Free walking tours in Brussels and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Brussels. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Brussels Free Walking TourFree
Dinant & Luxembourg Day TripFrom € 15
Choco Story Brussels Tickets€ 16
Brussels Hop-On Hop-Off BusFrom € 28.05
Brussels Free Christmas TourFree
Private City Tour of Brussels€ 230
Bruges Day TripFrom € 44.10
Cologne Day TripFrom € 51.75
Antwerp Day Trip by Train€ 45
Day Trip to Antwerp and GhentFrom € 29
Brussels Card + Optional Ticket to AtomiumFrom € 41
Brussels Mysteries & Legends Free TourFree
Free tours and guided visits in Brussels in numbers
Of the 12 activities Civitatis shows for Brussels, 3 are free walking tours and 9 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Bruges Day Trip” (14,285 reviews, 8.5 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 12
- free walking tours
- 3
- cheapest paid tour
- €15
- average traveller score
- 8.7
- reviews
- 23,993
- typical length
- 9 h 30 min
What to see in Brussels
Must-sees
Brussels starts at the Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, with the Gothic town hall and the guild houses. A few steps away are the Manneken Pis, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the comic murals of Tintin and the Smurfs.
In the upper town are the Royal Palace, the Magritte Museum and the Sablon district with its chocolate shops. Further out, the Atomium and the European quarter with the Parliament.
Free tours and guided visits
Brussels has free walking tours of the centre plus comic strip and beer routes. Day trips to Bruges and Ghent, Antwerp and Waterloo leave from the city.
How long to spend
Two days cover the centre, the upper town and the Atomium. With three or four there is time for Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp, less than an hour away by train.
Where to stay
The centre, around the Grand Place, is the most convenient area. The European quarter is cheaper at weekends, and Louise and Ixelles have more restaurants.
Where to stay in Brussels
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Centre and Grand Place, European quarter and Louise and Ixelles. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Brussels
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Brussels
Is there a free walking tour in Brussels?
Yes: right now there are 3 free walking tours on Civitatis, “Brussels Free Walking Tour” (9.3 out of 10 from 837 reviews), “Brussels Mysteries & Legends Free Tour” (8.4 out of 10 from 40 reviews) and “Brussels Free Christmas Tour”. They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Brussels cost?
Between €15 and €230 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.
What is the best-rated tour in Brussels?
“Antwerp Day Trip by Train”, with 9.4 out of 10 from 3,025 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Brussels?
Two days cover the centre, the upper town and the Atomium. With three or four there is time for Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp, less than an hour away by train.
Where should I stay in Brussels?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Brussels we cover Centre and Grand Place, European quarter and Louise and Ixelles.