Brussels Day Trip from Amsterdam: Atomium | Manneken Pis | Grand Place**Chocolate Making Demo and Tasting || UNESCO World Heritage**

Discover the capital city of Belgium on our Brussels Tour! Brussels lies in the heart of the country, near the border of Flanders and Wallonia, where people speak both Dutch and French. The city is also the administrative centre of the European Union and therefor often dubbed the capital of the European Union as well. This Brussels Tour will take you from the city centre of Amsterdam to Brussels by comfortable touring bus. The first stop on the way to the inner city is at the Atomium for a photo stop. The Atomium is a landmark building originally constructed for the 1958 World’s Fair in the northern Laeken quarter of the city. Today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Brussels and therefor a must-see on this tour. The historical city centre of Brussels is divided into 9 quarters, also known as the Pentagon. From the Atomium, the tour continues on to explore some of these inner city quarters with stops at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Royal Palace, and the Congress Column, with its famous ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’. Then it is time to get off the bus and enjoy a guided walk through Brussels' old city centre including a visit to Brussels’ central square Grand Place and the iconic statue Manneken Pis. Along the way, you’ll visit a chocolatier for a demonstration in chocolate confectionery making and of course a taste of some delicious Belgian chocolate. After the walking tour, you will have time to discover more of the city at your own pace. Will you discover more of the city’s hidden gems? Head to the European Quarter, just to the east of the Royal Palace? Or will you get in some shopping on Rue Neuve and Chaussée d’Ixelles? Just be sure to grab a bite to eat before you head back onto the bus for the journey back to Amsterdam. For more fun, join us on a 3-day Western Europe tour with our Amsterdam to Paris tour package featuring Brussels, Grand Place, Paris, Versailles, and countless attractions in-between.