The Brussels Card entitles you to free admission to no less than 44 museums plus discounts with 27 tourism partners. Can’t decide which ones to visit? Don't worry, the following routes will help you on your way!
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Brussels historic centre is relatively small and very easy to discover on foot. 24 hours in Brussels is not very long, but it's certainly long enough to visit some of the highlights. So put on your walking shoes, indulge in a hearty breakfast and off we go!
Détail de l'itinéraire
- 10 a.m. Start the day at the Grand Place, UNESCO World Heritage site and without a doubt one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Take time to admire the stunning façades: the Neo-Gothic King's House (known as the Broodhuis - Bread House), City Hall with its impressive 96 metre-high tower and the 16th century Brewers' House. Don't forget to say a quick hello to Manneken Pis, the most charismatic guy in Brussels, a brief stroll from the Grand Place. On the other side of the street, pay a visit to the entirely renewed Choco-Story, a Valhalla for chocolate addicts. Here you will learn all about this black gold and are also treated to a tasting!
- 12 p.m. Climb the hill, via the lovely Mont des Arts Park, in the direction of Place Royale, home to several of the most well-known Brussels museums. Take a break at the Calder fountain at the top of the steps and admire the wonderful view of the city below (selfie time!). A little further up you will find the world-famous, ornate, Art Nouveau façade of the Musical Instruments Museum. Visit the museum, which boasts one of the most varied collections of instruments in the world! Have lunch in the museum's panoramic restaurant, with its terrace and breathtaking views. Coffee at the end of your meal is included with your Brussels Card.
- 2.30 p.m. The Magritte Museum, a few paces away. The museum, which is part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (which encompasses the Old Masters Museum and the Fin-de-Siècle Museum, also included in the Brussels Card), displays an extraordinary collection of works by one of the most famous surrealists of all time. Get ready for a remarkable trip!
- 4 p.m. Leave Place Royale via the Brussels Park (Parc de Bruxelles), a green lung in the centre of Brussels. Before entering the park you will see the Royal Palace on your left, the monarch's 'working residence'. Beyond the park you will pass the striking Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. Descend the steps at the statue of Gaston Lagaffe and you end up at the Belgian Comic Strip Center, another of Brussels' smash hits. The museum, housed in a former Art Nouveau warehouse designed by Victor Horta, is the Mecca for comic book fans, exhibiting a permanent collection as well as lots of temporary exhibitions.
- 6 p.m. Head back to the Grand Place via the superbly renovated Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert, one of the most charming covered galleries in Europe. Ideal for some (window) shopping or for soaking up the atmosphere on a terrace!