Brussels Private City Kickstart Tour: A Local's Guide to Hidden Gems
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47 Ratings
Bruxelles
Discover hidden gems in Brussels with a private city kickstart tour. Get insider tips from a local guide and avoid tourist traps. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Nicholas Church - Visit the quant central church and enjoy the stories that fill the church
  • Maison Dandoy - Grand Place - Discover the oldest Biscuit makers of Brussels
  • Grand Place - Middle Aged Tavern

See the hidden alley’s of the centre and discover what life was like back then.

Grand Place

Look around at the traditional square, riddled with history and local legends

  • Manneken Pis - What Brussels is famous for, visit this (surprisingly small) peeing statue
  • Jacques Brel Statue - There is more than 1 famous statue in Brussels, take a walk and discover some more
  • Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert - Built in 1846, the galleries were commissioned by the king to protect the inhabitants of Brussels from rain while shopping
  • Jeanneke-Pis - Weave your way through more streets and see a relative of Manneken-Pis, most tourists don’t get to visit
  • Royal Theatre Toone - More alleyways, more to be discovered. Enjoy the interior of an old theatre and even see the cat living inside. End the tour in the heart of Brussels, at the Grand Place where everything is accessible
What's Included
  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Food & Beverages not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

Experience a personalized introduction to Brussels with a private tour designed to set the tone for your visit to the city! In just 90 minutes, a local expert will familiarize you with Brussels, ensuring you make the most of your stay.

Learn about the locations of landmarks like Maison Dandoy and Manneken Pis, and know how to visit them without dealing with large crowds. Looking for a distinct family-run restaurant or a popular local hangout? Our local guides can guide you; they’re specialists in the field! Say no to common tourist traps; during this city kickstart tour, your guide will direct you towards the real Brussels.

Our Private City Kickstart Tour: Brussels is part of the signature tours offered by Withlocals in major cities around the globe. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who are compensated fairly. We’re committed to supporting local economies by promoting local products exclusively and preventing over-tourism by managing small, non-intrusive groups. Our tours are environmentally conscious and steer clear of typical tourist paths.

  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
Location
Bd Anspach 77
Boulevard Anspach
In front of Les Brasseurs
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Samantha_h
Apr 18, 2024
Brussels In 1.5 hours - Tiago was an amazing guide. He showed us all the high points and hidden treasures of Brussels. Great recommendations on food and shopping. His knowledge of the Market Square was so interesting.
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20keriw
Apr 14, 2024
Great start to our Brussels trip! - Great way to start learning about Brussels! Very knowledgeable guide, Shanthuru, who catered our preferences to learn more about the beginning of Brussels and see both main historical buildings but also a few areas off the beaten path. Wonderful tour.
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Sabrinakz1165ij
Mar 30, 2024
Private tour - This was our first experience with a “WithLocals tour”. Christophe was great and easy communication ahead with our delayed train. It was nice to maneuver the city in a private tour without a large group.
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110bridgettem
Mar 7, 2024
Fun and knowledgeable experience - We had a great time with Christophe on our private kickoff tour of Brussels. He was very knowledgeable, personable and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed every bit of our tour today!
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Scenic30077772690
Dec 1, 2023
Food and history - the perfect mix! - Christophe provided us with great insight to the city along with wonderful stops for the best beer, fries, waffles and chocolate. Loved his passion for Brussels along with his desire to share his favorite food stops. A perfect blend of both history and culture. Truly a wonderful day! Our family ranged in ages 18-81 and all enjoyed their time with Christophe. A personally adapted your just for us which was perfect!
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Jennifer_f
Nov 29, 2023
Great Tour! - We had the best time with Christophe! He customized our tour so we didn’t waste any time with things that didn’t interest us. He was very knowledgeable of the city and very friendly. We covered a lot of ground in the short time that we had, and it was exactly what we needed! Highly recommend!
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Econsc
Oct 3, 2023
Kickstart tour - a good way to start your trip - We had a great experience with Mariana, an excellent way to kick off our trip. Mariana shared interesting information and stories that really highlight Brussels history. We visited several well known and lesser known sights, making the tour feel unique and personal based on interests communicated before the tour began. An hour and a half is prefect to get a nice overview without being too overwhelming; Mariana kept a good pace without long periods of standing. I would highly recommend a tour with Mariana to start your trip.
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Vincent_f
Oct 2, 2023
Well worth it! - We saw things in Brussels that were famous, and things that were not. We saw the city from the perspective of a guide who clearly loves his city and loves his job. The tour show us how to find things and what to look for.
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Jesse_r
Jul 9, 2023
Excellent and informative - Excellent areas of the city were covered. The guide was timely and very friendly. He pointed out interesting stories and made it very interesting.
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Rabetancourt
Jun 20, 2023
Well done Thiago - Thiago was great… mixed in local details on best places to eat chocolate, waffles, proper Belgian fries, and a cost effective Michelin restaurant on top! Teenagers really enjoyed the mix of history with some laughs. Thank you Thiago!
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