A Week in Brussels: Exploring the Heart of Belgium

ISABEL RODRÍGUEZ ESCUDERO

5 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Brussels, as I uncover the city's hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse myself in its rich history and culture.

Trip to Brussels

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$160

$ 22

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Serving carefully crafted drinks and pastries.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$76

4 - 6 min

Directions

St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$128

$ 22

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Café Capitale is a Brussels based coffee brand aiming to give you the best cup of coffee in town. We roast our own beans, sell coffee to coffee lovers like you, organize events about coffee, barista trainings…

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$64

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$64

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$120

$ 22

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Specialty coffee - Fine food - Great people

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 5

$148

$ 22

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$76

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$108

$ 22

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

A zero-waste & creative café in the heart of Brussels!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Café - Epicerie Fine

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$124

$ 33

Bed and Breakfast Brigitte et Alain

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Laid-back rooms in an informal B&B offering a dining area, a garden & a terrace.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $928 In total

Activities & Food:$788

Transport:$140