Brussels Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

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About this activity

This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. During this tour, you’ll learn fun facts about the city’s history.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, Palais de la Bourse, Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Carillon of Mont des Arts, Royal Palace, Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon, Palace of Justice, Cinquantenaire Park

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument.

So, are you ready to explore Brussels?

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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: 1–30
Written guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Wanderway

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)
Included: Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
Included: Available in: English, French, German & Spanish

Not included

Not included: A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
Not included: This is not an audio tour
Not included: Entrance tickets to monuments not included

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min Admission not included

The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Michael and St. Gudula, the patron saints of Brussels. Learn all about its history and answer quizzes in the Wanderway app.
Stop 2

15 min

The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries were one of the first shopping arcades built in Europe, preceding similar arcades in Milan and Paris.
La Bourse de Bruxelles

15 min Admission not included

The Palais de la Bourse is a historic building located in the heart of Brussels: learn about its history and answer quizzes in the Wanderway app.
Grand Place

15 min

The Grand Place (or Grote Markt in Dutch) is the central square of Brussels. The square is surrounded by opulent guildhalls, each representing a different trade or profession.
Manneken Pis

15 min

The current bronze statue was created by sculptor Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in 1619, but it replaced an older stone version dating back to at least the 15th century. The statue has been a symbol of Brussels for over 400 years.
Carillon du Mont des Arts

15 min

The carillon is integrated into a large wall clock that features 24 bells. The clock face is adorned with twelve bronze statues, each representing a key figure from Belgian history or folklore.
Palais Royal de Bruxelles

15 min Admission not included

The current palace was largely built in the late 19th century on the site of a previous structure dating back to the Middle Ages. King Leopold II significantly expanded and renovated the palace, giving it its present-day appearance.
Stop 8

15 min Admission not included

The Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon was originally built in the 14th century by the Guild of Crossbowmen of Brussels to house a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary, which was believed to have healing powers. This statue attracted many pilgrims.
Stop 9

15 min Admission not included

The Palace of Justice has a monumental facade featuring a large dome, rising 104 meters high.
Parc del Cinquentenari

15 min

Built for the 50th Anniversary of Belgian Independence: Cinquantenaire Park was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence in 1880. The centerpiece of Cinquantenaire Park is the magnificent Triumphal Arch, completed in 1905.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to the first station (Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula) or start your tour wherever you like.

Download the Wanderway app and follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email.

End point

Go to the first station (Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula) or start your tour wherever you like.

Download the Wanderway app and follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email.