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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

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Brussels, Belgium

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Overview

This small-group walking tour offers an intimate experience of Brussels. You guide leads you through the historical center and its main landmarks, including Grand Place, Royal Galleries, Cathedral, Manneken Pis, Royal Square, and Mont des Arts.
The experience begins with a waffle tasting at The Waffle Heritage, accompanied by coffee or tea.
Along the tour, you will taste Belgian specialties, including chocolates from a Royal Supplier and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years.
While the tour includes tastings, it remains a true historical walk. Over 2.5 hours, you will cover the main sites of Brussels, offering a complete experience combining history and gastronomy.
You will explore Brussels away from the busiest crowds in a more personal setting. The walk ends at Royal Square, with a stunning view over the city and easy access back to the Grand Place via Mont des Arts.
Your guide will also share practical tips and personal recommendations.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks Chocolate, Waffle and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years
  • At the end of the tour an info session is held in order to help you to organize your journey in Brussels.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Rue Lebeau 25
    1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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    End point

    Place Royale
    1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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    Sablon Quarter

    We meet at Waffle Heritage (Rue Lebeau 25), where the experience begins with a waffle tasting accompanied by coffee or tea.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Place De La Vieille Aux Bles

    Here, you will listen and meet in person Belgium's GOAT, elected by Belgians in the year 2000.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Grand Place

    Our 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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Manneken Pis

    Why 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark)

    A 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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

    This 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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Place Royale

    In 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mary Chocolatier

    As 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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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mont des Arts

    Walking 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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH - Starts also at The Waffle Heritage, 25 rue Lebeau - 1000 Brussels(on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) - Please select the option : visite en français
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting?

    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

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    What's Included

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    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • SnacksChocolate, Waffle and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years
    • At the end of the tour an info session is held in order to help you to organize your journey in Brussels.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH - Starts also at The Waffle Heritage, 25 rue Lebeau - 1000 Brussels(on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) - Please select the option : visite en français
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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