The Brussels Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is the best option for getting to know the main sights around the Belgian capital comfortably and sustainably. Plus, thanks to its two floors and convertible roof, you'll have unbeatable views of the city!
Tour Details
The Brussels Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is a sustainable, electric bus that follows a route with 12 stops and lasts 2 hours. Some of the most interesting stops are the Royal Palace, the European Parliament, the Cinquantenaire Park and the Atomium.
At this link, you can see a map of the different stops on each route: Brussels Hop On Hop Off Bus.
How Does it Work?
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours. During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Schedule & Frequency
These are the schedules and frequencies of the Brussels tourist bus:
- March 18 to October 27: the first departure will be at 9:30 am, and the last departure at 6 pm. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes.
- October 28 to December 31: the first departure will be at 9:30 am, and the last departure will be at 5 pm. Buses run every 20 to 30 minutes.
Night Route
- May 1 to October 27: at 8 pm. This route has a duration of 75 minutes.
- November 30 to December 31: at 7 pm. This route has a duration of 60 minutes.
These schedules are subject to change and modification.
Self-Guided Walks
With your bus ticket, you also have access to 4 audio guides in English so that you can explore Brussels on foot on your own. There are 4 routes available:
- Historic center, chocolates, comics, and culture (35 minutes): starts from stop 1 (Gare Centrale) and will allow you to discover the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis or the Royal Galleries.
- The urban art of comics in Brussels (30 minutes): starting from stop 9 (Bourse), it will show you the murals of different comic strip characters such as Lucky Luke, Tintin, the Smurfs or Spirou.
- Art Nouveau Route (40 minutes): this walk starts at stop 16 (Parc Léopold) and takes you past the main Art Nouveau houses and buildings in Brussels.
- European Quarter (40 minutes): this walk starts at stop 15 (Parc du Cinquantenaire) and will allow you to walk next to the institutions of the European Union.
Itinerary Adjustments
Please note that, due to the preparation of the Christmas markets, the sightseeing bus will modify the following stops until further notice:
- Stop 1: Rue du Cardinal Mercier
- Stop 3: 6, Place des Armateurs
- Stop 14: 17, Place Eugène Flagey
Children's Tickets
Children under 4 can participate for free on the tourist bus if an adult accompanies them and they sit on the adult's lap.
If you would like for a child under 4 to have their own seat on the bus, you'll have to purchase a ticket for children aged 4-12, even if the child is younger than 4.
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