BELGIUM · EXPERIENCES
Belgium’s best days out.
The 15 most popular museums tours in Belgium. The ones worth crossing a city for, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book through.
Atomium entry plus Design Museum ticket in Brussels. See 360-degree city views, light-and-sound exhibits, and Belgian design for about $19.
Most Popular“Staff were very friendly, really cool experience, we absolutely loved it!”
A self-guided chocolate museum in Brussels with an audioguide in 11 languages, a live praline demo, and plenty of tastings.
“I loved the audio guide phones, I had so much fun walking around with my friend and learning about chocolates! The chocolate show with the man teaching us how to make chocolate was absolutely hilarious! I would recommend this”
Choco-Story Bruges offers an audio-guided chocolate museum with free tastings, a chocolate-making demo, and 4,000-year cocoa history.
“This was so fun and informative. They really did a good job on their presentation, and the tasting of the chocolate was unlimited and the best chocolate ever. I would highly recommend for all ages as they have little educational games to keep children occupied and adults as well - Throughout the whole display!!!”
Autoworld in Brussels is a self-paced visit through 250+ classic vehicles in a historic 1880 museum, with a rotating exhibition.
“Relaxing. A lot of car and history to see in the museum”
Make chocolate bars and lollies with a chocolatier, then tour Choco-Story Brussels via audio guide for cocoa history and tastings.
“I could not recommend this class enough. Louise was such an amazing teacher and we left with so much chocolate. As an American travelling to Europe for the first time, I was a little nervous in booking as I didn't know what to expect but it was the most amazing experience. Also, the museum was…”
Visit Brussels’ Museum of Illusions with a $22 entry ticket for 60+ interactive, photo-friendly mind games in about 1 hour.
“Staff were amazing and we're always around to take photos of us as we were in a group of two. It's definitely worth the visit, you'll get some great photos 🥳”
See over 130 Banksy works with real-size murals in a former fabric house in central Brussels. Quiet, self-paced visit for $16.
“Yes, all copies as you would expect but despite the unappealing look of the building that houses the exhibition it was great. Very well laid out. Just enough information to go with each exhibit and description of Banksy ideas very simple but poignant. Yes go, we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and lay out of the…”
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges: self-guided four-floor cocoa history, live praline demo, and Belgian chocolate tasting in 1.5 hours.
“It’s ok I expected more. You go at your own pace but it's a little boring to listen only without human interaction”
Step into Train World in Schaerbeek station to see real steam engines, railway cottages, and the Draw me a train! art exhibit.
“We went to Train world not being sure how interesting the museum would be and thought we will be out in an hour, however surprisingly we spent around 2 good hours exploring the museum. Lot of good info and to scale models to see. Also the real locomotives and carriages are undoubtedly the stars. Just…”
Bruges chocolate workshop plus Choco-Story museum: make lollipops and mendiants, taste Belgian chocolate, then explore the exhibits.
“So good. Kids loved it. We came away with bag fulls of chocolate all packaged up nicely. No shortage of ingredients, and helpful staff. Demonstration given in English for 20 mins then the rest of the hour for chocolate making. All very hygienic. Kids felt very "wonkerish".”
Get into 11 top Bruges museums and monuments in 72 hours with the Musea Brugge Card. Fast entry, great value, smart mix of art.
“By the second or third museum the rest are free! Very good value.”
Choco-Story Brussels mixes cocoa history, a live praline demo, and multiple chocolate tastings in a self-paced museum visit near Grand Place.
“Way more informative than I'd imagined! Cute museum, love that you can move at your own pace. We all had a great time and the chocolate samples were sooo good!”
Train World Brussels is a family-friendly train museum near Schaerbeek, with five steam engines, a free audio guide, and hands-on fun.
“My Mom and I went and checked this museum out. The audio guide was 2 euros and was worth the price. It gave lots of interesting stories and facts that weren't written on any of the didactics around the museum. The reason for a 4/5 review was we found the staff to be a bit…”
Skip the ticket line at Bruges Church of Our Lady, see Michelangelo’s Madonna and explore Gothic art, mausoleums, and the museum.
“Seeing the Madonna and Child was beyond words. Read the history of her. Bruges was beautiful with lovely people. Fantastic day 💕”
Hands-on Bruges Beer Experience with an iPad Mini audio guide, Bruges Bear kids tour, views of the market square, plus optional tasting.
“tutto ottimo, soprattutto per la presenza di un'audioguida in italiano non così scontata in Belgio. Per il resto se nel reparto bar ci fosse una più ampia scelta di cibo sarebbe molto apprezzato da chi predilige bere a stomaco pieno”
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