Private Tour
Self-Guided Walking Tour Along Brussels Comic Book Route
Overview
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Did you know that the Smurfs were never supposed to exist? They started as throwaway side characters, but readers loved them so much that their creator gave in and made them stars. This self-guided audio walking tour through Brussels traces the story of how one city shaped an entire art form, told through 13 hand-picked comic book murals across the city center in just about 2 hours.
Your app-based guide walks you through the worlds of Tintin, Asterix, Lucky Luke, and lesser-known gems like Yoko Tsuno and Thorgal. You won't just view the murals, you will hear about the characters in them, the inspirations behind them and what sets them apart. You can explore at your own pace, pausing to take photos, grab a coffee or make detours.
With an optional quiz to keep it interactive, this walk is perfect for anyone who is enthusiastic about comics and street art. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Brussels
The Brussels comic book route has over 65 murals and walking the entire path could take you several days. In this self-guided tour, our expert has chosen a route that covers 12 murals in just under 2 hours. It covers some of the most popular murals in the heart of Brussels like Tintin, Asterix, Thorgal, Victor Sackville and more.
Smurfs Passage
Learn why these blue characters were never supposed to exist and spot Brussels landmarks woven into the paint
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
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Self-Guided Walking Tour Along Brussels Comic Book Route
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see another side of Brussels.
Mindi P,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The stories about each mural made it a lot more interesting than just seeing the murals. This is especially true for non-EU visitors who may never have heard of any of the comics or the artists. While the map is good, it wasn’t always easy to follow and we somehow missed a couple murals. Be sure to keep the map to be sure you’re going the right way.
Comic adventure in Brussels with children
O7192DEthorstens,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the self-guided walking tour along the comic route in Brussels with my children and we were all delighted. The track is very easy to do, even with children, and everything was clear and pleasant to run. It was especially nice that my children took the lead. They had great fun finding the next stations and discovering the various comic murals. This made the tour a real little adventure for her.
Mural mural on the walls ...
Tania U,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I had a hard time with this tour as the very first stop, the Smurfs wall, is permanently closed and it was difficult for me to get back on track to find the others so I abandoned the tour although others may have better success than I. The voice on the app was clear and easy to understand.
Great walking tour
Allison D,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun walk around the city. Would recommend doing this early in your stay in Brussels as you see a lot of the city by foot to avoid re-walking it. We sight saw first and then did this our last day. Interesting facts about the comics. There is also a comic book museum which we did not have time to visit but would pair nicely. A store next to the Tin-Tin mural is a nice stop as well with many items to purchase that are comic themed.
Brussels Mural Walking Tour
Sunshine21718930901,May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I would definitely recommend this tour if like myself you've visited Brussels regularly and familiar with the traditional tourist spots. Inexpensive and a good way for me to spend a couple of hours taking in murals that I wouldn't have spotted otherwise
Great Tour using phone apps.
Teresa C,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wasn't expecting to enjoy this tour as I was a bit daunted by it because of my poor mobility - but it was great. We did it at our own pace - just the 2 of us- and stopped along the way to have some lunch and carried on with the rest of the tour. We learnt things about Comic Book writers that we knew nothing about and I took some great photos. Highly recommended. Do it at your own pace and within your own time and then go into some of the Bande Dessinees bookshops and check out the writers.
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