Skip to content

Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe

5Brussels

Availability

Choose an option

Choose a departure time first

Overview

Brussels, a little bit Dutch, a little bit French even German, but again very original and specific - very Belgian! Let's explore the historical and religious heritage of Belgium, meet 4 of the Belgian biggest images in one place - "friets" (frayed potatoes) , chocolate ("pralines"), waffles and beer. Brussel is also the meeting point of Flemish and Walloon culture-making, harmonized mosaic unity of opposites. The place of origin of unique draft horses and with a rich historical, artistic and architectural background ( museums, grandiose palaces, churches, villas, squares... ) but at the same time the center of modern European democracy and unity.

  • Public transportation
  • Tour Guide Services.
  • Not included: Snacks
  • Not included: Brussel City Museum. Entrance fees: adults - €8; seniors (65+) - €6;up to 18 years - free of charges
  • Not included: Town Hall. Entrance tickets: adults - €15 (€25 panoramic tour on Saturday only); seniors 65+, - €6
  • Not included: Atomium. Entrance fees: adults (18-64) - €16; seniors (65+) - €14; children up to 17 years - €8
  • Not included: Mini-Europe. Entrance fees: adults and teenagers from 12 years - €17;
  • Not included: Entrance fee (adult), Mini-Europe
  • Not included: Entrance fee (teenagers from 12 years ), Mini-Europe
  • Not included: Brussels City Museum
  • Not included: Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles
  • Not included: Atomium

The main entrance to the building of Brussels train Station Center, toward ( facing) Grand Market

Meeting and Pickup

  1. Memorial place established on 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.

  2. The Belgian King's administrative residence and main workplace. Marvel at the architecture and rooms decorated with millions of emerald-colored bugs wings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Royal Palace opens its doors to the public from 23 July to 28 August. The palace can be visited free of charge, except on Mondays.

  3. The place of establishing of European legislative. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour free of charge. However, EU parliament is closed on weekends and holidays.

  4. One of the most important religious buildings for Belgian Catholics believers and Belgian Royal family.

  5. Main Brussels's square and market above the river hosting main old town buildings and every 2nd (even) year in mid-August place of world wide famous manifestation and event "Brussels Flower Carpet"

  6. Brussel City Museum alias Bread House , 500 years old building symbol of monarch's powerful and regency erected to "counterweight" to the City Hall building that were symbolizing citizens human freedoms

  7. The building erected by and belonged to "free citizens", merchants, craftsmen of Brussels, the symbol of city rights and human freedoms. Centre of political and administrative life for more than 600 years still serving as City Hall of city of Brussels.

  8. World wide famous ( ...and unexpected) 60 cm long and plenty of funny stories related with its destiny through the centuries

  9. Meet the Peeing Boy's (Manneken Pis’s) younger sister -Jeanneke

  10. Construction erected in 1956 in the form of iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. One of the most recognizable landmarks and images of Brussels.

  11. More than 350 European city pearls and famous buildings models in one place - building models at a scale 1:25 from more than European cities. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Annual closure of Mini-Europe takes place until March 23th. After this date is possible to book entrance ticket.

  12. The battlefield of Napoleon's last battle and final defeat situated ca. 20 km ( 12,5 miles) away from Brussels. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ! Outgoing to Waterloo from Brussels is optional. It is not consisting part of city walk tour. For interested customers willing to visit this place, please inform me about your interest before finalized program of whole tour. Terms and conditions could be discussed.

Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Sold by

Viator (external inventory)

Reviews

55

From US$515.38