Brussels bike tour: Discover Highlights & Hidden Gems
Description
A captivating introduction to Brussels, its highlights, hidden gems and and its many vibrant neighborhoods. Get a broader view on the city by discovering it by bike! Enjoy the perfect mix between the city’s highlights such as the Royal Palace, Place Sainte Catherine, the Palace of Justice and lesser known hidden gems you would not find by yourself. We put the bicycles aside at the halfway point to take a small break in a cosy bar or on one of the many terraces (drink is optional and not included in the ticket). Discover Brussels by bike and get enchanted by the city!
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Itinerary
Place de la Bourse, the most vibrant place in the heart of the city
The old Fishmarket Church Sainte-Catherine
A real hidden gem of Brussels, a surprising piece of Brussels industrial heritage
Stop at Place Poelaert with view on the Palais de Justice, Les Marolles and the city
Flea Market and Palais de Justice
Discover the site of Tour&Taxis and the Gare Maritime. You will find out how this historic logistics and industrial site transformed into a new multifunctional district.
We will stop at the Royal Park next to the Royal Palace, where the guide will tell you more about the history and significance of this symbolic place.
This is our meeting point, where our tour starts. A beautiful piece of neoclassical heritage nearly 200 years old. Today, this former Hospice is a temporary occupation and vibrant cultural venue in the city.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(217)
Genuine respect and thanks for our guide, a master-storyteller, who unfolded Brussels, really in front of our eyes, as a beautiful melting pot of influences and cultures. Never seen our own capital from this marvellous point of view: how its identity was shaped through its geographical and cultural history. And all of this in a blissful quiet and varied biketour.
Oh wow, what a nice review! Thank you so much for the time you took to write us, and for the photos! We're happy that you had such a wonderful time during your bike tour and enjoyed your guide's explanations :) see you soon in Brussels!
Philip was very knowledgeable about his city and country. He was proud to show us so many of the aspects of Brussels, not just the “pretty” aspects. We went to different areas where he told us about the history, future, and way of life; then and now. The stop at a place for a beverage was a treat as they had locally made sodas! I would highly recommend this tour.
Dear Beth, thanks a lot for writing us this nice and comprehensive review! We are happy that you had such a great bike tour with your guide Philippe, could discover Brussels' highlights and hidden gems, and that you enjoyed the break on the way! Have a nice day The Cactus Brussel à vélo team
Excellent experience. Philippe took great care of us and made sure everyone stayed together. The hidden gems were very interesting - would highly recommend.
Hi Karleene, thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review! We are glad you had an excellent experience and ejoyed your bike tour with your guide Philippe. See you soon in Brussels!
A must-do bike ride to discover Brussels in great, fun, varied, and friendly conditions. Thanks to our guide Philippe for this moment of cultural quality! Brigitte
Bonjour Brigitte, un grand merci pour votre retour! ça nous touche de lire que vous avez autant apprécié votre balade à vélo à Bruxelles avec Philippe :) à bientôt L'équipe Cactus Brussel à vélo
Very interesting cultural tour that is out of the ordinary.
Bonjour, merci pour votre message. Nous sommes contents que vous ayez trouvé votre visite de Bruxelles intéressante! A bientôt à Bruxelles :) L'équipe Cactus Brussel à vélo
Philippe, our friendly guide, helped us make sense of our first walking tour of Brussels by connecting geography to history, economics to sociology, culture, and architecture, in a perfectly smooth and safe bike route through the lower town, the center, and the upper town, mixing in anecdotes, historical facts, and current events in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, punctuated by a little "convivial drink" on the parvis of St. Gilles... a must-do!!!
Mille mercis pour votre commentaire! Nous sommes heureux de lire que vous avez autant apprécié votre visite de Bruxelles à vélo avec votre guide Philippe et pu comprendre un peu mieux la ville grâce à lui :) A très bientôt! L'équipe Cactus Brussel à vélo
Fantastic tour, highly recommended! Our guide Philippe, personable, empathetic, and very well-read, led us to wonderful, hidden places that we would never have discovered on our own.
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen Ihr Besuch in Brüssel mit Ihrem Reiseleiter Philippe gefallen hat! Cactus Brussel à vélo
The tour was very diverse and geared to any level of rider. The guide did a great job of weaving together the important historic moments of Brussels story
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed the diversity of the tour and could learn more about Brussels with your guide. We wish you a nice day! The Cactus Brussel à vélo team
This tour was awesome. We biked for approximately 9 miles and had a fantastic time. Andrea was an awesome guide. We felt safe the whole time. She navigated the busy streets with ease and we saw some of the truly hidden gems of the city. We learned a lot about the culture and history. There is so much to see. If Andrea gives you a recommendation, you should take it. She recommended the best ice cream, waffles, frites and chocolate around!!
Awww thank you for such a lovely review!! We're glad you enjoyed so much your Brussels bike tour with Andrea. Thanks for taking the time to write this feedback! We're happy you could enjoy Brussels' tastiest food :) The Cactus Brussel à vélo team
Renee was extremely knowledgeable about Brussels’s history. We cycled by several interesting places that we would not have found on our own. Our tour lasted an extra hour because he had so much to say and show us.
Thank you for leaving us a review! We are happy that you enjoyed your Brussels bike tour so much and that your guide was so enthusiastic about showing you their favourite spots! See you soon The Cactus Brussel à vélo team
