Belgium · BRUSSELS TOURS
Brussels hides its best parts one street back from the Grand Place. Build a first visit out of these 15: the square and the comic walls above it, the chocolate benches, the Atomium, and the day trips that leave from Bruxelles-Midi before nine.
Visit Brussels’ Atomium, the giant iron-crystal pavilion built for the 1958 World’s Fair, for city views, light displays, and temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also covers the Design Museum Brussels, an eight-minute walk away, including its 2,000-piece Plastics Design Collection.
“It was absolutely amazing! The views were amazing and to get to the Atomium was super easy!”
Travel by comfortable coach from central Brussels to Bruges and Ghent for guided walks, free time, canals, cathedrals, medieval squares, and chocolate stops. Guides such as Antonio and Peter are known for clear stories and useful food tips. Bring headphones for the radio system and comfortable shoes.
“Great trip! Peter was amazing! Besides all History of the cities he shared a lot of interesting facts. 100% recommend this trip, specially with Peter!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a multilingual guide. See Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, Castle of the Counts, the Beguinage, Market Square, and Bruges canals, with guided walks and free time.
“It was a great trip with a wonderfull gentleman as our guide Mr Jan Both places are magical and Jan was so informative profesional and make this trip more interesting. I gladly recommend nooking this option”
At Choco-Story Brussels, you follow a self-guided audio tour through cocoa’s Aztec roots, European rise, and Belgian praline-making. Interactive displays and games lead to a live chocolatier demonstration, where you taste the freshly made praline. Audio is available in several languages, including English, French, and Dutch.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. As you walk in you get a small chocolate sample and you walk around using a hand held audio guide. You learn all about the history of chocolate and have chocolate samples too. The best part was watching a chocolate making demonstration and we got to try this chocolate too!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a professional English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. See St. Bavo’s Cathedral, Gravensteen, Minnewater Lake, Burg Square, and more, with free time for lunch, shopping, and an optional canal ride.
“This excursion was amazing. We loved the architecture of the buildings and how cozy and warm it feels in these towns”
Use Tootbus Brussels for 24 or 48 hours, starting at any of 11 red-route stops. Ride past Grand Place, the European Parliament, Marolles, and Atomium, then hop off when you like. Automated commentary comes in 11 languages, with a kids’ guide, app tracking, and free walking tours.
“We got to see key landmarks in Brussels. Our driver Sulaiman was knowledgeable, polite and professional. We would definitely undertake this again on our next visit.”
Use a one-day entry ticket to explore Mini-Europe at Bruparck, beside the Atomium. See tiny Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, Grand Place, the Acropolis, and 350 detailed attractions, with interactive effects, a multilingual guidebook, and an indoor EU exhibit.
“More monuments could be added. Overall nice. No shade so carry umbrella.”
Spend four to five hours walking central Brussels with guides such as Mary, Nina, Hugo, or Clemens. Taste 10 chocolates, at least five Belgian beers, cheese, and fries while visiting Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, and historic taverns.
“Clemens and Emmanuelle were entertaining, knowledgeable on all things chocolate and beer as well as some history of Brussels. They lead us on an incredible walk (which went so quickly). We sampled our way around the city and I can honestly say we now know how to be chocolate connoisseurs. Loved this tour. Thankyou”
At The Belgian Chocolate Makers in central Brussels, an English-speaking chocolatier such as Patricia guides you through cacao tasting, bean-to-bar production, truffles, mendiants, and a decorated chocolate bar. You taste fresh cacao, mucilage, and cacao liquor, then take everything you make home.
“The chocolate was great. The instructor kept us focused and we made great chocolates.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 9:30pm and move through four Brussels nightlife spots, starting quietly and finishing at a club around 1am. Your wristband covers a JagerBomb, three welcome drinks, and discounts. Guides such as Rose, Moses, Isabelle, and Dannon are known for keeping solo visitors included.
“Our tour guide Dora was fabulous. She made sure everybody had a great time and she was very fun and approachable. Would highly recommend this tour for a fun night and to meet some cool likeminded people!”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Luxembourg City and Dinant, with English, French, or Spanish commentary. See the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Neumünster Abbey, European district, Dinant’s cathedral, citadel, and Maison de Monsieur Sax, with free time for lunch and exploring.
“Female guide gave a nice historical overview of Dinant and Luxembourg. Worth visiting with less crowds. I recommend this tour company!”
Travel from Brussels to Bruges by comfortable coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through canals, medieval squares, Begijnhof, Castle Square, and the old town. You get about four hours to eat and explore independently. Add the boat ride for a lovely canal-level view of Bruges.
“Bruges was a beautiful city and the guide explained it really well.”
Meet a local beer guide at La Chatte A Bicyclette for a 2.5-hour walk through central Brussels. Taste one Trappist ale and three Belgian beers in atmospheric bars, with guides such as Tom, Fraser, Sybil, and Adeline bringing the brewing story to life.
“The idea of this tour sounds fantastic but of the 4 beers we tried they tasted or smelt of rubber, banana or cherry. Give me beer I can enjoy and not a science lesson.”
At Choco-Story Brussels, a chocolatier such as Mario or Louise shows you how to pipe chocolate and decorate bars, lollies, and drawings. You get about 50 minutes of hands-on making, then explore the museum with an audio guide, tastings, and a praline demonstration.
“We really enjoyed the chocolate making class, we got to make several bars and lollies. The lady taking the class was also lovely. The museum afterwards is fun and interactive with plenty of chocolate samples!”
Travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a Spanish-guided walk through Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Castle Square, Market Square, and the canal district. After two hours with your guide, enjoy four hours to eat, shop, taste chocolate, or add a canal boat trip.
“Pablo was amazing at telling the history of Bruges. Definitely recommend!”
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