Enjoy a hop on – hop off bus tour in the heart of Europe in Brussels on a world-famous red open-top bus. With over 20 stops conveniently located around the city, you can travel to points of interest and the city’s attractions at your leisure. Brussels is home to the European Union with the European Parliament, which operates in 23 languages. Get a glimpse of the infamous Manneken Pis, who might be dressed in an adorable costume as he perches above his fountain. Visit the majestic Cinquantenaire Arch, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Belgian Independence, or the Grand-Place, the city’s main square, and most popular tourist destination. See the Town Hall and the location of the flower carpet that is assembled in August on years ending in an even number, and the Atomium, built for the 1958 World’s Fair.

The city abounds in architectural monuments, from the Renaissance to modern times and discovering this heritage is full of surprises. Brussels is the capital of Art Nouveau and you will have the opportunity to see magnificent structures throughout the capital city that are recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites. The creative works of Victor Horta, Paul Hankar, as well as many other architects, can be seen on optional tours of these opulent houses.

Please Note: This tour takes place in Brussels. Guests on ships docking in Zeebrugge will need to make their own way to Brussels from Zeebrugge, which is approximately 75 miles away, at their own expense. Your cruise ship may offer a bus transfer. There are some taxis at the pier and train service from the town of Brugge, an approximately 20-minute drive from the cruise pier. Taxi fare to Brugge is approximately 45 EUR for the taxi each way. Please be advised that these rates are approximate, and are not monitored. There are 2 bus routes that follow the same, seasonal schedule. Both buses run every 45 minutes, and it takes approximately 90 minutes to complete each of the routes without getting off. The Atomium Route takes approximately 90 minutes to complete without getting off. The Europe Route takes approximately 60 minutes to complete without getting off. Both routes are narrated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, and Russian. First and last tour times vary by the season and day of the week, and will be detailed in your electronic ticket.

The Europe (Red) Route includes the following stops:

Central Station
Place Royale
Sablon
Louise
Art Nouveau
Flagey
Luxembourg
Leopold Parc
Cinquantenaire
Shumann
Palais Royal
The Atomium (Blue) Route includes the following stops:

Central Station
Rogier
Royal Greenhouses
Atomium
Margritte Museum
National Basilica
Tour & Taxis
Dansaert Street
Stock Exchange
Marolles
Manneken Pis

Explore eight historic World War I landmarks in Belgium in eight hours on this epic excursion near Zeebrugge. Your tour includes private, comfortable round trip transportation via a minivan to and from your destinations, to explore historical sites that stretch from the Essex Farm Cemetery to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Enjoy learning the tales of World War I battlegrounds from an English and Dutch-speaking tour guide who is trained in art history and specializes in World War I battlefield tours. With stops at places like Tyne Cot Cemetery and the chance to discover World War I relics known as the “Iron Harvest,” this cultural tour is perfect for history buffs.

Your World War I tour starts at Essex Farm Cemetery where your knowledgeable guide will give a detailed history of this cemetery, including the dressing station it was built next to and the inhabitants among the crypts of 1,204 soldiers buried on site. Discover the headstones of brave soldiers like Thomas Barrat and the Flanders Fields war poem etched on a monument in honor of the soldiers that lost their lives during the war. Next, head to the Yorkshire Trench to explore a preserved system of trenches for a first-hand look of where soldiers took refuge while defending themselves against enemy forces. Continue your tour with a stop at the German cemetery Langemark, a memorial that houses over 44,000 soldiers, including Belgian refugees, students and schoolboys.

Follow your tour guide to the first known place to use gas as a weapon during a war: Saint Julien Memorial. This Canadian war memorial houses a gigantic sculpture known as the Brooding Soldier and also commemorates the site where German soldiers released toxic gas in 1915 and killed about 2,000 Canadian soldiers. Along the way, your tour guide will teach you about the war relics found by farmers who plow their fields during an annual event known as the “Iron Harvest.” Farmers raked up bullets, barbed wires and un-exploded bombs and other ammunition in their fields.

Before breaking for lunch (at your own expense), your guide will take you to visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, the world’s largest cemetery for Commonwealth Nations for any war to date. Make a stop to view a preserved war landscape characterized by mine craters and bunkers at Hill 60, where has bunkers and mine craters and doubled as an underground war zone. Before returning to your port, wrap up your day with a visit to the center of Ypres to see the Menin Gate, a gate entirely rebuilt post-World War I that dates back to Medieval times and now stands as a memorial to unknown soldiers who died in the Great War.

With a variety of iconic attractions from World War I to visit, this cultural tour offers you a first-hand look into Belgium’s distant war-ridden past. Sign up for this historical tour today for an unforgettable experience near Zeebrugge!

Your adventure in Bruges begins promptly in the morning, where you will explore the city with a local guide. You will then uncover the beauty of historic Bruges and let this fascinating city come to life through stories, descriptions, and medieval legends.

This guided walking tour includes visits such as Lake of Love and Lovers Bridge, tucked away in the beautiful area known as “Minnewater.” After, take a stroll through Walplein to Half Moon Brewery for an inside look at one of the most famous breweries in Belgium (perhaps even in the world).

Stroll over to the smallest street and then to Old St. John’s Hospital–a medieval hospital founded in the mid-12th century. Then you can take a walk over to the Church of Our Lady and ridge of love. The Church of Our lady was built over two centuries ago and is the city’s tallest structure. From there, walk to Rosary Quay, one of the most photographed sites throughout the city.

Your tour guide will guide you through the Fish Market; Burgh Square; Market Square, and Belfry Tower. Afterward, you will enjoy free time to spend exploring this incredible city.