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Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Bruxelles
About
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 wi...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
Carrefour de l'Europe
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.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Bruxelles
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About
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 wi...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
Carrefour de l'Europe
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
Brussels Central Station
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
2
Carrefour de l'Europe
From here, admire Brussels Central Station and learn about your surroundings before moving on.
Solve a few challenges here
5 minutes
3
Monument of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
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
4
Parc de la statue roi Baudouin
Walk from last stop to here = 5min
Learn more about King Baudouin and solve a challenge here.
10 minutes
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
6
Museum of the National Bank of Belgium
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
7
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
8
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
9
Royal Theatre Toone
Learn about his ancient puppet (marionette) theatre, where the plays tell the story of Brussels.
Solve a challenge while you're here.
10 minutes.
10
Le Cercueil
Learn about this spooky basement bar, which opened at the same time as The Exorcist in 1974!
5 minutes
11
Grand Place
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
12
Maison du Roi
Learn about the former King's House here in Brussels' central plaza.
Solve a date-related challenge while you are here.
- 5 minutes
13
Huis der Hertogen van Brabant
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.
14
Belgian Brewers Museum
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
15
Brussels Town Hall
Admire and learn about Brussels' city hall.
Solve a challenge while you are here.
- 5 minutes
16
Saint Nicholas Catholic Church
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
17
Brussels Stock Exchange
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.
18
Fontaine Le Cracheur
Solve a cobbler-related challenge on your way here, then learn about this small drinking fountain. Solve another challenge here.
10 minutes
19
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
20
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
21
Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel
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.
22
L'envol - Statue de Jacques Brel
Learn about Belgium's best-known French-language singer and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes
23
Place De L'albertine
Learn about Queen Elisabeth as you solve a challenge in this semi-circular plaza.
5 minutes
24
Statue du Roi Albert 1er
Cross the street to learn about Elisabeth's husband, King Albert 1.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes
25
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
26
Palace of Charles of Lorraine
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.
27
Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
Learn about the musical instruments museum and solve a challenge about it.
5 minutes here.
28
Musee Magritte Museum - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Learn about, and see the Musée Magritte before walking to the Place Royal.
5 minutes here
29
Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
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
30
Eglise Saint Jacques Sur Coudenberg
See and learn about this large cathedral located on the Place Royale.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes on site.
31
Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
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.
32
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
33
Augustin-Daniel Comte Belliard
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.
