brussels virtual tour

This 360 panorama project shows visitors the Brussels skyline from a whole different angle. Most rooftops, towers and viewpoints in the city are not public accessible. With this virtual tour, we want to give everybody a chance to enjoy these magnificent views on the capital of Europe!

All photos and video's from BRUSSELS FROM ABOVE are made by the belgian photographer Herman Desmet . Herman works as a 360VR photographer and developer for Poppr , the leading 360° agency in Belgium. In his free time, Herman searches the most spectacular rooftops in Brussels and makes panoramic images on top of them. Afterwards, these images are connected with 'hotspots' to the other rooftop-panorama's in the tour. In this virtual tour, you can drag in each image full 360 around to get an exceptional view on Brussels, from above. In 2018 we won the VisitBrussels awards with this project!

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As an official Theta360 Ambassador, we are using a special Theta 360 camera from Ricoh. With this equipment we are able to produce full 360° videos!

MIOPS: Gadgets For Creative Photography. MIOPS creates innovative gadgets to make photographers and videographers life easier!

Whether you’re a birdwatcher, a photographer, or a sportsman, Vanguard produces the accessories that enhance those indescribable moments that drive you every day. When everything around you stops and all you see, feel and hear is just before you, Vanguard is there with you, keeping your view clear and steady.

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The city of Brussels is a partner in our project. They support our panoramas by placing some of them on the main website of the city.

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The Brussels City Museum

Discover the fascinating history of Brussels from the comfort of your home with our virtual tour! Unable to make it to the museum in person? No worries! Extend your visit and enjoy an immersive experience right from your couch.

Embark on a unique online journey through the museum’s rich collections. Navigate through the exhibits with just a few clicks, using your mouse to interact with various icons. Click on these icons to learn more about the museum through descriptions, engaging videos, audio commentaries and fun content. Discover the works on exhibit by enlarging them and zooming in on the details!

Whether you are a fan of history , an art lover or simply curious to dive into Brussels culture, this experience is designed for you!

This virtual tour was developed in collaboration with Bel Production

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Virtual 360° tour of the Royal Palace in Brussels

Usually you can visit the Royal Palace of Brussels . Not so this year. But the offices of HM Philippe, King of the Belgians have produced a virtual 360° tour of the palace.

The Royal Palace is located on the Place des Palais / Paleizenplein ( Palaces Square ) in the heart of Brussels . It is the King’s administrative residence and main workplace.

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Brussels v Laeken

The home of the King and his family is the Royal Palace of Laeken . Brussels is the office and de iure residence, as is the St. James’ Palace in London for Queen Elizabeth II . Although she mostly lives and works in Buckingham Palace .

The Palace is where His Majesty the King exercises his prerogatives as Head of State, grants audiences and deals with affairs of state. Apart from the offices of the King and the Queen, the Royal Palace houses the services of the Grand Marshal of the Court, the King’s Head of Cabinet, the Head of the King’s Military Household and the Intendant of the King’s Civil List. The Palace also includes the State Rooms where large receptions are held, as well as the apartments provided for foreign Heads of State during official visits.

When he was an unmarried prince, Philippe used to live in Brussels.

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A virtual tour of Brussels

Perhaps you dream of visiting Brussels, but the pandemic prevents you from physically travelling there. Don't worry, sit comfortably in front of your screen and the "Brussels By Foot" team will take you on a journey.

The company wanted to actively respond to the various lockdowns currently overwhelming us and limiting our holiday and travel opportunities. So to overcome these difficulties while maintaining their vocation to help people discover our capital, their guides have developed virtual tours of Brussels.

How it works: Your guide actually walks through the streets of the city, equipped with a camera and a microphone. You can follow them from your computer screen, comfortably seated in your armchair. Zoom meetings allow you to follow the tour as if you were there, asking questions and making comments.

Themed walks are also now available. The first allows you to (re)discover the popular city centre district of the Marolles through street protests against oppression, in times of crisis, war, health hazards and impoverishment. The second theme will lead you in the footsteps of the great gangsters and criminal cases that influenced Brussels in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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With all these lockdowns , at Brussels By Foot, we were getting bored. Weren’t you? Since we could no longer find you “in real life” in the streets, we lauched our virtual guided tours . Today we can take over the real tours, but we continue to offer virtual tours in immersion in the streets of Brussels.

The principle and the philosophy do not change: authentic, unusual tours , written and guided by passionate Brussels people. The routes are slightly shortened (+/- 1 hour) but the pleasure remains, we guarantee, just as intense.

How does it work in practice? The guide, equipped with a camera and a microphone , walks through the streets and does the tour live, almost normally. You are comfortably seated behind your computer and you follow the tour as if you were there via a Zoom meeting . You can talk, ask questions and give your comments…

BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS

Whenever you want – Only in private

Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, the “îlot sacré”,…

During a picturesque walk through the alleys of the historic center, we show you the must-see places in the city. We tell you its History, we narrate you its legends…

Please contact us. We will organize together your customized guided tour!

Practical info : After agreeing on a date and time, we create a Zoom meeting for your event. Everyone is on the platform at the time of the visit. Participants will need to make sure they have an internet connection.

All ages • Cost : According to your demand • Dur. : +/- 1h15min • Available in fr/en/es • via ZOOM

BRUSSELS CRIME TOUR

Follow us through the dark alleys of the city center and let’s relive together some of the major criminal cases that left their mark on Brussels during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These contextualized stories, always told with respect for the different protagonists, are intended to be as close as possible to the facts as they happened. They will tell you a lot about Brussels society in the different periods…

Some of the stories told are violent, sometimes shocking, so we do not recommend a visit to children under 14 years of age.

14 years and older • Cost : According to your demand • Dur. : +/- 1h15min • Available in fr/en/es • via ZOOM

BRUSSELS : 1000 YEARS OF STRUGGLES

Take a tour of the most rebellious district of Brussels!

During a walk through the four corners of the Marolles district, you will discover unique places where the population has always proudly stood up against oppression and dangers: diseases, wars, poverty,…but also, more recently, gentrification, globalization and real estate developers!

You will discover the great urban struggles that made the Marolles what they are today…

Practical info: After agreeing on a date and time, we create a Zoom meeting for your event. Everyone is on the platform at the time of the visit. Participants will need to make sure they have an internet connection.

All ages  • Cost : According to your demand • Dur. : +/- 1h15min • Available in fr/en/es • via ZOOM

ART NOUVEAU IN THE SQUARES DISTRICT

Considered by many as “the Brussels gallery of Art Nouveau”, the North-East district contains many architectural treasures just waiting to be discovered. So, if you feel like it, let yourself be carried along in the footsteps of the great architects during a stroll in this eclectic district.

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Digital Journey: take a virtual tour of the European Parliament

Unable to visit the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg in person? Take the Parliament's new Digital Journey.

Free and available in all 24 official EU languages, embark on the digital journey to the European Parliament and experience the Parliament in 360 °, become an MEP, discover the history of the EU and join a role-playing game with others.

1. Experience the European Parliament in 360°

Take a 360° virtual tour of the Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg, discover the people and the buildings and find out how you can make your voice heard. Meet MEPs and gain a deeper understanding of their work at the heart of EU politics. Enjoy interactive surroundings, multimedia content and activities.

2. Be a virtual MEP

Try your hand at being an MEP with the help of virtual reality. Take on challenges that will immerse you in how MEPs and Parliament work. You will even have the chance to vote in the plenary session in Strasbourg - virtually, of course.

3. Virtual tour of the House of European History

Find out about the EU’s history during a virtual tour of the House of European History . Enjoy exhibitions and detailed 3D reproductions of historical objects.

4. Online role playing game

  Parliament launched an online game that allows you to learn all about its role in creating EU laws. You can interact with game characters, EU institutions, civil society and others involved in decision-making.

Join other players, aged 14+, for an immersive gaming experience into the democratic process. The game is free, available in 24 languages and takes about an hour to complete.

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Guided tours that showcase Brussels’ heritage

09 March 2022

Is it your first time in Brussels? Or are you looking to get to know the city’s heritage better? The best way to discover or rediscover Brussels’ classics and must-sees is with a guided tour. Original tours, packed with juicy anecdotes, take you past places that are key parts of our capital's history.

Gothic grandeur

Feast your eyes on the grandeur of Brussels' Grand-Place , with its glorious town hall and countless guild houses. The colourful umbrellas of the passionate guides will lead you through the glorious history of this stunning world heritage site . There's a guided tour almost every hour. It's ideal for last-minute decisions... (psst: don't forget a little tip!). 

With its richly decorated facade and impressive tower, the City of Brussels' Town Hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. But did you know that the inside is also worth a visit? On Wednesdays and Sundays , an experienced guide will escort you through the many halls and galleries , interspersed with anecdotes from Brussels city politics.

Can't get enough of cross-ribbed vaults and Brabant Gothic architecture ? Then walk up the Treurberg hill for a guided tour of the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula . The free tour of the cathedral is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the history of this remarkable religious building. If you're not afraid of heights and a bit of exercise you can even take a tour of the cathedral's towers . Be advised that a tour of the towers must be requested at least two weeks in advance and costs €10 per person.

Brussels' Palace of Justice is a real eye-catching jewel of Brussels' heritage. It's the largest courthouse in the world . This gigantic building, designed by Joseph Poelaert, has a usable area of 40,000m². The dome is 100 metres high and there are more than 250 rooms, including 27 impressive courtrooms! That's bigger than Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. A visit is, therefore, a must.

By tram, bus or horse-drawn carriage

Sightseeing in Brussels with a guide on board? The electric hop-on-hop-off Tootbus takes you from the Atomium to the Grand-Place and from the Mont des Arts to the European Quarter. Brussels City Tours also offer tour bus rides .

Prefer a mode of transport with a touch of historical flair? Hop on board the Brussels Tourist Tramway for a four-hour vintage tram ride that takes you past Brussels heritage sites. Or let yourself be driven around the capital a horse-drawn carriage . The carriages are available every day of the week on rue Charles Buls .

Guided tours through a patchwork of architectural styles

From Art Nouveau, Art Deco, typically Brussels eclecticism and modernism to contemporary architecture... Brussels’ urban landscape is a patchwork of architectural styles. Stroll along the squares and stately avenues with a guide, or take a peek behind the magnificent facades on an exclusive guided tour of private residences with explore.brussels .

Die-hard architecture fans are in for a treat with no less than three architecture festivals : the  Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) Festival , the  Brussels Biennale of Eclectic Architecture (BBEA) and the  Brussels Biennalle - Neoclassic . 

Guided tours: architectural heritage

City run art nouveau.

Discover Art Nouveau while jogging at your ease!

Capital of Belgium and Europe, Brussels is also the capital of ... Art Nouveau! Join us on a 9 km tour to discover some buildings representative of this current architecture but also other monuments of the commune of Saint-Gilles. You do not have to be a great athlete to participate: this run is accessible for « start to runners » as well.The route may be adapted to your wishes. All year round, by reservation.

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Art Nouveau, from the Spring to the Ponds

The tour “Art Nouveau, from the Spring to the Ponds” takes you to the heart of Ixelles, from the Defacqz district to the Ixelles ponds, to discover the architects of the first and second generation of Art Nouveau.

The Defacqz district is home to several works by major architects and shows the first impulses of Art Nouveau architecture in Brussels. After a few stops around rue Defacqz and avenue Louise, the tour takes you to the peaceful district of Ixelles ponds to discover other architectural treasures. Discover unsuspected jewels in neighborhoods crossed every day by thousands of people and which have seen, despite the urban (r)evolutions, their beauty and their wealth preserved! WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE ? The tour “Art Nouveau, from the Spring to the Ponds” takes you to the heart of Ixelles, from the Defacqz district to the Ixelles ponds, to discover the architects of the first and second generation of Art Nouveau. Let us tell you the urban history of these neighborhoods next to Avenue Louise and Abbaye de La Cambre by (re-)discovering many houses and private mansions. On the program of the walk, among others… – Tassel Hotel, by Victor Horta ; – Solvay Hotel, by Victor Horta; – Otlet Hotel, by Octave van Rysselberghe and Henry Van de Velde; – Ciamberlani Hotel, by Paul Hankar; – Other works by Albert Roosenboom, Ernest Delune, Ernest Blerot ; – But also many small stories and anecdotes! We will not go into the houses and mansions (most of the are occupied), but photographic supports are provided to give you a better idea of the interior of the buildings. Because Art Nouveau is a “Total Art” which certainly does not stop at the facades! PRACTICAL INFO Regular tours in english and french : Cost : Voluntary* Duration : About 2 hours Group max : 25 people (less in Corona period) Meeting point : Avenue Louise 149 – 1000 Bruxelles (next to Defacqz tram stop) This tour takes place every other sunday. check our website to make sure it takes place ;-) Private tour on demand in english or french

Original guided tour designed and run by the Brussels By Foot independant guides

Defacqz Tram Stop

Art Nouveau dans le Quartier des Squares

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Musical monuments

Brussels is bursting with musical talent that loves to sing its praises. Think of icons like Stromae and Angèle. But the capital's master singer-songwriter is, without doubt,  Jacques Brel.

Armed with an audio guide , discover Brel's beloved Brussels through songs, interviews, testimonies and anecdotes on the Brel in Brussels walks. You'll be introduced to his youth, his private life and his life as an artist. Let yourself be guided to all the places where his voice echoes to this day.

Guided tours: musical heritage

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Brussels heritage: monuments and gastronomy

Follow the guide to Brussels' iconic monuments: the Grand-Place, the Royal Saint Hubert Galleries and the legendary Manneken-Pis. Along the narrow streets, cafes, restaurants and typical taverns serve Brussels specialities : mussels, chips, chocolate... Brussels also boast a fantastic intangible heritage , with our beer culture being its most effervescent example. Treat yourself!

Guided tours: gastronomic heritage

Factory visit and demonstration at planète chocolat.

Our guests learn all about the various stages in the production of pralines and caraques , involving a lot of humour and passion, and not forgetting the deliciious degustation of our artisan pralines and our own hot chocolate. Duration: 45 min - 60 min (depends on the questions of the visitors)

Demonstrations for individuals are arranged on Saturdays at 4:00 PM and on Sundays at 3:00 PM and are held in English and in French. You find us in the heart of Brussels beetween the popular Manneken Pis and the Grand Place.

A master chocolate maker from Planète Chocolat

Planète Chocolat

Belgian Chocolate Village

A new chocolate museum opened its doors on September 20th 2014 in Brussels on the former Victoria chocolate works. Sited near the Koekelberg Basilica, the Belgian Chocolate Village is one of the largest museums in Europe to be dedicated to chocolate.

The museum tour route displays and explains the stages of the manufacture of chocolate, its uses, its history, its benefits, its economics and its diversity. It appeals to all the visitors' senses. At the heart of the museum there is a unique tropical greenhouse. You can also participate at chocolate workshops (on reservation - 15 days before) and you can buy chocolate in our shop.

Brussels Beer Bus

Brussels and its beers with the Brussels Beer Bus

Go back in time by boarding an ambulance 1940-45 completely transformed into a rolling museum of the unusual and old Brussels. Let yourself be guided by a Brussels guide through the streets and monuments of our capital and have fun with his anecdotes. While visiting, taste Brussels beers "on board" or at a local brewery. An experience for those who want to discover unusual Brussels and off the beaten track. Bookings on our website www.brusselsbeerbus.com

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Immerse yourself in the heart of the museum's permanent exhibition with our virtual tour. You will discover our seven rooms and our gallery of 200 Belgian objects as if you were there! You can also find out more about eight objects or themes that are particularly important to us.

Each colour equals a language:

Purple: English

Red: German

Turquoise: French

Yellow: Dutch

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Experience Europe exhibition centre

A unique point of view on Europe

About Experience Europe

Experience Europe is the permanent exhibition in Brussels where you can find out about the European Commission’s core work, priorities and policies, and about EU values, in a playful and interactive environment. It is located at Schuman roundabout, in the heart of the European neighbourhood in Brussels and is open 7 days a week.

Through different themed communication stations, you will get the chance to:

• meet the Commission President in a virtual environment
• travel to places where the Commission is active through an immersive virtual reality experience
• take a virtual tour of the iconic Berlaymont building
• follow the European Commission on social media
• take part in games and improve your knowledge of the EU at ‘Play Europe’
• end the tour with a smile and a souvenir picture

Experience Europe   welcomes everyone to enjoy this unique experience.

Admission is free of charge.

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Visiting Experience Europe

No prior registration is necessary for individual visitors or groups of less than 10 persons. However, if you wish to  guarantee access, book your visit.

• Most visitors spend 1- 1,5 hours in Experience Europe.
• Hand sanitisers are available throughout Experience Europe. We encourage our visitors to disinfect their hands regularly.
• All surfaces, interactive equipment, facilities and premises of the exhibition are frequently sanitised.
• Please note that a cloakroom or lockers are not available.

Planning your visit

Address Rue Archimède /  Archimedesstraat 1 1000 Brussels

Opening hours Monday 13:00 – 18:00 Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00 Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

1 January / 1 May / 1 November / 24 - 31 December

27-28 June 2024

We strongly recommend using public transport to come to Experience Europe. The closest stop is 'Schuman' and can be reached by  metro, bus and train .

The nearest stop is 'Schuman' with lines 1 and 5.  

Lines 12, 21, 36, 56, 56, 60, 79 stop near the Experience Europe centre.

The ‘Brussels-Schuman’ train station is 350m from the Experience Europe centre.

Wi-Fi is available

Experience Europe is wheelchair-accessible.

Work of art - United in diversity

The sculpture represents an allegory of transparency and a bright future. It is a climate-friendly piece of art by Belgian architect Marcos Alvarez, consisting of  27 different cubical mirror tubes and 97 tubes  made of 99% recyclable acrylic resin Dacryl, in the shape of the Berlaymont, which is the visual symbol of the Centre.

Practical information

Want to know more about the European Commission? It's easy! Download the leaflet and visit Experience Europe.

Du möchtest mehr über die Europäische Kommission erfahren ? Ist einfach ! Lade die Broschüre herunter und besuche Experience Europe.

Voulez-vous en savoir plus sur la Commission européenne ? Rien de plus simple ! Téléchargez le dépliant et visitez Experience Europe

Wenst u meer te weten te komen over de Europese Commissie? Download deze flyer en bezoek Experience Europe.

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Virtual Tour

Come and visit The British School of Brussels through our virtual tour. This glimpse into our campus allows you to visit our facilities whenever it suits you, at your own pace, and our Admissions Team are here to help you with any follow up questions. To start your virtual tour, please click on the campus image below and enjoy your visit!

The small coloured discs provide extra information you would get on an in-person tour, so make sure to explore these!

Check out our highlights video before you go for the in-depth explore or if you’re simply in a rush.

A guided tour through Secondary School

Let our School President Tom take you on this guided tour through the school in which he tells his own story about the school’s fabulous welcome, shows you around his favourite parts of the school and gives you a glimpse into what is so special about BSB.

Musical Instruments Museum

A world renowned collection in a splendid art nouveau building, the mim manages a world-famous collection of musical instruments. it is housed in the beautiful old england building in art nouveau style on the mont des arts, home to several of the city's best museums and cultural institutions., the museum presents a wide variety of collections, spread over four floors of exhibitions. this is the place where you can dream away listening to music of the instruments on display., practical information.

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