Atomium

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Discover stunning panoramic views of Brussels and explore exhibitions about Belgium and digital art with this entry ticket to the Atomium. Take a walk through design works from the 20th and 21st centuries with a ticket to the Design Museum. Enter the iconic Atomium which symbolizes an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times. Step into this relic of the past which was created for the 1958 World Fair. Marvel at 360-degree panoramic views of the 19 municipalities of Brussels. Stroll through the permanent Atomium exhibition which tells the history of this pavilion and the new permanent installation called CENTRALE. The central sphere of the Atomium is the point of the construction where all forces come together. The art of Visual Systems contains rings of light that inspire you. Visit also the two temporary exhibitions, including RESTART, an immersive sound and light show and 'I have seen the Future' which presents a photographic vision of the World’s Fairs that have left their mark on both North America and Europe.. Have the option to purchase Belgian specialties or seasonal dishes at the Atomium Restaurant which offers exceptional views from 95 meters above ground. Visit the Design Museum Brussels to learn about Belgian design and its history. Make your way through permanent and temporary exhibits and see the Plastics Design Collection of around 2000 plastic objects.

Uncover the city's hidden gems with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace, hopping off at whatever stops catch your eye. See the city's most iconic sights – and maybe even some off-the-beaten-path treasures – with the single red route. Hop on the red route and see top sights including the Palace of Fine Arts, the Sablons quarter, and the European Parliament. Look out at museums including the Train World Museum, Musical Instruments Museum, Horta Museum, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Stop at Place Royale and enjoy breathtaking views. Admire Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral, the Botanical Gardens, and more. Experience the city's authentic side and visit the Marolles neighborhood. This vibrant area offers a mix of old and new, traditional cuisine, vintage shops, and a festive atmosphere. Since 18 March, we propose you a single Red line that allow you to discover even more nice attractions as Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Koekelberg, Trainworld or Manneken-pis.

Explore Mini-Europe in Brussels with an entrance ticket to discover Europe's most popular attractions in miniature. See all the wonders of Europe in miniature along with bonsai trees, flowery groves, and dwarf trees that embellish the 350 monuments. Admire a 4-meter-high Big Ben, the 13-meter-tall Eiffel tower, and more with an entrance ticket. Set off the eruption of the Vesuvius and admire the take-off of the Ariane rocket. Destroy a section of the Berlin wall, launch an attack of legionnaires or scare the Vikings. Operate the many interactive live-action animations, from the Bells of Stockholm to the Windmills at Kinderdijk. Go on a walk to discover Europe and its historical, architectural, and cultural wealth. From the origins of democracy to the enterprising spirit, from Greek, Roman, or Viking heritage to the political transformations of the 21st century, find commentary at every stage of the journey in the catalog. Admire the many statues of the Grand-Place of Brussels painted with real gold leaves. Marvel at the 4-meter-tall Big Ben. At 13 meters, see the Eiffel Tower which is taller than a 3-story building. Located at the end of the park, enter the ‘Spirit of Europe’ a large indoor space where live-action models, games, and quizzes that give you the chance to test, enrich or perfect your knowledge of the 27 member states of the European Union and the United Kingdom. Enjoy spending time with your friends and family at the best miniature park in Europe. 

At 8:30AM you will be picked up from a meeting point in the center of Brussels to head towards the city of Antwerp. On your way to Antwerp you will make a stop for a few minutes at the emblematic Atomium, where you will take a picture and continue your trip. Once there you will explore the Meat Market, Steen Castle, Town Hall Square, the Gothic-style Church of Our Lady, the Church of San Carlos de Borromeo, the Walk of the Cakes, and the beautiful Meir Street. Following this guided tour, you will enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own leisure. The next destination will be the beautiful and powerful city of Ghent. Throughout this visit you will see the Cathedral of San Bavón (which contains the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers, "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb"), the Belfort Bell Tower, the peculiar Gothic and Renaissance Town Hall, the Church of San Nicolás, the Guild House of the Masons, the Wharf of the Herbs and the Grain, the Meat Market, and the majestic Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Following this magical trip you will re-board your bus, upon which you will return back to Brussels. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful day with us!

Save time and money in Brussels and get access to 49 museums and attractions. Choose from a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour Brussels Card and create your own itinerary in the city. Present your card at the ticket desk of any of the participating venues and it will be electronically validated and activated on first use. Benefit from free access to all permanent collections. You can visit the same museum as many times as you like.  Avail of discounts on various attractions and tours, along with exclusive offers at shops, restaurants, and bars. Plan your visit with the free booklet you’ll receive when you exchange your voucher and make use of the STIB public transportation network to travel for free. Museums: • AfricaMuseum • Art & History Museum • Art & Marges Museum • Autoworld Brussels • Autrique House • Belgian Chocolate Village • Belgian Comic Strip Center • Belgian Beer World • Belgian Museum of Freemasonry • BELvue Museum • BOZAR (Centre for Fine Arts) • Brussels City Museum • CENTRALE for contemporary art • Charlier Museum • Choco-Story Brussels • CIVA • Coudenberg Palace • Design Museum Brussels • Erasmus House and Old Beguinage • Fashion & Lace Museum • Fondation Jacques Brel (permanent exhibition) • GardeRobe MannekenPis • Halle Gate • Jewish Museum of Belgium • La Fonderie – Brussels Museum of Industry and Work • Le Botanique Magritte Museum • Maurice Béjart House • Meise Botanic Garden • MIGRATIEMUSEUMMIGRATION MIMA - Millennium Iconoclast • Museum of Art • MOOF (Museum of Original Figurines) • Museum of abstract art • Museum of Medicine • Museum of Natural Sciences • Museum of the Belgian Brewers • Musical Instruments Museum • Old Masters Museum • Planetarium of Brussels • René Magritte Museum • Royal Military Museum • Schaerbeek Beer Museum • Sewer Museum • The Crossbow Guild Museum • Train World • WIELS Attractions (discounts): Koekelberg Basilica: -2€ off the individual entrance fee for the panoramic view (8€) Mini-Europe : -20%€ off the individual entrance fee (23€) Shops (discounts): De Biertempel - beers store Elisabeth - chocolate store Restaurants and Bars (discounts) Brasserie Horta (Art Nouveau brasserie) Chez Jalou (ice-creams) Chez Léon (belgian food) Les Filles (organic and local food) La Brouette, Restaurant Vincent & T'Kelderke (belgian restaurants) Brussels Beer Project (local beers) Alternative Transportation Electric Scooter and Bike Dott: free ride Guided tours ARAU - Art Nouveau & Art Deco tours Hungy Mary's Beer and Chocolate Tour Boat trip in Brussels with 'Brussels by Water' L-Tour - historical LGBTQI+ tours City Runs: explore the city combining culture & jogging Pro Velo bike tours

The Brussels Card grants you access to 49 museums with skip-the-line admission to Atomium, the symbol of Brussels, for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Save up to 40% compared to regular admission. Among the included museums are the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Old Masters and Magritte Museum), Museum of Chocolate Choco-Story, Belgian Comic Strip Center, all the exhibitions at the Centre for Fine Arts BOZAR, Museum of Natural Sciences, and many more. There’s no need to book in advance. Your Brussels Card is activated when you scan it for the first time in a museum or in the Atomium. From this moment on, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Your Brussels Card includes extra dining, drinking, shopping, entertainment, and tour discounts to help you save even more along the way. The Brussels Card includes the following: • Atomium skip-the-line ticket • Access to 49 museums: Belgian Beer World, Magritte Museum, Choco-Story Brussels, Autoworld Brussels, Belgian Comic Strip Center, Museum of the Belgian Brewers, Old Masters Museum+Fin-de-Siècle Museum, BOZAR (Centre for Fine Arts), Brussels City Museum, GardeRobe MannekenPis, Museum of Natural Sciences, Musical Instruments Museum, Royal Military Museum, Fondation Jacques Brel (permanent exhibition), MIMA - Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art, AfricaMuseum, BELvue Museum, Art & History Museum, MOOF (Museum of Original Figurines), Train World, Halle Gate, Meise Botanic Garden, Planetarium of Brussels, CENTRALE for contemporary art, Museum of abstract art + René Magritte Museum, Jewish Museum of Belgium, Belgian Chocolate Village, Fashion & Lace Museum, Le Botanique, Coudenberg Palace, Brussels Design Museum, Art & Marges Museum, Autrique House, Belgian Museum of Freemasonry, Charlier Museum, Erasmus House and Old Beguinage, La Fonderie – Brussels Museum of Industry and Work, Maurice Béjart House, Museum of Medicine, Sewer Museum, The Crossbow Guild Museum, WIELS, Migratie Museum Migration, CIVA and the Schaerbeek Beer Museum • Discounts on attractions:  Enjoy the panoramic view at Koekelberg Basilica and visit Mini-Europe, the only park that allows you to travel across Europe in a matter of hours. • Discounts on guided tours: ARAU - Art Nouveau & Art Deco tours, Hungy Mary's Beer and Chocolate Tour, Boat trip in Brussels with 'Brussels by Water', L-Tour - historical LGBTQI+ tours, City Runs: explore the city combining culture & jogging, Pro Velo bike tours • Discounts on alternative transportation: One ride on the electric bike Dott and one ride on the electric scooter Dott • Discounts in shops: De Biertempel - beers store, Elisabeth - chocolate store • Discounts in restaurants and bars: Brasserie Horta (Art Nouveau brasserie), Chez Jalou (ice-creams), Chez Léon (belgian food), Les Filles (organic and local food), La Brouette, Restaurant Vincent & T'Kelderke (belgian restaurants), Brussels Beer Project

Discover the most important parts of Brussels in just one day on this guided tour. Get picked up in Amsterdam early in the morning and head towards the quintessential European economic capital. Before delving into the heart of the city, make a stop at one of its iconic symbols: the Atomium. Did you know it's an enlarged iron atom 165 billion times? Just as many times as you'll want to return to Brussels after this excursion! By the way, are you familiar with Tintin? Welcome to his home! Walking through the city is like enjoying an open-air museum with several murals dedicated to this famous character. And speaking of children... Do you know the story of the little peeing boy? We're clearly talking about Manneken Pis! Far from what you may interpret by seeing him urinate in a fountain, it represents the free spirit of the inhabitants of the Belgian capital. He even has a wardrobe... see how he's dressed that day. Witness the incredible Grand Place, worthy of its name, and the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, the city's most valuable temple. Learn about what mysteries the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament holds. Also, pass by its most representative buildings: the Brussels Stock Exchange and the Royal Galleries, which showcase the city's power. These two 19th-century buildings, despite serving different purposes, will leave you speechless. There will be many more surprises, however, you'll also have free time to enjoy some moments on your own, getting lost in its streets. Your guide will recommend a few places for you to have that long-awaited beer, taste their famous chocolate, enjoy their traditional French fries, or indulge in a delicious Belgian waffle. In the end, return to the bus to head back to Amsterdam with a new destination in your backpack, a few anecdotes, and most likely, a full belly.

Start with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point in Amsterdam. Relax on a comfortable bus during the scenic transfer to Brussels. Begin your adventure amidst the architectural splendor of Brussels, a city that seamlessly blends medieval grandeur with modern vibrancy. See iconic landmarks such as the Manneken Pis or the Grand Place, where intricately gilded halls and the Town Hall create a breathtaking backdrop. Have the chance to purchase some world-renowned Belgian chocolates and waffles, treating your taste buds to a symphony of flavors. Venture into the idyllic Bruges, where winding canals, charming cobblestone streets, and historic architecture create a fairy-tale ambiance. Be transported to a bygone era as you wander the streets, discovering hidden gems and soaking up the unique atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of the Dutch countryside as you travel between these two gems. View windmills, tulip fields, and charming villages unfold before your eyes, providing a picturesque backdrop that epitomizes the quintessential charm of the Netherlands. Return to your meeting point in Amsterdam with a deeper appreciation of these two Dutch cities.

Start with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point in Paris. Relax on a comfortable bus during the scenic transfer to Brussels. Begin your adventure amidst the architectural splendor of Brussels, a city that seamlessly blends medieval grandeur with modern vibrancy. See iconic landmarks such as the Manneken Pis or the Grand Place, where intricately gilded halls and the Town Hall create a breathtaking backdrop. Have the chance to purchase some world-renowned Belgian chocolates and waffles, treating your taste buds to a symphony of flavors. Venture into the idyllic Bruges, where winding canals, charming cobblestone streets, and historic architecture create a fairy-tale ambiance. Be transported to a bygone era as you wander the streets, discovering hidden gems and soaking up the unique atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of the Dutch countryside as you travel between these two gems. View windmills, tulip fields, and charming villages unfold before your eyes, providing a picturesque backdrop that epitomizes the quintessential charm of the Netherlands. Return to your meeting point in Paris with a deeper appreciation of these two Dutch cities.

The tour combines bus comfort with a guided walk to provide you with a comprehensive experience of Brussels, ensuring you don't miss any of its highlights. Our expert guide will lead you through the vibrant heart of the city, sharing fascinating insights into its history and culture. You'll first explore key landmarks on foot, including the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis, and the Royal Galeries, where we will stop for a delicious waffle-tasting. Afterwards, aboard one of our comfortable coaches, you'll witness the city's rich architectural diversity and learn about its political significance as the capital of the European Union. You'll have the chance to see the magnificent Royal Palace and Royal Residence, the influential European quarter, the imposing Palace of Justice, and much more. Our highlight will be a brief exterior visit to the Atomium, where you'll have the opportunity to capture some photos of its futuristic beauty.