A Perfect Day in Brussels


If you’ve only got one day to visit Brussels this itinerary will make sure you cover all the things you need to have an epic day – waffles, chocolate, fries, seafood, and the top city sights.

Waffles at Maison Dandoy – make sure to get the crunchy speculoos as one of your toppings.

Chocolate shopping at the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert – bring home Belgium chocolate and be everyone’s favorite traveller.

Coffee break at Aksum Coffee House – perfect place to take a break from chocolate shopping.

Sightseeing at Grand Palace – gorgeous town square.

Visit the famous statue Manneken Pis – it’s a thing and he gets dressed up for different occasions.

Walk through Parc de Bruxelles – the largest urban park in Brussels.

Check out the Royal Palace of Brussels – beautiful palace, open for tours in the summer.

Frites break at Maison Antoine – get a large, try a bunch of the sauces, enjoy at one of the nearby pubs, have no regrets.

Lunch at Poule & Poulette – if you’re not full on fries check out this restaurant in the same area.

Shopping on Boulevard de Waterloo – note that the shops are closed on Sundays.

Seafood dinner at Rugbyman No. 1 – because you shouldn’t leave Brussels without having some mussels.

Brussels Map