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Explore Brussels by foot with François

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Overview

The meeting point is Brussels main square "La Grand Place." This is an excellent starting point as it was the main market of the city known in dutch as the "Nethermarkt." I will explain the geography of the Low Countries, the governors of these regions through history, and the economic development with the sheep whool, cereals (beer of course), metals, etc. The idea is to know why Brussels was (and is still today) an important economic centre.

Then we walk to most important landmarks of the city centre such as:

Statue of Manneken Pis a symbol of the city and its museum.
Statue of Jacques Brel the belgian GOAT (greastest of all times)
Visit the medieval fortified wall built in the 13th centuy

Aristocratic neighbourdhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame du Sablon, a french style garden Petit Sablon and Palace Egmont.

Tour ends in Mont des Arts, with Rue Royale (royal street) Palace of Justice, the museums, and the iconic Royal Square.

What's Included

  • Taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels
  • Guided walking tour

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    Grote Markt
    1000 Brussel, Belgium

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    1000 Brussels
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    The tour finishes in the royal area of Brussels, where most museum are located, it is know as the upper part of central Brussels, also near Brussels Central Station

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    Grand Place

    This is be an excellent starting point to understand why Brussels exists and we will find out who ruled the medieval city by looking at the architecture.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Manneken Pis

    Statue of Manneken Pis one of the most famous symbols of Brussels
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    De Permanensje (Manneken Pis Museum)

    The wardrobe of Manneken pis is a new museum with all the clothes made for the statue
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tour De Villers

    ruins of an ancient fortified wall from the 13th century
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sablon Quarter

    Aristocratic neighbourhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame des Victoires au Sablon, the Great Synagogue and a french style garden Petit Sablon with the Palace Egmont and other government building.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Place Royale

    Here we will see the largest Palace of Justice in the world, the most important museum in Belgium, the Brussels Royal Museum of Fine Arts. We will talk about the castle of the Duques located in the hill and then demolished to build the royal area.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mont des Arts

    We finish the tour at the Mont des Arts next to the Brussels Central Train Station (Gare Central). Here we will have a panoramic view over the swampy valley of Brussels where we will see in the horizon the 5th largest church in the world and Brussels Chocolate Village. We will talk about two important legacies of the industrial revolution, the metalurgical industry (Atomium, Art Nouveau Arquitecture, Bronze scultures) and the chocolate expertise of the 20th century.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • For this tour to take place we need to have at least 8 travelers
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Brussels by foot with François?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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