1, 2 & 3 Day Brussels Itineraries

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Day 1: The Historic Center

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Morning (09:00 - 10:30)

Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Start the morning at Brussels's UNESCO-listed central square, ringed by the Gothic Town Hall and ornate guildhalls.

Tickets: No reservation required; free, open 24/7.

Duration: ~30 min - 1 h

Late morning (10:45 - 11:15)

Manneken Pis, Brussels, Belgium

Walk a few minutes south to see Brussels's famous statue, often dressed in one of its 1,000+ costumes.

Tickets: No reservation required; free, visible at all times.

Duration: ~10 - 15 min

Travel: ~5 min walk from Grand Place

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Grand Place 2. Manneken Pis

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both Grand Place and Manneken Pis are free — no pass is needed for either.
• Visit Grand Place again after dark to see the guildhall facades illuminated.

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Day 2: The Royal Quarter

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Morning (09:30 - 12:00)

Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), Brussels, Belgium

Spend the morning exploring 8,000+ instruments inside the Art Nouveau Old England building, with free infrared-headphone recordings included.

Tickets: No mandatory reservation confirmed; included free with the Brussels Card.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2.5 h

Afternoon (13:30 - 15:30)

Magritte Museum, Brussels, Belgium

Walk across Place Royale to see the world's largest collection of René Magritte's surrealist works.

Tickets: Brussels Card gives free access to the permanent collection (not temporary exhibitions).

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Travel: ~3 min walk from MIM, across Place Royale

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) 2. Magritte Museum

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both MIM and the Magritte Museum are confirmed free with the Brussels Card.
• The Magritte Museum's Brussels Card coverage excludes temporary exhibitions — check what's on before you go.

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Day 3: The Atomium & Comics

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Morning (09:30 - 11:00)

Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Start the day at Brussels's 1958 World's Fair landmark for panoramic views from the top sphere.

Tickets: Online booking recommended; Brussels Card coverage is unconfirmed, so budget for a standalone ticket.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Afternoon (13:00 - 15:00)

Belgian Comic Strip Center, Brussels, Belgium

Take the metro back toward the center to see Tintin, the Smurfs, and the history of Belgian comics inside a Victor Horta-designed Art Nouveau building.

Tickets: Included free with the Brussels Card.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Travel: ~25 - 30 min by metro/tram from the Atomium

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Atomium 2. Belgian Comic Strip Center

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Don't assume the Atomium is covered by the Brussels Card — its status is unconfirmed, so check before you go.
• The Belgian Comic Strip Center is confirmed free with the Brussels Card.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Brussels Itineraries

Day 1: The Historic Center

Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis, Brussels, Belgium

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: The Royal Quarter

Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), Brussels, Belgium

Magritte Museum, Brussels, Belgium

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: The Atomium & Comics

Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Belgian Comic Strip Center, Brussels, Belgium

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

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