Brussels in 10 Days: A Journey of Art, History, and Chocolate

David Muchilee Services

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the enchanting streets of Brussels, Belgium. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering chocolate, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Brussels

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums, Music, and Gastronomy

$48

History museum, with films, photos & music, plus a democracy center over Charles V's ruined palace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Art nouveau museum with exhibits including traditional & mechanical instruments & a concert hall.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 2Brewers, Statues, and Artistic Delights

$39

$ 3

Brewery museum displaying 18th-century equipment, plus a modern brewing hall & a cafe with tastings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Costume museum with outfits from around the world made for the city's landmark statue, Manneken-Pis.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Art deco house with paintings by Dutch Masters like Brueghel & a labyrinth in the manicured grounds.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$23

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3Royalty, Heritage, and Rock 'n' Roll

$40

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum offering temporary exhibitions on traditional Jewish culture, art & history.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Neo-Gothic-style city museum housing the Mannekin Pis wardrobe & a discovery game route for kids.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Grandeur, Galleries, and Gourmet Cuisine

$40

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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This ornate shopping center under an arched glass roof offers high-end shops, eateries & theaters.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Miniature Wonders

$51

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Chocolate, Trains, and Belgian Delicacies

$36

$ 6

History & methods of chocolate-making, plus demonstrations & samples at this specialist museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Museum in Schaarbeek station featuring 20+ locomotives & exhibits on Belgian railroad history.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Surreal Art, Stunning Views, and Time-Honored Traditions

$47

Chronologically organized art museum with works by René Magritte & artifacts exploring his life.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 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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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

8 - 11 min

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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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$20

Day 8European History, Natural Wonders, and Culinary Delights

$29

Gallery of permanent & temporary exhibits exploring the development of Europe, plus a cafe & shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum of natural history, from minerals to dinosaurs & animal specimens, with hands-on exhibits.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Situé à deux pas de la place Jourdan, au coeur du quartier européen, le restaurant Eccetera propose une cuisine fraîche et savoureuse essentiellement à base de primi piatti (pâtes et risotto) ainsi qu'un bon vin maison que l'on paie au centimètre, le tout pour un excellent rapport qualité/prix !

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

12 - 18 min

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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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$17

Day 9Parks, Military History, and Savory Burgers

$59

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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3 - 4 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Manhattn’s is a premium burger restaurant born in the revolutionary spirit of giving people the opportunity to be a part of the entertaining and enchanting New York experience. Get a Taste of New York made with Flame Grilled Irish Angus beef, Little Italy Homemade buns and Fresh Belgian fries.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

4 - 5 min

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