Even though the groups rooms will most likely not be ready this early, group members can store baggage with the hotels reception staff before. You will enjoy free samples and tastings of delectable belgian chocolates and learn how to make your own sweet belgian treats in a workshop. Travel first class by train to brussels, the capital of belgium. Bavos cathedral, the gothic cloth hall and belfry tower, friday market square, groot kanonplein square, and the streets of graslei and korenlei whose historic houses line ghents canals. Belgium and the netherlands, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through brussels, belgium and 3 other destinations in europe. Its the perfect way to see the best of belgium, from the capitals top attractions to europes largest harbor. Get ready for a surreal walk through tubes and spheres. The nine mythical spheres are witnesses of the brussels worlds fair expo 58. On this tour, begin with pickup in central brussels and visit both cities in one day with ease. The austrian neoclassic and the spanish flamboyant.
Brusselsstudytourtravelinformation importantcontacts. Explore how you can spend you desired number of days in brussels with these readytouse itineraries. These three day itineraries will guide you in the direction of attractions that interest you. Mar 29, 2016 brussels is an unofficial international city and expatriate oasis, due to the almost 45,000 eu and nato personnel working in the city. Trains depart from brussels centrale for all the other cities of belgium.
But i didnt want to think too much about this and that is why i opted for a guided tour. Brussels brussels travel guide introducing brussels. Belgium trip planner your personalized belgium itinerary. He tailored the tour to suit our needs and requests. See how yeast and water are mixed, visit the heating room, learn about grain and barrel storage and finally watch the glistening beer being poured. Six hundred years ago, brussels was just a nice place to stop and buy a waffle on the way to bruges. Brussels in 3 days 4 suggested itineraries visit a city. For travelers, this is fantastic, because it is accompanied by a warm and open spirit. We recently spent a short time in brussels with our primary goal to see as much of the city as we could by walking.
The perfect 2day brussels itinerary it may not seem like enough time to tackle a big ticket destination, but rest assured its definitely possible to see a lot of brussels in 2 days. This historic square is just around the corner from the palace. Nonetheless, pockets of original bruxellois character can still be found, notably around the place du jeudeballe. Brussels an even more attractive and pleasant city and a better place to live in. After the tour, the group will return to the hotel in brussels by private coach. The belgian revolution in 1830 led to the frenchification of the city, that used to. Brussels centrale is in the center of brussels, and thus far more convenient for tourists. Suggestions for spending 24, 48 and 72 hours in brussels. Once you arrive, hire wheels at the rail station or at a store in town and you can easily tour the city by bicycle.
Brussels travel guide with up to date information on the capital of belgium with all the necessary information to make the most of your visit. Browse the list of daywise brussels itineraries and travel ideas. A day trip to bruges is highly recommended as this medieval town is a very captivating place to visit. Day 1 arrive brussels arrive at the brussels airport where you will be met by your private car and driver and taken to your hotel, the historic metropole hotel. I designed this custom map and brussels itinerary to showcase my favorite parts of the city for first time. The accents and tones, in the very sounds that you hear, of both the. Visitors can learn how beer is brewed on a special tour.
You can opt to take a direct train from brussels to bruges or ghent. If you have only 48 hours in brussels, you need to plan your trip very carefully so that you wont miss anything. A wondrous free guided tour of brussels with chocolate tastings. A complete daybyday itinerary based on your preferences. Brasserie cantillon is the oldest and last remaining lambic brewery in brussels. Brussels trip planner plan your brussels vacation itinerary. While we are by no means experts in this area, we put together our own selfguided walking tour of brussels, thanks to advice from fellow bloggers and our airbnb hosts recommendations. A selfguided walking tour of brussels intentional travelers. From the glamour of paris, to the international significance of brussels and the scenic canals of bruges you will enjoy this journey to two of europes french speaking nations. Start among amsterdams canals, see the seaside by the hague, and check out rotterdam.
Brussels nord, as the name implies, is to the north of brussels. But also to reveal the architectural, cultural and culinary heritage and to emphasize the cosmopolitan and open aspect in europe. With the river cruise tour the treasures of north through two extraordinary countries. Verena toh aug 12th, 2016 whenever belgium is mentioned in a conversation, im sure the first few things most people think of are belgian waffles, belgian fries, and belgian chocolate. During guided walking tours, discover top attractions including minnewater, saint bavo cathedral, and walplein square, and gain insight into the history and heritage of two of belgiums most beautiful and ancient cities. Brussels itinerary 2 days 2 days in brussels triphobo. We will visit the most beautiful cities of flanders and wallonia, the netherlands till luxembourg. Brussels tourism looking for tourist information of brussels. The first is a walk in central brussels, much of it in the. This is a dish of cooked mussels and onions in a white wine marinade.
If you are short on time and want to see all the unmissable sights in the belgian capital, take a look at our itinerary planned to visit brussels in a weekend. One of the best places to try this in brussels is the localfavourite restaurant, le volle gas. Apr 08, 2020 no trip to brussels is complete without digging your spoon into a bowl of steaming moules marinieres. Brussels itinerary brussels travel guide fodors travel. Antony mason, our expert, offers two suggestions for an ideal day out in brussels, whether you are new to the city or know it well. Mar 02, 2017 with 1 day in brussels i had to make sure the horta museum was on the list. Amsterdam brussels paris includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. The public transport price stibmivb price advantage has not been calculated in the above routes. At the south end of the park, youll find the royal palace, which is only open to the public in late summer. Put the countrys elegant cities of brussels and bruges at the top of your itinerary, but dont forget that belgiums lessexplored countryside offers dense forests, rolling hills, and lush valleys. Sep 04, 2018 i came to brussels for three specific reasons. Brussels chocolate walking tour and workshop brussels.
Brussels trip planner create a fully customized daybyday itinerary for free. See brussels easily and at your own pace with a hopon hopoff bus tour. Belgium isnt the first place most travelers think of when planning a trip to europe, but its a country that has an important place in my own travel story. We walk into saintgilles to get to the museum, which is the former house and studio of art nouveau architect victor horta. Gudula cathedral, manneken pis and the belgian royal palace or if you want fun attractions to keep the kids happy.
Today its a city of one million people, the capital of belgium, the headquarters of nato, and the seat of the european union. Then spend another day on a fullday trip to ghent and bruges. Flanders is firmly committed to collabora tion and partnership in brussels. The atomium is easy to reach on the underground heysel stop. Day 2 everything brussels after breakfast, get ready for a city tour.
When people talk about the city of brussels, they tend to refer to the pentagon. Amsterdam brussels paris, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through amsterdam, netherlands and 8 other destinations in europe. This is the city centre that is bounded by the great avenues of the inner ring road. Kickstart your belgium itinerary in the countrys capital and hq of the european union eu. Brussels study tour travel information staff contacts. In addition to exploring the landmarks of paris, you will enjoy a special show at the famous lido in paris. Brusselsstudytourtravelinformation staffcontacts importantcontacts allysondelnore. You can check out day by day trip plans for brussels for 1 to 7 days. Luckily, one day in brussels is just enough time to explore the highlights and fill up on belgiums famous food and drink. As the train pulls into the station, a local guide will meet your group on the platform and lead it to the hotel by private coach. One day in brussels, belgium city guide the travel tester. Marvel at the prestigious grand place and kings house maison du roi or get down with the friendly folks in the socalled brown cafes local bars that serve every belgian beer imaginable.
Youll come away from your visit feeling like youve really had a chance to explore and learn what makes brussels so special. With our belgium trip planner, belgium vacations can be built around trips to belgium and other destinations in belgium. Not simply one style or era, but all styles and eras. In this brochure, brussels refers to the territory of the brussels capital region. It is the least convenient station to get to the city center. First, in belgium, we left brussels to visit waterloo, bastogne, a variety of wwii sites, and. This is a unique opportunity, in addition to the sporting dimension, to promote the city, to put brussels on the map. We begin our visit with a short stroll in the old city centre. Brussels is also a foodie city, with 148 restaurants per square mile, so come hungry, come curious, and come willing to explore. The uppermost sphere offers a captivating view of brussels and far beyond. For the second time, the capital will receive the start of the tour, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first tour victory of eddy merckx in 1969. You can begin your walk in a quintessential brussels neighbourhood to immediately lose yourself in its biggest draw. Spend the first day on a halfday city sightseeing tour of brussels and a halfday trip to antwerp.
The city of brussels has taken several decisions in order to best respect the measures of the federal government. Immerse in the history and culture while passing by the grandplace, the grand sablon and other sites. Brussels was founded in the 10th century, next to the river zenne. Brussels itinerary 1 to 3 days suggestions visit a city. Walking through the large halls, ballrooms, and exhibits takes at least half an hour. Heres a flexible brussels itinerary plus some recommendations on what to eat to complete your tour. Check out our twoday itinerary of brussels packed with the best things to see and do in the city, so you make the most of your visit. With 22 different stops at the belgian capitals most important landmarks, you can design your own idea itinerary and get on and off at whimno taxi or public transit necessary. Brussels once resolutely workingclass marolles quarter has partly shed its proletarian image with a clutch of intimate restaurants and funky interiordesign shops along the main streets, rue haute and rue blaes. Choose if you want to concentrate on the top sites like st. Heres my brussels and bruges itinerary for my recent trip to belgium just before christmas. If you add transport to your 24, 48 or 72 hour brussels card a supplement of 7. The tour of france is the third most viewed sporting event in the world and broadcast in 190 countries around the world.
With 1 day in brussels i had to make sure the horta museum was on the list. On sunday 7 july 2019, there will be a team time trial in brussels finishing at the. Later, stroll around the connected medieval burg and markt central squares. It has scenic parks, unique museums, and majestic modern as well as ancient structures. Apr 10, 2017 antony mason, our expert, offers two suggestions for an ideal day out in brussels, whether you are new to the city or know it well.
Dec 25, 2019 brussels day trips to ghent and bruges belgium 3 day itinerary i ended up taking guided tours from brussels to bruges, ghent and dinant. Brussels is an unofficial international city and expatriate oasis, due to the almost 45,000 eu and nato personnel working in the city. The first stage on saturday 6 july 2019 goes from brussels via charleroi back to brussels. One itinerary takes you around brussels at a slow pace and another packs in as many attractions as possible. Brussels day trips to ghent and bruges belgium 3 day itinerary i ended up taking guided tours from brussels to bruges, ghent and dinant. Explore brussels on a 4hour guided walking tour with a twist as you follow the trial of the citys top chocolate shops. Brussels, which is known as the city of chocolates and beer, has many surprises for tourists. The treasures of north through two extraordinary countries. It was the third foreign country i visited during my first overseas trip in 2005 and, over the course of my subsequent three visits, has enchanted me with its friendly people, quirky architecture and delectable gastronomy. Two brussels selfguided walking tour maps and itineraries free interactive access via email form photos and descriptions of each stop on the map.