Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

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Overview

Looking for things to do in Brussels? Try our Scavenger Hunt. It is a 2-hour self-guided walking tour through the heart of the old town while discovering its monuments and frescoes, and learning its history!

Walk from the Central Station to the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis, the Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Solve challenges at each stop. Each challenge you solve will indicate your next destination, along with a bit of history and local tips.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium, with a population of approximately 1.2 million in the metropolitan area.

The Brussels Scavenger Hunt is a 3.3km / 1.9mi self-guided walking tour of the old city center. There are challenges at every stop. It will take you 2 hours to complete. It ends where it starts.
See all the sites! 56 points of interest
Fun for all ages
Pet-friendly throughout
Stroller accessible throughout
Not wheelchair friendly.
No set schedule – start on your phone when you’re ready
Take as much time as you want

Activity location

Brussels Central Station
- Cantersteen 15
- 1000, Brussels, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Carrefour de l'Europe
- Carrefour de l'Europe
- 1000, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium

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Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt in Multilingual

3h
Opening hours: Mon 7:00-21:00
English

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Languages available

Price details

P 2,409.12 x 1 TravelerP 2,409.12

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What's included, what's not

Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
50+ challenges to solve
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Brussels Central Station

Learn about Brussels' Central train station, opened in 1952, and why it is located here. Solve 3 challenges here before moving on to your next stop.

Carrefour de l'Europe

From here, admire Brussels Central Station and learn about your surroundings before moving on. Solve a few challenges here

Monument of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza

Solve a challenge as you make your way here - 5 minutes. In this small plaza, learn about Don Quixote and why this character is honored here in Brussels. Also, learn about a Hungarian composer, and discover a beautiful mural. Solve 3 challenges here

Parc de la statue roi Baudouin

Walk from last stop to here = 5min Learn more about King Baudouin and solve a challenge here.

St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

Approach this cathedral from the last stop, learn about its history, its royal significance, and solve a challenge.

Museum of the National Bank of Belgium (Pass by)

Walk here from the Cathedral = 2 minutes Solve a challenge to discover this location and learn about it. = 5 minutes Then walk to the next destination = 5 minutes

Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Learn about this arcade-style high-end shopping mall as you solve 3 challenges walking through it. Solve a 4th challenge as you exit it to your next destination.

Jeanneke Pis

Meet the Manneke Pis' lesser-known little sister. Discover which organisation go to the funds amassed in her fountain. Solve a challenge here, then on your way to the next stop, solve a beer-related challenge.

Royal Theatre Toone (Pass by)

Learn about his ancient puppet (marionette) theatre, where the plays tell the story of Brussels. Solve a challenge while you're here. 10 minutes.

Le Cercueil (Pass by)

Learn about this spooky basement bar, which opened at the same time as The Exorcist in 1974! 5 minutes

Grand Place

Admire and learn about Brussels' central plaza. Here you'll learn about the King's House, the Brabant Princes' House, the Brewers Museum, and City Hall while solving many challenges.

Maison du Roi (Pass by)

Learn about the former King's House here in Brussels' central plaza. Solve a date-related challenge while you are here. - 5 minutes

Huis der Hertogen van Brabant (Pass by)

Learn about the Dukes of Brabant's house, the rulers of Brussels for a time. Discover how this grand building was carved into individual guild houses as you solve a challenge. 5 minutes.

Belgian Brewers Museum (Pass by)

Learn about the Brewer's house in where the Museum of Belgian Beer is located. Solve a challenge while you are here, then another challenge around the corner -10 minutes

Brussels Town Hall (Pass by)

Admire and learn about Brussels' city hall. Solve a challenge while you are here. - 5 minutes

Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (Pass by)

Walk 2 minutes to reach this place from the Grand Place and learn about the De Witte Jewelry, solve a challenge about the small fountain out front, then learn about this church and solve another challenge. 5 minutes on site

Brussels Stock Exchange (Pass by)

Admire and learn about Brussels' Stock Exchange building and what purpose it serves today. Solve a challenge here before moving on to the next destination. 5 minutes on site.

Fontaine Le Cracheur

Solve a cobbler-related challenge on your way here, then learn about this small drinking fountain. Solve another challenge here.

Tintin Mural Painting

See a tall mural about the Tintin comic books that were created here in Brussels over 100 years ago! Solve a challenge here. Then learn about Choco-Story, Brussels' chocolate museum

Manneken Pis

Finally, see the world-famous Manneken Pis statue. If you're lucky, you will visit on any of 100+ festival days where he is costumed. Learn about the statue, and solve 2 challenges about the surrounding buildings.

Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (Pass by)

Walk 2 minutes to reach the Royal Conservatory and learn about its history dating back to Napoleon's occupation of Belgium. Solve 2 challenges here. 5 minutes on site.

L'envol - Statue de Jacques Brel

Learn about Belgium's best-known French-language singer and solve a challenge here.

Place De L'albertine

Learn about Queen Elisabeth as you solve a challenge in this semi-circular plaza.

Statue du Roi Albert 1er

Cross the street to learn about Elisabeth's husband, King Albert 1. Solve a challenge here.

Mont des Arts

While you are here, you will learn about several museums, a library, see a large carillon, and solve several challenges.

Palace of Charles of Lorraine (Pass by)

See a statue of Charles de Lorraine, a former ruler of Brussels, and his Palace, which can be visited. Solve a challenge while you are here. Spend 5 minutes.

Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) (Pass by)

Learn about the musical instruments museum and solve a challenge about it. 5 minutes here.

Musee Magritte Museum - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Pass by)

Learn about, and see the Musée Magritte before walking to the Place Royal. 5 minutes here

Royal Palace (Palais Royal)

In this large open square, learn about the museums around you, the grand central equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon, and a large cathedral. Solve 3 challenges while you are here.

Eglise Saint Jacques Sur Coudenberg (Pass by)

See and learn about this large cathedral located on the Place Royale. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site.

Royal Palace (Palais Royal) (Pass by)

Walk 5 minutes to admire the very large royal palace in central Brussels. Learn about he building's history and solve a challenge here. Spend 10 minutes here.

Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark)

Facing the Royal Palace is the Parc de Bruxelles, or Brussel's central park. It is a large forested park with many monuments and fountains. As you walk through it, you will learn about a few of these monuments and solve a challenge before making your way out to the west.

Augustin-Daniel Comte Belliard

Learn about this French Revolutionary General's impact on the city of Brussels as it fought for its own independence from the Netherlands. Solve a challenge here. Then walk down a long staircase, solving another challenge. Learn about a small triangular park and its controversial art installation, before returning to the start location.

Location

Activity location

Brussels Central Station
- Cantersteen 15
- 1000, Brussels, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Carrefour de l'Europe
- Carrefour de l'Europe
- 1000, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium

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