It covers more than thirty different museums and activities in Bruges, so there is sure to be something worthwhile for you there!

What is the Discover Bruges Card?

The Discover Bruges Card is a free card provided to anyone who stays in a hotel in Bruges for at least one night. It is provided to you upon arrival and offers you discounts on a huge variety of museums and activities within the city.

Bruges Attractions Included

With the Discover Bruges Card, you get discounted entry to a variety of museums, and attractions and also do certain activities. Here is a list of what you can get:

1. Homebrewery De Halve Maan
2. Choco-Story
3. Cinema Lumière Bruges
4. Historium
5. Belgian Fries Museum
6. Foltermuseum
7. Kantcentrum
8. Torture Museum Bruges
9. XPO Center Bruges
10. Gallery XPO Salvador Dali
11. Lumina Domestica/Lamp museum
12. Bruges Beer Experience
13. Bruges Diamond Museum
14. Lace Centre
15. Musea Sculpta
16. Lago Olympia
17. Seafront-Maritiem themepark
18. Boudewijn Seapark
19. Boat trip Damme-Bruges-Damme
20. Photo Tour Brugge
21. Bike rental
22. Balloon trip over Bruges
23. City tours
24. Wine tours

You will find all the details and a complete list of what options are discounted by how much here.

It is also worth noting that you can get four euros off the Bruges Museum Card, which gets you lots larger discounts on all the museums in Bruges.

Frequently Asked Questions

The great thing about such a visitor card is that it allows you to experience the best of Brussels at a fraction of the cost. In this post, I will provide a comprehensive guide to the Brussels Card, covering its benefits, costs, available durations, options, and top attractions you shouldn’t miss.

What is the Brussels Card?

The Brussels Card is a must-have for any traveler looking to explore the rich culture and attractions of Brussels while in town. It is a tourist pass that offers free access to 49 museums, discounted prices for various attractions and tours, and exclusive shopping and dining discounts.

The card also gives free travel on public transportation (if you choose to buy it) within the city during your stay, as well as an option for the hop-on hop-off bus and a priority ticket to the Atomium!

There is so much to love about the Brussels card, but we have just gotten started. Let’s dig in a bit more…

Pricing and Validity Options

The Brussels Card comes in three durations: 24, 48, and 72 hours. On top of that, they give you lots of flexibility with the option of adding:

• public transport
• Hop-on, Hop-off bus
• Atomium Entry (discounted & fast-tracked)

So, you get to choose exactly what you need and pay for that alone.

Here are the prices for the various Brussels Card options and extras:

Brussels Card (museums, attractions and discounts)

• 24 hours: €32
• 48 hours: €42
• 72 hours: €49

Add public transportation

• 24 hours: Plus €8
• 48 hours: Plus €15
• 72 hours: Plus €19

Add Hop-on Hop-off Bus

• 24 hours: Plus €24
• 48 hours: Plus €29
• 72 hours: Plus €34

Note that children under 12 enjoy free admission to many museums, and the card may not be necessary for them.

Atomium Tickets

Atomium Tickers are purchased as a one-time addition (not based on the time of your ticket) and allow you to skip the lines too! Just walk to the front and scan your ticket for entry.

The tickets are also discounted which is great:

• Adults: €12
• Seniors: €10.50
• Students/Teens/Disability: €6.40
• Children under 115 cm Free

Where to Purchase the Brussels Card

You can purchase the Brussels Card online here or at any of the two official Visit Brussels tourism offices in the city:

• visit.brussels office Grand-Place (Brussels town hall)
• visit.brussels office Mont des Arts (BIP, Rue royale 2)

You can also buy the Brussels Card at these two museums, just be aware that you cannot add any options in this case, you just get the basic card:

• The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
• The Belgian Comic Strip Center.

Top Brussels Attractions Included

With the Brussels Card, you get free entry to 49 museums and tourist attractions, including:

1. Magritte Museum
2. Art & History Museum
3. Musical Instruments Museum
4. Belgian Comic Strip Center
5. Horta Museum
6. Autoworld Brussels
7. BELvue Museum
8. Museum of Natural Sciences
9. Brussels City Museum
10. Centre for Fine Arts

You will find all the details and a complete list here.

Discounts and Special Offers

Apart from free access to museums, the Brussels Card also provides worthwhile discounts on

• guided tours (boats, walking, running and more)
• lots of great food offers (beer, chocolate, meals, coffee)
• cheaper entry to some attractions (Koekelberg Basilica, Mini Europe, ARAU, BAMKO)

You can see the full list here.

Using Public Transportation with the Brussels Card

If you opt for the Brussels Card with public transportation, you’ll have unlimited access to trams, buses, and metro services operated by STIB-MIVB within the city limits during the card’s validity.

If you are also coming or going to the airport, trains are not included, but there is Line 12 Bus that takes you there for free with the Brussels Card.

Maximizing the Value of Your Brussels Card

To make the most of your Brussels Card, plan your trip to Belgium’s capital around all the museums and attractions you want to visit each day. And on the days where you won’t be entering such places, you can walk around without the card.

That means you should prioritize your must-see museums and attractions, and schedule your visit during the card’s validity period. Don’t forget to make use of the available discounts for tours, shopping, and dining too. As there are some surprising freebies and discounts in the card including the must-try Belgian beer and chocolate.

How it works

The Brussels card is given to you either by email or in printed form when you buy it in person. You can then also upload the card to the app, and use it digitally even if you did not buy it online.

Once you have the Brussels card in either form, you simply scan the QR code for entry at the various museums or for use on public transport.

The Brussels Card App & Free City Map

It is also worth downloading the Brussels Card app to use with the card. You can also store your card inside it (and even buy it there before you arrive).

The app comes with a map and lots of handy information about the various museums and attractions you can use your Brussels card with. The App is available on iOS or Android.

If you do get the card in person you will also get a paper form of the guide and a free city map that some of you may prefer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in the Antwerp City Card?

The Antwerp City Card comes packed with benefits to help you make the most of your visit to this wonderful city:

Unlimited Free Public Transport

With the Antwerp City Card, you get unlimited access to Antwerp’s public transport system (called De Lijn), which includes buses, and trams. This enables you to travel almost anywhere with ease in Antwerp.

I personally found it quite easy to walk to most major attractions from the Antwerp Central train station, however, there are a few attractions that are further away and it would be handy to use public transport for those, for sure.

Museums, Churches & Attractions

The city pass includes free or discounted entry to a wide range of museums, landmarks and attractions. Let’s take a look at a few of the most popular museums you get free access to:

• Chocolate Nation
• Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
• Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu)
• Maagdenhuis Museum (Maiden’s House)
• The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
• Museum Vleeshuis
• Photo Museum Antwerp (FOMU)
• Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)
• Red Star Line Museum
• Museum De Reede

Here is the full list of 16 museums.

There are three stunning churches included too:

• Cathedral of Our Lady
• St Andrew’s Church
• St Paul’s Church

And a few attractions as well:

• Antwerp Canals
• Antwerp Story
• The Brewery De Koninck

You also get 25% off a visit to the Antwerp Zoo and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra!

Free City Map

Navigate your way through the picturesque streets of Antwerp with a complimentary city map, available with your Antwerp City Card. The map highlights key attractions, transport hubs, and other points of interest, making it easy to plan your sightseeing adventures.

Antwerp City Card Purchase Options

There are three Antwerp City Card options available, catering to different durations and budgets:

• 24-hour Antwerp City Card: Ideal for a short trip, it costs €27 and is valid for 24 hours (1 day)
• 48-hour Antwerp City Card: Perfect for a weekend getaway, costs €35 for 48 hours (2 days)
• 72-hour Antwerp City Card: For a more extended stay, costs €42 for a 72-hour card (3 days)

And you can buy your Antwerp City Card at any of the following three locations in Antwerp:

• Steenplein 1 Antwerp Visitors Centre
• Central Station Visitors Centre T
• The museum shop of the photography museum FOMU

Frequently Asked Questions