Soak up Belgium's charm on this day trip to Brussels and Bruges, where you'll explore the historic center of the capital and visit one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at la hora indicada nos reuniremos en De Ruijterkade, 151, and from this spot located at the Amsterdam Centraal station, we'll set off south. Ready to discover one of Europe's most beautiful countries?
We'll leave the Dutch territory behind, and after a journey of approximately 2.5 hours, we'll reach the capital of Belgium. Before the guided tour of Brussels, we'll stop for 30 minutes in the vicinity of the Atomium to take some pictures. Afterward, during the tour, we'll explore the city's historic center, where you'll see the exterior of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula.
Our tour of Brussels will continue by visiting the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. After admiring the facade of the Town Hall, which is known for its characteristic Brabantine Gothic style, we'll head to see the emblematic Manneken Pis. Do you know why this sculpture of a child peeing is so famous? You'll discover it on this tour!
After the tour, you'll have free time in Brussels to stroll and try typical cuisine. Among its most famous products are waffles, chocolates, fries, and beers. If you're a lover of the 9th art, you can also step into a comic book store.
After this free time in Brussels, we'll regroup in the city center to head to the north of Belgium, where we'll enjoy a guided tour of Bruges. During the tour of this town, considered one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe, you'll see iconic places like Grote Markt. In this famous square, you'll admire the Belfort, an iconic bell tower that is a symbol of the old town.
Throughout this tour of Bruges, we'll also explore its picturesque streets next to the canals, enjoying the charm of these cobbled streets. Then, you'll have free time to stroll at your own pace through this captivating Flemish city.
Finally, we'll regroup in the center of Bruges, and from there, we'll return to the meeting point in Amsterdam, where we'll conclude this 15-hour day trip.
