Celebrity Brussels tour
Yesterday’s and today’s celebre “Brusseleirs”
Meet the good, bad & ugly… the famous, infamous & anonymous… All those who shaped Brussels and its history.
Free tour Brussels (pay what you want)
Sustainable tourism
Over 10 years of experience
Certificate of Excellence 2013-2019
Recommended by the Brussels Tourist Office
Celebrity Brussels tour
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). |
Additional information
| Type of activity: | Free tour |
|---|---|
| When: | Regular tour |
| Time: | Check availability in our reservation system |
| Duration: | 2 hours |
| Language: | English |
| Meeting point: | Place Poelaert, Brussels (Belgium) |
| Responsible tourism: | This activity respects the codes of responsible and sustainable tourism. |
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.
Duration:
- About 2 hours.
Meeting point:
- Free tour:
- Place Poelaert, Brussels (Belgium).
- Private tour:
- The choice is yours (the Grand-place of Brussels, the Place Poelaert, your hotel or any other place in the city centre of Brussels).
Language:
- English.
Included:
- Professional guides (English-speaking).
Not included:
- The tram or bus tickets (optional).
- The tickets to the museums (optional).
Terms of service:
Participation:
- To ensure your participation, we recommend booking your tour as soon as possible.
- Free tour:
- Free price (pay what you want).
- The number of participants is limited (groups of more than 7 people have a cost of 15 € per person).
- We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
- Private tour:
- Guided tour with a private guide (groups of maximum 25 people).
Booking:
- The reservation is free and without charge.
- You can book up to two hours in advance.
Cancellation:
- Up to 24 hours prior to the workshop: 100% refund.
- Less than 24 hours prior to the workshop: no refund.
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.
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