One Day in Brussels: A Chocolate and Beer Lover's Paradise

1. 9:00AM: Grand Place and Brussels City Museum
   Start your day exploring the iconic Grand Place and the Brussels City Museum located in the historic Maison du Roi building, which showcases Brussels' cultural heritage.
   Duration: 2 hours
   Estimated distance from one to another: Within walking distance
2. 11:30AM: La Belgique Gourmande and Jeanneke Pis
   Explore the chocolate paradise of La Belgique Gourmande and indulge in Belgian pralines, truffles, and chocolate bars. Afterwards, head to the lesser-known but equally charming counterpart of Manneken Pis, Jeanneke Pis a bronze fountain statue of a young girl urinating.
   Duration: 1.5 hours
   Estimated distance from one to another: Within walking distance
3. 1:30PM: Delirium Café
   Take a break at Delirium Café, famous worldwide for its vast selection of beers - over 2000 are available at any given time. This lively bar offers everything from traditional Belgian brews to experimental international micro-brews, sure to delight any beer lover.
   Duration: 1 hour
   Estimated distance from last location: 10-minute walk
4. 2:30PM: Atomium
   Located on the outskirts of the city, the striking Atomium offers a unique view of Brussels from its panoramic observation deck. Built for the 1958 World Expo, the Atomium is a futuristic building consisting of interconnected spheres that house exhibits and displays.
   Duration: 2 hours
   Estimated distance from last location: 30-minute drive or 45-minute metro ride
5. 5:00PM: Anderlecht Market
   End your day at the Anderlecht Market, where traditional Belgian goods are sold. From fresh produce, to homemade pastries and artisan bread, the market offers a slice of daily life in Brussels.
   Duration: 1 hour
   Estimated distance from the last location: 20-minute metro ride

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Grand Place and Brussels City Museum (2 hours, €10)
• La Belgique Gourmande and Jeanneke Pis (1.5 hours, €15+)
• Delirium Café (1 hour, €10+)
• Atomium (2 hours, €15)
• Anderlecht Market (1 hour, €10)

Total Estimated Costs: €60+

Useful tips:

If you have more time, visit Manneken Pis, the peeing boy statue that is a landmark, and Sablon District for antiques and artisanal shops. For less time, skip Atomium and the Anderlecht Market and instead, check out more chocolate shops and beer spots around Grand Place.