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#1Brussels Day Trip from Amsterdam

The Brussels tour starts in Amsterdam’s city center. From there you’ll travel to Brussels by bus, and an expert guide will provide fun and informative inform...

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Brussels Day Trip from Amsterdam

#2Brussels Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore the deeply historical and political city of Brussels in your own time with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you'll have...

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#3Luxembourg & Dinant Full-Day Tour

Luxemburg is a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and impressive architecture. In the old part of city, our guide will take you to the cathedral, th...

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Luxembourg & Dinant Full-Day Tour

#4Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

Belgian chocolate is renowned for its richness and quality. As the birthplace of the praline, you’ve come to the right place if you’re a chocolate lover. Lea...

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Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

#5Full-Day Tour to Bruges from Brussels

Discover the undeniable charm of one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities—Bruges—on a comprehensive walking tour. From large town squares and meanderin...

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Full-Day Tour to Bruges from Brussels

#6Hard Rock Cafe Dining with Priority Seating

Get priority seating and move straight to the front of the line at Hard Rock Cafe Brussels. In a beautiful Gothic building right in the center of the city's ...

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Hard Rock Cafe Dining with Priority Seating

#7Belgian Chocolate Workshop

Learn how to make delectable Belgian chocolates from scratch in a fun 2.5-hour workshop! You’ll craft at least 35 chocolates yourself, including Pralines and...

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#8Brussels Card (basic)

Discover the very best of Brussels with the card that gives you the freedom to explore the entire city to your heart’s content. Enjoy complimentary entry to ...

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#9Beer History & Tasting Tour

In a country with a beer culture that rivals any other, immerse yourself in a tour that combines the history of brewing with all-important, delicious samples...

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#10Bruges Morning Tour

Bruges is really the most enchanting city of Belgium. The entire city is protected by UNESCO as cultural heritage of humanity. Your guide will take you on a ...

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Things To Do in Brussels

Brussels, the center and capital of Europe, offers so much to tourists that many people find it hard to stay for only a short amount of time. Historical landmarks, beer houses, and art museums are just some of the many things to do in Brussels.

While there are many Brussels excursions to experience during your vacation, the best place to visit when you first touch down is the Rue des Bouchers. Avid shoppers will appreciate the mixture local shopping spots and high end retailers which call the Rue des Bouchers home. Be sure to stop by one of the local coffee shops for a warm cappuccino before you begin your shopping spree.

Because Brussels is also known as a major art city, Expedia recommends tourists visit some the city's many Art Nouveau buildings which were built over one hundred years ago. Located in Brussels' historical district, each one of these structures was designed and built by 19th century artists and architects. Those who are interested in visiting this area would find it wise to take one of the many Brussels tours available.

One of the top tourist places to visit in the city is the Atomium. Built during the 1958 Worlds Fair, tourists can take an escalator all the way to the top of this structure to enjoy beautiful sunset views of this wonderful city and some of the countryside of Belgium. The Atomium is known as one of the best Brussels activities and should not be missed.

For their love of comics, Brussels is also known as the Comic City. People come from all over the world to take tours of the many comic museums, including the famous Belgian Comic Strip Center. This must see attraction will both educate and entertain you at the same time. Read about the unique history of comic strips in Belgium while enjoying some of the many entertaining stories during the tour.

For the adults in your family, don't forget to taste some of Belgium's famous locally brewed beer. Some of the breweries in Brussels have been unchanged in over one hundred years.

The easiest way to enjoy the many attractions in Brussels is to take a guided tour. A map will be needed for those who wish to venture out on their own.