{"id":1817,"date":"2026-02-02T18:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/historic-centre-of-brussels\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:15:02","slug":"historic-centre-of-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/historic-centre-of-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"The historic centre of Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The historic centre of Brussels is <strong>compact, pedestrianised and full of surprises<\/strong> : it is the ideal playground for a family day out.<br \/>Around the <strong>Grand-Place<\/strong>, you can easily go from one another: Manneken Pis, chocolates, waffles, covered galleries, comics, small museums&#8230; without ever walking for miles.<\/p>\n\n<p>This page offers you a <strong>turnkey route<\/strong> to discover the heart of Brussels with children or teenagers, in 1\/2 day or full day.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-730x487.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/bruxelles-grande-place-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Travel addicts  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-section-24rSbI wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\udded The essentials  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Ideal departure:<\/strong> Grand-Place (or Central Station if you arrive by train)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours (express) \u00b7 3\u20134h (with activity) \u00b7 1\/2 day (with breaks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc76 <strong>Poussette :<\/strong> OK mais pav\u00e9s (porte-b\u00e9b\u00e9 plus confort si vous montez au Mont des Arts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2602\ufe0f <strong>Rain plan:<\/strong> Galleries + museum + chocolate\/immersive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uddc1 <strong>Kids break:<\/strong> waffle\/chocolate + food court (zero stress)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-section-Zeb42P wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historical landmarks  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Grand-Place<\/strong> is surrounded by <strong>guild houses<\/strong> + the <strong>Town Hall<\/strong> + the <strong>King&#8217;s House<\/strong>. It has been listed by UNESCO since <strong>1998<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manneken Pis<\/strong> : the current version was commissioned in <strong>1619<\/strong> ; The statue in the street is a <strong>copy<\/strong> (the original is kept in the museum).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 steps away, the <strong>GardeRobe MannekenPis<\/strong> exhibits a selection of costumes: the collection includes <strong>more than 1000 outfits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-section-Z22Im87 wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udc68 \ud83d\udc69 \ud83d\udc67 Why go with your family?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Because <strong>everything fits in a very small area<\/strong> : perfect with a stroller or small legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because you can mix <strong>&#8220;postcard&#8221; + mini mission + chocolate<\/strong> in the same outing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because it&#8217;s <strong>the best area for a first visit to Brussels<\/strong> : you&#8217;ll see the must-sees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And because in case of capricious weather, you have <strong>covered galleries + museums + indoor activities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-section-rLP0x wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f To be booked in the historic centre (our &#8220;safe bets&#8221;)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideas that fit perfectly into the walk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf6b <strong>Choco-Story (chocolate museum)<\/strong> plus tastings (hyper central)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf6b <strong>Chocolate workshop<\/strong> (top with 8+ \/ teenagers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Street Art &amp; Comics Guided Tour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2728 <strong>Immersive experience<\/strong> (rain \/ teen plan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f <strong>Treasure hunt\/investigation<\/strong> (teens)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfab <strong>Brussels Card<\/strong> if you make several visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udeb6 Walking route \u2013 historic centre (2 to 4 hours)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-section-22ralL wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/grand-place-bruxelles-2\/\" id=\"1734\">Grand-Place <\/a>\u2013 the heart of the visit (20\u201335 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the Grand-Place (often cited as one of the most beautiful squares in the world):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take <strong>the full tour<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>show the <strong>H\u00f4tel de Ville<\/strong> and its great tower,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>the symbols of the old guilds<\/strong> on the facades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 If you have time: <strong>King&#8217;s House \/ City Museum<\/strong> (handy if your children like to &#8220;see the original&#8221;).<br \/>\ud83d\udc49 It is also a good starting point for a <strong>family treasure hunt \/ guided tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking time from the Grote Markt to Manneken Pis: 5 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">2) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/manneken-pis-fountain\/\" id=\"1719\">Manneken Pis<\/a> \u2013 the children&#8217;s star (15\u201325 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Grote Markt, go down to Manneken Pis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;mandatory&#8221; photo,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain: <strong>copy in the street \/ original in the museum<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell 1 legend (it makes the statue &#8220;big&#8221; even if it&#8217;s small).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2 steps away, easy options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manneken Wardrobe<\/strong> (suits),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waffle to go,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choco-Story<\/strong> or <strong>chocolate workshop<\/strong> (perfect for &#8220;anchoring&#8221; the exit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking time to the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert: 8 to 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">3) Royal Galleries &amp; Shopping Alleys (20\u201340 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head for the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert: a covered walk ideal in rainy weather, shop windows, chocolate shops, bookshops, theatres.<br \/>Did you know? The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert were inaugurated on June 20, 1847.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, two simple extensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>towards the Stock Exchange and the pedestrian area (atmosphere, street artists)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or to the nearby shopping streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking time to the Bourse: 6 to 8 minutes<br \/>Walking time to Mont des Arts: 10 to 12 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">4) Comic strip frescoes OR Mont des Arts  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comic book option (kids\/teens)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>spot some frescoes in the center,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or book a special <strong>comic\/street art<\/strong> activity (much more fun than &#8220;just walking&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Mont des Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rooftop views,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>terraced gardens,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museum option if everyone is still in good shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-section-Z1cDT9S wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udcda Brussels &amp; the comic strip: ideas to do in\/near the centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/the-best-places-to-see-comics-in-brussels\/\" id=\"33\"><strong>5 must-see experiences<\/strong> around comics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 Guided comic\/street art tour (perfect from 8 years old)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde9 Comics treasure hunt (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-section-Z2wN4Wp border-yellow wp-block-lazyblock-section\">\n  <div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Where to eat in the centre with children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the historic centre, the easiest way is to alternate a real sitting break (when everyone is hungry) and a quick option (when you want to keep up the pace of the walk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To eat quickly and keep everyone happy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WOLF Food Market<\/strong> : the most convenient food court when everyone wants a different dish.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chez L\u00e9on <\/strong>: a large, well-established brasserie, ideal when you want to set up quickly.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noordzee \u2013 North Sea <\/strong>: very fast counter, perfect in &#8220;snack and go&#8221; mode.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fritland<\/strong> : ultra-central fries break, very popular with teenagers.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a real Belgian meal in the right place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aux Armes de Bruxelles<\/strong> : traditional Belgian cuisine just a stone&#8217;s throw from the Grand-Place.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Roue d&#8217;Or <\/strong>: an effective classic, very practical between two visits.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T<strong>averne du Passage<\/strong> : Art Deco brasserie under the glass roofs of the Galeries (wow effect).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Cirio<\/strong> : Art Nouveau brasserie, perfect for a simple meal or a late snack.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For an easy snack break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maison Dandoy: a safe bet for waffles, biscuits and hot chocolate in the heart of the centre.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-grids-Z251qtQ wp-block-lazyblock-grids\"><style type=\"text\/css\">\n    .swiper{\n        width: 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                              <h2>Activities in the historic centre  <\/h2>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"grid-carousel__arrows\">\n                    <button class=\"grid-carousel__arrow grid-carousel__arrow--left\">\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-angle-left\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button class=\"grid-carousel__arrow grid-carousel__arrow--right\">\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\n<div class=\"grid\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-the-sablon-and-royal-districts-of-brussels\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t    <div class=\"image\" 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On the other hand, <strong>treasure hunts, guided tours, museums and chocolate\/waffle workshops<\/strong> can be booked well in advance during weekends and school holidays. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769635720186\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">&#8211; What to do if the weather is bad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The historic centre works very well in rainy weather: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/museum-brussels\/\" id=\"480\">museums<\/a> (City of Brussels, chocolate, etc.), covered galleries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/atelie\/\" id=\"1705\">gourmet workshops<\/a>.<br \/>You can almost spend the day <strong>in the shelter<\/strong> of staying in this area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-it-rains\/\" id=\"758\">Here are some ideas for outings when it rains. <\/a> <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-etiquettes-9wC9r wp-block-lazyblock-etiquettes\"><div class=\"labels__fam\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/activite-sortie-avec-un-bebe-bruxelles\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-yellow labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        FOR 0-3 YEARS OLD        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/activite-et-sortie-avec-un-jeune-enfant\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-pink labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        FOR 3-6 YEAR OLDS      <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/activite-et-sortie-pour-enfant-a-bruxelles\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-purple labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        FOR 6-12 YEAR OLDS      <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/quoi-faire-a-bruxelles-avec-un-ado\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-green labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        POUR LES ADOS      <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/activite-sortie-en-exterieur-beau-temps\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-lightBlue labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        WHEN THE WEATHER IS NICE \u2600\ufe0f      <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familinbruxelles.com\/en\/quoi-faire-quand-il-pleut\/\" class=\"labels__fam-color-blue labels__fam-radius-rounded\">\n        WHEN IT RAINS \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f      <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The historic centre of Brussels is compact, pedestrianised and full of surprises : it is the ideal playground for a family day out.Around the Grand-Place, you can easily go from one another: Manneken Pis, chocolates, waffles, covered galleries, comics, small museums&#8230; without ever walking for miles. 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