Explore Brussels with a Local Economic Historian

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About the Activity

For about 2h we will explore the city by observing and listening about it's rich history, the main architectural landmarks, a panoramic view over the valley of Brussels, and talk about urbanism, economy, society and current situation of this northern european capital.

2 hours 15 minutes

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels

guided walking tour

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Travel Itinerary

Maximum 14 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Grand Place

Brussels Main Square, Brussels, Belgium, 1000This is be an excellent starting point to understand why Brussels exists and we will find out who ruled the medieval city by looking at the architecture.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Manneken Pis

Rue de l'Etuve, Brussels, Belgium, 1000Statue of Manneken Pis one of the most famous symbols of Brussels5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

De Permanensje (Manneken Pis Museum)

Markt, Geraardsbergen, Belgium, 9500The wardrobe of Manneken pis is a new museum with all the clothes made for the statue5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Tour De Villers

Rue des Alexiens 16, Brussels, Belgium, 1000ruins of an ancient fortified wall from the 13th century5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Sablon Quarter

Place Du Grand Sablon, Brussels, Belgium, 1000Aristocratic neighbourhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame des Victoires au Sablon, the Great Synagogue and a french style garden Petit Sablon with the Palace Egmont and other government building.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Place Royale

Place Royale, Brussels, Belgium, 1000Here we will see the largest Palace of Justice in the world, the most important museum in Belgium, the Brussels Royal Museum of Fine Arts. We will talk about the castle of the Duques located in the hill and then demolished to build the royal area.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Mont des Arts

, Brussels, Belgium, 1000We finish the tour at the Mont des Arts next to the Brussels Central Train Station (Gare Central). Here we will have a panoramic view over the swampy valley of Brussels where we will see in the horizon the 5th largest church in the world and Brussels Chocolate Village. We will talk about two important legacies of the industrial revolution, the metalurgical industry (Atomium, Art Nouveau Arquitecture, Bronze scultures) and the chocolate expertise of the 20th century.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Brussels Grand Place is the main square, it is 5 minutes walk from Brussels Central train and metro Station. we can meet at the centre of the squareView Location

End point

The tour finishes in the royal area of Brussels, where most museum are located, it is know as the upper part of central Brussels, also near Brussels Central StationView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For this tour to take place we need to have at least 8 travelers

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Brussels time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by City Explorer BrusselsCreated on 02 Apr 2025Created on 29 Apr 2025

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