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10 Days in Brussels: A Journey Through History and Delight

Cristopher Bello

Cristopher Bello

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Brussels, Belgium, where you'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Brussels

Day 1Grand Central, European History, and Royal Palace
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$66

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$ 3

Le Grand Central
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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House of European History
Gallery of permanent & temporary exhibits exploring the development of Europe, plus a cafe & shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Royal Palace of Brussels
Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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À l’Ombre de la Ville
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
8 - 11 min

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El Turco
Nous sommes un restaurant self service de type mediterranéen, d'influence ottomane! Pour ce qui est du buffet, ne nous demandez pas la carte, il n'y en a pas ! En effet, nous fonctionnons au gré des saisons et de la fraicheur des produits pour proposer un buffet toujours de la plus grande qualité.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 2Woodpecker Schuman, Cinquantenaire Park, and Gourmet Delights
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$63

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 12 min

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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Parc de Bruxelles
Lush royal park on site of former hunting ground, with statues, a fountain & outdoor theaters.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Le Mangeoire Maison Gourmande
Café - Epicerie Fine
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$23
2 - 3 min

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Basils
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Art's & Bagels, Military History, and Tasty Treats
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$55

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$ 3

Art's & Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 12 min

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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
Military museum including equipment through the ages, including 20th-century tanks & medieval armor.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Musée BELvue
History museum, with films, photos & music, plus a democracy center over Charles V's ruined palace.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Tonton Garby
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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Genco
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$21
Day 4Vintage Cars, Sonian Forest, and Cozy Hangouts
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$55

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$ 9

Le Rallye des Autos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
6 - 8 min

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Sonian Forest
Two-hundred-year-old beech & oak tree groves cover over 5,000 hectares alongside vast recreation.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Les Fils à Papa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
7 - 9 min

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La Ferme du Hameau du Roy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Sweet Delights, Autoworld, and Majestic Cathedrals
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$56

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$ 3

Gâteau
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
7 - 10 min

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Autoworld
From vintage carriages to iconic racing cars, via presidential limousines in a spacious car museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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
4 - 6 min

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Le Meyboom
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
8 - 11 min

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Maison Dandoy - Galeries
À la maison Dandoy, nous célébrons depuis toujours les plaisirs simples. Faits à la main par nos maîtres gourmands dans nos ateliers à Bruxelles, nos biscuits sont riches en saveurs et généreux en caractère.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Culinary Delights, Fine Arts, and Surrealism
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$60

Bouche
Specialty coffee - Fine food - Great people
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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
2 - 3 min

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Musée Magritte Museum
Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Genco
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$21
8 - 11 min

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De Pistolei
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
Day 7Boudin Cafe, Musical Instruments, and Artistic Views
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$58

Café Boudin
A zero-waste & creative café in the heart of Brussels!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Musical Instruments Museum
Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Mont des Arts
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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De Pistolei
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
3 - 4 min

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Yummy Bowl
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 8Gastronomic Journey, Van Buuren Museum, and Historic Grand Place
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$39

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$ 3

Le Saint-Aulaye
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Museum David and Alice van Buuren
Art deco house with paintings by Dutch Masters like Brueghel & a labyrinth in the manicured grounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Belgium Jewish Museum
Museum offering temporary exhibitions on traditional Jewish culture, art & history.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Hard Rock Cafe (Hard Rock Cafe Brussel)
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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L'Express
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 9Local Gems, Atomium, and Royal Greenhouses
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$80

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$ 9

Defreyne Jos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
8 - 10 min

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Atomium
Giant stainless steel atom, particles connected by escalators, with exhibitions & views from 92m.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Classical-style greenhouses, designed by Alphonse Balat in 1873, with pavilions, cupolas & arcades.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Snack De Wand
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$27
11 - 14 min

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Thevy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 10Rustic Charm, Mini-Europe, and Culinary Farewell
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$60

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$ 3

La Fermette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
14 - 17 min

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Mini-Europe
Miniature park with Europe's landmarks created on a scale of 1:25, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Le Cuneo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
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Le Cuneo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $625 In total

Activities & Food:$592
Transport:$33