How to meet locals and people from Brussels?
Updated on December 1, 2022 by pierre
How to meet locals and people from Brussels?
Whether you are passing through Brussels for a few days or whether you have just arrived in the Belgian capital, meeting the people of Brussels is one of the best ways to discover Brussels. We have listed for you good plans for with locals visit the city, to drink & eat, Do the Party ou share your passions!
1. Greeters – visit Brussels with locals
Out of the tourist guide who monotonously repeats his boring speech: set off to discover Brussels in the company of a Brussels resident.
For this, make an appointment with a greeters. They are inhabitants who are passionate about their city, anxious to share it with you for a unusual encounter and out of the ordinary. In their free time, they make you discover their neighborhoods, their moods, their favourites, and free of charge.
Also take a look at the sites Guide Like You & Vayable on which locals offer guided tours on all different themes: chocolate ride, unusual Brussels, tasting of belgian beer, etc.
1. Drink & Eat with the locals
If it is rather around a good dish that you want to meet people from Brussels then it's on Vizeat you have to log in. On this site you will find a list locals who want to welcome you to their home for a meal concocted by them. The occasion of Belgian food with Belgians in a Belgian house! Count between 15 and 30 euros per person according to the proposed menu.
2. Use-it: Party with the locals (Closed)
Without a doubt, the beer loosening tongues, in typical bars you will easily engage in discussion with some Brussels residents. Know how to avoid the very touristy bars in the city center if you don't want to drink your beer with the person who was sitting next to you on the plane.
If you don't know where to go to party, give a call to use it or visit them at their office located in the Ravenstein Gallery : every week they list good plans outings (evenings, concerts, happy hour...).
3. 1001 belges: Share your passion with the locals – Closed
Here is a platform where individuals invite you to share their passions during a friendly workshop. Creative arts, beauty, cooking, decoration, well-being, sport: there is no shortage of activities. There is something for all tastes and for all budgets: some activities are Free, otherwise count between 10 and 30 euros per person.
