Top Antwerp Shore Excursions

Whether you’re departing Antwerp for Bruges or Zeebrugge, make sure your journey is smooth and stress-free with a private transfer service that lets you avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or taking your luggage on public transport. Plus, Wi-Fi and refreshments on board mean the journey goes quickly.

Discover the charm of Antwerp on this private 4-hour shore tour, starting and ending at Antwerp Cruise Port. With your personal guide, you’ll explore both iconic landmarks and hidden corners that reveal the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Admire medieval fortifications, walk through charming alleys, and step inside the magnificent Cathedral of Our Lady. From the grandeur of Grote Markt to the intimate beauty of Vlaeykensgang, every stop offers a glimpse into Antwerp’s past and present. This experience blends comfort, history, and culture for an unforgettable introduction to Belgium’s “Diamond City.”

From Antwerp to Bargeplein (Bruges) it takes about 90 min. Bruges still retains a distinct medieval air that you will enjoy during the walking tour through its streets, many of them UNESCO heritage. The tour of 2 h 30 min aprox will take you to discover interesting old buildings,funny stories, canals mixed with lakes and parks meanwhile you learn interesting history and legends about the past, the kings, and the citizens who inhabited. The walking tour will start in Bargeplein, it is also is the meeting point to come back to your ship or hotel. This is Belgium's most perfectly preserved medieval town with a beautiful architecture attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Bruges is a city full of charm, museums, churches and restaurants, without forgetting to taste a good artisan chocolate that the tour includes. In your free time you can also taste a very typical craft beer of the area and eat its typical cuisine: Endives, french fries, mussels with different sauces...

Step inside Europe’s second-largest port with an expert port guide. Forget generic sightseeing and slow boat loops: this private, three-hour road adventure is designed to plunge you straight into the beating industrial heart of Antwerp. Your guide is a seasoned port professional turned storyteller, armed with a steering wheel and decades of first-hand anecdotes you won’t find on Google or Wikipedia. What you’ll experience: Ever-changing vistas – One minute you’re dwarfed by container giants at the Deurganckdock, the next you’re eye-level with Europe's biggest chemical cluster, or spotting rare birds at one of the many natural reserves. Insider stories & access – Hear how pilots “surf” 400 m ships up the Scheldt, why a single mis-timed bridge lift can paralyse rail traffic, and what it’s like to work a night shift on a quay that never sleeps.

Avoid the hassle of waiting around for trains and secure a swift and worry-free ride between Antwerp and Brussels with this private transfer service. Opting for a private service offers a higher level of flexibility than shared rides, as you can choose a pickup time to suit your schedule, and benefit from a door-to-door service, without any stops.