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Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers

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Brussels, Belgium

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Overview

If you want a local to show you around using a mix of humour, stories of Belgium & its history and genuine tips & tricks to get to know Brussels quickly: look no further. Together we have many years of experience in doing exactly that.

The city has a rich history and transformed into the capital of Belgium and of Europe. Brussels is hard to describe as it's not just a city. It's more like a concept (like Belgium itself). There's an enormous amount of things to consider: it's the birthplace of world-famous comics, there are 80 museums, politicians from 27 countries, 3 official languages and even more unofficial ones, it was at the heart of both WWI and WWII and people from 184 different nationalities are living in it.

And of course, we'll make sure that afterwards you know about beer, chocolate, fries and waffles.

Join us and we'll introduce you to everything Brussels has to offer!

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Grote Markt
1000 Brussel, Belgium

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End point

Mont des Arts 24
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Just a few minutes of walking from the starting point.

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Manneken Pis

The famous little boy.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Bourse de Bruxelles

The stock exchange
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delirium

Beers all over
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Shopping gallery
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

The cathedral
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark)

Royal parc
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace (Palais Royal)

The royal palace
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A maximum of 6 people per group are allowed to book to maintain a balanced mix of guests (solo travellers, couples, families and small groups). Making multiple bookings for larger groups is not allowed. Bigger groups can contact Ambassadors Tours directly to arrange a private tour. Groups larger than 6 people will be rejected on the spot without the right to receive a refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers?

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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  • A maximum of 6 people per group are allowed to book to maintain a balanced mix of guests (solo travellers, couples, families and small groups). Making multiple bookings for larger groups is not allowed. Bigger groups can contact Ambassadors Tours directly to arrange a private tour. Groups larger than 6 people will be rejected on the spot without the right to receive a refund.
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