Discover the Charm of Brussels: A 3-Day Itinerary

anna gyor

27 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Brussels, Belgium with this exciting 3-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, visit magnificent churches, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city.

Trip to Brussels

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon

This 15th-century Catholic church is known for its baroque chapels & Gothic architecture.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Complex of museums with over 20,000 works tracing the history of painting, sculpture & drawing.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Statue of a young girl, considered by some to be the sister monument to the well-known Manneken Pis.

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Catholic church with a Victorian interior & light shows beamed onto its facade at Christmastime.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Part of a trio of "urinating" statues, this one depicts a dog lifting his leg on a post.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Gothic-Romanesque church dating back to 1134 & the burial site of painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Built in an eclectic neoclassical style, this huge court building is the highest court in the land.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Museum of Brussels' history in a 14th-century fortified city gate, with views from the battlements.

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

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Free

Day 2

$16

$ 11

National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg

Vast, cupola-topped, art deco style place of Roman Catholic worship with 2 towers & 2 museums.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels

Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

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$16

Day 3

$28

$ 22

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Cultural center in a former botanical glasshouse, with regular concerts, art exhibitions & theater.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Ornate spires rise from this neo-Gothic church & crypt housing the Belgian royal family's tombs.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Spacious park with magnolia trees & a vast monument to Leopold I, designed in the late 19th century.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$28

3 - 4 min

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Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $77 In total

Activities & Food:$44

Transport:$33