Want to discover Brussels without getting tired?
Climb aboard the TOOTBUS, the 100% electric double-decker tourist bus that takes you on a journey to the heart of the capital’s most beautiful sites.
From the Grand Place to the Atomium, via the Royal Palace and the European Quarter, enjoy a panoramic tour with a multilingual audio guide. Perfect for exploring the city at your own pace — and ideal for the little ones, who can rest while continuing the visit!
And in addition, TOOTBUS offers a guided audio tour designed for children, with specific narrations, available on board or via the app, in French, Dutch and English. The format is both educational and entertaining, ideal for the youngest who can rest while discovering the city.
The highlights of this activity
- They feel like they’re on an open-air merry-go-round ! Sitting at the top of the bus, the children love to see the city pass before their eyes. The children’s audio guide makes the journey even more fun with adapted explanations, funny anecdotes and immersive sounds.
- And above all, they can rest between two visits while continuing to discover the monuments… without even having to walk!
TOOTBUS in 6 points
- 100% electric double-decker bus : Quiet, eco-friendly and comfortable to discover the city effortlessly.
- Panoramic view of the monuments : Enjoy the most beautiful sights of Brussels from the bus floor, in the open air or under cover.
- Multilingual audio guide : Available in several languages (French, Dutch, English, etc.), with a version specially adapted for children.
- Hop on and off wherever you want : With the hop-on hop-off system, explore the city at your own pace, as you please.
- Perfect for families : A fun way to visit while resting your little legs between stops.
- Access to the must-sees : Atomium, Grand-Place, Palais Royal, European Quarter… A single ticket to connect all the major sites.
The team’s opinion
Very practical with children! We discover Brussels comfortably seated in the bus, without fatigue or complaints. The comments are very well done, both for adults and children, with a playful version that captures their attention.
And the real plus: you can go up and down whenever you want ! As a result, you can visit a lot of places in a single weekend, without stress or transport hassle.
Practical information
- AGE: From 3 years old (accessible to all ages).
- TIMETABLES: Frequency: every 20–30 minutes depending on the season.
- DURATION: Complete circuit ~1 hour 30 minutes.
- ADDRESS: Main starting point: Rue du Marché aux Herbes 82, 1000 Brussels (near the Grote Markt).
- ACCESS: Free hop-on hop-off system (hop on and off wherever you want).
- AUDIO GUIDE: Several languages (French, Dutch, English…) + special children’s version.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Buses adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Questions
Stop 1 / departure is 33, rue du Cardinal-Mercier (Central Station), but you can get on/off at any stop on the line.
It takes about 2 hours to complete the full loop
There are 12 stops
The great classics; Mont des Arts, Place Royale/Coudenberg, Royal Museums, Parc du Cinquantenaire/European Parliament, Atomium, Koekelberg Basilica, Train World, Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula, etc.
Yes: Free Wi-Fi on board + Tootbus app with interactive map, stops, schedules and real-time bus tracking.
A stone’s throw away, you will also like…
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY:
A must for curious little ones! This museum impresses with its dinosaur gallery, one of the largest in Europe. Kids love to see life-size T-Rex and Diplodocus skeletons, explore fossils, and participate in interactive workshops.
TRAIN WORLD:
Immerse yourself in the world of Belgian rail, between historic locomotives and driver’s cabs to test. Train world is an immersive and fun tour where children can get on board, manipulate controls and discover how the trains of yesterday and today work.
COMIC BOOK & PEYO MUSEUM TOUR:
Go in search of the comic strip murals that decorate the walls of Brussels, then enter the world of the Smurfs at the Peyo Museum. Interactive games, giant sets and nods to the world of Belgian comics make it a colourful walk, ideal for the whole family.
