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The 15 Best Brussels Tours & Tickets

266 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Brussels is a capital you can cross on foot, so the money goes on what is inside the buildings and on getting out of town. These 15 cover the Grand Place walks, the chocolate benches, the Atomium and the day trips north, each priced and timed.

Brussels: Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket - The permanent exhibitions explain the building
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Brussels: Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket

1.Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9,254 reviews · from $19Our pick

Enter Brussels’ famous Atomium, built for the 1958 World Fair and shaped like an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. Ride the lift for 360-degree views, explore permanent and temporary exhibitions, then walk eight minutes to the Design Museum Brussels and its large Plastics Design Collection. Bring headphones and a charged smartphone for the included game.

“The whole experience was great wish we had booked the restaurant”

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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent - Bruges landmarks reward a good guide
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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

2.Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,353 reviews · 10h 30m · from $55

Travel by comfortable coach from central Brussels to Bruges and Ghent. Guides such as Antonio and Peter lead walking tours past canals, medieval squares, Saint Bavo Cathedral, and the Belfry. You get guided context plus free time for lunch, chocolate, photos, and independent exploring.

“The trip was amazing and our guide was very informative.”

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From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour - 2 Fairytale Cities - The road to Ghent and the first look at Flanders
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From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Day Tour – 2 Fairytale Cities

3.Bruges & Ghent Day Tour – 2 Fairytale Cities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,242 reviews · 10h 30m · from $57

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a multilingual guide. Expect Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts, Bruges’ Begijnhof, canals, the Belfry, and free time for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Veronica, Jan, Nico, and Juliana have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth organization.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and was telling us the real story of the 2 cities. We loved the bus and the comfortable temperature they set when you were getting back between stops. The service is amazing the kudos to the staff.”

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Choco-Story Brussels: Chocolate Museum Entrance with Tasting - Getting started with the welcome tasting
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Choco-Story Brussels: Chocolate Museum Entrance with Tasting

4.Choco-Story Brussels: Chocolate Museum Entrance with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,883 reviews · 1 day · from $18

At Choco-Story Brussels, follow the journey from cocoa bean to Belgian praline with an audio guide in several languages. See a live demonstration by a chocolatier, taste the finished praline and other samples, try interactive exhibits, and browse the chocolate shop. The visit is self-paced, family-friendly, and usually takes about one to two hours.

“I loved the interactive parts of the museum and the way that all the information was presented. The only thing I would change is that I would provide headphones/earphones to the visitors so that the noise in the rooms can be reduced and everyone can enjoy the exhibit.”

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Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels - Ghent’s castle and the old port
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Bruges and Ghent – Belgium’s Fairytale Cities – from Brussels

5.Bruges and Ghent – Belgium’s Fairytale Cities – from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,809 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges for a 10.5-hour guided day. See St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Gravensteen, Graslei, Minnewater, Burg Square, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Guides may speak English, Spanish, and French, and the Bruges canal ride costs extra.

“This excursion was amazing. We loved the architecture of the buildings and how cozy and warm it feels in these towns”

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Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Central Station or Grand Place
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Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,016 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

Use a 24 or 48-hour Tootbus pass to explore Brussels on the red route, from Central Station and Grand Place to the European Quarter, Marolles, Tour & Taxis, and Atomium. Open-top views, multilingual audio, a kids’ guide, live bus tracking, Wi-Fi, and walking tours help you cover a lot without wearing out your feet.

“Efficiency and timing of bus system and timely updates The walking tour could have been better because the availability of guide was not visible”

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Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe - From Grand-Place to Big Ben
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Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe

7.Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,870 reviews · from $23

Walk through Europe in miniature at Mini-Europe in Brussels. See Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, Grand-Place, the Acropolis, and 350 detailed monuments, then trigger eruptions, rockets, bells, and other interactive scenes. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours, bring ID, and combine it with the nearby Atomium.

“Great experience, it was nice seeing all the places I've visited in minuture form.”

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Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels - Starting at Charles Buls Fountain
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Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

8.Hungry Mary’s Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,258 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend four to five hours walking central Brussels with Hungry Mary guides such as Marie, Nina, Hugo, or Clemens. Taste about ten chocolates, at least five beers, Belgian fries, cheese, and Trappist pours while seeing the Galeries Royales, Manneken Pis, Grand Place, and old taverns. Expect full beer servings, a group of up to 25, and English commentary.

“Such a fun and enjoyable tour! Clemens and Nina were absolutely fantastic and made the experience an absolute blast! We got to see some great blink and you miss it spots while tasting some fantastic chocolate and beer. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Brussels: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings - Meeting the chocolatier in the training center
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Brussels: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings

9.Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,629 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82

At The Belgian Chocolate Makers in central Brussels, a chocolatier such as Patricia guides you through cacao tasting and bean-to-bar production. In 90 minutes, you make a decorated bar, mendiants, and truffles, then take everything home. The workshop is in English, wheelchair accessible, and best reached 15 minutes early from the Place de la Justice ticket office.

“The chocolate was great. The instructor kept us focused and we made great chocolates.”

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Brussels: Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience - Three more stops, each with a different mood
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Brussels: Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience

10.Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,501 reviews · 3h 30m · from $23

Start at The Unusual at 9:30pm with a free JagerBomb, then visit three more Brussels venues with a guide such as Rose, Moses, Dannon, or Isabelle. Your wristband covers one welcome drink at each stop and gives access to drink discounts. Expect smaller groups on weekdays and 50 or more people on Friday and Saturday nights.

“Amazing Night Out in Brussels! I had an incredible time on this pub crawl and nightlife party in Brussels! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and the energy was fantastic. Our guides, Behzad and Regine, were absolutely amazing—super friendly, engaging, and handled the massive group (over 100 people on a Saturday night!) with ease. Despite the large crowd, everything ran smoothly, and they made sure everyone was having a great time. The bars we visited were good, the drinks were great value for money, and the atmosphere was lively throughout. But the best part was definitely meeting so many fun and interesting people from all over the world. If…”

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Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels - Starting in central Brussels at 8:30 a.m.
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Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

11.Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,474 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

This 12-hour coach trip from Brussels combines Luxembourg City with a stop in Dinant. You’ll see the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Neumünster Abbey, European institutions, and Dinant’s riverside churches and Sax museum. Guides vary, with Bruno, Veronica, Stefan, and Paolo praised for clear, friendly commentary. Bilingual tours may be offered.

“very educational and wonderful experience stefan was our amazing guide, and he ised to be a teacher. his manner of speaking was so soothing. we learned so much, he was very thorough on history, and ensured we had a good basis of knowledge for when we got to the destination. many times his gentle humor made us really enjoy our time”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG) - Meeting at Brussels Central Station
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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

12.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,352 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $50

Travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a two-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Peter, Blanca, or Jorge, followed by about four hours to eat, shop, and explore. Add the canal boat ride for a different view of the city. Expect cobblestones, headphones, and no bus toilet.

“Blanca was a great guide, she has a good grasp of the history of the place we visited and she gave good recommendations on where you eat and the places where you should spend your money”

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Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels - Meeting your guide at 6 pm
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Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

13.Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Brussels at 6 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through the city’s beer culture. You’ll taste four Belgian beers, including a traditional Trappist ale, visit local bars, and learn how brewing methods shape flavor. Guides may include Tom, Fraser, Sybil, or Adelin, and the final bar can vary.

“Our tour guide was so passionate and so informative about our experience he was captivating, I wish I could remember the spelling of his name Adelin? Well he was great! The beers were a good variety even if I didn’t like the one, I tried it to “expand” my knowledge. The settings were great and I enjoyed this tour. Highly recommend!!! Trappist fan for life!”

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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop - Making bars, lollies, and chocolate drawings
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Brussels: 2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

14.2.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,263 reviews · from $51

At Choco-Story Brussels, you’ll spend about 50 minutes making chocolate bars, lollies, drawings, and decorated treats with guidance from a chocolatier such as Mario or Louise. Then explore 5,000 years of cocoa history with an audio guide, praline demonstration, and tastings. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“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!”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES) - Meeting the guide outside Brussels Central Station
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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

15.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,171 reviews · 9h 30m · from $50

Travel from Brussels to Bruges with a Spanish-speaking guide, then explore the UNESCO-listed center on foot. See Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Market Square, the Belfry, and the canals before four hours of free time. You can add a canal boat ride, hunt for chocolate, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.

“I really enjoyed my trip to Bruges. Our guide Lucia was very kind and helpful. The city is worth visiting, but with the help of a guide it makes the experience even more rich.”

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