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Self-Guided Walking Tour Along Brussels Comic Book Route
(6) Reviews
Brussel
About
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...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
Smurfs Passage
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.
Return
Saint-Géry Island
You will end at the Nero mural which is close to the Grand Palace
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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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Self-Guided Walking Tour Along Brussels Comic Book Route
(6) Reviews
Brussel
Select Date & Travelers
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$8.00
Price varies by group size
About
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...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
Smurfs Passage
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.
Return
Saint-Géry Island
You will end at the Nero mural which is close to the Grand Palace
Itinerary
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Brussels
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
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Smurfs Passage
Learn why these blue characters were never supposed to exist and spot Brussels landmarks woven into the paint
10 minutes
3
La Boutique Tintin
Stop at the shop where one boy reporter's adventures fill shelves in 120 languages and visit the nearby Tintin mural
15 minutes
4
Manneken Pis
Count the costume changes for a bronze boy who isn't even the original.
