Top Brussels Outdoor Activities

Experience the best of Brussels by bike on this half-day cycling tour. Learn about the city's background and culture from a guide as you pedal your way through the most charming and historic neighborhoods with a small group of no more than 14 people. See a dozen different landmarks including the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the European Parliament, and Mont des Arts, stopping for delectable Belgian fries and a refreshing beer along the way.

Explore the beautiful city center of Brussel at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Brussel. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Brussel and its history in a unique way. - Walk at your own pace - The most beautiful walking routes and best stories - Unexpected discoveries - Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages - Route guidance via GPS

You will travel to the limits of space and time, in an unprecedented experience in the heart of Brussels, just a few meters from the Grand Place. Experience the best of collaborative virtual reality, in a specially designed room equipped with the latest technological innovations. It's up to you to take up the challenge to share intense moments of complicity, measure your reactivity, your spirit of deduction and cooperation. And if the future of the world was in your hands? To find out, build your team now and join the adventure!

Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty and rich historical heritage of Ghent and Bruges on a full-day trip from Brussels. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the UNESCO-listed city of Ghent as you visit legendary landmarks like the Castle of the Counts, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, and the picturesque old port. Then, travel through the verdant Belgian countryside to Bruges in order to witness the architectural beauty and winding waterways of the iconic city. Stroll quaint cobbled streets on the way to Market Square and absorb the sacred ambiance of the Basilica of the Holy Blood during your comprehensive tour of the city.

Delve into Europe’s ancient historical heritage on a comprehensive full-day tour of Luxembourg from Brussels. Absorb the antique charm of Luxembourg as you visit landmarks like the Royal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the European Court of Justice with your knowledgeable guide. Before heading back to Brussels, stop in the beautiful town of Dinant and see its 13th-century cathedral.

Witness the winding waterways and beautiful architecture of Holland’s picturesque capital on a full-day trip to Amsterdam from Brussels. Cross the Dutch border after a short and scenic journey in a comfortable coach, and get a close-up view of typical Dutch windmills at the village of Kinderdijk. Once in Amsterdam, immerse yourself in the quaint canals, cobbled streets and ambient squares of the city. Customize your itinerary according to your interests and enjoy leisurely independent exploration of the city on arrival. You also have the option to experience 75-minute canal cruise (optional and not included in price) in order to see the city from an alternative perspective.

Learn about the history of Brussels and its love affair with chocolate on a walking tour led by a guide. Walk past the Royal Palace and art nouveau architecture of Brussels and stop in exclusive chocolate boutiques for tastings as you go. After sampling truffles, pralines and more, attend a chocolate-making workshop where you learn the secrets behind the sweets.

When visiting the chocolate capital of the world, learn to make your own gourmet cocoa treats with this fun and scrumptious chocolate workshop in Brussels. Starting from scratch, create the two most typical types of Belgian chocolate—pralines and mendiants—with the help of a professional instructor. Learn easy and authentic methods you can mimic in your own kitchen, and finish with more than 30 handcrafted dark chocolate treats to take home in a box or gobble up.

Experience Brussels like a local on this half-day walking tour. Customize an itinerary to suit your interests and let a Belgian host show you the neighborhoods, markets, restaurants, bars, galleries, and landmarks that will ensure a memorable trip to Belgium’s capital city. Taste delicious Belgian beer and chocolate and discover hidden spots you won’t find in guide books.

Immerse yourself in the historical charm of Antwerp on an enriching 5.5-hour tour of the stunning city from Brussels. Accompanied by an expert guide, absorb the medieval majesty of Market Square; gaze at the beguiling beauty of Baroque facades created by treasured artist, Rubens; and marvel at the outstanding architecture of Antwerp railway station. See the Diamond Pavilion and the excellent exhibits of the Museum Aan de Stroom at the end of your enriching excursion.

Taste your way around the world's chocolate capital on this small-group tasting tour in Brussels. Visit five of the city's most renowned and elegant confectioneries and enjoy the perk of having tastings along the way. Have a chance to try samples of gourmet Belgian pralines (truffles) and learn fun facts about the history of chocolate making from a guide.

Discover the legendary landmarks and impressive monuments of Brussels, the capital city of the European Union and of Belgium, on a bus and walking tour. Set out with your knowledgeable guide on a short walk to the majestic Grand Place which was the cradle of medieval Brussels. Then hop on the bus to explore the city's other main sights: marvel at the royal residence palace, the Atomium, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, Jubelpark, the European Parliament, and more.

If you want the ultimate insider’s experience during your Brussels vacation, meet up with a local host. A tour operator matches you with a native Brusselèèr based on your interests.  You and your vetted guide will set off on a 100% customized itinerary to some of the city’s best and lesser-known points of interest.  Feel free to alter the day’s schedule at any time to meet your needs.

UNESCO–listed Bruges and Ghent make ideal day trips from Brussels, but organizing transportation independently can be time-consuming. On this tour, begin with pickup in central Brussels and visit both cities in one day with ease. During guided walking tours, discover top attractions including Minnewater, Saint Bavo Cathedral, and Walplein Square, and gain insight into the history and heritage of two of Belgium’s most beautiful and ancient cities.

Each game at Escape Hunt is unique and will make you live an immersive adventure. Once the door is closed, you must work as a team to solve a series of puzzles. You have one hour to regain your freedom, if you can.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in Belgium with our Urban Escape Games. Stroll through the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Get an informative and interactive introduction to Brussels during this self-guided, app-based scavenger hunt. Follow an easy-to-use smartphone-based application as you solve riddles and walk between sights, ticking off the city’s top cultural and historical attractions along the way. Self-paced scavenger hunts are ideal for friends, families, couples, or team-building activities.

Visit many of the best-known landmarks and attractions in Brussels in just 3.5 hours on this bicycle tour, led by a professional guide. You'll see highlights such as the lively Grand Place, the cheeky Manneken Pis, and the European Parliament, with time left over to explore less-visited neighborhoods and stop to sample the city's famous fries.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in Belgium with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Bazaar Trottoir shows you Brussels in an alternative and authentic way. We avoid the tourist traps, are really locals! and enjoy Brussels life. So we can always help you with inside tips for afterward.

Visit Waterloo to learn about its famous namesake battle with this trip from Brussels. You'll visit Napoleon’s headquarters and then head to the Waterloo Memorial Site, complete with a huge panorama depicting different stages of the battle. You'll then head to Saint John's Farm, the former site of an allied hospital that has since been turned into a microbrewery. Here you'll get to learn about brewing and sample some local beer before returning to Brussels.

Find much more than Belgian chocolate and beer when you play this exciting scavenger hunt. This app-based game treats you to an afternoon discovering the best sites in Brussels, all while completing funny challenges for points. Play with a partner or bring a whole group along as you roam around La Grand-Place and other well-known areas of the city center.

Enjoy a guided sightseeing excursion in the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent. Craft a custom itinerary based on your interests and enjoy private transportation. You can take an optional boat trip on Ghent’s picturesque canals and learn about Bruges’ Gothic architecture from a local guide. Visit gorgeous city center sites like the Basilica of Holy Blood and a church topped with a Michelangelo sculpture.