BRUSSELS · DAY TRIPS
Brussels’ best, in one list.
The 15 experiences travellers rate highest in Brussels. The tastings, tours and day trips that turn out to be the story you tell back home.
Skip the hassle and enjoy Atomium’s 360-degree views plus Design Museum Brussels, with RESTART and Future-themed exhibits included.
Most Popular“Atomium (good tour guiding you through the whole building) and the design museum: all about beautiful visual pieces made by amazing human beings. Loved it.”
A guided one-day tour from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent, with top sights like Minnewater, the Begijnhof, and Saint Bavo Cathedral.
“We visited Ghent and Bruges with a group of friends on a tour led by Antonio, and it was a great experience. Antonio brought amazing energy and made the whole tour engaging from start to finish. He explained everything in a clear, interesting, and enjoyable way, which made the places we visited even more fascinating.…”
A smooth day trip from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with expert guide, cathedral art, Begijnhof, and optional canal cruise.
“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”
Choco-Story Brussels is a self-guided chocolate museum with tastings and a live praline demo, plus an audioguide in multiple languages.
“We expected a tour guide but had headphones instead. Although the information was very good and clear, the downside was that we were unable to ask any questions if we had them.”
A fast, guided day trip from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges, with medieval landmarks, canal views, and built-in free time.
“Great tour with lots of information and sight seeing. Would highly recommend to see multiple sites in one day”
Hop-on hop-off Brussels bus with an open-top ride, 11 iconic stops on the red route, audio in many languages, plus free walking tours.
“exceeded my expectations. must do while you in brussels. thankyou gyg 😊”
Walk Brussels Upper and Lower City with a live guide, see Grand Place and Manneken Pis, and enjoy Belgian chocolate tasting in 150 minutes.
“Guide was excellent! We enjoyed this tour on our first morning in Brussels. The guide was informative, had great recommendations, and kept a good pace with rest the entire tour.”
Day trip from Brussels to Luxembourg City and Dinant, with Ardennes scenery, guided sights, and time to wander the Meuse.
“I couldn’t recommend this day trip more! The two cities we visited were beautiful, our guide David was fantastic and so knowledgeable, our driver Philippe was great (very safe and accommodating of time), and the coach bus was very comfortable! We had a few minor delays because of a missing passenger and light traffic, but…”
See Europe’s biggest landmarks as detailed miniatures in Brussels. Skip the ticket line, play animations, and test EU knowledge indoors.
“Great loved it such cool little buildings so lifelike”
Brussels beer and chocolate walking tour: six beers, 10 chocolates, and highlights like Manneken Pis and Grand Place, led in English.
“It was Excellent from start to finish. Nina and Julia were great, wonderful, knowledgeable tour guides. Absolutely lived it!”
Dinant and Luxembourg in one day from Brussels. Guided tours, Meuse river views, UNESCO fortifications, and free time to wander.
“Lovely day trip from Brussels. Our guide Eduardo was very knowledgeable and so sweet. We arrived to Dinant around 10, and left at about 11:15 which was a shame as most things in the city don’t open until 11. However, it was lovely for a walk along the river! Would recommend.”
Make Belgian chocolate in Brussels with bean-to-bar tastings, cacao pod mucilage, mendiants, truffles, and a take-home bar.
“We absolutely loved this class! We had lots of fun decorating our own chocolate. The teacher was funny and gave us a lot of information on how their chocolate is made. If you love chocolate this is for you!”
A 3.5-hour Brussels pub crawl with a wristband, 4 venues, free JagerBomb and shots, and late-night club energy.
“Had a great time even with a very small group. Moses was a great guide and we had a blast at the pubs he took us to!”
Brussels to Luxembourg and Dinant by coach with guided sights, Old Town free time, Dinant cathedral views, and a long but rewarding day.
“The all day journey begins with a stop in Dinant. You have an hour of free time after a brief explanation to explore - visit Trombone museum and take pictures. Another picturesque city. Then another 2 hours to Luxembourg - you have around 3 hours there minus a one hour tour. Lunch is part of…”
Guided Bruges day trip from Brussels with UNESCO canals, Castle and Market Squares, calm parks, and an optional boat ride.
“I really enjoyed the trip. Blanca the guide was so lovely,funny and gave us great information of Bruges and information on places to eat and shop. The boat trip was amazing, Really enjoyed it. The only thing that would make the trip better would be to have an extra hour.There is so much to see…”
The whole city, plus the fairytale towns and battlefields a short train ride away.
