Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Bike Tour
Description
A fascinating introduction to Brussels, its highlights, hidden gems and its diversity of neighbourhoods. Get a broader view on the city by discovering it by bike! Enjoy the perfect mix between the city’s highlights such as les Marolles, Place Sainte Catherine, the Palace of Justice and lesser known hidden gems you would not discover 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(209)
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.
I typically like to start my holiday off with a bike tour as it allows you to see a lot of the city all at once and it provides you a chance to learn the city faster than walking. This tour was a bit different in that it did not take you through the city centre like many bike tours would, and I appreciated that. This tour really made me feel like I got to know the city better. In all, we covered about 10 miles of biking, but stopped at many different places to see how Brussels has changed throughout the centuries. It was well thought out and put together well. Despite the tough heat, the guide did a nice job of finding stops to be out of the sun. The tour mostly used side streets and dedicated bike lanes. I did not feel uncomfortable biking around the city. Definitely a tremendous value and made me feel like I understood the city better.
Thank you soooo much Brian for this lovely review!! We are glad you enjoyed your bike tour so much, despite the heat, and we're so happy you got to know Brussels better :) See you soon in Brussels! The Cactus Brussel à vélo team
We just did the "Hidden Gems" bike tour and had a fantastic time. The tour brings you through a good portion of Brussels and you see a variety of neighborhoods from working class up to the fancy part of town. Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable and showed us parts of Brussels we wouldn't have known about without his help. Riding through city streets is at times a bit challenging, between the cobblestones and the traffic but everyone stayed together and had a great time. If you have ~ 3 hours in Brussels and want to get some fresh air, this is a really wonderul daytime activity.
Oh thank you so much for this lovely review!! We are glad you enjoyed your Brussels bike tour so much :) and could discover Brussels' highlights and hidden gems while getting some fresh air. See you soon!
Was an amazing way to learn about Brussels!
Thank you for your review! Glad you learned a lot about Brussels during your bike tour :) see you soon!
A fun and informative ride Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. A fun ride to the city’s hidden gems
Hi, thank you so much for your review! We're glad you had fun during your Brussels bike tour with your guide. See you soon!
Very friendly and informative guide. He was q local who likes to show people around his home town on his day off. Even though i wasn’t offered jt on booking, i was able to use an ebike which i paid the extra for on arrival. We went to some more unusual parts of brussels - completely avoided the main central tourist zone.
Thank you so much for this review! We're so happy you enjoyed your Brussels bike tour with us :) and discovered Brussels' less beaten paths. We're sure the e-bike was useful to climb Brussels' hills ;) see you!
Great way to explore the city with Philippe, he took us to many different sights off the beaten track
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your guided bike tour of Brussels with Philippe and could discover Brussels' hidden gems :)
A discovery of the city by a local is top
Bonjour, un grand merci pour votre commentaire :) nous sommes très heureux de lire que vous avez aimé votre visite guidée de Bruxelles. A bientôt!
Led by the more than excellent and inspired guide Philippe made a very nice tour that for the most part went through a part of Brussels which we would not visit so soon. As a result, much seen and learned from the ‘other Brussels’. This route was determined in consultation with the other participants and we certainly did not regret that. Truly a fantastic experience
Hartelijk dank voor je feedback! We zijn erg blij dat je zo’n geweldige fietstocht in Brussel hebt gehad met je gids Philippe. Tot ziens in Brussel!
