When Tomorrowland needs a cultural counterpoint, Brussels is the most immediately rewarding escape from the festival grounds — just 30 minutes from Boom, the Belgian capital delivers Art Nouveau architecture of world significance, the greatest concentration of comic strip culture in Europe, a Grand Place that Victor Hugo called the most beautiful square in the world and a food culture that punches considerably above Belgium's modest size. A full city day entirely within reach of the festival site.
Your driver takes you directly from the Tomorrowland site to Brussels' historic centre and returns you at the agreed time — 30 minutes each way, door-to-door with no train connections or metro navigation to manage.
The Belgian capital delivers Art Nouveau of world significance, a Grand Place Victor Hugo called the most beautiful square in the world and a food culture that punches well above Belgium's modest size.
What to see
• The Grand Place (Grote Markt) — a UNESCO-listed square of baroque guild houses and the Gothic Town Hall
• The Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts — a vast national collection spanning Flemish Primitives, Bruegel, Rubens and the world's largest collection of works by René Magritte
• The Horta Museum — the preserved home and studio of Victor Horta, the architect who invented Art Nouveau
What to eat
• Moules-frites at a brasserie in the streets around the Grand Place
Brussels is bigger, livelier, and more cosmopolitan than Bruges or Ghent, with stronger museum collections and more international cuisine. The medieval atmosphere is concentrated around the Grand Place rather than throughout the city. If you want a major capital experience with art, architecture, and food, Brussels is the natural pick.
Brussels lies about 20 miles (32 km) south of Boom, and the private transfer typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes each way, depending on traffic. Going by private car is more direct than train and metro connections and lets your driver drop you close to the Grand Place or another central spot in the city.
The historic core is very walkable, with the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Sablon, and the Royal Museums all within about 20 minutes of each other on foot. Some streets are steep between the lower and upper parts of the city, where elevators and the Mont des Arts steps help. Comfortable shoes are essential for cobblestones.
The Grand Place, a UNESCO-listed square of baroque guild houses and the Gothic Town Hall, is the obvious starting point. Victor Hugo famously called it the most beautiful square in the world. From there, visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for Flemish masters and a huge Magritte collection, the Horta Museum for Art Nouveau, and the iconic Manneken Pis nearby.
Brussels is a food capital. Try moules-frites (mussels with fries) at a brasserie in the streets around the Grand Place, a fresh waffle from a small stand, and Belgian chocolate from one of the historic chocolatiers in the Sablon district. Pair meals with a Belgian abbey or Trappist beer, which the city pours in remarkable variety.
Brussels is the unofficial capital of the European Union and a hub of Art Nouveau architecture, especially the work of Victor Horta. It's also the world center of comic strip culture, with murals across the city and a dedicated comics museum. The mix of medieval squares, modernist landmarks, and European institutions makes the city unusually layered.
Brussels is officially bilingual French and Dutch, with French more widely spoken in daily life. English is very common in tourist areas, restaurants, museums, and shops, so visitors rarely have trouble communicating. Street signs and metro stations are usually displayed in both French and Dutch, which can be confusing at first, but maps and apps make navigation straightforward.
Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable, with warm days and outdoor cafes on the squares. Brussels can have changeable weather any time of year, so bring layers and a light rain jacket. Festive markets transform the city center in December, while summer brings open-air events, biennial flower carpets, and long evenings.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.