Best of Brussels
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Port
Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Relax and enjoy the 1¾-hour drive from Zeebrugge to Brussels.
You will pass the Royal Castle of Laeken (residence of the King and Queen) and see the European Parliament and the Cinquantenaire arcade. The latter was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium. You'll stop at the Atomium statue for photos -- it was built for the World's Fair in Brussels in 1958 and represents an iron molecule.
Set out on a walk through the Old Town area to admire the St Hubert Arcades of shops and Butchers' Street, with its multitude of restaurants and cafés.
A few blocks away, you will be astonished by the beauty of the Grand Place. This is the city's main square, featuring Baroque guild houses and the Town Hall. Brussels' Grand Place is often called the most beautiful market square in the world.
A few blocks further on, you will meet Manneken Pis -- Brussels' best-known little boy in the form of a statue.
Take advantage of some free time around the Grand Place to shop for the perfect Belgian souvenir -- chocolates, lace, tapestries.
A short walk brings you back to the coach.
On your way back to Zeebrugge, watch for Heysel Stadium (now called King Boudewijn Stadium) and the Centenaire.
Notes:Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tour does not operate on holidays.