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“great experience...very informative...not to crowdy...enough time to see all”
A self-guided chocolate museum in Brussels with an audioguide in 11 languages, a live praline demo, and plenty of tastings.
“A great way to spend an hour or two. The chocolate tastings were great and the demonstration was interesting - the chocolatier kept his audience engaged and entertained. The self guided tour using the audio device provided was easy to follow and provided a lot of information about the history of chocolate. Suitable for all…”
Choco-Story Bruges offers an audio-guided chocolate museum with free tastings, a chocolate-making demo, and 4,000-year cocoa history.
“We loved the museum but the women’s bathroom right at the exit was very dirty and there was urine all over the floor and no place to hang a jacket or a purse in the stall. I did inform the staff.”
Autoworld in Brussels is a self-paced visit through 250+ classic vehicles in a historic 1880 museum, with a rotating exhibition.
“Really nice exposition. Since this year is 75 years of Porsche was even better for me because it included a really nice bunch of old and new cars. Also I was pleasetly surpised by the old cars from 1900 and the horse carriages which were used in the past. Overall really nice experience. I highly…”
Make chocolate bars and lollies with a chocolatier, then tour Choco-Story Brussels via audio guide for cocoa history and tastings.
“It was really enjoyable, and you made lots of chocolates 🍫🍫”
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.
“This was a very great insight into banksy with lots of information and recreations of his art. The museum itself doesn’t feel like a proper museum but the content was still nice to experience.”
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges: self-guided four-floor cocoa history, live praline demo, and Belgian chocolate tasting in 1.5 hours.
“Cute place, enjoyed the demonstration and actually learned a lot! Geared towards kids and tourists. If you have kids, it’s a great afternoon.”
Step into Train World in Schaerbeek station to see real steam engines, railway cottages, and the Draw me a train! art exhibit.
“We used the parking next to the museum. We paid FULL amount for 4 hours = 10.56 EUROS. Museum visitors only pay a maximum of 3.90 Euros for the first 4 hours. The museum did not inform us about this. We left at 15h30, we could not go back to the museum for information and…”
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.
“Great selection of museums and all within a small area. The hospital museum was incredible. Great value for money especially if you have the 3day pass”
Choco-Story Brussels mixes cocoa history, a live praline demo, and multiple chocolate tastings in a self-paced museum visit near Grand Place.
“Above average historical view of chocolate. Solid choice if you're looking for things to do in Brussels. The praline making demo and sample at the end was very worth it. If possible, try and see before you start what time the Praline demos begin, so you can see it from the beginning.”
Train World Brussels is a family-friendly train museum near Schaerbeek, with five steam engines, a free audio guide, and hands-on fun.
“L'assistance pour mes parents âges a été remarquable Un fauteuil roulant à été mis à la disposition de ma mère qui ne marche plus bien (je conseille de tel pour le réserver). Les collaborateurs du Musée ont été charmants et nous ont bien aides et guides Merci à eux, remarquable Musée pour petits et grands…”
Skip the ticket line at Bruges Church of Our Lady, see Michelangelo’s Madonna and explore Gothic art, mausoleums, and the museum.
“This was an excellent experience.. the museum is very well put together and has very interesting art and history on display. More than just the Michelangelo which was stunning!!!”
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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