The 10 Best Hidden Gems Walks in Brussels

1.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

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

Cycle Brussels by bike with a friendly guide, pick your ride, then pause for a local cafe break before sweeping through quiet neighborhoods.

“We really enjoyed this bike tour. The company is a non-profit organisation with their guides volunteering. It really came across that it is a passion for the guides and they do it as they live their city and love cycling. The pace was leisurely without being too slow so the very mixed ability group was well able to keep up. We visited a lot of the city and found things we never would have otherwise. The underground cemetery was a particular favourite! The bikes themselves were well maintained and easy to ride and we were matched to the right size before setting off. Highly recommend! Our guide even extended the…”

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

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

Tailored private Brussels walking tour with a local guide, UNESCO Grand Place, Manneken Pis, chocolate, beer, Atomium, and EU quarter.

“I had never been to Belgium, or any French/Dutch speaking country. I decided to take the Eurostar from London, and spend six hours in Brussels, so I wanted to ensure I could see as much as possible with someone knowledgeable during that time. A private guide was a great way to ensure this. After booking, I received a short survey to share my goals and become matched with a guide. I was introduced to Lawrence over email and we exchanged a message or two prior to my arrival. I sent her my WhatsApp information so we could communicate upon my arrival, and it was extremely easy to meet up as…”

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3.Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Bike Tour

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

Cycle Brussels in a 3.5-hour small-group ride to landmarks, industrial sites, and quieter neighborhoods, with bike and helmet included.

“This was a great tour, except that our guide kept going and did not even check on us during the ride. I think on a ride like this, they should provide water holders on the bike, I had to keep my water bottle with the guide and therefore could not take a drink anytime I wanted. Also, When I could not keep up, it was the other guests who helped me out and I eneded up crashing into a barrier and injuring my finger that is still healing after 4 months. If you don't regularly ride bikes, I would not recommend this. it is a 10 mile tour up and…”

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

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

Private 3-hour Brussels walking tour with a local guide, Grand Place and Royal views, plus a snack or drink break without group crowds.

“Had a wonderful interactive tour. Lots of great conversations about history of region, buildings and the local cultures in the areas around the main city.”

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

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

2-hour guided walk through Brussels highlights like Grand Place, Saint-Hubert Galeries, Bourse, Royal Palace, and Manneken Pis, in English.

“The guide was very knowledgeable. She gave suggestions on places to eat as we passed places on the tour.”

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

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

Private local walk through Brussels highlights, street art, comics, beer, frites, and chocolate, tailored to your interests and pace.

“Laurence gave us a good tour of Brussels and we saw all the highlights and learned a lot. She was very very soft spoken and difficult to hear in our group of 7. She shared a lot of information with the person she was walking next to, rather than waiting on the group to gather and hear the information. As a result, a lot of information was shared with only one person. In the future I would suggest she use a microphone or only speak when she is paused and everyone can stand very close to her. (I am 38 and do not have hearing issues)”

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7.Private Tour w/ Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

3-hour private Brussels walking tour with a local guide, Grand Place and Royal Palace highlights, plus an included local drink tasting for $108pp.

“Our guide Christopher was super knowledgeable and was excellent!”

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8.Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

3-hour Brussels walking tour from $35, led by a local guide, covering Grand Place, Royal Palace, St. Nicholas, and the Sonian Forest.

“Marielle is very knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.”

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9.Brussels Private Guided Tour – Best Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $555

A private, 4-hour Brussels highlights tour with pickup anywhere, air-conditioned comfort, and guided stops at Grand Place, Atomium, and EU sites.

“We spent 4 days in Brussels just before Christmas, returning home Christmas Eve. The markets were lovely,very busy and plenty of stalls. However, we were very disappointed in the lack of Christmas music that was played around all the markets. Even in the evening with all the lights and the number of people out there was still very little Christmas music being played.”

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10.Discover the secrets of Brussels while playing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $17Best value

Play a mission game across Brussels with a virtual character. Solve riddles, spot hidden corners, and get a photo recap in about 2 hours.

“On a re-decouvert notre ville! Une expérience très sympa! On nous emmène dans des endroits connus comme des endroits très insolites. Je recommande à 100%”

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