Walking Tours

Brussels Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Follow story-driven clues through Brussels streets to uncover artists, rebels, and film pioneers in a flexible 2-hour game; play and pause any time.

Start whenever it suits you, download the free Questo app, unlock your adventure, then head to the first location with a charged smartphone and data.

Use in-game clues to reach spots where van Gogh sold his last painting, Karl Marx was imprisoned, Brad Pitt checked in, and Charles V once walked.

Trace tales of rebellions and spies with Gabrielle Petit, reveal Lumiere-era cinema spots, and follow a women trail, with kids joining in for free.

Self-guided city game via Questo app

Stories about van Gogh, Karl Marx, Brad Pitt and Gabrielle Petit

Film and history stops featuring the Lumiere brothers, Charles V and the women trail

Full flexibility with start and pause anytime

24/7 availability with daily bookable access

Free for kids

Parking fees

Wi-Fi

Physical tour guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Brussels with a self-guided city game on the Questo app, available 24/7 with flexible timing and free access for kids.

Getting started

Download the Questo app using the provided link on your smartphone and unlock your self-guided city game directly in the app. With a mobile internet connection and at least 50% battery, head to the starting point in Brussels whenever you like. Once you are there, follow the in-app prompts to begin playing and move through the city at your own pace.

What to expect

The Brussels Brain Chase city route

This self-guided city exploration game turns central Brussels into your puzzle board, guiding you between historic sites, film locations, and memory-filled streets over roughly 2 hours, without any time limit.

Features

Stories about van Gogh, Karl Marx, Brad Pitt, and Gabrielle Petit appear as you unlock each stop, giving context to where van Gogh sold his last painting while still living, the former prison where Karl Marx was incarcerated, and the hotel where Brad Pitt stayed recently.

Film and history stops featuring the Lumiere brothers, Charles V, and the women trail introduce you to rebellions against French emperors and Germans, secrets of the seventh art, and prominent women who scrawled their names into history.

A self-guided city game via the Questo app means you will not need a physical tour guide; the app provides directions, clues, and narratives as you walk.

Full flexibility with start and pause anytime lets you take breaks for photos, snacks, or rest, then resume later without losing progress in the self-guided mobile city game with 24/7 flexible access.

The experience offers 24/7 availability with daily bookable access, so you can choose any hour that suits you, and it is free for kids, making it easy to include younger players in The Brussels Brain Chase.

What to bring

Smartphone: Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery and a mobile internet connection for the game.

Questo app: Download the free Questo app in advance using the link in your ticket.

Game link: Unlock your city game in the Questo app using the link provided with your booking.

What's not allowed

Animals: Animals or pets are allowed during the experience.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is not provided, so you cannot rely on venue internet for the game.

Guide services: A physical tour guide is not included, so guided commentary on-site is not available.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Not wheelchair accessible, so guests using wheelchairs cannot complete the full route.

Infants: Infants must not sit on laps during the experience, and infant seats are not available.

Strollers: Stroller or pram access is available along the route.

Additional information

Tour format: This is a self-guided mobile city game that you play via the Questo app.

Duration: The city game takes about 2 hours to complete, but there is no time limit.

Flexibility: You can start at any hour, take breaks at any time, and resume later.

Availability: The game is available 24/7 and can be booked any day of the week.

Starting point: You must head to the starting point shown in the app to begin your city game.

Location access: Public transportation is available nearby, which makes reaching the starting point easier.

Kids policy: Kids can join the city game for free.