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St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral: Our most recommended tours and activities

Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. Brussels: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Uncover the city's hidden gems with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace, hopping off at whatever stops catch your eye. See the city's most iconic sights – and maybe even some off-the-beaten-path treasures – with both the blue and the red routes. Hop on the red route and see top sights including the Palace of Fine Arts, the Sablons quarter, and the European Parliament. Look out at museums including the Musical Instruments Museum, Horta Museum, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Stop at Place Royale and enjoy breathtaking views. On the blue route, admire Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral, the Botanical Gardens, and more. Experience the city's authentic side and visit the Marolles neighborhood. This vibrant area offers a mix of old and new, traditional cuisine, vintage shops, and a festive atmosphere.

Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour

2. Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour

Who hasn’t dreamt of seeing Brussels? A tour of Brussels is a good introduction to Belgium. Discover the ancient buildings of the city and its splendid modern part on board the bus. Your tour will begin at the majestic Grand Place from where the coach will take you to Saint-Michael’s cathedral.  Visit the widely known Atomium and pass by the Chinese pavilion and Japanese Tower. From the Royal Residence you will return to the city center to visit the Sablon area, with its numerous antique shops, while passing the Palace of Justice and Royal Palace. The next part of your tour covers the district in which you will see the headquarters of the European Parliament and Commission. Choose between a private and a shared option.

Brussels: City Exploration Game and Tour

3. Brussels: City Exploration Game and Tour

Discover Brussels with a fun city discovery tour that combines all the excitement of a city exploration game with a sightseeing tour. Use your phone as your guide, finding your way around the city and viewing attractions with the app's navigation function. Download the app and head to the starting point to begin playing. Use your observation skills, logic, and imagination to solve a riddle at each location and uncover the mystery. Play on your own or work as a team, and pause the game at any time. Stop for a coffee or take a break for lunch. Then, simply open the app and continue your adventure.

Brussels: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

4. Brussels: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. Start your tour at the Parlamentarium and learn all about the European Parliament. The Place de Luxembourg will amaze you; it is one of the symbols of Brussels. The Royal Palace is unique and ready to solve a riddle based on this sightseeing. Then the Royal Museums of Fine Arts await you, don't forget to take pictures of the unique exhibits. Admire the Carillon of Mont des Arts and its unique architecture. The iconic Manneken-Pis is worth your time to learn its symbolism. Discover La Grand-Place, a huge city square surrounded by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century. Jeanneke-Pis, the "little sister" of Manneken Pis is waiting for you to make a wish. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a step before the end of the game will give you a few moments of enjoyment, and exploring the shops. Saint Nicholas Church will soothe you with its simplicity while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula with their incredible architecture. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

From Amsterdam: Private Sightseeing Trip to Brussels

5. From Amsterdam: Private Sightseeing Trip to Brussels

Enjoy one of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Brussels private day-trip from Amsterdam. Enjoy the luxury of a round trip service just for you and your party - picking you up at your accommodation in Amsterdam, and returning you at the end of the day. You will be picked up in a luxury Mercedes sedan or minivan with air-conditioning by a professional driver and after a short meet and greet, you will set off on your cultural adventure of Brussels. You will have approximately 4.5-hours to discover this great city. Feel free to stroll to the historical heart of medieval Brussels and discover an antique myriad of architecture in the Market Square. Or, take in sights like the picturesque Grand Place, St Micheal’s Cathedral, the Atomium, or the cosmopolitan constructions of the Chinese Pavilion. Explore the throngs of antique shops in the Sablon district after passing the Royal Residence of Laeken, and then marvel at the fabulous facades of the Court of Justice and the Council of Ministers.

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What people are saying about St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral

Overall rating

3.8 / 5

based on 536 reviews

Just the right amount of time, and attractions. Jasmine was super knowledgeable and was happy to answer all questions along the way. The bus portion was in a very comfortable long distance touring bus. Highly recommend the tour.

A great way to get a good overview of the city. We appreciated the headphones and general overview of city history.

The bus was very good both the blue route and red route stop at lots of interesting places !

You get familiar with the city You decide what to see and where you get off

Very informative and an enjoyable way to explore Brussels.