Self-Guided Walking Tour Along Brussels Comic Book Route
Description
Did you know that the Smurfs were never supposed to exist? They started as throwaway side characters, but readers loved them so much that their creator gave in and made them stars. This self-guided audio walking tour through Brussels traces the story of how one city shaped an entire art form, told through 13 hand-picked comic book murals across the city center in just about 2 hours. Your app-based guide walks you through the worlds of Tintin, Asterix, Lucky Luke, and lesser-known gems like Yoko Tsuno and Thorgal. You won't just view the murals, you will hear about the characters in them, the inspirations behind them and what sets them apart. You can explore at your own pace, pausing to take photos, grab a coffee or make detours. With an optional quiz to keep it interactive, this walk is perfect for anyone who is enthusiastic about comics and street art. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
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Itinerary
The Brussels comic book route has over 65 murals and walking the entire path could take you several days. In this self-guided tour, our expert has chosen a route that covers 12 murals in just under 2 hours. It covers some of the most popular murals in the heart of Brussels like Tintin, Asterix, Thorgal, Victor Sackville and more.
Learn why these blue characters were never supposed to exist and spot Brussels landmarks woven into the paint
Stop at the shop where one boy reporter's adventures fill shelves in 120 languages and visit the nearby Tintin mural
Count the costume changes for a bronze boy who isn't even the original.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Reviews(7)
I signed up for this tour on a free day during our Brussels visit, and I am very glad I did! My husband wasn’t able to go with me, and as I am an active senior I headed out on my own adventure. I enjoyed it much more than I anticipated… it was part scavenger hunt, part fascinating history (of comics, artists, and the cultural climate of the time), and part art appreciation. Bonus elements included exercise and sightseeing down streets I would not have otherwise explored. I highly recommend this tour, it was great value and a highlight of my stay in Brussels!
Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s wonderful to hear the tour became such a memorable part of your time in Brussels. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the mix of discovery, history, and exploration along the way.
The stories about each mural made it a lot more interesting than just seeing the murals. This is especially true for non-EU visitors who may never have heard of any of the comics or the artists. While the map is good, it wasn’t always easy to follow and we somehow missed a couple murals. Be sure to keep the map to be sure you’re going the right way.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the stories behind the murals and found them enriching. We appreciate your note about the map and navigation.
I did the self-guided walking tour along the comic route in Brussels with my children and we were all delighted. The track is very easy to do, even with children, and everything was clear and pleasant to run. It was especially nice that my children took the lead. They had great fun finding the next stations and discovering the various comic murals. This made the tour a real little adventure for her.
Vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Tour mit Ihren Kindern so genießen konnten und dass sie selbst aktiv mitgemacht haben. Schön zu hören, dass es zu einem kleinen Abenteuer für sie wurde. Wir hoffen, Sie bald auf einer weiteren Tour begrüßen zu dürfen!
I had a hard time with this tour as the very first stop, the Smurfs wall, is permanently closed and it was difficult for me to get back on track to find the others so I abandoned the tour although others may have better success than I. The voice on the app was clear and easy to understand.
Hello, We are really sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. We have refunded the booking as this is definitely not the experience we want any of our customers to have. Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback so we can work on improving this. Best regards, The Tourific team
Fun walk around the city. Would recommend doing this early in your stay in Brussels as you see a lot of the city by foot to avoid re-walking it. We sight saw first and then did this our last day. Interesting facts about the comics. There is also a comic book museum which we did not have time to visit but would pair nicely. A store next to the Tin-Tin mural is a nice stop as well with many items to purchase that are comic themed.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to guide you again in a different city in the future. Best regards, The Tourific team
I would definitely recommend this tour if like myself you've visited Brussels regularly and familiar with the traditional tourist spots. Inexpensive and a good way for me to spend a couple of hours taking in murals that I wouldn't have spotted otherwise
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review! We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to serve you again in the future. Best regards, The Tourific team
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this tour as I was a bit daunted by it because of my poor mobility - but it was great. We did it at our own pace - just the 2 of us- and stopped along the way to have some lunch and carried on with the rest of the tour. We learnt things about Comic Book writers that we knew nothing about and I took some great photos. Highly recommended. Do it at your own pace and within your own time and then go into some of the Bande Dessinees bookshops and check out the writers.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to serve you again in the future. Best regards, The Tourific team
