For about 2h we will explore the city by observing and listening about it's rich history, the main architectural landmarks, a panoramic view over the valley of Brussels, and talk about urbanism, economy, society and current situation of this northern european capital.
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels
guided walking tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Grand Place
Brussels Grand Place is the main square, it is 5 minutes walk from Brussels Central train and metro Station. we can meet at the centre of the square
Return
Art Mountain
The tour finishes in the royal area of Brussels, where most museum are located, it is know as the upper part of central Brussels, also near Brussels Central Station
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For this tour to take place we need to have at least 8 travelers
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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For about 2h we will explore the city by observing and listening about it's rich history, the main architectural landmarks, a panoramic view over the valley of Brussels, and talk about urbanism, economy, society and current situation of this northern european capital.
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels
guided walking tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Grand Place
Brussels Grand Place is the main square, it is 5 minutes walk from Brussels Central train and metro Station. we can meet at the centre of the square
Return
Art Mountain
The tour finishes in the royal area of Brussels, where most museum are located, it is know as the upper part of central Brussels, also near Brussels Central Station
Itinerary
1
Grand Place
This is be an excellent starting point to understand why Brussels exists and we will find out who ruled the medieval city by looking at the architecture.
25 minutes
2
Manneken Pis
Statue of Manneken Pis one of the most famous symbols of Brussels
5 minutes
3
De Permanensje (Manneken Pis Museum)
The wardrobe of Manneken pis is a new museum with all the clothes made for the statue
5 minutes
4
Tour De Villers
ruins of an ancient fortified wall from the 13th century
5 minutes
5
Sablon Quarter
Aristocratic neighbourhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame des Victoires au Sablon, the Great Synagogue and a french style garden Petit Sablon with the Palace Egmont and other government building.
20 minutes
6
Place Royale
Here we will see the largest Palace of Justice in the world, the most important museum in Belgium, the Brussels Royal Museum of Fine Arts. We will talk about the castle of the Duques located in the hill and then demolished to build the royal area.
25 minutes
7
Mont des Arts
We finish the tour at the Mont des Arts next to the Brussels Central Train Station (Gare Central). Here we will have a panoramic view over the swampy valley of Brussels where we will see in the horizon the 5th largest church in the world and Brussels Chocolate Village. We will talk about two important legacies of the industrial revolution, the metalurgical industry (Atomium, Art Nouveau Arquitecture, Bronze scultures) and the chocolate expertise of the 20th century.
