Discover Brussels by bike: Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

4.8 (233 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Place de Brouckère — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View over the city from the Palace of Justice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover more of Brussels by bike!

Combine iconic landmarks, hidden gems and local life on a tour through the heart of the city. From the Royal Palace and the impressive Palace of Justice to the city’s industrial heritage and the lively streets of Sainte-Catherine, you experience the many faces of this fascinating capital.

Taking a bike tour through Brussels brings you beyond the main tourist sights, discovering vibrant neighbourhoods and hidden gems further afield. During the tour we put the bicycles aside to enjoy a 30-minute break in a cosy local bar, connect with fellow travelers and you have the opportunity to get insider tips for the rest of your stay.

Cycle further, discover more and experience another side of Brussels. Join Cactus for the ride!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, French, Dutch
Operated by: Cactus Brussel à vélo

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bike helmet
Included: bicycle rent

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Drink during the break are optional and not included in the price

Itinerary

La Bourse de Bruxelles

10 min

Place de la Bourse, the most vibrant place in the heart of the city
Place Sainte-Catherine

10 min

The old Fishmarket

Church Sainte-Catherine
La Fonderie Bruxelles - Musee bruxellois des industries et du travail

5 min

A real hidden gem of Brussels, a surprising piece of Brussels industrial heritage
Palace of Justice

10 min

Stop at Place Poelaert with view on the Palais de Justice, Les Marolles and the city
Quartier Marolles

10 min

Flea Market and Palais de Justice
Stop 6

10 min

Discover the site of Tour&Taxis and the Gare Maritime. You will find out how this historic logistics and industrial site transformed into a new multifunctional district.
Palais Royal de Bruxelles

10 min

We will stop at the Royal Park next to the Royal Palace, where the guide will tell you more about the history and significance of this symbolic place.
Stop 8

10 min

This is our meeting point, where our tour starts. A beautiful piece of neoclassical heritage nearly 200 years old. Today, this former Hospice is a temporary occupation and vibrant cultural venue in the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will wait for you at the entrance of Grand Hospice and is recognizable by the green fluo-jacket with our cactus logo on.

End point

The guide will wait for you at the entrance of Grand Hospice and is recognizable by the green fluo-jacket with our cactus logo on.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.