The 4 Train Trips in Belgium That Earn Their Price

1.Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 524 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Visit Train World in Brussels independently with a one-day entry ticket, free app, and access to the Draw me a train! exhibition through August 31, 2025. See the 19th-century Pays de Waes locomotive, old railway cottages, Schaerbeek station, interactive displays, and five steam engines.

“Odd about the animals on the leaflet The display of clothing was good however it was hard to see behind the walls and wasn’t in English”

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2.Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Spend about two hours at Train World in Brussels, housed beside Schaerbeek station. See five steam engines, royal carriages, railway cottages, historic objects, and interactive displays. A timed ticket secures entry, while the advertised audio guide adds stories and facts as you move through the museum.

“My Mom and I went and checked this museum out. The audio guide was 2 euros and was worth the price. It gave lots of interesting stories and facts that weren't written on any of the didactics around the museum. The reason for a 4/5 review was we found the staff to be a bit rude and unhelpful and the museum itself was very confusing to find your way around and there was not a lot of signage directing you how to exit. Overall though the trains were super cool, you could climb into many of them to get a better look, and the kids that were visiting with other…”

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3.Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $82

Spend one long Sunday touring Bruges and Ghent by train from Brussels. An English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide leads walks past canals, guildhalls, churches, Gravensteen Castle, and the Beguinage. Guides Louise and Heloise have been praised for lively, personal commentary.

“It’s good to get the feel of it all in one day but to explore you really need to spend a day in both. Not the fault of the tour though although I would not mind coming back a little later than we did.”

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4.2.5-Hr Walking Tour from train station to Markt

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 2h 30m

Follow a private guide from Bruges’ Bargeplein through the Beguinage, canal lanes, Burgplein, and Markt. Guides such as Anja, An Maes, Daniel, and Roger Van Buynder have led this tour. The canal boat, museum entries, tastings, and lunch cost extra.

“Our group of six adults fell in love with Brugge! Anya was our guide and has a real passion for the history of the town and was a terrific leader. She answered all our questions and provided detailed background information. Really enjoyed this walking tour, may be the best of our trip.”

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