Brussels: Self-Guided City Game Trail for Groups & Families

Summary

Explore Brussels with a playful city trail game on your phone

You’ll explore Brussels by solving clues and playful challenges using your phone, wandering at your own pace with friends or family. Pause for snacks or photos whenever you want—the city trail lets you discover hidden corners and famous sights without a guide hurrying you along. It’s flexible, fun, and gives you space to really feel the city around you.

What’s the experience like?

We started the Brussels city game right outside the Grand Place—just me, my cousin, and two friends, phones in hand and no guide waving an umbrella. The app pinged us our first clue and we were off, weaving through little alleys that smelled faintly of waffles (I swear every corner here does). I kept getting distracted by the comic murals—almost missed a question about Manneken Pis because I was busy trying to pronounce it. Li laughed when I tried to say it in French—probably butchered it.

The best part? No one rushed us. We paused for fries at Fritland (not sure if that’s cheating) and then wandered into a quiet square where some locals were playing pétanque. Our group got competitive over the riddles—my cousin insisted she’d found a shortcut using Google Maps but ended up leading us in a circle past the same chocolate shop twice. The city trail made us notice details I’d usually miss, like the brass street markers or how the light hits those old guild houses late in the afternoon.

I liked that you could start whenever you wanted—no fixed time, just your own pace. The app worked fine on all our phones (even my ancient Android), and switching between English and French was easy enough. There was this one moment near Place Sainte-Catherine where we just sat down on a bench, half-arguing about an answer while watching people drift by with their groceries. It felt like being part of Brussels instead of just looking at it from outside, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided city game in Brussels

• Receive booking email with instructions
• Download and open city game app
• Start at the designated starting point
• Use GPS to navigate city locations
• Answer questions and complete assignments
• Explore squares, streets, and monuments
• Pause or stop game anytime
• Try to set top score with group

Top questions

How many people can join the Brussels city game?

The scavenger hunt is designed for groups of 2-6 people per booking.

Is there a set starting time for the self-guided tour?

No, you can start anytime—there are no fixed starting times or reservations needed.

Do I need to download anything before starting?

You’ll receive instructions by email after booking; access is via an online app compatible with Android and iPhone.

Is this activity suitable for families with children?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and suitable for all ages—even infants in strollers can join.

Can we pause or stop during the scavenger hunt?

Yes, you can pause or stop whenever you like; there’s no time limit.

Is the Brussels city trail wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What languages is the app available in?

The app offers multiple languages including English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and more.

What’s included

Your booking covers access to the Qula City Trail app for up to six people so everyone can play together on their smartphones. You’ll get full instructions by email after booking—just pick your day and time to start exploring Brussels at your own rhythm.