Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
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This small-group walking tour of a maximum 12 guests, gives you an intimate experience of Brussels. An informative guide leads you through the historical center and its main historical sites including Grand Place, City Hall, Royal Galeries, Cathedral, Manneken Pis, Royal Square, Royal Palace, and the magnificent Mont-des-Arts.
During this visit, you will learn more about the historical background and how this young city acquired such a prominent role in Europe. You will be introduced to the Belgian culture and its gastronomy. A tasting of Belgian finest chocolate and waffle will be the icing on the cake!
Thanks to the small-sized group you discover Brussels away from the busy crowds and in a much more personable way. The walk ends at the Royal Square with an astonishing view on the city. Walking straight down the Mont-des-Arts you will reach back the Grand Place.
At the end, a short information session is held and many personal advices are given according to your indiviual needs.
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Grand Place
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur guide will meet you right in front of the main gate of the City Hall. From there he will guide you around the square to describe and decode the symbols on the different facades : City Hall, King's House, House of the Dukes and many other important houses that hosted important names like Victor Hugo or Karl Marx.Manneken Pis
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWhy this fountain of a peeing boy became so important does not always make sense. While you enjoy a warm waffle, our guide will explain to you all the history beyond this mysterious boy. Despite its disappointing size, you will start to like him and also value our Belgian mentally.Place De La Vieille Aux Bles
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere, you will listen and meet in person Belgium's GOAT, elected by Belgians in the year 2000.Statue: Gabrielle Petit at place St Jean
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn Saint-John's square we will take a minute to honor the bravest lady our Kingdom has known. Her unwavering courage and dedication to the cause of freedom inspired many during the war and beyond.St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis Cathedral is a must-visit monument during your stay in Brussels. Despite its soberness, the sculptures and the stainglasses of this bright church will amaze you. The Chair of Truth is considered to be a masterpiece of wood sculpting of the 17th century.Place Royale
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn this part of the city, you will feel more like Paris or Vienna. Very different from the architecture of the starting point, this square is an ideal place for closure with an astonishing view on the city. Our guide will then spend all necessary time to advise you and help you organize the next days in the city.Mont des Arts
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWalking down to the city center on the Mont-des-Arts, will be a well deserved reward. You may stop frequently to take beautiful pictures, but certainly enjoy the stairs and the Albertine Park.Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark)
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA little walk in this beautiful and serene park will be a short getaway from the city center. Thanks to the temporary exhibition of Geluck’s Le Chat sculptures you will learn more about Belgian humor.Mary Chocolatier
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAs Supplier of the Royal Family, the House Mary will astonish you with its delicious chocolates and fairy setting. In the Royal Galleries you will learn all about Belgium finesse and chocolate.
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