Where do I board the bus?

You can board at any of the six designated stops on the Red Route. Gare Centrale is the main reference point, but there is no requirement to start there — join wherever is most convenient.

When does my pass start — from midnight or from first use?

Your pass activates from the moment you first board the bus, not from midnight on the date you select. A 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours from that first tap-on.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. A mobile ticket displayed on your phone is accepted on board. If you prefer, you can also print it.

Is the tour suitable for young children?

Yes. The audio guide includes a dedicated children's channel in English, French and Dutch. Children under 4 travel free but are not allocated a separate seat.

How often do buses run, and what are the operating hours?

Bus frequency and daily hours can vary by season. Check the official Tootbus website or the Tootbus app for up-to-date timetables before your visit.

Can I cancel my booking if my plans change?

Cancellation terms depend on the policy applied at the time of booking. Check the cancellation details shown during checkout before confirming your purchase.

Tootbus Brussels Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

4.5Bestseller · one of our highest-rated experiences

Duration

1 day

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hop-on hop-off bus tour (24 or 48-hour pass)

Multilingual audio guide with children's channel (English, French, Dutch)

Free earphones on board

Access to Tootbus app with stop maps and self-guided walks

Not included

Entry fees to attractions along the route

Food and drink

What to expect

1
Stop 1 — Gare Centrale / Central Station
The main boarding point, right in the heart of Brussels and easy to reach by metro, train or tram.
2
Stop 2 — Grand Place / Manneken Pis
Alight for Brussels's UNESCO-listed central square and the city's most iconic bronze statue.
3
Stop 3 — Poelaert / Louise / Courthouse
Explore the upscale Avenue Louise neighbourhood and the monumental Palais de Justice.
4
Stop 4 — Luxembourg
Step off near the European Parliament quarter and the lively Place du Luxembourg.
5
Stop 5 — Cinquantenaire
Visit the grand triumphal arch and the cluster of world-class museums in Parc du Cinquantenaire.
6
Stop 6 — Place Royale
Discover the neoclassical square at the top of the historic Coudenberg hill, close to the Royal Museums of Fine Arts.

Hop on and off at any stop along the route.

Meeting point

Gare Centrale, Brussels, Belgium

Board at any designated Tootbus stop along the Red Route — no need to start at Gare Centrale. Show your mobile ticket to the driver when boarding. Download the Tootbus app before you travel to locate live stop positions and check operating hours.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket (or printed copy)
Your own earphones if preferred (free ones are available on board)

Tootbus Brussels Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tootbus Brussels Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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