Brussels Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Looking for things to do in Brussels? Try our Scavenger Hunt. It is a 2-hour self-guided walking tour through the heart of the old town, where you'll discover its monuments and frescoes and learn its history!

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

Walk from the Central Station to the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis, the Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Solve challenges at each stop. Each challenge you solve will point you to your next destination, along with a bit of history and local tips.

Brussels is Belgium's capital, with a population of about 1.2 million in the metropolitan area.

The Brussels Scavenger Hunt is a 3.3km / 1.9mi self-guided walking tour of the old city center. There are challenges at every stop. It takes about 2 hours to complete. It ends where it starts.

See all the sites! 56 points of interest

Fun for all ages

Pet-friendly throughout

Stroller accessible throughout

Not wheelchair friendly.

No set schedule – start on your phone when you’re ready

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Tourist Scavenger Hunt

What is included

Included

Included: Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
Included: 24/7 customer support
Included: 50+ challenges to solve

Not included

Not included: This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Not included: Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

Itinerary

Brussels Central Station

10 min

Learn about Brussels' Central train station, opened in 1952, and why it is located here.

Solve 3 challenges here before moving on to your next stop.
Stop 2

5 min

From here, admire Brussels Central Station and learn about your surroundings before moving on.

Solve a few challenges here
Monument of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza

10 min

Solve a challenge as you make your way here - 5 minutes.

In this small plaza, learn about Don Quixote and why this character is honored here in Brussels. Also, learn about a Hungarian composer, and discover a beautiful mural.

Solve 3 challenges here
Stop 4

10 min

Walk from last stop to here = 5min

Learn more about King Baudouin and solve a challenge here.
Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule

5 min

Approach this cathedral from the last stop, learn about its history, its royal significance, and solve a challenge.
Museum van de Nationale Bank van Belgie

Passing by

Walk here from the Cathedral = 2 minutes

Solve a challenge to discover this location and learn about it. = 5 minutes

Then walk to the next destination = 5 minutes
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

15 min

Learn about this arcade-style high-end shopping mall as you solve 3 challenges walking through it.

Solve a 4th challenge as you exit it to your next destination.
Jeanneke Pis

10 min

Meet the Manneke Pis' lesser-known little sister. Discover which organisation go to the funds amassed in her fountain.

Solve a challenge here, then on your way to the next stop, solve a beer-related challenge.
Royal Theatre Toone

Passing by

Learn about his ancient puppet (marionette) theatre, where the plays tell the story of Brussels.

Solve a challenge while you're here.

10 minutes.
Stop 10

Passing by

Learn about this spooky basement bar, which opened at the same time as The Exorcist in 1974!

5 minutes
Stop 11

20 min

Admire and learn about Brussels' central plaza. Here you'll learn about the King's House, the Brabant Princes' House, the Brewers Museum, and City Hall while solving many challenges.
12
Maison du Roi

Passing by
Learn about the former King's House here in Brussels' central plaza.

Solve a date-related challenge while you are here.
- 5 minutes
Stop 13

Passing by

Learn about the Dukes of Brabant's house, the rulers of Brussels for a time. Discover how this grand building was carved into individual guild houses as you solve a challenge.

5 minutes.
Stop 14

Passing by

Learn about the Brewer's house in where the Museum of Belgian Beer is located.

Solve a challenge while you are here, then another challenge around the corner

-10 minutes
15
Stop 15

Passing by
Admire and learn about Brussels' city hall.

Solve a challenge while you are here.
- 5 minutes
Stop 16

Passing by

Walk 2 minutes to reach this place from the Grand Place and learn about the De Witte Jewelry, solve a challenge about the small fountain out front, then learn about this church and solve another challenge.

5 minutes on site
Stop 17

Passing by

Admire and learn about Brussels' Stock Exchange building and what purpose it serves today.

Solve a challenge here before moving on to the next destination.

5 minutes on site.
Fontaine Le Cracheur

10 min

Solve a cobbler-related challenge on your way here, then learn about this small drinking fountain. Solve another challenge here.
Tintin Mural Painting

5 min

See a tall mural about the Tintin comic books that were created here in Brussels over 100 years ago!

Solve a challenge here.

Then learn about Choco-Story, Brussels' chocolate museum
Manneken Pis

10 min

Finally, see the world-famous Manneken Pis statue. If you're lucky, you will visit on any of 100+ festival days where he is costumed.

Learn about the statue, and solve 2 challenges about the surrounding buildings.
Stop 21

Passing by

Walk 2 minutes to reach the Royal Conservatory and learn about its history dating back to Napoleon's occupation of Belgium.

Solve 2 challenges here.

5 minutes on site.
Stop 22

5 min

Learn about Belgium's best-known French-language singer and solve a challenge here.
Place De L'albertine

5 min

Learn about Queen Elisabeth as you solve a challenge in this semi-circular plaza.
Statue du Roi Albert 1er

5 min

Cross the street to learn about Elisabeth's husband, King Albert 1.

Solve a challenge here.
Mont des Arts

15 min

While you are here, you will learn about several museums, a library, see a large carillon, and solve several challenges.
Palace of Charles of Lorraine

Passing by

See a statue of Charles de Lorraine, a former ruler of Brussels, and his Palace, which can be visited.

Solve a challenge while you are here.

Spend 5 minutes.
Museu dels Instruments Musicals

Passing by

Learn about the musical instruments museum and solve a challenge about it.

5 minutes here.
Musee Magritte Museum - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Passing by

Learn about, and see the Musée Magritte before walking to the Place Royal.

5 minutes here
Palais Royal de Bruxelles

10 min

In this large open square, learn about the museums around you, the grand central equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon, and a large cathedral.

Solve 3 challenges while you are here.
The Church of St. Jacques Sur Coudenberg

Passing by

See and learn about this large cathedral located on the Place Royale.

Solve a challenge here.

5 minutes on site.
Palais Royal de Bruxelles

Passing by

Walk 5 minutes to admire the very large royal palace in central Brussels.

Learn about he building's history and solve a challenge here.

Spend 10 minutes here.
Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark)

15 min

Facing the Royal Palace is the Parc de Bruxelles, or Brussel's central park.

It is a large forested park with many monuments and fountains.

As you walk through it, you will learn about a few of these monuments and solve a challenge before making your way out to the west.
Stop 33

15 min

Learn about this French Revolutionary General's impact on the city of Brussels as it fought for its own independence from the Netherlands.

Solve a challenge here.

Then walk down a long staircase, solving another challenge.

Learn about a small triangular park and its controversial art installation, before returning to the start location.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Once you're standing in the Carrefour de l'Europe, outside Brussels Central train station, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

End point

Once you're standing in the Carrefour de l'Europe, outside Brussels Central train station, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

Using your ticket

You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.

To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to it. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.

If you are ready to do the activity immediately, please call our customer support for immediate access: 514-949-5201

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Brussels Scavenger Single Tkt

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.
Brussels Scavenger Group tkt

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.