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Free audio walking tours of Brussels
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Brussels, Belgium, from 1 h 30 to 2 h. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Grand-Place & Art Nouveau
UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, Manneken-Pis and Art Nouveau facades.
- Grand-PlaceWelcome to the Grand-Place of Brussels, the city's crown jewel and one of the world's most beautiful squares, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This architectural masterpiece is surrounded by lavishly decorated guild houses featuring Baroque facades adorned with gold, witnessing the historical power of…
- Manneken-PisHere is Manneken-Pis, little Julien, arguably Brussels' most famous ambassador. This bronze statuette of a young boy urinating into a fountain perfectly embodies 'zwanze'—the self-deprecating humor and irreverence of the people of Brussels.
- Horta MuseumThe Horta Museum is housed in the former home and studio of architect Victor Horta, the leading figure of Art Nouveau in Belgium. Built between 1898 and 1901, this building is the ultimate expression of early 20th-century modernity and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Atomium & Heysel
The Atomium, its park and views over Brussels.
- AtomiumWelcome to the Atomium, Brussels' bold icon created for the 1958 World Expo. This monumental 102-meter-high structure represents an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times, symbolizing humanity's total confidence in scientific progress at the dawn of the atomic age.
- Mini-EuropeStep into Mini-Europe, the only park in the world that allows you to tour the European Union in just a few hours. Located at the foot of the Atomium, this park showcases Europe's most beautiful monuments reproduced with surgical precision at a 1:25 scale.
- Heysel PlateauThe Heysel Plateau is Brussels' major hub for leisure and events, a direct legacy of the 1935 and 1958 World Expos. Here, you can feel the international ambition of the Belgian capital.
Sablon & Chocolate
Place du Grand Sablon, chocolatiers and antique dealers.
- Place du Grand SablonWelcome to Grand Sablon Square, Brussels' most elegant neighborhood, favored by art lovers and gourmets alike. Once a sandy swamp outside the city walls, this square became over centuries the stronghold of the Brussels aristocracy.
- Church of Our Lady of the SablonThe Church of Our Lady of the Sablon is a masterpiece of Brabantine Flamboyant Gothic, built starting in the 15th century. Its architecture is incredibly fine, especially its stained-glass windows that flood the nave with colored light.
- Petit Sablon GardenThe Little Sablon Garden is a true gem of neo-Renaissance landscaping, designed in the late 19th century as a monument to Belgian history. Surrounded by a splendid wrought-iron fence adorned with 48 bronze statuettes representing old guilds and trades, this garden is a haven of peace in the city center.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Brussels?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Brussels: Grand-Place & Art Nouveau (3 stops, about 2 h); Atomium & Heysel (3 stops, about 2 h); Sablon & Chocolate (3 stops, about 1 h 30). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Brussels audio tours visit?
- Stops include Grand-Place, Manneken-Pis, Horta Museum, Atomium, Mini-Europe, Heysel Plateau, Place du Grand Sablon, Church of Our Lady of the Sablon, Petit Sablon Garden.
- How long does a walking tour of Brussels take?
- The Brussels tours take from 1 h 30 to 2 h, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Brussels?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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