Evening Tour: Explore the Dark and Mysterious Past of Brussels
4.6
47 Ratings
Bruxelles
Uncover the dark and mysterious past of Brussels on an evening tour illuminated by lantern light. Explore the city's rich history of revolts, executions, and forgotten heroes for a unique and chilling experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place du Grand Sablon - The Grand Marché, nestled in the heart of Brussels, is a vibrant and bustling marketplace that offers an eclectic array of fresh produce, artisanal delights, and cultural experiences. From farm-fresh ingredients to artisan crafts, this market is a feast for the senses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich flavors and diverse culture of Brussels. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this dynamic hub of activity and savor the essence of Brussels through its market life.
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Brussels in a way you never have before! Hidden behind the immaculate facades and an abundance of chocolate stores, there exists a sinister and violent history that is seldom spoken about. During this night-time tour, guided by the light of lanterns, you will venture into the city’s profound history while unravelling stories of rebellions, unsung heroes, executions, and methods of torture.

Venture beyond the main tourist destinations and sink into the harrowing yet captivating history of the European capital for 2 hours. This unparalleled experience will leave you viewing the city from a whole new perspective and memories that will stay with you forever.

Location
Grand Place 8
Grand Place
We meet on the main square (Grand Place) of Brussels, in front of the city hall. Please, look out for the guide with the RED UMBRELLA!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(47 Ratings)
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Gilchesterton2
Jun 17, 2024
Very interesting - Very interesting 2-hour tour of lesser-known places in Brussels, with an excellent guide like Renzo. Totally recommended.
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Deborahmi5051jd
Jun 16, 2024
Superb guide and fascinating experience - We really enjoyed the tour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. We always like to go off the beaten track so it was especially fascinating to see the residential side of Brussels and discover its history. The tour lasted 2 hours and, for what we paid, it was well worth it
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Getaway718872
Jun 14, 2024
5 star experience - 5 star experience. The guide was incredible, the places visited were very interesting, an experience worth repeating. It's really worth it. I advise.
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Christianoy4870ww
Jun 3, 2024
Entertaining tour - Fun tour with interesting stories and details. Rahiem was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to take questions. Well worth it and very satisfied overall.
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Srganguly
May 27, 2024
Fun Evening around Brussels - Rahim made the tour really interesting weaving the key information and facts from history . Kept the group engaged with his trivia and sense of humour too ! Really a great experience!
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Barbaraj_h
May 20, 2024
Great tour! - This is a great tour and Dan is a great guide! Saw a lot of things and heard stories I hadn't heard on the regular city tour.
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Annamp5644pl
May 18, 2024
Absolutely awesome evening 😁 - The tour was delivered in the most interesting and entertaining way by the very friendly and professional guide (ess) on the pic. A good balance of walk, talk and joke 😉 Over the 2 hours the most of practically possible bits of Brussels city centre+ were seen and its dark side stories heard. After the tour I felt as my tourist's duty fulfilled and I am free for whatever come. Absolutely awesome evening! Just remember to wear the walking boots, bring some jumper and water and be generous with the tips after.
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Kristastreef79
Jun 16, 2024
Entertaining tour - According to the guide this was a free tour, while TripAdvisor offers it for €3. The guide gets nothing from this and relies on tips. Our guide, Jan, was new to the job and did it enthusiastically. Knew interesting facts, we enjoyed ourselves for 2 hours!
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Kornel_h
Jun 3, 2024
The stories stick with you - Nadine is a pleasant tour guide who knows much about the city. For a different kind of introduction to Bruxelles, this is a good place to start. The stories stick with you.
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Londongal_10
May 18, 2024
It's ok but not quite living up to its promise - This tour is just ok, I'd say... the guide Rahiem (sp?) was very friendly and told his stories with great humour and banter, however, the stories for me just weren't that "dark". Not as bloodthirsty or gory as I was expecting (let's face it most countries have tortured people over the years so nothing new to be learned there..). Also - unfortunately we set off late and overran a little so it felt overlong by the end. However we saw more of Brussels than we had before during our short stay, it covers quite a large area. For me, I'm not sure I would recommend this particular walk over any others I've had over the years.
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