5-Day Brussels Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   2h to 3h · 4.9★ · 991 reviews

   Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $81 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h 30m · 4.9★ · 1.3k reviews

   Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $41 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h 30m · 4.2★ · 5k reviews

   Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $64 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h 30m · 4.6★ · 909 reviews

   Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

   • 4.6★ · 909 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $87 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h 30m · 4.9★ · 326 reviews

   Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $99 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 2.4k reviews

   Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $115 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h 30m · 5.0★ · 4 reviews

   Brussels Private Food Tour: Waffles, Fries, Beer & Local History

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $150 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.6★ · 494 reviews

   1.5h Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels (bean to bar)

   • 4.6★ · 494 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $81 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   2h 30m · 4.8★ · 726 reviews

   Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $67 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.8★ · 620 reviews

   Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $35 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 5.0★ · 2 reviews

   Brussels Origins of the City: Exploration Game and Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $5 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h · 4.3★ · 857 reviews

   Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $63 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   12h · 4.0★ · 128 reviews

   Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $80 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   12h · 4.1★ · 1.6k reviews

   Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $78 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h · 4.4★ · 234 reviews

   Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $55 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   9h · 5.0★ · 1 reviews

   Antwerp Day Trip by Train Small Group Tour from Brussels

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $41 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   2h · 3.9★ · 51 reviews

   Bruges Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $6 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   7h · 3.0★ · 3 reviews

   Self Guided Walking City Tour in Brugges

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $1 a personReserve on Viator