master Chocolatier. Loose yourself down the cobbled streets of the historic old town as you stumble on to Grand Place, the former market square. A short stroll away stands Manneken Pis, the iconic Brussel's statue sculpted by Jerome Duquesnoy in 1619. You will also follow the famous trail of the Comic Strip Route, a series of giant comic murals and colorful statues line alleys throughout the old city center. Opposite Parc de Bruxelles is the Royal Palace, though no longer the official royal residence, it attracts considerable attention for its ceiling made from the wings of moths. Take a stop along the way to enjoy some of the best milk chocolate on the planet! Visit the European Union district home to Parliament Buildings and Art Nouveau houses. Along the way your knowledgeable guide will take you to some of the most luxurious chocolate shops the city has to offer. Your tour concludes with an irresistible Belgian chocolate session. It's no secret Belgium makes some of the world's finest chocolate, so come along and sample some of the best pralines and truffles in the world! Watch a demonstration by a master chocolatier and obtain a greater appreciation for this irresistible pleasure. Try your hand at making your own real Belgian pralines and take your creation home with you.
The Brussels Card is your entrance ticket to a long list of Brussels' museums and ALL the buses, trams and metros of the Brussels Public Transport Company (STIB), except for the lines L12 (Nato-Airport) and N71. For the National Botanical Gardens of Belgium and for the Wellington Museum you have to pay a small supplement as well. Free admission to 24 museums Free public transport (all the buses, trams and metros of the Brussels Public Transport Company, except for the lines L12 (Nato-Airport) and N71) Free city map Receive 25% discount in the selected attractions, cultural institutions, shops, restaurants and bars and 5% discount in designer boutiques. Every card comes with a free guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as a city map. This guide comes with your Brussels Card and explains everything about the museums below and about other discounts included in the Brussels Card. Please present the voucher to one of the Tourist Offices Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
The miniature model park of Mini Europe allows you to sample the charms specific to each European country. An adventure you'll experience nowhere else. Stroll in the typical ambience of the most beautiful cities of the Old Continent. The unmistakable chimes of Big Ben welcome you to the heart of London. The gondolas and mandolins serenade you with the charms of Venice. Take the Thalys from Paris to the furthest end of France. At the airport, planes are ready to take off to the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, the Acropolis in Athens or the canals of Old Amsterdam. Many animations create a lively atmosphere... let Mount Vesuvius explode and feel the earthquake. Break down the Berlin Wall. A little Finnish girl will dive into the icy waters of the Olavinlinna Lake as often as you want. Cry 'ole, ole! to encourage the matador in the arena. More than 350 sites and monuments have been reconstructed down to the finest details and set in a suitable green setting with their own typical ambience. You have the option to combine entry to Mini-Europe with entry to Oceade.
This water attraction park contains open air and covered zones featuring
waterslides, wave swimming pool, sauna land, amusements, Aqua fun house and
whirlpool. At a barmy 29 degrees, Oceade is the perfect place to cool off in
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Ghent
and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels
Belgium
in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Brussels
City Hop On Hop Off Tour
Amsterdam
Day Trip from Brussels
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Tour: Brussels City Sightseeing Tour
Luxembourg
and the Ardennes Day Trip from Brussels
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Tour: Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour
The
Brussels Card
Mini
Europe - Miniature Model Park