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2 days · Brussels itinerary

Brussels in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Brussels lets you add a fairytale day trip. This 2-day Brussels itinerary covers the city on day one and Bruges or Ghent on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & tastings
  2. 2Atomium
  3. 3Day 2: Bruges or Ghent
  4. 4Canals & chocolate

Day 1: the city

Explore the Grand Place and old town, taste chocolate and beer, and visit the Atomium.

Day 2: a fairytale city

Day-trip to the canals of Bruges or the medieval heart of Ghent.

Evening: Belgian dinner

Enjoy moules-frites and a Trappist beer back in Brussels.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Brussels — prices per person.

Private Guided Historical Walking Tour in Bruges Belgium
Bruges
Private Guided Historical Walking Tour in Bruges Belgium
5.0(25)·2h 30min
from$132/ person
via Viator
Navigate through Brussels and Discover Beer and Chocolate
Brussels
Navigate through Brussels and Discover Beer and Chocolate
5.0(23)·2h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre South
Bruges
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre South
5.0(11)·1h 30min
from$56/ person
via Viator
Private Highlights Walking Tour in Bruges
Bruges
Private Highlights Walking Tour in Bruges
5.0(22)·2 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Private Belgian Chocolate Tour in Bruges
Bruges
Private Belgian Chocolate Tour in Bruges
5.0(23)·2 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Across Bruges History Equals Fun with chocolate and waffle sample
Bruges
Across Bruges History Equals Fun with chocolate and waffle sample
5.0(65)·2–3 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Private Brussels Walking Food Tour
Brussels
Private Brussels Walking Food Tour
5.0(13)·3 hours
from$858/ person
via Viator
Prescription for Beer Lovers: Private Tasting with Doctor Beer
Brussels
Prescription for Beer Lovers: Private Tasting with Doctor Beer
5.0(16)·1h 30min
from$51/ person
via Viator

Brussels in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Brussels?
Two days covers the Grand Place, tastings and the Atomium on day one and a fairytale day trip to Bruges or Ghent on day two — a great balance of city and countryside.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Brussels?
The Grand Place, a chocolate and beer tasting, the Atomium, and a day trip to the canals of Bruges or medieval Ghent.
Is Bruges worth it from Brussels?
Absolutely — just an hour away, the medieval canal city of Bruges is Belgium’s most magical day trip, with squares, a belfry and chocolate at every turn.

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