Antwerp Day Trip by Train: Small-Group Tour

Antwerp Guided Walking Tour from Brussels with Round-Trip Train

This guided walking tour explores Antwerp’s main historic sites and cultural highlights, suitable for visitors traveling from Brussels by train.

Highlights

• Admire the architecture of Antwerp Central Station
• Explore Chinatown and Meir Street
• Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady
• Discover the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library
• Enjoy free time to explore Antwerp independently

Description

Meet at Brussels Central Station and board a train to Antwerp. Upon arrival, start a guided walking tour covering the city’s key attractions.

See Antwerp Central Station, known for its remarkable architecture. Pass the historic entrance of Antwerp Zoo and walk through Chinatown, an important cultural district.

Visit the Antwerp Opera House, an example of neo-Baroque design, and stroll along Meir Street, the city’s main shopping area. View the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, a landmark on the skyline.

Explore St. Charles Borromeo Church, notable for Baroque design, then visit the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library, a center of Flemish literature.

Continue to Grote Markt, the historic square featuring the Brabo Fountain, and see the Butcher’s Hall (Vleeshuis), a 500-year-old Gothic building. Finally, view Het Steen Castle on the banks of the River Scheldt.

After the guided portion, enjoy free time to have lunch, shop, or visit museums before regrouping for the train ride back to Brussels.

Includes

• Professional guide throughout the tour
• Round-trip train tickets between Brussels and Antwerp
• Guided walking tour of Antwerp’s historic center

Excludes

• Entry fees to monuments or museums
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses such as shopping

Important Information

• Monument and museum entrances are not included and must be purchased separately
• Please arrive on time to catch the scheduled train
• The tour operates in all weather; wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing
• The itinerary may change due to train schedules or operational reasons

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your place. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a weather-appropriate jacket. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for optimal sightseeing.