Brussels City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices and confirmed inclusions for the Brussels Card against buying individual attraction tickets — Belgium's first destination on this site.
| Feature | Brussels Card | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | €41.00 (Adult, 24h, no transport) | Varies per site |
| Price with STIB Transport | €50.00 (24h) / €69.95 (48h) / €80.50 (72h) | N/A |
| Validity | 24h, 48h, or 72h from first use | Per ticket |
| Atomium | NEEDS_VERIFICATION — not listed on Atomium's own discount-partner page | €17.00 |
| Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) | Included (free entry) | €15.00 |
| Belgian Comic Strip Center | Included (free entry) | €12.00 |
| Magritte Museum | Included (permanent collection only) | €13.00 |
| Grand Place | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Manneken Pis | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Public Transport (STIB) | Optional add-on — unlimited metro/tram/bus | Pay per ride |
| Format | Digital (app / e-ticket) or physical card | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | Free entry to roughly 47 museums including MIM, the Belgian Comic Strip Center, and the Magritte Museum, plus an optional STIB transport add-on — strong value for a museum-heavy, multi-day visit. The Atomium's inclusion is unconfirmed, so don't count on it when budgeting. | Best if you're mainly visiting the Atomium (whose Brussels Card status is unverified) or the city's free landmarks, which need no pass at all. |
| Check price on Brussels Card ✓ Verified 2026-09-28 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Brussels Card
€41.00 (Adult, 24h, no transport)
💡 Free entry to roughly 47 museums including MIM, the Belgian Comic Strip Center, and the Magritte Museum, plus an optional STIB transport add-on — strong value for a museum-heavy, multi-day visit. The Atomium's inclusion is unconfirmed, so don't count on it when budgeting.
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- Price with STIB Transport
- €50.00 (24h) / €69.95 (48h) / €80.50 (72h)
- Validity
- 24h, 48h, or 72h from first use
- Atomium
- NEEDS_VERIFICATION — not listed on Atomium's own discount-partner page
- Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
- Included (free entry)
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Included (free entry)
- Magritte Museum
- Included (permanent collection only)
- Grand Place
- Not needed — always free
- Manneken Pis
- Not needed — always free
- Public Transport (STIB)
- Optional add-on — unlimited metro/tram/bus
- Format
- Digital (app / e-ticket) or physical card
✓ Verified 2026-09-28
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're mainly visiting the Atomium (whose Brussels Card status is unverified) or the city's free landmarks, which need no pass at all.
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- Price with STIB Transport
- N/A
- Validity
- Per ticket
- Atomium
- €17.00
- Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
- €15.00
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- €12.00
- Magritte Museum
- €13.00
- Grand Place
- Free
- Manneken Pis
- Free
- Public Transport (STIB)
- Pay per ride
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
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Checked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
At least one pass inclusion on this page is not confirmed by the provider's own published information. We mark it as unconfirmed rather than guessing.
Affected: Brussels Card × Atomium
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| AtomiumAttraction details | Atomium (official, atomium.be) | |
| Brussels CardPass details | visit.brussels (official) | |
| Brussels Card × Grand Place (Grote Markt)Pass inclusion | visit.brussels (official) | |
| Brussels Card × Manneken PisPass inclusion | visit.brussels (official) | |
| Brussels Card × Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)Pass inclusion | visit.brussels (official) | |
| Grand Place (Grote Markt)Attraction details | Multiple independent sources (free, open public square; no ticket or official pricing page) | |
| Manneken PisAttraction details | Multiple independent sources (free, public street statue; no ticket or official pricing page) | |
| Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)Attraction details | Multiple independent sources (mim.be blocked automated access; corroborated via WhichMuseum and other independent secondary sources) |
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Things to do in Brussels
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Brussels has one official multi-attraction pass, not a Go City or Turbopass product
Neither Go City nor Turbopass currently operates in Brussels — confirmed against both providers' own published city lists. The Brussels Card, issued by visit.brussels (the Brussels-Capital Region's official tourism board), is the city's only multi-attraction pass.
02. The Atomium's Brussels Card status is a genuine open question
The Atomium's own official discounts page lists several partner cards but not the Brussels Card, while some resale sites advertise it as included. Rather than guess, this is flagged NEEDS_VERIFICATION — check directly with visit.brussels or at the Atomium ticket desk before assuming it's covered.
03. MIM, the Belgian Comic Strip Center, and the Magritte Museum are confirmed included
All three are confirmed as free-entry inclusions on the Brussels Card. The Magritte Museum's own official site directly confirms Brussels Card holders get free access to its permanent collection (not temporary exhibitions).
04. Brussels's two best-known landmarks are completely free
Grand Place and Manneken Pis need no pass at all — the same free-landmark pattern already documented for Chicago's Millennium Park and Tokyo's Sensoji Temple.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
A Museum-Heavy, Multi-Day Visit
The Brussels Card covers MIM, the Belgian Comic Strip Center, the Magritte Museum, and dozens more across 24h, 48h, or 72h — strong value once you're visiting 3 or more included sites.
The Atomium Is Your Main Priority
Its Brussels Card coverage isn't confirmed either way, so budget for a standalone €17.00 adult ticket unless you can verify inclusion directly before you buy.
You Also Want Unlimited Transport
Add STIB public transport to any Brussels Card tier for unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel during the card's validity window.
A Free Photo-Stop Day
Skip any pass — Grand Place and Manneken Pis are free to visit at any time, day or night.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and Brussels Card compatibility for Brussels's most-visited sites.
Atomium Guide
Ticket pricing for Brussels's iconic landmark, and its unconfirmed Brussels Card status.
Grand Place Guide
Confirmed free access to Brussels's UNESCO-listed central square.
Manneken Pis Guide
Confirmed free, 24-hour access to Brussels's famous statue.
Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) Guide
Ticket pricing, and confirmed free entry with the Brussels Card.
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Things to do in Brussels
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Frequently Asked Questions
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