Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mechelen December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Mechelen Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mechelen.dx5177)[Hotels in Mechelen](https://expedia.co.uk/Mechelen-Hotels.d5177.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mechelen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mechelen.d5177.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mechelen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mechelen.d5177.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mechelen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mechelen.d5177.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Mechelen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mechelen Types of activities [Mechelen travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mechelen.dx5177) ![Mechelen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/814f9a0384c035c0fd0b9fa6e03d9879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Charlotte Tweed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2457239b56a74e67e4a31580b4f848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Charlotte Tweed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2457239b56a74e67e4a31580b4f848.jpg) ![Photo by Peije van Klooster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d94ea38bf51ecc69d5398f0b1b7a40f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Peije van Klooster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d94ea38bf51ecc69d5398f0b1b7a40f5.jpg) ![Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad9702a5b1fa701be1c37be12fbbd68d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad9702a5b1fa701be1c37be12fbbd68d.jpg) ![Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a9c1732bcbe596116027cfa7143175b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a9c1732bcbe596116027cfa7143175b9.jpg) ## Mechelen Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Mechelen has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Mechelen, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Mechelen with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Mechelen Mechelen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Mechelen, and make it a breeze to explore Mechelen and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mechelen to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Mechelen, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Mechelen. #### Mechelen attractions Mechelen has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Mechelen to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mechelen. Looking for things to do in Mechelen can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Mechelen or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mechelen attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Mechelen ### Tours & day trips [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45562371/a402ceab-3001-478a-8dd1-1b4fe83aa56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour 1d 8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available £32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45562371.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49187448/6df07ee2-65e2-4284-8d5f-b0f05dffeab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train 9h Free cancellation available £184 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/excursion-to-mechelen-and-leuven-by-train.a49187448.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48310815/e27ae3d7-2cda-4ea9-bca2-aa7e08414777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/antwerp-city-brewery-de-koninck-interactive-tour.a48310815.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49187388/845b7278-6e77-4805-8fec-dd66e332daf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide 2h Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/belgium-mechelen-guided-tour-guide.a49187388.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4099559/ab13591e-96e3-4674-ab12-b609d2bb4f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy... 12h Free cancellation available £3 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Explore Brussels Landmarks with Atomium Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49397536/521f9c82-3c41-4f06-9ad5-15ff735ba6ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Brussels Landmarks with Atomium Ticket 2h 8/10 1 review £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-brussels-landmarks-with-atomium-ticket.a49397536.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels Sightseeing Adventure with Train World Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49498311/db4701f3-6755-4df4-bae1-cd6874515892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels Sightseeing Adventure with Train World Ticket 2h £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brussels-sightseeing-adventure-with-train-world-ticket.a49498311.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48829685/a973dad4-cd14-4cff-b785-9f70ba2f88e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World 2d 4/10 1 review Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-belgian-beer-world.a48829685.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50073016/2d06fc9a-896d-49d7-be9d-8e906f686152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles 2h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels Highlights Tour with Banksy Museum Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49397067/ad5969f8-0433-47f9-8f04-4d739e40bfd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels Highlights Tour with Banksy Museum Ticket 2h £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brussels-highlights-tour-with-banksy-museum-ticket.a49397067.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4099559/ab13591e-96e3-4674-ab12-b609d2bb4f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy... 12h Free cancellation available £3 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50073016/2d06fc9a-896d-49d7-be9d-8e906f686152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles 2h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50720334/82dba0d2-4ee1-4753-a3c7-4a0c4a65a6e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lost-lanes-and-secret-gardens-self-guided-audio-tour.a50720334.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Cultural Antwerp & Capital Brussels: Day Trip from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999862/960a4e48-8347-4e5c-bea4-24b5d7aad47c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural Antwerp & Capital Brussels: Day Trip from Amsterdam 12h Free cancellation available £1,054 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-antwerp-capital-brussels-day-trip-from-amsterdam.a999862.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private tour : Best of Brussels From Zeebrugge or Bruges Full day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1992655/0bf7ac9a-1597-4d82-bdff-420e3cab157a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour : Best of Brussels From Zeebrugge or Bruges Full day 9h Free cancellation available £1,229 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-best-of-brussels-from-zeebrugge-or-bruges-full-day.a1992655.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Full day private sightseeing tour to Brussels from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46888146/f2ece0fe-c564-4842-afc1-6520d0acd739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day private sightseeing tour to Brussels from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available £830 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-sightseeing-tour-to-brussels-from-amsterdam.a46888146.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Explore Brussels 10 Hour Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50213443/5d87341d-4305-4b38-9ab8-83b76c474fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Brussels 10 Hour Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available £601 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-brussels-10-hour-day-tour.a50213443.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734910/7d8b7166-7489-440c-9d8f-bd06e8d22444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available £746 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-sightseeing-tour-to-brussels-from-amsterdam.a734910.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private Guided Historic Walking Tour in Lier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48948521/8c615c8e-026d-4006-a951-968d76b548f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Historic Walking Tour in Lier 2h £325 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-historic-walking-tour-in-lier.a48948521.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels Mini-Europe Private Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49395741/61e74e6d-baec-45e3-90cf-fe4d38851c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels Mini-Europe Private Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets 2h Free cancellation available £345 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brussels-mini-europe-private-tour-with-skip-the-line-tickets.a49395741.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48310815/e27ae3d7-2cda-4ea9-bca2-aa7e08414777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/antwerp-city-brewery-de-koninck-interactive-tour.a48310815.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![2 Hour Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45410891/5b929352-f3d8-4138-a288-1ce772941d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels 2h Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-beer-tasting-with-local-beer-sommelier-in-brussels.a45410891.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46182912/0f1c8feb-aac5-47fe-861a-80498d6260d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises 3h Free cancellation available £10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-pub-trail-in-mechelen-with-online-pub-game.a46182912.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47714407/064078cb-7c0b-4b21-95e2-4cf6884d044b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels 2h Free cancellation available £162 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beer-tasting-with-local-beer-sommelier-in-brussels.a47714407.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2871687/4ed83848-1b98-45a7-adea-0d388fb5e864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket 2h Free cancellation available £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/train-world-entrance-ticket.a2871687.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50207727/ee46d3ab-0334-4147-8c0a-824077019e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels Admission Ticket 2h Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a50207727.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/313338/3ffd71b0-127f-412a-bc32-06588d6da2e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU) 3h 6/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/diamond-lounge-at-brussels-airport-bru.a313338.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Mechelen | Number of things to do | 42 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details): £3 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour](/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45562371.activity-details)[Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour](/things-to-do/antwerp-city-brewery-de-koninck-interactive-tour.a48310815.activity-details)[Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details)[Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/atomium-entrance-tickets-self-guided-audio-tour.a3273985.activity-details)[Atomium in-app audio tour (WITHOUT A TICKET): Explore Brussels's Landmark](/things-to-do/atomium-in-app-audio-tour-without-a-ticket-explore-brusselss-landmark.a46229200.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/atomium-entrance-tickets-self-guided-audio-tour.a3273985.activity-details)[Atomium in-app audio tour (WITHOUT A TICKET): Explore Brussels's Landmark](/things-to-do/atomium-in-app-audio-tour-without-a-ticket-explore-brusselss-landmark.a46229200.activity-details)[Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket](/things-to-do/train-world-entrance-ticket.a2871687.activity-details)[LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/null.a50207727.activity-details)[Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)](/things-to-do/diamond-lounge-at-brussels-airport-bru.a313338.activity-details) | | With kids | [Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour](/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45562371.activity-details)[Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour](/things-to-do/antwerp-city-brewery-de-koninck-interactive-tour.a48310815.activity-details)[Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/atomium-entrance-tickets-self-guided-audio-tour.a3273985.activity-details)[Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket](/things-to-do/train-world-entrance-ticket.a2871687.activity-details)[Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Mini Europe](/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-mini-europe.a50256740.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mechelen --- ### Popular places to visit ![Tomorrowland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/91db1c52e317e3cce2bd3a19942c791c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tomorrowland 4/5(8 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 stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tomorrowland-Antwerp.d553248621563229093.Attraction) ![Antwerp Market Square which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50000-Antwerp-Market-Square-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Antwerp Market Square 4.5/5(138 reviews) Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Antwerp-Market-Square-Historisch-Centrum.d6057210.Attraction) ![Antwerp Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d7d7ee741ce0116a42014dbae4392f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Antwerp Zoo 4.5/5(29 reviews) Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Antwerp-Zoo-Statiekwartier.d6057198.Attraction) ![Green Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9b91085adc394177fea15447a1e75d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Green Square 3/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Green-Square-Old-Town.d6071021.Attraction) ![Museum Aan de Stroom showing a city, a bay or harbour and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49976-Museum-Aan-De-Stoom.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum Aan de Stroom 4.5/5(16 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. 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