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 the most convenient and sustainable way to discover the Belgian capital’s greatest treasures. On board this electric vehicle, you can explore the city at your own pace while listening to audio commentary in English. The service is divided into two routes with strategic stops near all the main points of interest.
Central Route (Red Line)
This route is ideal for immersing yourself in the city's historical and political heart. The tour includes stops at iconic locations such as Central Station, Place Royale, Sablon, the Palace of Justice, Place Poelaert, the European Quarter, and Cinquantenaire Park.
Atomium & Mini-Europe Route (Blue Line)
If you want to explore the capital's more modern icons, this line will take you to the north of the city. Key stops include Central Station, Rogier, the Atomium, Mini-Europe, and De Brouckère.
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?
After the first use on board the bus, your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours, depending on the option you choose when booking. During this time, you can get on and off the bus as many times as you wish.
Schedules & Frequency
These are the schedules and frequencies of the Brussels tourist bus:
- The first departure of the Brussels tourist bus is at 9:40 am and the last departure is at 6 pm. The route has departures every 20 to 30 minutes.
- The first and last bus departures are from stop 1, located at 33, Rue du Cardinal Mercier, 1000, Brussels.
- During the winter season, between September 30 and April 15, the bus' last departure is at 5 pm, and it runs every 30 to 40 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 8 (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 5 (Flagey) and takes you past the main Art Nouveau houses and buildings in Brussels.
- European Quarter (40 minutes): this walk starts at stop 3 (Luxembourg) 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.
