Escape the airport: layover in Brussels
Escape the airport: layover in Brussels

What you'll do

Don’t waste your layover in Brussels waiting at the airport - how dull. Instead, join one of our local Brussels hosts on a short but sweet (we’re not just talking about the chocolate you’ll inevitably eat) journey around Brussels.

Based on your travel itinerary, you can squeeze in some of Brussels iconic sites like Sint-Michiels Kathedraal and iconic statues and monuments like the cheeky Mannekin Pis, or immerse yourself in a local neighborhood to get to know how the locals live.

Your time is precious so spend it exactly how you want to! The hours will fly by as you enjoy a local meal after strolling through the streets, skipping out on the tourist traps that your host will help you avoid.

An airport Belgian waffle just won’t taste the same as one freshly made in a local cafe, will it? With plenty to see, taste and do, your host can’t wait to show you around beautiful Brussels, no matter how flying your visit.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 5 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Don’t waste your layover, counting the hours at the airport, get out and see a bit of Brussels
  • You’ll get exactly what you want out of your experience with your savvy host showing you to shops, restaurants and other places you’ll enjoy
  • Get a taste of the well-known sites, without the stress of feeling or getting lost
  • Avoid boring airport canteen food and enjoy an authentic Belgian lunch at a local restaurant
  • Let your host take the reins to help you get the most out of your experience, based on your schedule.

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 5 hours with your host (this can, of course, be customized to fit your schedule)
  • Meeting at Brussels Airport
  • Transfer from Brussels-Airport-Zaventem to Bruxelles-Central with train (20 minutes)
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Drop-off at train platform at Bruxelles-Central

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than airport transfers
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Excellent

    March 2019

    Dr Vivek S

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Meet our local hosts in Brussels. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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