Discover Brussels like a local.

The Brussels guide is packed with hidden gems, custom walking routes, honest tips on where to stay, plus local insights on food, culture, and getting around. Comes in an easy-to-use digital PDF format.

Purchase nowMore info please

Hidden Gems

Spots that Tripadvisor and ChatGPT will not tell you about.

Custom Itineraries

Four custom itineraries with a focus on Art Nouveau, beer, food, and rainproof activities.

Digital Guide

Over 40 pages of local knowledge in a mobile-friendly PDF.

Introduction

The Brussels Guide

Planning a trip to Brussels can feel overwhelming. Which area should you stay in? How do you get around? Where do locals actually eat? This carefully curated 40+ page guide was created to make your Brussels experience fun!

Written by a Belgian local and travel photographer who’s spent years exploring every hidden corner of the capital, this guide helps you discover Brussels beyond the clichés. Think of it as having a local friend in your pocket, one who knows exactly where to go, when to visit, and how to avoid the crowds.

Purchase now
Guide to Brussels

Discover Brussels

Discover the hidden gems, best bars & restaurants and much more

The author

I’m a full-time travel writer and photographer, born and raised in Belgium, and based in Brussels. Work takes me around the world, but nowhere feels more like home than here. I’ve spent countless hours wandering through Art Nouveau hallways, lingering by crumbling façades, and always looking for the next best corner café.

I live here with my Italian partner. Our social life may be a mild cash flow liability, but it’s also our way of keeping a pulse on the city. From local bistros to new wine bars, we eat out often and with purpose.

This guide is my love letter to Brussels , drawn from the notes app I constantly update and a Google Maps collection that’s out of control.

What you will receive

A 44-page PDF jam-packed with information, including:

• Custom itineraries for foodies, beer lovers, Art Nouveau lovers, and for a rainy day. Complete with Google Maps links
• Honest tips on where to stay and which areas to skip
• Tried-and-tested local restaurants, cafés, and hidden gems.
• Mobility advice, local etiquette (like tipping and mealtimes)
• Suggestions for tours that are actually worth it

Why this guide is worth your pennies

Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, or longer, the hope is that this guide will help you see Brussels a little more like a local. Yes, you will still get a lot of recommendations for the classics, along with my favorite places to grab chocolate, beer, waffles, and fries.

You will equally get tips for offbeat museums, typical bars, and a lot of Art Nouveau! The vast majority of which you will never find on Tripadvisor, Reddit, or Chat GPT.

What do other customers think about the guide?

As someone who travels for food, I particularly liked the dedicated section on restaurants (both Belgian and foreign cuisine). We also thoroughly enjoyed the recommendations for authentic chocolate, beer, and waffles.

Andrea Torcivia

I loved the mix of famous landmarks and custom itineraries. Especially the beer itinerary that had some very cool local breweries I would not have known about otherwise.

Greg Smith

Dankzij deze gids ontdekte ik hoeken van Brussel die ik voordien nooit had gezien. Het is een perfect hulpmiddel on de stad echt goed te verkennen.

Sophie Claes

Purchase now

Your one-stop-guide to Brussels is here!

Delve into Brussels!

With The Brussels Guide you get the local experience.