Brussels by Bike

Brussels is a small yet cosmopolitan city, with a remarkably diverse population and landscape. From the historic city center and grand monuments to lively markets, political institutions, old industrial zones, and elegant bourgeois homes—every corner can reveal a completely different world. A bike tour is the perfect way to experience this variety. I cycle through the city all the time—it’s a bit hilly, and not all streets have bike lanes, but it’s still the fastest and most fun way to get around. I’m really into it! This tour will take you off the beaten path, through areas many visitors miss but that are full of character. We’ll explore the canal zone, the old industrial heart of Brussels, multicultural working-class neighborhoods, green corridors, and massive, unexpected monuments. And of course, if time allows, we’ll stop along the way!

Meeting point: Metro Bourse elevator (near Boulevard Anspach 90) Tour highlights include: - Bike rental and orientation - The old harbor area around Place Sainte-Catherine - Molenbeek: local markets, a striking modernist church, and Chocolaterie Blondeel - Tour & Taxis: a former freight transport hub, now a vibrant cultural site - Laeken Church & Cemetery - Laeken Palace and the Monument to the Belgian Dynasty - The iconic Atomium - The Japanese Tower - A scenic ride through the old riverbed park - Brussels' "Manhattan" district, with its striking high-rises This tour can be tailored to your preferences—extended into a full-day experience, shortened for a quick ride, or redirected to explore other areas of the city.