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Brussels Private Walking Tour: Explore the Capital's Culture, History, and Architecture with a Pro
4.7
3 Ratings
Bruxelles
Discover the rich history, captivating architecture, and vibrant culture of Brussels on a private walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the Grand-Place and Manneken-pis, and learn about the city’s role as the capital of the European Union.
Discover the rich history, captivating architecture, and vibrant culture of Brussels on a private walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the Grand-Place and Manneken-pis, and learn about the city’s role as the capital of the European Union.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Brussels - Brussels is not only about the beer, waffles and chocolate! This amazing city is more than a 1000 years old. Today the name Brussels stands for the meeting point for all the diverse cultures in Europe. It is a cosmopolitan city where many different cultures live together and where different languages can be heard on each street….
- Brussels - Brussels is not only about the beer, waffles and chocolate! This amazing city is more than a 1000 years old. Today the name Brussels stands for the meeting point for all the diverse cultures in Europe. It is a cosmopolitan city where many different cultures live together and where different languages can be heard on each street. Brussels also has an important international vocation: as the european capital, the city is home to the European Commission and to the Council of ministers of the European Union (EU). Variety and contrast can be found in the different architectural styles of Brussels, the former capital of the medieval Duchy of Brabant. Gothic cathedrals and churches are next to
- and sometimes in stark contrast with
- gracious classical facades like the buildings around the Royal Square. Discover this and much more in a 2 hours walking tour that includes some of the best sightseeings of the city.
What's Included
- Customizable tour experience with local guide
- Exclusive private guided tour
- Dedicated local guide for your group
- Customizable tour experience with local guide
- Exclusive private guided tour
- Dedicated local guide for your group
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
You will gain knowledge about:
- The city’s historical background
- The city’s crucial role as the capital and European Union’s headquarters
- Language dichotomy and the Brussels dialect
- The global importance of the European Quarter complex
- The Brussels Treaty
- Remarkable Architecture
- Cultural landscape and notable artists
- Folklore and mythical…
You will gain knowledge about:
- The city’s historical background
- The city’s crucial role as the capital and European Union’s headquarters
- Language dichotomy and the Brussels dialect
- The global importance of the European Quarter complex
- The Brussels Treaty
- Remarkable Architecture
- Cultural landscape and notable artists
- Folklore and mythical stories
- Museums and art exhibitions
You will visit:
- The illustrious Grand-Place
- The renowned Manneken-pis
- The regal galleries and Galleries
- The rue des Bouchers (a.k.a. street of butchers)
- The magnificent Cathedral of Saint Michel-and- Gudule
- The charming place Saint Cathrine
- The historical center featuring the Royal place
- The scenic Our-Lady of Sablon church
- The grand Justice Palace
Location
Grand Place
In front of the Tourist Office at the City Hall, Grand-Place de Bruxelles, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Christopher_b
Mar 13, 2024
Fabulous tour! - My family loved this tour. Our guide, Jurgen, was informative, interesting, and nice. This is a wonderful way to see and learn about Brussels. We highly recommend!
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Cpscinta
Nov 13, 2022
Rudy was fun and... - Rudy was fun and knowledgeable. This was a great way to learn about Brussels on our first day of our visit.
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Dieter_v
Oct 4, 2021
Good walk with historical explanation - Good walk in Brussels centre, with nice historical explanation. Next time we would choose for a longer timeslot. We were not able to see everything we wanted
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