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Art Nouveau's Sublime Capital: An Audio Tour in Brussels
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Brussels
About
The Quartier du Châtelain district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center. On this walking tour through the quaint neighborhood’s streets, you’ll see the revolutionary Art Nouveau style that emerged here in the 1890s, transforming the cityscape with buildings that curved and twisted like exotic plants.
Starting at the Louise Tower, you’ll weave your way past several of these exceptionally designed dwellings. You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.
As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous a...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Transportation
Food and Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tower Louise
This tour starts at Tower Louise. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Hôtel Solvay
This self-guided audio tour ends outside the Hôtel Solvay.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Art Nouveau's Sublime Capital: An Audio Tour in Brussels
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Brussels
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About
The Quartier du Châtelain district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center. On this walking tour through the quaint neighborhood’s streets, you’ll see the revolutionary Art Nouveau style that emerged here in the 1890s, transforming the cityscape with buildings that curved and twisted like exotic plants.
Starting at the Louise Tower, you’ll weave your way past several of these exceptionally designed dwellings. You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.
As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous a...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Transportation
Food and Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tower Louise
This tour starts at Tower Louise. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Hôtel Solvay
This self-guided audio tour ends outside the Hôtel Solvay.
Itinerary
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Hotel Tassel
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see the over 100-year-old Maison Hankar and Hôtel Tassel, the world’s first Art Nouveau house.
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La Patinoire Royale
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore the spectacular La Patinoire Royale, an abandoned car showroom turned art gallery.
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Hôtel Goblet d'Alviella (Art Nouveau)
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Hotel Otlet SC
On this tour, you'll learn about Paul Otlet’s proto-internet invention from the 1900s at Hôtel Otlet, where the father of information science once lived.
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Maison Roosenboom
You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.
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JAM Brussels
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
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JAT' Cafe.
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
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Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous architect, I’ll share the little-known history of the city’s townhouses.
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Church of the Holy Trinity
On this tour, you'll pass by the beautiful church and hear its history while you walk.
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Place du Chatelain
On this tour, you'll stroll through Place du Chatelain in the Quartier du Châtelain. The district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center.
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Hotel Solvay
You’ll pass one of Chaussée de Charleroi’s tram shelters and hear about attempts to brand Brussels ‘the capital of Art Nouveau’ en route to Hôtel Solvay, where the tour ends.
