Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 2
18 mi0.8 mi
Mechelen, a Kids Friendly City and the Chocolate Museum in Antwerp
As it is a route designed for families, the not so famous (from a tourist point of view) city of Mechelen is included in the itinerary. It is a child-friendly city because it is the children themselves who make proposals to the local government to improve the city. That's why you'll see games in the old town and routes designed for family play.
It also has a Toy Museum and Tecnópolis, a space to experience science from different aspects, which the whole family will love.
As if this were not enough, it has illustrated maps for children and themed routes for the family through the city centre and the surrounding area.
After spending the whole morning and part of the afternoon in Mechelen, it is suggested to arrive in time in Antwerp to finish the day at the Chocolate Nation, an interactive experience... about chocolate! about chocolate!
It also has a Toy Museum and Tecnópolis, a space to experience science from different aspects, which the whole family will love.
As if this were not enough, it has illustrated maps for children and themed routes for the family through the city centre and the surrounding area.
After spending the whole morning and part of the afternoon in Mechelen, it is suggested to arrive in time in Antwerp to finish the day at the Chocolate Nation, an interactive experience... about chocolate! about chocolate!
0.7 mi
5 min
09:302 hrs
Speelgoedmuseum
Museum
Open Details
After breakfast at the hotel, we suggest choosing one of these two proposals for the family:
✅Go to the Toy Museum, whose tour lasts a little over an hour.
Open Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00- 17:00
You can see more information about the Toy Museum and buy your ticket at this website.
In this link you can see the car parks near the museum.
✅Go to Tecnópolis, which takes at least three hours to visit (and you may want to stay longer) y and is located on the outskirts of the city.
Open Hours Every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. You can see more information about the toy museum and buy a ticket at this website
Well, of course you can modify the itinerary and go to both.
✅Go to the Toy Museum, whose tour lasts a little over an hour.
Open Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00- 17:00
You can see more information about the Toy Museum and buy your ticket at this website.
In this link you can see the car parks near the museum.
✅Go to Tecnópolis, which takes at least three hours to visit (and you may want to stay longer) y and is located on the outskirts of the city.
Open Hours Every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. You can see more information about the toy museum and buy a ticket at this website
Well, of course you can modify the itinerary and go to both.
1.3 mi
10 min
11:4510 min
Parking Indigo Mechelen Kathedraal
Parking
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In the city centre you can leave your car parked here. It is open 24 hours a day. There are also several paid car parks nearby.
0.3 mi
5 min
12:001 hr
Grote Markt
Landmark
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If you choose to visit the Museo del Jueguete you will still have time to explore the city and see for yourself that it is family-friendly.
You can head to the main square to see some of the city's most symbolic buildings and play some of the family-friendly games. For example, you can download this illustrated map and walk around the city looking for places with play activities.
You can also download the other guides to choose what to do and see on your walk around the city. These guides are on this website.
✅ There are two options: From A for Eagle to Z for Thrush, for an exploration of animals around the city.
With wet feet, which proposes an urban walk full of aquatic adventures.
You can head to the main square to see some of the city's most symbolic buildings and play some of the family-friendly games. For example, you can download this illustrated map and walk around the city looking for places with play activities.
You can also download the other guides to choose what to do and see on your walk around the city. These guides are on this website.
✅ There are two options: From A for Eagle to Z for Thrush, for an exploration of animals around the city.
With wet feet, which proposes an urban walk full of aquatic adventures.
0.3 mi
10 min
13:1545 min
Sister Bean
Café
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While the family is playing you can choose a place to have a quick lunch. If it's near the river, all the better.
One option is this place where you can eat delicious sandwiches, salads, omelettes and other options.
Open Hours Friday - Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
Open Hours Friday - Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
0.1 mi
5 min
14:151 hr
Bootjes In Mechelen
Landmark
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Another option that children are sure to enjoy is a cruise on the Dyle River, which runs through the city. It is also a different way of getting to know the city.
The cruise lasts about 45 minutes and departs from 13:00. It can be an option to do before lunch. You can see the timetable and the necessary information on the website.
After the boat ride it's time for a chocolate experience! But for that you have to drive to Antwerp.
The cruise lasts about 45 minutes and departs from 13:00. It can be an option to do before lunch. You can see the timetable and the necessary information on the website.
After the boat ride it's time for a chocolate experience! But for that you have to drive to Antwerp.
14.8 mi
30 min
16:305 min
Interparking Antwerpen - Parking Roosevelt
Parking
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The idea is that you can be at the Chocolate Museum in Antwerp at 17:00, so you should arrive in the city at 16:30 (it is half an hour drive). The museum closes at 18:00, so the last entrance is at 17:00.
There are plenty of paid car parks in the area.
There are plenty of paid car parks in the area.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:451 hr 30 min
Chocolate Nation
Museum
Open Details
Welcome to a different chocolate experience! An interactive museum where you can learn about the history of Belgian chocolate and taste it several times. And if your visit coincides with your visit, you can also take a chocolate workshop or course. More information on this link.
You can also buy your favourite chocolate!
On this website you can see all the information and buy tickets. The price includes audio guides and a chocolate tasting package.
On this website you can see all the information and buy tickets. The price includes audio guides and a chocolate tasting package.
1.3 mi
15 min
18:301 hrHotels
Hotel Rubens-Grote Markt
8.8
After the chocolate experience, look for a centrally located hotel with parking for the night. Leave your things, rest for a while and go out to find a place to have dinner.
It is suggested to be in the centre of town for a short walk the next day, before you go on your way.
0.4 mi
5 min
19:351 hr
AGUA NA BOCA
Restaurant
Open Details
A very cosy place where you can dine is Agua na boca. They prepare Mexican and South American food with a very attractive presentation. The dishes are plentiful and tasty.
Open Hours Thursday - Sunday: 17:00-21:30
If you are travelling on a day when it is closed, on the same street (Koepoortstraat) there are several places to eat, such as Only Kebab, which is open every day until 3:00.
Open Hours Thursday - Sunday: 17:00-21:30
If you are travelling on a day when it is closed, on the same street (Koepoortstraat) there are several places to eat, such as Only Kebab, which is open every day until 3:00.