Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Brussels Old City
About This Tour
Discover Brussels through its grand architecture, lively street art, and distinctive local character on this private half-day walking tour through the Old City....
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Brussels · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Not suitable for pets; Not stroller accessible; Not wheelchair accessible
About Brussels
Brussels
The beating heart of European politics is best explored in the company of a local guide, who can reveal regal treasures on the Grand Place, the best chocolatiers, tasty beer halls and pretty parks.
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Grote Markt with its rich guild houses and town hall - Here we would like start our tour by giving you some historical introduction. Surrounded by majestic buildings, you will learn you how to “read” the secret symbols of the Belgian facades and find out more about Karl Marx, Che Guevara and Victor Hugo and other famous people that happened to become part of this citylife.Street graffiti - giant wall paintings is one of the main symbols of Brussels! Let’s find out more about history of Belgian comics and meet main its figures, such as Tintin, the Smurfs and others!Manneke Pis and Jeanneke Pis - it will not be easy to find those hidden creatures, but definitely worth it! if we are lucky, we will happen to see one of them in his best suits or even being hooked up to a keg of beer! Let’s find out more about the adventures past of those characters!Former puppet theatre - not many people know, but Puppet Theatres is another symbol of Brussels! We would like to tell you about their history, traditions and provocative, political and educational performances.Place Agora and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert - here we would like to tell you more about urban planning, brusselization and visit luxurious shopping passage, where you can taste some delicious Belgian waffles!Mont des Arts - one of the most fantastic spots, where you can enjoy an incredible view of Brussels! Surrounded by sculptures, Royal Library of Belgium and incredible art nouveau buildings, we will meet some local citizens - characters from Belgian history or folk culture, depicted on a large golden wall clockwork and discuss history of Belgian provinces and its traditions.Musical Instrument Museum - there we would like to discuss local architecture and, in particular, art neuve style and recommend some places, that you might be interested in visiting after our tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Brussels, BE · Tour start: Brussels, BE — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
