Did you know that Art Nouveau was born in Belgium? After your driver and your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel, enjoy a personalized private Art Nouveau tour in Brussels and in Antwerp. During this tour, you will visit Victor Horta’s house (only from 2 pm till 5.30pm, not on Mondays) and/or a house he designed for his friend Eugène Autrique (only from Wednesday till Sunday, from 12 until 6 pm). Moreover, you will visit several Art Nouveau districts, such as sq. Ambiorix, Ixelles Ponds and Ixelles Trinité district.
After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Private tour
✔ Professional guide
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✖ Entrance fees ( memling, Groeningen, Boat trip)
✖ Lunch
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Wellness Apart Hotel
2. Hotel Albert
3. Hotel Bentley
4. Hotel Villa Royale
5. The Hoxton Brussels
6. Alliance Hotel Brussels Expo
7. Hotel Expo
8. Craves Hotel
9. Hotel Lambeau
10. Hotel 322 Lambermont
11. Hotel Rastelli Tervuren
12. Super Central In Brussels
13. Best Western Hotel Brussels South
14. Ibis Budget Brussels South Ruisbroek
15. Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
16. Hotel Victory
17. Gosset Hotel Brussels
18. Citybox Brussels
19. Hotel Brussels
20. ibis Brussels Expo Atomium Hotel
Additional Info: at your recommandation in Brussels
Itinerary
1
Antwerpen-Centraal
Antwerpen-Centraal The oldest of the country of 1905 and built by the architect Delacenserie. Situated in the Jewish area and also the diamants area. 2007: construction of a tunnel to welcome the speedtrains. 2009: the 4th most beautiful railway station of the world. Next of the station the beautiful Zoo!
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Meir
Antwerp's Meir stands as the city's premier and lively pedestrian shopping avenue. In the grand 18th and 19th-century buildings, you'll discover outlets of numerous major international chains.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Grote Markt
The Grote Markt serves as the pulsating center of the historic city center. Marvel at the exquisite town hall, capture images of the guild houses, relish a sunny terrace, and unravel the legend believed to be the origin of Antwerp's name.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Cathedral of Our Lady
Cathedral of Our Lady In 1352, the construction begun and become the largest gothic church in the Netherlands. In 1521, after nearly 170 years the church was ready. The north tower is 123 M high and the south tower is 66M. Houses the 4 main paintings painted by P.P.Rubens: "The raising of the cross", "The resurrection of Christ", "The descent from the cross" and "The assumption of the Virgin".
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Groenplaats
Town Hall of 1561 in italo-renaissance style. In the middle of the square the statue of Brabo: Brabo with the hand of the giant Antigoon......chopped off his hand and threw it in the Scheldt river.......Antwerpen or Hand throwing.......origin of the city's name. The marvellous guildhouses from the 17th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Het Steen
Castle of the 13th century and houses since 1952 the National Museum of Maritime. Situated along the old fortifications of the city.
7
Diamond District
Renowned globally for its significant involvement in the diamond industry, this location serves as a hub where diamond merchants engage in the processes of cutting, polishing, and trading diamonds, while skilled jewelers expertly set these precious gems into various pieces of jewelry.
8
Antwerp's Port
Europe's second-largest seaport
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
