Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop
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Brussels, Belgium
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore two of Belgium’s most in-demand cities in one day—and leave the planning to someone else—on this seamless tour of Antwerp and Ghent. Depart in the morning from Brussels via coach, and head to Antwerp to discover the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Town Hall, and more. Later, soak up Ghent’s history and see the Castle Of Gerald the Devil, the Ghent Belfry, the Old Fish Market, and more.
- This tour takes all the hassle out of exploring Antwerp and Ghent
- Round-trip transit from central Brussels via comfortable coach
- Discover UNESCO sites, medieval landmarks, and other top attractions
- Soak up the cities’ history on guided tours, and enjoy free time, too
- Take a photo in front of the Atomium
What's Included
- Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Recommendations and city tips
- Round-trip with A/C
- Guided walking tour in Antwerp
- Guided walking tour in Ghent
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Carrefour de l'EuropeCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Atomium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Plantinkaai
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Steenplein
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Het Steen
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Vleeshuisstraat
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Grote Markt
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Carolus Borromeus Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lijnwaadmarkt (Pass By)
8
Cathedral of Our Lady
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Groenplaats
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Meir
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Antwerp
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
12
Ghent
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Het Belfort van Gent
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
St. Bavo's Cathedral
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Masons' Guild Hall
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18
Korenmarkt
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19
St Michael's Bridge
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
Graslei and Korenlei
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
21
OOOST
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
22
Kleine Vismarkt
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
23
St. Veerleplein
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
24
Ghent
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
- Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
- This tour is operated bilingually by a professional guide in both English and Spanish.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jenna_B
Had a great tour experience with Antonio, as our tour guide, to Antwerp and Ghent! The tour guide shared so much insight on the cities and the tour was packed with information. Both places were so unique and beautiful cities to visit. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.4
based on 233 reviews
Hun_M, Jul 2026
The tour guide very nice and worded really hard. My issue is with the Viator advertisement which was for an English tour, however, it was both English and Spanish so the guide translated everything twice which took away from the experience. No time for questions as we went alone because he had to translate twice. He would ask if we had questions at the end but then we already pasted things, so no in the moment opportunity. I felt like we couldn't interrupt him because he had to translate twice. Also, he was from Latin American and clearly Spanish was his native language which he was more comfortable in. Again, my issue is that you should just be clear in the advertisement everywhere in the description so it's clear that it's both Spanish and English, best to be transparent with the customer ahead of booking. Thank you.
Doris_C, Jun 2026
There seems to be only one bus company in Belgium or Brussels. There is a practice of combining tours vs using a smaller bus. Our English tour was combined with a Spanish tour on the same bus. All information on the bus was repeated in different languages. The group was so big that we got a double deck bus which o have never had before. Our English guide was good that he talked quite a bit on the bus so when walking in town, we did not have to stand for too long at each site. The down side was we were just walking and pointed with what to see and we had to spend time at the end to go back to the interesting sites to visit. We did not have a lot of own time in these 2 towns so it is a matter of choice to go back to see what. It was tight schedule visiting 2 towns. The gathering points were not too far from the core places. All in all, the 2 towns are worth visiting. How you want to approach needs some thoughts if you want more time vs a quick glance through if press on time.
Frances_E, Jun 2026
Like other reviews, the English was small, but we were grouped with the Spanish group for the journey. The guide for the other group was very loud and took up most of the commentary!
Very long day but balanced between guided and free time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we really appreciate it!
We're sorry to hear that being grouped with the Spanish tour affected your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be when the commentary isn't fully accessible, and we will make sure to address this with our team.
We're pleased to know you enjoyed the balance between guided and free time, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience!
Warm regards,
Christine_D, Jun 2026
A full day of touring but with a nice amount of free time. Angie is an excellent guide. She provided outstanding tours of Antwerp and Ghent! Met some nice people and had a wonderful experience!
Kit_W, Jun 2026
This is a combined tour with both Spanish and English groups. On the bus the Spanish tour guide would speak first for about 20 minutes, then the English tour guide for about 10-15 minutes. When arrived at each of the cities, the group would split and go on their own. What I don’t like is that we would walk through some areas, then stop and the tour guide would talk about 20-30 minutes about the major attractions in that area. Overall, it is not an enjoyable trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are sorry to hear the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that once in the cities, each language group goes with their own dedicated guide — the English group with the English guide and the Spanish group with the Spanish guide. The bilingual commentary on the bus is simply to keep all guests informed during the journey, and this is clearly stated in the product description.
Regarding the walking, both Antwerp and Ghent have protected historic city centres, which means coaches are not permitted to enter. The stops along the way are a great opportunity for our guides to share the history and architecture of these beautiful cities, which is a core part of the experience.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future.
The Buendía Travel Team
EiYeeMarina_S, May 2026
Both places are beautiful, and they are sure worth visiting. These two places are quite far from Brussels, and there is a lot of walking involved. Ghent needs at least one full day to appreciate its true beauty.
When we got to the city center, the tour guide did not make a stop at the bathroom as per your itinerary. At around noon, we finished the Antwerp tour at Green Square; The tour guide did not take us to the sculpture of the giant hand, which was on the itinerary. When I asked, the tour guide said it is on Meir Avenue; you could go there yourself.
The worst was that at the end of the tour, we had to walk (fast) about 20 minutes to get back to the bus parking lot on a very hot day (32 degrees Celsius), and there were so many bicycles on the road.
Please let your customers know that there is at least a 20-minute fast walk to the parking lot on this tour. I saw people struggling to walk back.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you found both Antwerp and Ghent beautiful, as they truly are remarkable destinations.
We are very sorry, however, that several aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding itinerary execution, communication about stops, and the walking distance back to the coach. Your comments about the missed points of interest, restroom stop, and lack of clear guidance are taken very seriously. We also understand your concern about the walking conditions in hot weather, and we will review how this information is communicated more clearly to future guests.
Your feedback will be shared with our operations team to help improve planning, clarity of itineraries, and on-tour guest communication. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope we can offer a smoother experience in the future.
Jackie_L, May 2026
Viator did not operate this tour. It was conducted by a company whose name began with a B. It was not up to the standards that I have seen on tours operated by Viator. In the future I will seek out more reputable tour operators such as GET YOUR GUIDE.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, though we would like to clear up a quick misunderstanding. Both Viator and GetYourGuide are online booking platforms (marketplaces), not tour operators. The local company that actually conducted your tour was Buendía Tours, a leading operator with an excellent reputation in the industry.
We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations this time. We take our travelers' feedback seriously, and we have already shared your comments with our quality team to review what went wrong and ensure we maintain the high standards we are known for.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to show you the true quality standard of Buendía Tours.
Sincerely,
The Buendía Tours Team
MariaElena_D, May 2026
It’s perfect! Well planned! Even the toilet stops were given ample time for us to get over with! It was an easy and relaxing walk tour.
Edward_B, May 2026
Great day, but remember it is a FULL day, Visits to Atonium, and then off to Ghent and Antwerp were perfect. The guide (George) was knowledgeable and knew how to be informative without being boring. He knew how to balance the tour time pointing out attractions and explaining how to visit and spent the free time exploring what YOU were interested in. Overall a great day!
Henry_C, May 2026
The tour guide and the tour itself were excellent. However, the tour bus was combined with English and Spanish speaking groups so the introductions of each scenery on the bus was longer than usual.
Myanca_R, Apr 2026
Great tour guide (Diego) - friendly, informative, and courteous. Showed us really good sites, had awesome recommendations and I'm happy I was able to see 2 cities in one day - great if you're short on time in Belgium and want to see the highlights - highly recommend.
Susan_C, Apr 2026
Very informative, and so much to see. We had plenty of time to enjoy the cities. Bus was very comfortable and tour guide knowledgeable.
Marian_K, Apr 2026
Diego was an absolutely wonderful tour guide and had tons of knowledge in both cities and was very interactive with the group. Antwerp has a lot of old charm and if time permits, go see Chinatown or the "new" Amtwerp before having a local bite. Ghent is absolutely charming and has the charm of any city you'd want. You must grab a mustard at the local shop where they pour it for you right then and there, fresh!
Danny_O, Mar 2026
Our guide Pablo was amazing! His enthusiasm and passion for history was clearly evident during our walking tour. His delivery style included interaction with our group, bringing “life” into history. Absolutely enjoyable experience!
Jose_P, Feb 2026
It was a great tour and our tour guide Gaby was amazing very knowledgeable. I would recommend booking this tour.
Chris, Jan 2026
Antonio gave a nice historical overview of Antwerp and Ghent. I recommend the tour company. Great way to see Belgium’s history !
Jenna_B, Jan 2026
Had a great tour experience with Antonio, as our tour guide, to Antwerp and Ghent! The tour guide shared so much insight on the cities and the tour was packed with information. Both places were so unique and beautiful cities to visit. Highly recommend this tour!
Michelle_S, Dec 2025
The tours were about an hour long at each city and they were very informative! Lots of history and stories. We also had a little over an hour to ourselves to explore as well t each place. It was a nice balance. I would have loved a bit more time in Ghent though.
janet_s, Dec 2025
Lots of walking, lots to.look at. Informative
Friendly, fun. Not to many people . Friendly guide
On time
Jon_B, Dec 2025
George (English) was. Wry knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the tour and free time with recommendations.
Kristin_W, Dec 2025
Choosing Viator was a great decision! Diego was an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much during our tour all while having an amazing time experiencing Antwerp and Ghent! I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that choosing our tour through Viator was a great decision for you. At Buendía Travel, we’re especially proud of Diego, and it’s fantastic to know his knowledge and enthusiasm made your visit to Antwerp and Ghent so memorable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Buendía Travel experience soon!
Dapz_P, Nov 2025
A comfortable and succinct way to explore 2 of Belgium's major cities in one day. A walking tour in each city spanning 1 hour was included in each city that really brought the unique history of each region to life. They were not scared of being open and honest of terrible truths, which was greatly appreciated. Few recommendations were provided on highlights to explore in our free time or local delicacies/ food we should look out for in each city; a little more guidance in these areas would have been great. But I am very happy with the amount of learning and culture we were able to pick up in 1 day of travelling. The guides were very considerate and the long travel was organised superbly.
MaryM_M, Nov 2025
It was a wonderful day with our guide, Julianna! She was very informative - especially about the architecture of both cities - and gave us plenty of recommendations for exploring on our own time. I highly recommend this day trip; it was easy and approachable! Both cities are beautiful and full of festivities in November.
Darian_T, Nov 2025
Standing in the Antwerp & Ghent feels like stepping into a living masterpiece — a breathtaking fusion of history, art, and human spirit. Every gilded façade and cobblestone whispers centuries of stories, from guilds and kings to artists and dreamers.
Our guide Juli was awesome!
Madeline_S, Oct 2025
We highly recommend this tour. Diego is professional, knowledgeable, and a wonderful leader. The pace of the day was just right. We even got to see Ruben’s house during our free time.
Arno_B, Oct 2025
Spending half day in both Antwerp and Ghent was great plan. Ghent is beautiful town. However seemed like many places were closed during time of the tour. Believe that may be since Ghent is a large student town so local spots open later and cater to them and not us tourists. Just an observation. Still enjoyed the trip. Plenty of activity if stick to the main tourist section.
William_C, Sep 2025
We had a beautiful tour. The day was lovely - Jorge did the English version. Very pleasant and informative. Both cities were amazing. Highly recommended !
Ruth_L, Sep 2025
Ghent was wonderful. Antwerp was worth seeing but less scenic. Jorge, our guide, was amazing. He was a fount of information.
Christopher_M, Sep 2025
Tour guide Diego was FANTASTIC; however, the tour is half English/half Spanish. The Spanish participants speak while the English guide is giving directions and English participants speak while the Spanish guide is speaking (it's horrible, you get nothing out of it). The company couldn't be more of a joke either. The tour bus was frozen by POLICE in Antwerp for 3 hours due to unpaid tickets and I was forced to wander aimlessly until resolved and everything in Ghent closed by the time we got there. Missed dinner reservations in Brussels due to this and the company refused to offer even a partial refund. Find a different tour operator - I should've taken past reviews more seriously. Buendia - do better and pay your traffic tickets!!!
Arun_R, Sep 2025
We had a great time visiting the Atomium, Antwerp and Ghent with Diego and Eduardo. Our guides were friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable about the three stops and took care to ensure our comfort during the trip (e.g., they would find shaded spots to gather when they had to describe the history of a particular place, they provided recommendations for what we could do after the end of our trip). We would definitely recommend this trip to others.
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