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.
