The 15 Best Local Favourites in Brussels

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Brussels: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

1.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 443 reviews · 3h 30m · from $41Our pick

Pedal Brussels with Cactus Brussel à Vélo from Grand Hospice, through iconic streets and quieter corners, with bike fit and a café stop.

“This was the best tour of Brussels you could wish for! Note - electric bikes are available if you message to guide. I was glad for mine due to some of the hills. Philip was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was well versed in the city’s history, architecture and infrastructure.”

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Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local Guide

2.Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

A private, tailor-made Brussels walking tour with local stories, stops for chocolate and beer, plus Atomium and EU Quarter sights.

“We spent a great morning on beautiful August day with Chloe on 3 hour walking tour. Chloe arrived early to our meeting spot and was easy to find, she was very knowledgeable with a friendly and sunny disposition. The three hours passed quickly as we walked and toured through the various Brussels neighborhoods.”

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Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Bike Tour

3.Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Small-group 3.5-hour bike ride through Brussels, from La Bourse to Marolles and Gare Maritime, with helmet and bike rental included.

“No kidding-loved this biketour. 3 1/2 hours flew by. Usually more than 2 hours and I am thinking "why did I book this?" but Andrea the tourguide was awesome! We had such a great time with her - upbeat, communicative, organized, and friendly. There were slight long hills, but easily biked even for beginners. Definitely book this. As a non-profit it also helps to have more changes occur to reduce pollution and increase bike use throughout Brussels.”

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Brussels PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems

4.Brussels PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Private 3-hour Brussels walk with a local guide, tastings, and smart stops at St Nicolas, Royal Palace, Grand Place, plus optional green breaks.

“Christophe was very good. He was a good communicator & presented Brussels in a way that gave us an understanding of how the city came to be what it is today.”

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Brussels Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs

5.Brussels Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Private Brussels walk with a local host, from UNESCO Grand Place and Manneken Pis to chocolate, beer, Atomium, street art, and EU Quarter.

“Sebastian was very articulate explaining all the symbolism above the Guild houses and gave an elaborate summary of Belgium’s colorful history. It was a most enjoyable 4 hour tour and Sebastian made it happen. Thanks”

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Brussels: Private Walking Tour with a Local

6.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $64

A private Brussels walking tour tailored by a local, with real conversation, photo stops, and flexible sights. No groups, no scripts.

“It was a very enjoyable experience. The tour guide was really nice and easy to get along with. She provided the perfect balance of educating me about the city of Brussels and showing me all the important sights but still providing a friendly and sociable experience at the same time. This tour is absolutely perfect for anyone who wants to explore Brussels, but still have a friendly local face to talk and socialise with at the same time. I highly recommend this tour to travellers in Brussels.”

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Brussels Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

7.Brussels Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

A 2-hour Brussels walk for $38, covering Grand Place, royal sites, galleries, and Manneken Pis with a small-group English guide.

“The trip got cancelled with very little notice. I waited 20 mins for a guide to not show up. When I contacted them, they had no record of my booking even though my card got charged.”

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Brussels: Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local

8.Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $64

A private, customizable walking tour in Brussels with a local guide, hotel pickup, and smart advice, from major sights to lesser-known streets.

“Fabio was an excellent guide. He really knows his stuff and gave us an informed, well researched and well designed tour.”

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Brussels: Walking Tour with Highlights and Hidden Gems

9.Walking Tour with Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

A comfy 2-hour Brussels walk from the Royal Palace to Grand Place, with stories, practical tips, and photo spots along the way.

“The guide Evgenia was amazing, she showed us so many hidden jems of the city. Very interesting facts and discoveries”

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Brussels Private Walking Tour with a Local

10.Brussels Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $65

A private Brussels walking tour led by a local, with a flexible, customized route, hotel pickup options, and Belgian food and icon stops.

“It was a very complete tour based on our expectations and desires. Emmanuel customized our tour, we were able to see almost all Brussels landmarks and even enjoy waffles and a Belgian beer. It was a very enjoyable experience”

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Brussels on Foot: Historic Center with a Local Guide in 2 hours

11.Brussels on Foot: Historic Center with a Local Guide in 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

2-hour Spanish guided walk through Brussels at Christmas, hitting Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Tintin, galleries, markets, and Mont des Arts.

“Oscar la nostra guida ci ha fornito un tour esaustivo e divertente e spensierato”

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Brussels: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

12.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $184

A 3-hour private Brussels food walk with 10 tastings, local landmarks, and classic fries and chocolate, plus beer and sweets.

“Nous avons vraiment été ravies par notre la prestation de notre guide tout au long de la visite. Nous avons parcouru et découvert la ville au rythme de nombreuses anecdotes et quelques dégustations. Le seul petit point négatif c'est que nous avions mentionné avoir un régime végétarien pendant la réservation qui a malheureusement été oublié. Ce n'est pas grave car nous avons tout de même bien profité de l'activité. Nous avons découvert plusieurs spécialités Belges mais le rapport quantité/prix était un peu léger. Cela ne remet absolument pas en cause la qualité de notre guide car nous avons tout de même passé un excellent moment !”

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Brussels Private Tour with a Local- Highlights & Hidden Gems

13.Brussels Private Tour with a Local- Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $74

Private local-led Brussels tour with Grand Place, Tintin murals, Manneken Pis, frites, galleries, beer, chocolate and comics.

“Stephane was on time, listened to our interests and tailored our 4 hrs. Brussels highlights to us. Along the way he made restaurant and other interesting suggestions for later on which we ultimately followed. All were wonderful. He was interesting and fun. I would strongly recommend Stephane”

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Brussels Private Intro Tour with a Local, Flexible & Custom

14.Brussels Private Intro Tour with a Local, Flexible & Custom

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $74

Private, flexible Brussels intro tour matched to your interests, with off-trail sights and hotel pickup for $74 per person.

“I enjoyed the entire activity. My guide Paola even met me at the train station and helped me store my luggage! She was very informative and had great suggestions and showed me some awesome activities.”

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