Free tour of Brussels

Description

Free tour of Brussels:

Our professional guides welcome you every day for a guided tour of the historical center of Brussels.

Highlights:

• Visit the historical centre of Brussels and learn about the Belgian Monarchy, the political system, the European Union in relation to Brussels, and more.
• Visit the Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Sainte-Catherine, the Grand Sablon, the Royal Square and the Palace, the churches and get information about the museums.
  
• You’ll hear about the city’s museums, the best bars and local beers, and where to buy the best chocolate at a reasonable price. In addition, your guide will also answer any practical questions you might have about restaurants, attractions, nightlife, or public transport.
• Get an overview of the development of Brussels, beginning with the medieval and baroque city, through the industrial city and the bourgeois city, to modern Brussels.
• Free tasting of the best Belgian chocolates.

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.
• Free (Pay what you want).
• Professional guides (English-speaking).
• Quick and easy booking (free cancellation*).

Itinerary of the guided tour:

As Brussels is a rather hilly town, tours have been developed with 2 different themes: Upper City and Lower City. This is also meant to help you better understand the origins and the historic development of Brussels.

Program of the free tour of Brussels:

10h30 – Lower City: the popular Brussels (this tour focuses on the Marolles, people and trades):

• The Grand Place,
• The Everard t’Serclaes monument on Charles Buls street,
• The Manneken Pis and Grands Carmes street,
• Marché au Charbon street,
• The Church of Our Lady of Assistance and Bon Secours street,
• Anspach boulevard,
• The covering of the Senne,
• Riches Claires street and Grande Île street,
• The Saint-Géry island,
• The Halles Saint-Géry,
• Chartreux street and the Zinneke Pis,
• Vieux Marché aux Grains street and its Art Deco building,
• St-Catherine square and church,
• The Black Tower,
• The Béguinage and Saint John the Baptist church,
• The De Brouckère square,
• The Monnaie square,
• The Galeries Royales St Hubert,
• The Charles Buls square.

15h30 – Upper City: this tour focuses on the nobility and the church, the Burgundian dynasty, the Habsburgs, the guild of archers, the regime in power:

• The Grand Place, the power of merchants,
• The Galeries Royales St Hubert,
• The Mort Subite,
• The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (visit inside: stained glass windows, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the pulpit),
• The Royal Park, the Royal Palace and the Royal Square,
• The Palace of Coudenberg,
• The Musical Instruments Museum (Art Nouveau),
• The Palace of Charles de Lorraine, the Magritte museum and the Palace of Fine Arts,
• The Petit Sablon and the Grand Sablon,
• Rollebeek street,
• The Dinant square,
• The Manneken Pis.

Practical information:

Price:

• Free (pay what you want).

When:

• Every day.

Starting time:

• 10:30am
• 3:30pm

Meeting point:

• Grand-Place in front of the City Hall. Find our guides! They hold a white umbrella.

Duration:

• 2,5 hours.

Language:

• English.

Included:

• Guided tour with an English-speaking guide.
• Free tasting of the best Belgian chocolates.

Not included:

• Tip.

Frequently asked questions:

Size of the group:

To ensure the best service possible, our tours are limited to 25 participants per group. 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).

How to spot our guides?

That’s easy! Our guides hold a white umbrella with the “Bravo Discovery – Walking tour” logo on it.

We are a group:

We recommend our “Brussels private tour” starting from 170€. 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.