36 activitati in Brussels, BELGIUM

Add a touch of emotion to your stay in Brussels and discover the new European capital of modernity: Amsterdam Highlights - Learn first-hand about the beautiful Amsterdam, and discover its charms with the help of a professional guide - Prepare to be surprised by its artisan wealth: cheeses, clogs, ceramics and much more - Admire the best of the city with a pleasant boat ride on its famous canals Discover beautiful Amsterdam, city of canals and the capital of Holland with this fantastic day trip from Brussels. This great value trip is an opportunity to delve into the best of Dutch culture, tradition and history, offering you a great opportunity to get to know atmospheric and picturesque Amsterdam. From Brussels you will travel through Antwerp, crossing the Dutch border and passing through the endless polders, flat reclaimed fields under the vast Dutch skies, broken only by the reflections in the dykes, windmills, and thin lines of elm trees. As soon as you set foot in the Dutch capital, your day of cultural discovery will begin! visit a traditional craft centre and discover many of the old traditions, local delicacies and handicrafts associated with Holland. Try delicious Dutch cheeses such as Gouda and Edam, and learn about the history of wooden carved clogs. There is also pottery on sale, with the beautiful glazed blue and white scenes that Delft made famous in the 16th century. Strolling through Amsterdam, you will uncover quaint cobbled streets, churches with pretty bell towers and many leafy squares. Looking down over the canal, you will see 17th century merchant houses and warehouse, where goods from all over the Dutch Empire entered the capital to be traded. Last, but not least, this tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant boat trip through the labyrinth of canals (not included). With this little romantic trip, you will soon fall in love with the charms of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a fascinating and friendly city to explore and this day tour takes all the fuss out of organising your trip. So just hop on the bus and prepare for a day of new experiences in atmospheric Amsterdam. Languages Dutch, English, French and Spanish

This half-day, fully guided bus and walking tour of Antwerp is a great way to get to know Belgium's second city and one of the most important ports in Europe. Highlights - Stroll through the diamond city and admire the views from the top of the MAS Museum - Discover some of Rubens´ most famous artworks in the Cathedral of Our Lady - Explore one of the largest ports in Europe This unspoilt medieval city has recently undergone extensive urban regeneration attracting many artists and quirky shops, bar and restaurants to the area around the old docklands. It is also an important diamond trading centre. After leaving Brussels, we drive north through Brabant heading for Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Our guided tour takes us from Het Steen, an impressive medieval fortress built to protect the city and its port. Visit the Great Market Square and see the gothic style houses that were once the headquarters of the medieval guilds. While here you will also visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the most impressive and largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe: built in 1351 it stands over 400 ft tall. It also houses some of Rubens' most famous paintings. We pass by the famous MAS Museum located along the River Scheldt and visit the incredible Antwerp Central Train Station, regarded as one of the finest examples of railway architecture.

Known as the “Venice of the North”, Bruges is one of the most visited medieval cities in Europe with 4 million tourists per year. With this full day tour you can enjoy a guided tour of the city in Spanish. Highlights - Visit all the must-see places in Bruges - Let our fabulous Spanish speaking guide lead the way - Be amazed at the beauty and history in this little gem Start the trip nice and early, as we pick you up from the centre of Brussels and make our way to the city of Bruges, located about 100km northeast of the capital, and just 15km away from the North Sea. Discover its charm and why the historical centre is a prominent Unesco World Heritage Site. During the tour we’ll see all the iconic landmarks and highlights. Admire the Lake of Love, the heart of the park and has the legend that if you kiss your loved one on this bridge, your love will become eternal. Admire the architecture of the old Beguinage, a complex made to accommodate religious woman who did not wed. Next we’ll visit the precious Walplein Square, filled with cobbled streets, little lanes and the quaintest little buildings. Some of our other stops will include: Stoofstraat, Dijver Canal, Old St. John's Hospital, Church of Our Lady, Gruuthusemuseum, Rozenhoedkaai, Burg Square and the Gothic City Hall, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Market Square and Saint Salvator's Cathedral and so much more! This tour literally includes all the must-see places! After the tour, you have four hours for free time to spend as you wish in the city. Try some exquisite chocolate and see the famous lace shops before returning to Brussels. Languages Spanish.

Stroll through the old, monumental town of Ghent and discover the architecture and history of what is known as the "jewel of Flanders". Highlights - Full tour of the main attractions in the historic town - Let all your questions be answered by a professional guide - Free time to explore the city on your own For many, Ghent is the most beautiful city in all of Belgium and one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, with its impressive historical town center dating back to the sixteenth century. Unravel the charm of Ghent and its people with this magnificent tour, which allows you to understand why the locals are popularly known as people with "nooses around their necks" since the time of Charles I and some of the most interesting historical events. During the visit you will be able to visit the following places of interest: the Castle of Gerardo the Devil; The Cathedral of St. Bavo, where the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers (the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb"); The Belfry Belfort; The peculiar town hall, with Gothic and Renaissance part; The church of San Nicolás; The guild house of the masons; The spring of herbs and grains; The majestic castle of the Counts of Ghent; The Patershol neighborhood; The meat and fish markets; The great Friday Square and much more. At the end of the tour, you will have 4 hours of free time to eat and go the city as you please. Visit the magnificent Ghent Alterpiece, taste traditional Flemish food or have a Kwak beer in Dulle Griet, known as the "shoe bar". Languages Spanish and English.

Medieval Leuven, a fairy tale city, so trendy, young and smart. Leuven is one of the oldest university cities in Europe where brilliant minds and international researchers feel at home. The city should absolutely be in your bucketlist as it is full to the brim with things to see and to experience. Close to Brussels it is a fascinating truly medieval city with stately university buildings dotted throughout the centre, But… its definitely the many students that bring the city alive 24/24 and 7/7. Your guide takes you on a breathtaking walk through the ancient heart of Leuven. He will definitely take you to the most beautiful city hall of Belgium , the largest Beguinage in Flanders, the ancient cloth hall, the baffling university library and so much more. You will also call at the tomb of Father Damien, the patron of the lepers who was recently beatified. Although we show you still much more you certainly get a sound portion of free time to experience the city yourself. Yet, do remember that paying a visit to the unique ‘Old Market’ area is like pulling up a chair at the longest bar in Europe. Its many catering establishments have always been Leuven’s meeting place par excellence, particularly in warm weather when the numerous terraces quickly fill up.

This half-day, fully guided bus and walking tour of Antwerp is a great way to get to know Belgium's second city and one of the most important ports in Europe. Highlights - Stroll through the diamond city and admire the views from the top of the MAS Museum - Discover some of Rubens´ most famous artworks in the Cathedral of Our Lady - Explore one of the largest ports in Europe This unspoilt medieval city has recently undergone extensive urban regeneration attracting many artists and quirky shops, bar and restaurants to the area around the old docklands. It is also an important diamond trading centre. After leaving Brussels, we drive north through Brabant heading for Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Our guided tour takes us from Het Steen, an impressive medieval fortress built to protect the city and its port. Visit the Great Market Square and see the gothic style houses that were once the headquarters of the medieval guilds. While here you will also visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the most impressive and largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe: built in 1351 it stands over 400 ft tall. It also houses some of Rubens' most famous paintings. We pass by the famous MAS Museum located along the River Scheldt and visit the incredible Antwerp Central Train Station, regarded as one of the finest examples of railway architecture.

The Brussels Card is issued as an e-voucher, containing a barcode that can be used and scanned in all museums and attractions that are included in the card. For as long as your card is valid, you can visit the same museum as many times as you like. You won’t have to pay anything. Simply present your Brussels Card at the ticket desk and it will be electronically validated. Your Brussels Card will be automatically activated the first time you use it. The Brussels Card gives you free access to all permanent collections of the museums. Most of the temporary exhibitions are also included, except for the Old Masters Museum, the Natural Sciences Museum and the Cinquantenaire Museum where they have to pay the normal entrance fee if they want to visit the temporary exhibitions. The discounts for the various attractions, tours, shops, restaurants and bars provided in the booklet (can be printed at home or collected for free in one of our tourist offices) are for single use only, but the discounts remain valid, even after your Brussels Card has expired. To obtain the discount, simply present your Brussels Card and hand over the corresponding voucher. As a general rule, for children below the age of 12 it's not interesting to buy a Brussels Card, from the point of view of saving money. Children get discounts at most museums and attractions (often free access for children up to 5 years and free access or important discounts up to 50% for children between 6 and 12 years old). Also students often benefit of special fees in museums and attractions on presentation of their student card. Brussels Card + Public Transportation Your Brussels Card also provides you, during 24, 48 or 72hours, with unlimited and free access to the Brussels public transportation: all tramways, subways and buses operated by the STIB/MIVB (official transport company of the Brussels Capital Region). Brussels Card + Hop On Hop Off Your Brussels Card also provides you, during 24, 48 or 72hours, with free rides on the Hop on Hop off buses. WHAT'S INCLUDED? - free entrance to the museums; - attractions & tours discounts; - nightlife discounts; - restaurants discounts; - bars discounts; - shopping discounts. Languages Info booklet: French, Dutch and English. Museums: Depending of each museum.

Come and discover the two of the most visited and beautiful cities in Belgium: Ghent and Bruges. Highlights - Admire the famous Mystic Lamb painting at St Bavo Cathedral in Ghent - Option to take a boat tour along the canals - Visit the magnificent Church of Our Lady in Bruges Visit Saint Bavo Cathedral, home of the famous Mystic Lamb painting. During the city tour you will admire many important buildings from the Middle Ages; such as the Belfry, St Nicholas Church and the Earl's Castle. In Bruges, discover the Lake of Love, the Church of Our Lady with the statue by Michelangelo and more major attractions. You can take an optional boat tour along the canals (not included). The Saint Bavo Cathedral, named from Saint Bavo of Ghent, is the seat of the diocese of Ghent. The original Chapel of St. John the Baptist, built with a wooden structure, was consecrated in 942. The church became the Cathedral in 1559. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor was baptised here. Whilst here, you will have the option to view the famous Mystic Lamb Painting (not included). The Church of Our Lady in Bruges was originally built in the 13th century. Its 122 metres tall tower is the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world. In the choir space behind the altar is the tomb of Charles the Bold, last Valois Duke of Burgundy built in bronze over black stone. The main attraction of the site is a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo around 1504, purchased by a merchant and later donated to this church. Languages English, French and Spanish.

Tourists rightly flock from all over the world to visit The " Venice of the North ". Strolling along picturesque canals or cobble stone streets you'll discover the "Lovers lake", the charming 13th century Vineyard Beguinage, the St John hospital, the gothic Church of Our Lady (don't miss the famous pieta by Michelangelo), the Dijver canal, the Market Square lined with step gabled facades and dominated by the impressive belfry. And many more attractions.

Come and discover the two of the most visited and beautiful cities in Belgium: Ghent and Bruges. Highlights - Admire the famous Mystic Lamb painting at St Bavo Cathedral in Ghent - Option to take a boat tour along the canals - Visit the magnificent Church of Our Lady in Bruges Visit Saint Bavo Cathedral, home of the famous Mystic Lamb painting. During the city tour you will admire many important buildings from the Middle Ages; such as the Belfry, St Nicholas Church and the Earl's Castle. In Bruges, discover the Lake of Love, the Church of Our Lady with the statue by Michelangelo and more major attractions. You can take an optional boat tour along the canals. The Saint Bavo Cathedral, named from Saint Bavo of Ghent, is the seat of the diocese of Ghent. The original Chapel of St. John the Baptist, built with a wooden structure, was consecrated in 942. The church became the Cathedral in 1559. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor was baptised here. The Church of Our Lady in Bruges was originally built in the 13th century. Its 122 metres tall tower is the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world. In the choir space behind the altar is the tomb of Charles the Bold, last Valois Duke of Burgundy built in bronze over black stone. The main attraction of the site is a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo around 1504, purchased by a merchant and later donated to this church. Languages English, French and Spanish.

Are you short on time? Do you only have one day left? Complete the Belgium map with BD City Tours, travelling to Bruges and Ghent and discover our bestseller activity!! Wander through the channels of our little Venice, lose yourself in the charming atmosphere of Bruges and complete your journey visiting the city where Charles V was born. If you are planning to visit Brussels, you cannot lose the chance to discover the most beautiful cities of Belgium with BD City Tours, avoiding public transportation issues. Get involved in the charming of these magnificent medieval cities with our English-speaking guide and let yourself be guided through the narrow streets, colourful channels, and wide squares. The typical sold out activity you cannot lose at all! Departure at 08:30 am from the centre of Brussels, and transfer to the magic town of Bruges. Enjoy one of the most fascinating medieval cities in Europe with an English-speaking guide and discover why the entire historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have 1h as free time for lunch after the guided tour to explore the city as you please. Our guides will recommend you some of the exclusive Bruges pastry shops, where you will find the best chocolate in the world, and pop into some of the legendary lace shops. Languages English

Few days in Blegium? Brugge, Brussels… Have no time? Don’t worry! The trip to Antwerp and Ghent is perfect for you! Don’t miss these two unforgettable places! At 8:30 we will pick you up in the centre of Brussels to head to the magificient city of Antwerp, which is located at a distance of 45km from Brussels. We will travel in our own buses while our guides make an overview of the main points that we will see in our way. Forget about train delays, chaotic trips walking during an hour. Our tour offers the higher quality with the best price. In our way to Antwerp, we will stop a few minutes to see the Atomium. We will get off the bus to take some pictures and then continue our trip. A lot of people spend a morning to get to the Atomium and just take a photo, since the shortest route (by metro) takes 40 minutes. Avoid this waste of time as travelling in our own bus allows us to stop and take the famous photo and then continue our trip. Make the most of your time! Discover all the charm of Antwerp and its people, nicknamed by the Spaniards as “the sinjoren”, with the meaning of sir. In the city of luxury we will get to the Scalda river and we will visit the following places: the Meat Market, the Steen Castle, the Town Hall Square, Our Lady Church, the St. Charles Borromeo Church, the Cake Walk… After the visit you will enjoy some free time to have lunch and walk the streets of the city on your own. Also you can go for shopping in the exclusive boutiques of the city or contemplate the Rubens paintings in the Cathedral. Our next destination will be the beautiful and powerful city of Ghent, where the famous painters Van Eyck brothers’ were borned. Discover the charm of Ghent and its peopole, popularly known as the Stroppendragers or “those with the rope around their neck”. This nickname refers to a historical event that occured in 1540 and was led by the emperor Charles V. Ghent is a fabulous place full of history. During our visit we will see: San Bavon Cathedral where we can find the famous painting “The Ghent Alterpiece” or the “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”, the Belfort Bell Tower, the Council that has a Gothic part and also a Renaissance part. We will visit as well the St. Nicholas Church, the Masons’ Guild Hall, the Pier Of The Herbs, the Meat Market and finally we will end the tour in the Flanders Counts’ Castle. After one hour of free time to discover Ghent on your own, we will meet to get to the bus and return to Brussels.

Add a touch of emotion to your stay in Brussels and discover the new European capital of modernity: Amsterdam Highlights - Learn first-hand about the beautiful Amsterdam, and discover its charms with the help of a professional guide - Prepare to be surprised by its artisan wealth: cheeses, clogs, ceramics and much more Discover beautiful Amsterdam, city of canals and the capital of Holland with this fantastic day trip from Brussels. This great value trip is an opportunity to delve into the best of Dutch culture, tradition and history, offering you a great opportunity to get to know atmospheric and picturesque Amsterdam. From Brussels you will travel through Antwerp, crossing the Dutch border and passing through the endless polders, flat reclaimed fields under the vast Dutch skies, broken only by the reflections in the dykes, windmills, and thin lines of elm trees. As soon as you set foot in the Dutch capital, your day of cultural discovery will begin! visit a traditional craft centre and discover many of the old traditions, local delicacies and handicrafts associated with Holland. Try delicious Dutch cheeses such as Gouda and Edam, and learn about the history of wooden carved clogs. There is also pottery on sale, with the beautiful glazed blue and white scenes that Delft made famous in the 16th century. Strolling through Amsterdam, you will uncover quaint cobbled streets, churches with pretty bell towers and many leafy squares. Looking down over the canal, you will see 17th century merchant houses and warehouse, where goods from all over the Dutch Empire entered the capital to be traded. Last, but not least, this tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant boat trip through the labyrinth of canals (not included). With this little romantic trip, you will soon fall in love with the charms of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a fascinating and friendly city to explore and this day tour takes all the fuss out of organising your trip. So just hop on the bus and prepare for a day of new experiences in atmospheric Amsterdam. Languages Dutch, English, French and Spanish

Say "Au revoir" to Brussels and "Hallo" to the Netherlands - on this exciting full-day tour and visit a country of cheese, windmills and bicycles! Highlights - Admire the city's most iconic landmarks - Stroll along Amsterdam's famous canals - Take in the scents of the fragrant and colourful flowers at the Flower Market Head to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, a vibrant, cutting edge city - brimming with life. During this full day tour you can enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam with a Spanish guide. Explore the enchanting canals, the endless windmills and the curious red-light district! The walking tour starts at Central Station, a place built on three artificial islands just off the original port. From here we walk along various canals to where the city originated in the late 13th century. Nowadays, Dam Square is considered the heart of the city where we can relive its history looking at the most emblematic buildings of the square, such as the New Church, the Royal Palace and the obelisk, built in honour of those who lost their lives during the Second World War. From here we head to the oldest part of the city which is home to the Oude Kirk (Old Church), the first in the city, now on the periphery of the red-light district. We continue to De Waag, one of the most enchanting neighbourhoods in the city housing the only remains of the city wall. It was a testament to one of the most macabre events in the city’s history and the most scientific advances of their time. The old Jewish quarter is where you find Rembrandt’s house, now one of the most popular neighbourhoods in the city thanks to the Waterlooplein market. We end the tour in the flower market, whose stalls line the canal filling the area with life and colour. At the end of the tour you have 3 hours of free time to eat and enjoy the city at your leisure: why not try the delicious cheese and wander around the historic centre!

This tour takes you from Brussels to The Netherlands - a country of cheese, windmills and bicycles. We head to the capital, Amsterdam, a vibrant, cutting edge city full of life. During this full day tour you can enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam with a Spanish guide. Explore the enchanting canals, the endless windmills and the curious red-light district. The walking tour starts at Central Station, a place built on three artificial islands just off the original port. From here we walk along various canals to where the city originated in the late 13th century. Nowadays, Dam Square is considered the heart of the city where we can relive its history looking at the most emblematic buildings of the square, such as the New Church, the Royal Palace and the obelisk, built in honour of those who lost their lives during the Second World War. From here we head to the oldest part of the city which is home to the Oude Kirk (Old Church), the first in the city, now on the periphery of the red-light district. We continue to De Waag, one of the most enchanting neighbourhoods in the city housing the only remains of the city wall. It was testament to one of the most macabre events in the city’s history and the most scientific advances of their time. The old Jewish quarter is where you find Rembrandt’s house, now one of the most popular neighbourhoods in the city thanks to the Waterlooplein market. We end the tour in the flower market, whose stalls line the canal filling the arte with life and colour. At the end of the tour you have 3 hours of free time to eat and enjoy the city at your leisure: try the delicious cheese and wander around the historic centre.

Combine a visit to Brussels with an excursion to Antwerp and discover beautiful architecture, centuries of history and get a taste of the contemporary culture of these two vibrant cities Highlights - Discover two of Belgium’s most beautiful cities - Observe the magnificent facades of the old guild houses and the cathedrals of San Miguel and Our Lady - Free time to go shopping in Antwerp Prepare to explore Brussels, from the comfort of a bus. First, stroll around the world famous Grand Place, the heart of medieval Brussels with its splendid old guild houses and marvel at the magnificent St. Michael’s Cathedral with its twin bell towers. Wander around the area around Sablon Square in the old town with its many antique shops and quirky restaurants and bars. You will find yourself some of Brussels main attractions including the Royal Residence, Royal Square, the Belgian Houses of Parliament, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower, the Triumphal Arch, past splendid Art Nouveau houses and the imposing EU buildings. Then it’s time to hop back on board the bus for the scenic ride through Brabant and Flanders to Antwerp, one of the most important commercial cities in Europe. Here, explore the impressive Market Square with its medieval guild houses and the magnificent Cathedral of Our Lady. We'll also visit the massive port and a diamond workshop. There will also be some free time for shopping, so you can stock up on Belgian chocolates or maybe you feel like some trying some of Belgium's famous beer or waffles.