Walking Tour of Brussels

Brussels is compact and walkable, with medieval streets sitting alongside the story of European unity, and students can take in a lot on foot in a single afternoon, from grand architecture to Belgian chocolate and comic-book culture. 

Choose from one of two private walking tour options, both led by a dedicated local guide.

2-Hour Private Brussels Highlights Tour

This route covers the city's key landmarks:

• Grand Place – a UNESCO World Heritage square 
• Town Hall – a Gothic building from the 15th century
• Maison du Roi – houses the Brussels City Museum.
• The Stock Exchange – Brussels' 19th-century Bourse building, 
• Galeries Saint Hubert – opened in 1847, one of Europe's oldest covered shopping arcades.
• Manneken Pis – Brussels' small bronze fountain statue,
• Belgian gastronomy – students hear about the city's traditions in chocolate, waffles and beer.
• The Royal Square – home to a statue of the crusader Godfrey of Bouillon, close to the Royal Palace.
• Mont des Arts – a hillside garden with one of the wider panoramic views over the city's rooftops.

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3-Hour Private Brussels City Tour

 A longer route covering the sights above plus further stops for groups wanting a fuller picture of the city.

• Grand Place, Town Hall, Maison du Roi, The Stock Exchange, Galeries Saint Hubert, Manneken Pis, Belgian gastronomy, The Royal Square, Mont des Arts – as above.
• Guild Houses – the ornate buildings around Grand Place, each rebuilt by a different trade guild after French bombardment in 1695.
• La Monnaie – Brussels' Royal Opera House, where an 1830 performance is said to have helped spark the Belgian Revolution.
• Saint Nicholas' Church – one of the city's oldest churches
• St. Gudule Cathedral – Brussels' Gothic cathedral, traditionally used for Belgian royal ceremonies.