Belgium · City Tours

Full-Day Brussels Highlights Tour with Atomium and Grand Place

32 Hours Round trip from Rue de Trèves 3 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Cinquantenaire Park, a memorial place of Belgian independence
  • 02 Admire the architecture of the Royal Palace
  • 03 Shop around the Grand Place, the market above the river
  • 04 Visit the European Parliament, where modern Europe established its legislation
  • 05 Admire the Atomium, an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times
  • 06 Explore Mini-Europe and see famous European city pearls and buildings in one place

Explore Brussels' standout landmarks on a full-day tour through the heart of Belgium's capital. See where modern Europe established its legislation, admire the Royal Palace, visit the Guilds headquarters linked to the birth of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, and discover the Grand Place, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, the Atomium, and Mini-Europe. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views, striking architecture, and fascinating stories from Brussels' past and present.

Admire the Atomium, an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 32 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Waterloo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Brussels Landmarks from Cinquantenaire to the Atomium

  • Enjoy the panoramic view from Cinquantenaire Park, a memorial place of Belgian independence.
  • Marvel at the architecture of the Royal Palace, decorated with millions of emerald-coloured bug wings.
  • See where modern Europe established its legislation at the European Parliament.
  • Relive religious stories at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.
  • Shop around the Grand Place, the market above the river that hosts the main buildings of the old town.
  • Explore the picturesque Guilds headquarters, also the place of birth of the "Bible of Communist ideology" (The Communist Manifesto) by its gurus Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
  • Meet the peeing boy's younger sister, Jeanneke Pis.
  • Admire the Atomium, an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.
  • Also explore Mini-Europe and see famous European city pearls and buildings in one place.

In the surroundings of Brussels, it is possible to organise a visit to Waterloo, the place of Napoleon's last battle and defeat.

Daily tours to Ghent, Bruges, and Antwerp can also be organised. More information is available on request.

Atomium, Grand Place, Cinquantenaire Park

Where this trip takes you

Atomium, Grand Place, Cinquantenaire Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rue de Trèves 3 5 cities · 32 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking (Netherlands) tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Public transportation tickets
  • Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

Good mood, a smile on your face, and a big appetite!

Know before you go

Transfer from the central part of the city (Grand Place/Brussels South) will be by public transportation (subway). The return ticket costs EUR 6, and the trip takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, Place Sainte-Gudule, Brussels, Belgium
Tour start
Rue de Trèves 3, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 32 hours finish where they began, in Rue de Trèves 3.

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