Description
Free walking tour: Yesterday’s and today’s celebre “Brusseleirs”
Follow our local guide for an original walking tour in Brussels… and visit Brussels out of the beaten tracks !
They did Brussels:
Meet the good, bad & ugly… the famous, infamous & anonymous… All those who shaped Brussels and its history.
Their only common point is Brussels. Meet the most outstanding Brusseleirs, those without whom nothing would be the same… Because what make Brussels, is the Brussels People !
| This activity is available every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in “free tour” system (free payment) and every day with a private guide (you choose the day, the time of departure and the meeting point at your best convenience). |
Highlights:
- Stromae, Audrey Hepburn, Bonom… We tell you all about the famous Brussels “Zwanzeurs” !
- Guide is Brusseleir too !
- You’ll meet the dikkenek (big mouth) and the kweebus (mad, twisted)… All the Brussels Celebrities who made the History !
- Free tour (pay what you want)
Our guarantees:
- Responsible tourism: This activity respects the codes of responsible and sustainable tourism.
- We work in partnership with the Brussels Tourism Office.
- More than 10 years of experience.
- Certificate of Excellence since 2013.
- Professional guides (English-speaking).
- Free tour: free price (pay what you want).
- Private tour: you can also book this activity privately for you or your group.
- A private guided tour that offers a more exclusive experience to you, family, friends or corporate groups.
- Quick and easy booking (free cancellation*).
Program:
You’ll be told about some emblematic people who made History of the city (for good or for bad). Over a pleasant walk off the beaten track, you’ll meet the dikkenek (big mouth) and the kweebus (mad, twisted)… All the Brussels Celebrities who made the History !
Two or three examples :
- Stromae, the artist
- André Vésale, the inquiring doctor
- Audrey Hepburn, born in Brussels
- Pierre Marcolini, Frédéric Blondeel, and chocolate artists
- “Madame Chapeau”
- Jacques Brel
- Leopolds I, Leopold II
- The artist Bonom
- The famous Manneken-Pis and his legends
Practical information:
Price:
- Free tour:
- Free tour (pay what you want). Maximum 7 persons per booking. Groups of more than 7 people have a cost of 15€ per person.
- Private tour:
- Private guide: 180 € (up to 10 people).
- Private guide: 230 € (up to 15 people).
- Private guide: 300 € (up to 25 people).
When:
- Free tour:
- Several times a week (see calendar).
- Private tour:
- Every day.
Starting time:
- Free tour:
- See calendar.
- Private tour:
- The choice is yours.
Meeting point:
- Free tour:
- Place Poealart, Brussels (Belgium).
- Private tour:
- The choice is yours (the Grand-place of Brussels, the Place Poealart, your hotel or any other place in the city centre of Brussels).
Duration:
- About 2 hours.
Language:
- English.
Included:
- Professional guides (English-speaking).
Not included:
- The tram or bus tickets (optional).
- The tickets to the museums (optional).
Frequently asked questions:
Size of the group:
To ensure the best service possible, the workshop are limited to 25 persons. For larger groups, please contact us.
Free booking:
We advise you to reserve your place as soon as possible to ensure availability.
You can book up to 2 hours before the beginning of the tour (depending on the availability).
We are a group:
We suggest, in this case, our private guide service or send us a message to receive a personalized offer.
Do you have more questions?
If you have any further questions or would like to get more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
