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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Did you know that the Smurfs were never supposed to exist? They started as throwaway side characters, but readers loved them so much that their creator gave in and made them stars. This self-guided audio walking tour through Brussels traces the story of how one city shaped an entire art form, told through 13 hand-picked comic book murals across the city center in just about 2 hours.
Your app-based guide walks you through the worlds of Tintin, Asterix, Lucky Luke, and lesser-known gems like Yoko Tsuno and Thorgal. You won't just view the murals, you will hear about the characters in them, the inspirations behind them and what sets them apart. You can explore at your own pace, pausing to take photos, grab a coffee or make detours.
With an optional quiz to keep it interactive, this walk is perfect for anyone who is enthusiastic about comics and street art. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
You will end at the Nero mural which is close to the Grand Palace
Itinerary
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1Brussels
The Brussels comic book route has over 65 murals and walking the entire path could take you several days. In this self-guided tour, our expert has chosen a route that covers 12 murals in just under 2 hours. It covers some of the most popular murals in the heart of Brussels like Tintin, Asterix, Thorgal, Victor Sackville and more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Learn why these blue characters were never supposed to exist and spot Brussels landmarks woven into the paint
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop at the shop where one boy reporter's adventures fill shelves in 120 languages and visit the nearby Tintin mural
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Manneken Pis
Count the costume changes for a bronze boy who isn't even the original.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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