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Best Things to Do in Brussels, solo trip
Grand-Place of Brussels is 91% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam the square 24 h, use free audio guides, join Town Hall tours, and enjoy safe people-watching at little cost, so the site fits almost every independent travel need.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral is 90% Solo-Friendly
The free entry, small-group Saturday tour, audio guide, and optional tower climb give a solo visitor rich history, flexibility, and social options with almost no logistical hassle.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Choco-Story Brussels is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can set her own pace with the multilingual audio guide, see live praline demos, and sample chocolates; the 60–90 min route prevents idle time and suits independent travel.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 16.11
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is 90% Solo-Friendly
The museum's vast art range, €4 audio guide, and free cloakroom let a solo visitor explore at their own pace for hours without logistics hassle, making it highly rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Comics Art Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
The museum offers extensive exhibits, library access, sketch sessions and English labels, so a solo adult can spend 1–2 hours comfortably with few logistical issues.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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European Commission is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore the free Experience Europe exhibit at their own pace, enjoy VR booths and quizzes, and enter without booking, making this a high-value, hassle-free stop.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Parc du Cinquantenaire is 90% Solo-Friendly
The park’s wide safe paths, free entry, multiple museums and panoramic arch make it easy for a solo traveler to spend flexible hours exploring, exercising, or photographing without special planning.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Mont des Arts is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely photograph the skyline, sit by the carillon, and pop into nearby museums without schedule compromises, and the garden paths feel safe in daytime, so exploring alone is very rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Musical Instruments Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo adult gets a free multilingual audio guide, quiet galleries, rooftop café, and optional evening concerts, so the museum fills 2 rewarding hours with no logistical hurdles.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 17.43
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Waer Waters is 89% Solo-Friendly
A solo guest can move freely between quiet relaxation rooms, multiple sauna rituals, pools and free fitness classes, allowing deep personal downtime without needing to coordinate with others.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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