Brussels Private City Kickstart Tour: A Local's Guide to Hidden Gems
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51 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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Garry_b
Jun 14, 2024
First thing to do - Our first time in Brussels and our guide Tiago started us off with the best tips, places to see and eat. The history of Belgium and Brussels to help us understand where we are was very helpful and insightful to immerse ourselves in the culture.
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Buckeye-dude
Jun 11, 2024
History, culture, and beer - We had a great time with Christophe. He easily mixed the cultural in with in local Belgian beers so we had a nice relaxing cultural tour of the old city center. His knowledge of local culture and customs as well as the history was a real. He also was able to show us some aspects that many tourists never see. We highly recommend Christophe as a great guide choice.
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Mila_g
Jun 8, 2024
Nice introductory tour ! - Wonderful short tour ! Charming city! Wonderful guide ! Next time we'll have a longer tour :) Thank you Christophe !
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Tracey_d
May 23, 2024
Wonderful - Our guide Tiago was great!! Very knowledgeable. Friendly and keeps you laughing. He showed us some interesting sites.
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Roxanne_l
May 7, 2024
Must do tour in Brussels - Christopher went above and beyond to assist us when our train was late. He spent a significant amount of time showing up the city and explaining the history. He was very cognizant of our preferences as well.
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Natalie_f
May 3, 2024
Great fun - Tiago was very knowledgeable about Brussels history. He gave a lot of good stories. He also gave great recommendations for bars and places to eat. We went to one such restaurant and it was well worth it. Delicious. I'd highly recommend Tiago.
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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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