Atomium: The Icon of Brussels

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Audio tour and entrance ticket
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1 km
Duration 1h 30m
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  • Discover the history of the Atomium with the local expert guide
  • Learn the history of the Heysel area and find out why the Atomium was built in the first place
  • Enjoy a magnificent view of Brussels and take great photos
  • Explore insightful exhibitions and interactive installations
Visit the Atomium, the iconic symbol of Brussels and Belgium. The emblematic vestige of the World's Fair in Brussels in 1958, the Atomium is the most popular attraction in Europe's capital city. Explore this fascinating landmark with an insightful audio tour at your own pace. This is your chance to step inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times — there's nothing else like it in the world! Go straight to the top of the building and get amazed by breathtaking panoramic views of Brussels and beyond! Continue the tour by experiencing mind-blowing and haunting exhibitions dedicated to the history of the Atomium. Find out how engineer André Waterkeyn and the architects André and Jean Polak came up with an idea to create such an outstanding masterpiece and how the building survived beyond the 1958 World's Fair.

What's included

  • Recommendations on interesting places to visit after the tour nearby the Atomium
  • Ticket to the Atomium
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones — you should bring your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
    • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
    • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
    • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
    • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
    • Due to higher number of visitors on weekends and holidays, waiting times at the entrance and the elevator can be slightly longer.
    • Free entrance for children under 3 and visitors with reduced mobility.
    • No backpacks or large items allowed.
    • **Partial opening hours 12:30 - 18:00 on:**
    • 23.03.2023
    • 25.05.2023
    • 28.09.2023
    • Show your mobile ticket at the entrance

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Heysel metro station
Avenue des Athlètes 1
Atomium
Avenue de l'Atomium 1

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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Meet the host, Steph
On WeGoTrip since 2019

5.0
4 ratings & review

Audrey
October 2022
5
Really enjoyed our visit here. The photos were not as good, as it was heavy rain when we arrived, but views are great. Loved the escalators with music and light shows.
LeoP951
October 2022
5
Process with a ticket was smooth and easy. I didn’t have any problems. Audio guide is very handy and informative. My recommendation
mariarosariaf527
August 2022
5
Veramente mozzafiato vedere l'Atomium di presenza con i suoi 102 metri di altezza e le 9 sfere di 18 metri di diametro. Da vedere!
Ana
April 2022
5
Lugar fora de série. Imponente! Recomendável. A seguir museu do design. Interessante Preço por adulto..........

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