Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

What's Included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing in the Carrefour de l'Europe, outside Brussels Central train station, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 12

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Mont des Arts

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu dels Instruments Musicals (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Palais Royal de Bruxelles

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Palais Royal de Bruxelles (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 17
    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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