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Brussels to the Open — From the medieval heart to the grand viewpoint
Brussels
About
This is not a free tour... and that makes a difference.
At Curiositas Mundus we offer quality tours, with small groups, prepared guides and a careful experience.
You reserve your place for only €3 (management costs) and, at the end of the tour, make a direct payment to the guide according to the experience. The recommended contribution is €16 per person, with a minimum contribution of €6 to ensure that the work of the guide is paid.
This model prevents massing and offers a clearer, closer and more interesting route.
Beyond the format, this tour is designed to understand Brussels : its evolution, its contrasts and the stories that hide behind its most emblematic places.
It includes histo...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour in Spanish
Professional guide specialized in history of Brussels
Local recommendations during the tour
Clear, dynamic and historically contextual explanations
Small groups for a more personalized experience
Payment to recommended guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Bourse
The appointment will be at Place de la Bourse, just in front of the main entrance of the Stock Exchange. Your guide will carry a navy umbrella with the Curiositas Mundus logo.
Return
Place Poelaert
You will end up in one of the best viewpoints in the city, from where you can see the atomium.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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Brussels to the Open — From the medieval heart to the grand viewpoint
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About
This is not a free tour... and that makes a difference.
At Curiositas Mundus we offer quality tours, with small groups, prepared guides and a careful experience.
You reserve your place for only €3 (management costs) and, at the end of the tour, make a direct payment to the guide according to the experience. The recommended contribution is €16 per person, with a minimum contribution of €6 to ensure that the work of the guide is paid.
This model prevents massing and offers a clearer, closer and more interesting route.
Beyond the format, this tour is designed to understand Brussels : its evolution, its contrasts and the stories that hide behind its most emblematic places.
It includes histo...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour in Spanish
Professional guide specialized in history of Brussels
Local recommendations during the tour
Clear, dynamic and historically contextual explanations
Small groups for a more personalized experience
Payment to recommended guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Bourse
The appointment will be at Place de la Bourse, just in front of the main entrance of the Stock Exchange. Your guide will carry a navy umbrella with the Curiositas Mundus logo.
Return
Place Poelaert
You will end up in one of the best viewpoints in the city, from where you can see the atomium.
Itinerary
1
Place De La Bourse
We start in this central square, a meeting point between different areas of Brussels and an ideal place to introduce the general context of the city and the route.
5 minutes
2
Place St. Gery
We discovered the area where the city was born, a key place to understand its medieval origin and its evolution over the centuries.
10 minutes
3
Rue de la Grande Ile
We visited one of the few visible stretches of the River Senne, essential to understand the urban development of Brussels and its historic transformation.
The visit to this point depends on access at the time of the tour. If this is not possible, it will also explain its importance in the surroundings.
10 minutes
4
La Bourse de Bruxelles
We stop in front of the old Stock Exchange, symbol of the transformation of Brussels into a modern financial centre. Today it hosts the Belgian Beer World, reflecting the cultural importance of beer in Belgium.
10 minutes
5
St. Nicholas Church
We will pass through one of the oldest churches in the center, historically linked to merchants and guilds.
6
Grand Place
We visit the most emblematic square of Brussels, surrounded by guild houses and historic buildings that reflect the splendor of the city in the Modern Age.
20 minutes
7
Hotel Amigo
We will cross the area where an old medieval prison was located, today converted into one of the most exclusive hotels in the city.
8
Tintin Mural Painting
During the tour we can see some of the murals of the comic characteristic of Brussels, integrated into the urban landscape. Tintin's is an example, we could see any other during the tour instead of this one.
5 minutes
9
Manneken Pis
We will learn the real story behind the most famous (and surprising) symbol of Brussels, far beyond the simple anecdote
10 minutes
10
Tour De Villers
We will pass by one of the few visible remains of the ancient wall that protected the city in the Middle Ages.
5 minutes
11
Rue De Rollebeek
We will descend this historic street that connects the center with the upper part of the city, showing the urban contrast of Brussels and seeing some of the buildings that are preserved from the 15th century.
12
Place du Grand Sablon
We explore one of Brussels’ most charming neighbourhoods, where history, art and urban transformation are intertwined around its squares and churches.
10 minutes
13
Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon
We can see this emblematic Gothic church of the Sablón district, a key point in the religious and artistic history of the city.
14
Palace of Justice
We discovered one of the most monumental buildings in Brussels and its impact on the city, both architecturally and urbanly.
10 minutes
15
Place Poelaert
We finish the tour in one of the best viewpoints in Brussels, with a privileged view to understand the city from another perspective.
