Tour & Activity Scams in Brussels, Belgium
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Brussels — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
11
Total in Brussels
How it works
Individuals dressed in smart-casual clothing station themselves near Grand-Place and the entrance to the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, approaching tourists with laminated "tour schedules" and presenting themselves as licensed city guides. They offer a 90-minute walking tour for a set price (typically €15–20 per person), collect cash upfront, then deliver a brief, low-quality walk before ending early or disappearing entirely. Legitimate licensed Brussels guides display an official badge issued by Visit Brussels and do not solicit on the street.
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11 total warnings across all categories