[Private Tour] Amsterdam to Bruges, Belgium Private Vehicle Tour

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

This tour is recommended for those who want a city tour that is a little different from the Netherlands.

Brussels, where about a quarter of the population is foreign, is the center of Europe where the EU headquarters and NATO are located, and it is also a center of art.

In Belgium, the city of art and romance, you can immerse yourself in a unique charm that seems to combine splendid Art Nouveau architecture, various works of art, and characteristics from all over Europe all at once.

** Recommended Itinerary **

09:00 Depart Amsterdam - Arrive Brussels - Grand Place and surrounding area sightseeing - Lunch - Sightseeing around the Royal Palace - 18:00 Arrive Amsterdam

nose

Grand Place

A beautiful square said to have been praised by Queen Isabella of Spain, as well as Hugo and Baudelaire. A market was established in the 11th century by filling in the sandbar of the Seine River; it became a trading hub in the 12th century, and by the 14th century, wealthy merchants erected magnificent stone buildings. It was destroyed by Louis XIV in 1695 but was rebuilt over a period of five years in the early 18th century. Currently, a flower market is held daily, and a bird market takes place on Sundays. Additionally, colorful seasonal events are held here.

Manneken Pis (Peeing Statue)

The Manneken Pis (Dutch: Manneken Pis), a symbol of Brussels, is a bronze statue approximately 60 cm tall created by Jérôme Duquesnoy in 1619 and is also known as Little Julien (French: Petit Julien). Its origins lie in the 14th century, when a prince of the Duke of Fravand insulted enemy soldiers by urinating on the statue. Clothes are sent from around the world to dress the bronze statue, and it is occasionally dressed in them. Various of these outfits are displayed in the King's House.

Royal Palace

Behind it lies Brussels Park, where royalty enjoyed hunting in the 14th century. It serves as the official residence of the King of Belgium, with the national flag flying on the roof, and is still used for official business today. A fortress once stood here, but it was destroyed by fire in 1731. In 1829, the residence of William of Orange was built on the site, where he also conducted his official duties for a time. It was rebuilt by the Duke of Brabant in 1862, and the structure seen today was reconstructed by Leopold II around 1904.