From Brussels: Antwerp & Mechelen Guided Bus Trip

From Brussels: Antwerp & Mechelen Guided Bus Trip

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Explore Antwerp, the city of Rubens and diamonds, and home to the 3rd-largest port in Europe. Travel from Brussels on this full-day excursion then discover the little Machelen on the way back - a hidden flemish pearl in Belgium.

Highlights

Enjoy a full-day excursion from Brussels to Antwerp
See the city's iconic sights including Steen Castle and Rubens House
Visit an artisanal diamond workshop

Description

Start your full-day tour with a drive from Brussels to Antwerp. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the landmarks you pass on the way out of Brussels. In Antwerp, see Steen Castle, Town Hall Square, the Church of Our Lady, the Rubens House, the diamond quarter, and more. After the tour you’ll have four hours of free time for lunch, a chance to do some shopping, or to admire frescoes by Rubens in the cathedral. Enjoy an optional visit to an artisanal diamond workshop. Anyone interested in the diamond world can enjoy a 45-minute explanation and see unique pieces of jewelry. It is the only place in Antwerp where craftsmen can be seen carving diamonds.