Budget-Friendly Family Adventure in Brussels: Culture, Nature, and Food

Day 1: Explore Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

8:00AM

Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien

Start your day with a delicious organic breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, known for its hearty breads and fresh spreads.
Located in the heart of the city; a short 10-minute walk from the Grand Place.
EUR15, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit the Grand Place

After breakfast, wander over to the stunning Grand Place, Brussels' central square, where you can admire the 17th-century guildhalls and the Town Hall.
Just a 5-minute walk from Le Pain Quotidien.
Free, 1 hour

10:30AM

Stroll through the Flower Carpet

If your timing is right (every two years in August), catch the spectacular Flower Carpet in the Grand Place, or enjoy the beautiful floral arrangements in the surrounding gardens.
Located just adjacent to Grand Place.
Free, 30 minutes

11:15AM

Explore Manneken Pis

Take a short 10-minute walk to see the iconic Manneken Pis statue, a charmingly cheeky symbol of Brussels.
Walk along Rue de l’Étuve; the iconic statue is on a small fountain.
Free, 30 minutes

12:00PM

Lunch at Chez Léon

Enjoy a family-friendly lunch at Chez Léon, famous for its moules-frites (mussels and fries) which is a must-try dish in Belgium!
Just a 10-minute walk from Manneken Pis.
EUR40, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit the Royal Palace of Brussels

After lunch, head to the Royal Palace where you can stroll through the nearby Parc de Bruxelles and appreciate the beautiful gardens.
A 15-minute walk from Chez Léon.
Free to explore the park, Palace exhibits vary in cost., 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Discover the Magritte Museum

Feed your artistic side at the Magritte Museum housing the works of surrealist artist René Magritte.
A 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace.
EUR10, 1.5 hours

4:30PM

Enjoy Belgian Chocolate Tasting

Stop by Chocostory, where you can taste various chocolates and learn about the chocolate making process on a budget-friendly tour.
A short 5-minute walk from the Magritte Museum.
EUR8, 1 hour

5:30PM

Dinner at Fritland

End your day with a casual dinner at Fritland, known for serving some of the best fries in Brussels that'll cater to both adult and kid-friendly tastes.
About a 10-minute walk from Chocostory.
EUR25, 1 hour

6:30PM

Evening Stroll at the Atomium

Wrap up your fun-filled day with a visit to the Atomium and enjoy its stunning illumination against the night sky.
Take Metro line 6 from the city center to Heysel station for a 15-minute ride.
Free to view from the outside., 1 hour
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