Quick facts
- Ticket price: Free to follow the murals on your own; paid guided tours are also available.
- Duration: 1.5–3 hours depending on your pace and how many murals you include.
- Best time: Daylight hours for clear views and photos.
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Comic Strip Walk
Explore Brussels’ walls decorated with colorful murals celebrating beloved Belgian comics like Tintin, Lucky Luke, and the Smurfs.
The comic strip walk turns the city into an open‑air gallery that’s fun for both adults and children.
Essential details
Route basics
- Starting points: Many routes begin near the city center or Comic Strip Center.
- Maps: Get a printed map from the tourist office or use online guides.
- Flexibility: You can follow a full route or just pick a few murals near your other stops.
Accessibility & comfort
- Terrain: City streets and sidewalks; generally flat but some sections may be busy with traffic.
- Weather: Entirely outdoors – dress for the conditions.
- Comfort: Plenty of cafés along the way to pause and rest.
How to fit the Comic Strip Walk into your day
- Morning: Start with a short loop near the city center.
- Afternoon: Combine murals with visits to comic shops or the Comic Strip Center.
- Flexible: Add murals to your route as you move between other sights.
Before you go
- Download or pick up a route map so you don’t miss your favorites.
- Wear comfortable shoes for city walking.
- Have your camera ready – many murals are tucked into side streets or building corners.