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Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

4 days in Brussels

Grand squares, waffles, beer and easy day trips. Here's how to spend 4 days in Brussels: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Brussels trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 4 days Brussels itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Local food tour of Brussels~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Brussels.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
3

Day 3

09:00
Local food tour of Brussels~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Brussels.
12:30
Local food tour of Brussels~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Brussels.
16:00
Local food tour of Brussels~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Brussels.
4

Day 4

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.

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What 4 days in Brussels costs

What this trip costs

$1,209
Flights$45037%
Stay$20317%
Activities$19616%
Food$18015%
Local transport$726%
Shopping$484%
Buffer$605%
$302/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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4 days in Brussels: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Brussels?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Brussels, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Brussels?+

Start with Local food tour of Brussels, Central market & street-food lunch and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 4 days in Brussels cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $600 per person for 4 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?+

The best months to visit Brussels are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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