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Brussels, Belgium · 3 days itinerary

Brussels: Weekend Escape

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This itinerary covers three days in Brussels. It starts with the Grand-Place and Lower Town sites, then moves to the museums and parks of the Mont des Arts area. The final day takes in the Horta Museum in Saint-Gilles and the European Quarter institutions. The order groups locations by district to minimize travel time between stops.

3 daysLower TownMont des ArtsEuropean QuarterMuseumsBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Grand-Place

  1. 9:30Lower TownSight
  2. 10:30Grand-PlaceSight
  3. 12:00Lower TownSight
  4. 14:00Lower TownWalk
  5. 16:00Upper TownSight
Day 2

The Mont des Arts

  1. 10:00Mont des ArtsSight
  2. 12:30Mont des ArtsSight
  3. 14:30Mont des ArtsSight
  4. 16:00Place RoyaleSight
  5. 17:30SablonWalk
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Day 3

Art Nouveau and the EU quarter

  1. 10:00Saint-GillesSight
  2. 13:00European QuarterSight
  3. 15:30European QuarterWalk
  4. 16:30CinquantenaireSight
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Brussels questions

Is three days enough for Brussels?

Three days covers central Brussels and the main museums. Plan walks between sites in the Lower Town and use trams for the European Quarter to stay on schedule.

Do I need to book the Horta Museum ahead?

Book the Horta Museum ticket online the day before your visit. Timed entry reduces waiting and fits better with a morning start from Saint-Gilles.

How do I get from the Grand Place to the European Quarter?

Take tram 92 or 93 from the Bourse stop to the European Quarter in 15 minutes. A single ticket costs 2.10 euros and allows transfers.

Do I need tickets for the Parlamentarium in Brussels?

Reserve a free timed slot for the Parlamentarium online before arrival. Walk from the Sablon area or take a five-minute metro ride from central Brussels.

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