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Tours & day trips
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Private & custom tours
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Classes & workshops
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Adventure & outdoor
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Attractions
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Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mini-Europe
Ever wanted to skip across 80 European cities in one afternoon? Well here’s your chance!
Royal Palace of Brussels
Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.
Manneken Pis Statue
The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!
Place du Grand Sablon
Eat, drink and make merry with the locals in one of the capital’s finest squares.
Areas of Machelen
Diegem
Visitors to Diegem enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Chateau Marga is worth a stop.
- Atomium
- NATO Headquarters
- Walibi Belgium
- Avenue Louise
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Mini-Europe
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
- Planckendael Zoo
- Midi Market
- Brussels Park
- Mont des Arts
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
- Place Charles Rogier
- De Schorre Provincial Park
- Technopolis