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Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $52 per adult
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Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...

Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $3 per traveler*
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Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $26 per adult
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Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is $26 per adult
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Antwerp: ZOO Entry Ticket

Antwerp: ZOO Entry Ticket

8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Price is $40 per adult
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Huge monument near entrance to the park behind. Great place to cool down underneath giant trees. #sculpture #monument #park

Diamond District

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Diamond District, a popular shopping spot in Antwerp. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Diamond District
Great place to eat! Great view too!

Tomorrowland

4/5(43 reviews)

Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Tomorrowland
Antwerp Market Square showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

Antwerp Market Square

4.5/5(267 reviews)

Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.

Antwerp Market Square
"China Light" in the Antwerp Zoo. A Chinese love story depicted with light-artworks. #TroveOnTuesday #Colorful #Culture

Antwerp Zoo

4/5(43 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your trip to Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Antwerp Zoo
Museum Aan de Stroom featuring a city, a bay or harbor and a marina

Museum Aan de Stroom

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.

Museum Aan de Stroom
11 Sep 2016 Groenplaats is one of the most central and crowded squares in Antwerp, dominated by the cathedral, and also so lively during good weather.

Green Square

5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Green Square
Cathedral of Our Lady featuring a church or cathedral, a city and night scenes

Cathedral of Our Lady

4.5/5(316 reviews)

The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.

Cathedral of Our Lady
De Schorre, Belgium. This is the area where they hold the famous festival Tomorrowland. When the festival is not happening it's also a beautiful area to walk around through.

De Schorre Provincial Park

You can take time to visit De Schorre Provincial Park during your travels to Boom. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

De Schorre Provincial Park
This is beggining or Meir, an old street with amazing buildings on both sides. This photo was taken from Statue David Teniers which is at front of the building.

Meir

4/5(5 reviews)

During your trip to Antwerp, you can enjoy retail therapy at Meir. Discover the area's museums, or seek out its biking trails.

Meir

 

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Cathedral of Our Lady featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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Frequently asked questions

Is Boom worth visiting?
Boom offers a unique mix of local charm, attractions and culture. Whether you're into nature, history or regional cuisine, there's plenty you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Boom?
Once you've visited leading attractions like Planckendael Zoo and Lamot Conference and Heritage Centre, spend some time enjoying Boom's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Boom?
The top tourist attraction in Boom is Royal Museum of Fine Arts, so be sure to add it to your sightseeing itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Boom?
You can easily visit popular attractions like Kazerne Dossin, De Molenberg Distillery and Grand Beguinage of Mechelen with a three-day getaway in Boom. On average, many travelers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so linger longer and head to Brussels.
Is Boom a walkable city?
That depends on what you plan to do and see in Boom. Several key sights, like De Molenberg Distillery and Tomorrowland, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Boom's best neighborhoods, Ruisbroek is 1 mile away from downtown, while Heindonk is 2 miles away from the city center and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Boom with kids?
If you're searching for tours and attractions for all of your group, have a look at these great ideas for what to do in Boom with kids.

What to do in Boom for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or outdoor explorer, there are loads of things to do in Boom for adults including De Koninck Brewery and De Molenberg Distillery.
Are there free things to do in Boom?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in Boom is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on interesting neighborhoods, parks and other major attractions you can experience without taking your wallet out. Grand Beguinage of Mechelen is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.

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