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Best Tours & activities in Brussels (2026)

Brussels has a strong tradition of specialist guided tours, many run by local associations rather than big commercial operators. Pro Velo leads themed three-hour bike tours from March to December, covering the essentials, architecture, art, green spaces and the modern city, with classic and electric bikes to rent, which makes the hills between the lower and upper town much easier. For architecture, ARAU, an urban action association, and Korei Guided Tours, a non-profit with more than 30 years of experience, run walks and visits that explain how the city was built; Korei's interior visits open houses that are normally closed to the public.

Two experiences take you away from the old centre. Brussels by Water promotes canal boat trips from May to October, including a Waterbus to Vilvoorde and longer excursions to Antwerp and the ship lifts, and shows the city's industrial side. Cantillon, a family brewery founded in 1900 in Anderlecht, opens its working brewery and Gueuze Museum to visitors several days a week and is a natural stop for anyone curious about lambic. Book ahead, as many tours run on set dates, check the language of each tour, and dress for changeable weather.

5 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Brussels

  1. Pro Velo Guided bike tours, IxellesA Brussels cycling association running themed three-hour guided bike tours of the city from March to December, with classic and electric bikes to rent.
  2. ARAU Architecture and urban heritage tours, City CentreA Brussels urban action association whose guided tours explore the city's architecture and heritage, including a summer tour of Art Nouveau around Avenue Louise.
  3. Korei Guided Tours Architecture, heritage and art tours, City Centre (Sainte-Catherine)A Brussels non-profit that has run guided walks, interior visits and exhibition tours on the city's architecture, heritage and art for more than 30 years.

Tour operator

1. Pro Velo

Guided bike toursIxelles

A Brussels cycling association running themed three-hour guided bike tours of the city from March to December, with classic and electric bikes to rent.

View details — Pro Velo

Tour operator

2. ARAU

Architecture and urban heritage toursCity Centre

A Brussels urban action association whose guided tours explore the city's architecture and heritage, including a summer tour of Art Nouveau around Avenue Louise.

View details — ARAU

Tour operator

3. Korei Guided Tours

Architecture, heritage and art toursCity Centre (Sainte-Catherine)

A Brussels non-profit that has run guided walks, interior visits and exhibition tours on the city's architecture, heritage and art for more than 30 years.

View details — Korei Guided Tours

Tour operator

4. Brussels by Water

Canal boat toursCanal (Quai des Péniches)

A Brussels organisation promoting boat trips on the city's canal and waterways, with guided cruises from May to October and a Waterbus service to Vilvoorde.

View details — Brussels by Water