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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Brussels [2025]
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Disneyland Paris
4.8
/5
2768 reviews
10
From AU$ 127.11
Disneyland Paris | >100 km from downtown
Phone +33160306053
Address: Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Xiao Xiao World Park puppet show
Giant Christmas tree lighting ceremony
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There are not as many people as in China. It is worth taking the children there. The queues for many popular projects are only 40 to 50 minutes. We played 5 roller coasters, a bungee jumping machine, and the fireworks show was beautiful. The children were very happy.
Disneyland Paris is a vibe of mix fun and adventure rides. Activities and alot of shows. Most recommended rides are Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Ratatouille: The Adventure. You'll also find many beloved Disney staples like "it's a small world", Peter Pan's Flight, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The Disney Stars on Parade is a major highlight, Broadway-Style Shows. There are alot of Dinning Options available inside theme park
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Van Gogh Museum
4.8
/5
1560 reviews
10
From AU$ 46.55
Based on 65,680 reviews
Museum Quarter | >100 km from downtown
Phone +31205705200
Address: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Home to over 200 classic Van Gogh oil paintings
Dutch & Japanese design fusion museums
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A must in Amsterdam if you like Van Goghs work. Definitely get the audio tour, it is worth it. Very interesting place to learn the history of Van Gogh and his short life
I’d recommend you to come around 9:00 and go to upper floors to see highlights of the collection without the crowd.
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Louvre Museum
4.7
/5
8715 reviews
10
From AU$ 44.76
Based on 104,049 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +33140205317
Address: 75001 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Explore the Giant Glass Pyramid
Giant glass pyramid & Mona Lisa
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A must-see attraction in Paris. I booked the ticket on Ctrip a long time in advance, but I could only choose the 4pm session. The actual entrance inspection was not very strict, and I was allowed in at 3:30. Moreover, there were fewer people entering the afternoon session, so there was no need to queue. I passed the ticket inspection and security check all the way to the exhibition hall!
I booked a ticket to the Louvre through Trip.com for 14:30. It was very easy to book. On that day, you can join the line about 30 minutes before your booking time, and you’ll be able to enter the museum on time. If you’re into art, you will love it because it’s such a huge museum with five floors (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2). You can spend half a day or even a full day there, but since I’m not very into art, 1–2 hours was enough for me. Anyway, it’s worth visiting at least once if you come to Paris!
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Eiffel Tower
4.7
/5
4228 reviews
10
From AU$ 37.15
Based on 143,603 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +33892701239
Address: Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
France's landmark building of romantic culture
Panoramic Paris view & landmarks
Saved by 2778 users1669 positive reviews
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It is worth climbing the stairs to walk up, where you can see many different scenery and surprises. The only drawback is that it is very tiring and there are not enough toilets. There are many tourists, and it is really painful to queue for a long time and there are many people in the toilets on the ground during cleaning time. Otherwise, this attraction is really super beautiful and worth visiting again and again in different seasons.
The little boy loves it. It's two floors. It's not too tiring. I'm a little afraid of heights, but it's okay overall. The wind is strong and there are a lot of people, but you don't need to queue up and can go up directly.
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Palace of Versailles
4.7
/5
2948 reviews
10
From AU$ 37.60
Based on 27,936 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +33130837800
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Experience the luxurious Louis XIV architectural style
72-yard mirrored hallway & reflections
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Obviously it is one of favorite place to visit in Paris but this is first time with my kids and they enjoyed it .
I booked the tickets in advance on Ctrip and chose the 1:30 pm show. It turned out to be a perfect time. I took the RER C line from Eiffel Station in the city center in the morning and walked to the entrance of the Palace of Versailles, just in time for admission!
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
4.7
/5
2464 reviews
10
Based on 72,080 reviews
Ile de la Cite | >100 km from downtown
Phone +33142345610
Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Climb the Clock Tower for a panoramic view of Paris
Admire the exquisite interior sculptures and murals
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🌟 Paris stroll: a city romantic code, how many people do not know Paris, this name knows this building, in the textbooks to read the ugly bell ringer has increased the mystery of the biological Notre Dame, Paris must punch in the red location. The interior has not yet opened, and the exterior is still under maintenance. 🗼 Notre Dame Cathedral is under maintenance, and the people who come to punch in are still endless, just to witness the truth. It reopened in September. You can make an online reservation for the Seine River at night like a picture scroll slowly unfolding. The beauty is unspeakable.
Notre Dame de Paris: A stone epic reborn from the ashes, is it worth kneeling and looking up? Conclusion: Even if the scaffolding is not removed, it is still the soul coordinate of Paris! The fire burned through the Gothic dome, but it allowed humans to see the naked appearance of faith - Notre Dame at this moment is a living architectural anatomy lesson, more philosophical than when it was perfect.
The hardcore truth beyond "The Hunchback of Notre Dame":
The shocking aesthetics of the scaffolding church: the giant tower crane on the south side pierces the sky like a mechanical cross, and the unfinished flying buttresses expose the steel nerves. Through the gaps in the construction fence, you can see the new spire cast from **600 tons of recycled lead blocks after the disaster - this is the Gothic soul resurrected by humans with technology in the 21st century.
The miraculous code of the survivors:
Bronze rooster weather vane (fallen to the ground in the fire and then recovered): It contains fragments of Paris, the crown of thorns and the remains of Saint Denis. The French regard it as the immortal totem of the ** country;
South Rose Window (16th century): The colored glass tempered by high temperature in the flames is more colorful. When the midday sun penetrates, the rose projection like a blood diamond will appear on the ground;
North transept stone column: The charred column is deliberately preserved and juxtaposed with the snow-white restoration stone - ** destruction and rebirth are in fierce dialogue here.
Time capsule in the underground palace: The underground archaeological tomb (Crypte Archéologique) contains the ruins of the ancient Roman baths of the Île de la Cité. The stone swimming pool in the 4th century AD is intertwined with the foundation of the medieval Notre Dame. The two thousand years of accumulation of Paris are cut here.
Ghost echoes on the riverside squatting on the Pont Neuf of the Seine until late at night. When the construction lights go out, the outline of the building floats in the moonlight. At this time, if you put your ear to the wall, you can hear the whimper of the wind blowing through the hollow holes of the scaffolding - that is the phantom sound of Quasimodo ringing the bell.
Post-disaster pilgrimage survival guide:
Touch rebirth up close:
- Book a "Chantier Tour" (€19) and enter the construction site wearing a helmet to watch robots carve new beams;
- Go to the "Atelier de la Reconstruction" next door to assemble an oak dome model by hand and touch the charred original beam samples.
Magic moment sniping:
- Squat at the Pont Petit one hour before sunset, where the construction cranes and the remaining twin towers form a surreal picture in the reflection of the Seine;
- Look up at the North Tower at the top of the hour, and when the temporary bells (newly cast in 2023) ring, the pigeons in the sky will be startled and fly back like ashes.
Soul meal replacement plan:
- Sainte-Chapelle (Sai
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Seine River Cruise
4.7
/5
1321 reviews
9.9
From AU$ 30.44
>100 km from downtown
Address: Please refer to the booking information for the specific boarding location
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Cruise along the Seine River past Paris landmarks
Seine views & iconic Paris landmarks
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It was a great experience. I thought the food was delicious, except for the cheese. I chose a window seat for the 8:30 pm boat. When I got off the boat, the Eiffel Tower was lit up. There was a workplace on the boat, so chill.
The meeting point is easy to find. If you want to take the 9:30 pm boat, you should line up an hour in advance. There are a lot of people on the boat. The parade lasts for more than an hour. You can see the exterior buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Les Invalides. You will cross more than a dozen bridges. People scream under the bridges and wave to people on both sides. It is a good atmosphere. There is no light show on both sides. It is worth visiting if it is cheap.
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Musee d'Orsay
4.8
/5
3451 reviews
9.8
From AU$ 22.83
Based on 67,757 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +33140494814
Address: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Feel the magic of light and shadow in the Impressionist palace
Experience artistic passion in natural light
Saved by 1760 users2983 positive reviews
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Very interesting museum. There is audio guide on different languages. Impressionists are the most popular. We get free ticket for Montparnasse Tower as a bonus, thank you!
This museum is perfect for people who love Impressionism. The ticket here is very convenient,on the night before my visit, the official website showed that the morning time slots were fully booked, but I was able to get a ticket here that allowed entry at any time during the day. In the morning, the line for timed tickets was very long, but my ticket line was short, and I got into the museum quickly.
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Palais Garnier
4.7
/5
1092 reviews
9.7
From AU$ 26.14
Based on 20,130 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +33171252423
Address: Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Admire the Opera House's magnificent chandelier
Grand staircase & gilded sculptures
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Palais Garnier, Paris’s legendary opera house, is a masterpiece of opulence and artistry. Built in the 19th century, its grand façade, marble staircases, gilded balconies, and crystal chandeliers exude timeless elegance. Inside, the jewel of the ceiling painted by Marc Chagall adds a touch of modern magic to the historic splendor. Whether attending a performance or simply touring its lavish halls, the experience feels like stepping into a fairytale. From the Grand Foyer, reminiscent of Versailles, to the velvet-draped auditorium, every detail whispers luxury. A visit to Palais Garnier is an unforgettable encounter with the glamour and cultural soul of Paris.
The Paris Opera House is large in scale, exquisite in details and magnificent in appearance. It is praised as a theatre where paintings, marble and gold ornaments complement each other, giving people great enjoyment.
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Rijksmuseum
4.7
/5
759 reviews
9.5
From AU$ 44.76
Based on 48,304 reviews
Museum Quarter | >100 km from downtown
Phone +31206747000
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
Highlights:
Take the escalator to the promenade for panoramic atrium views
Family art workshop & collection insights
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Amazing museum with a truly massive collection that could easily fill an entire day. A great app as well. No cabin baggage storage though so you will have to use a locker. Entrance ticket is pricey, but definitely worth it.
Really nice experience.. you'll spend at least 3hour Inside because it was biggest museum in Amsterdam. I guess
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