Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grand Place Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Manneken Pis, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Place De La Vieille Aux Bles, Brussels 1000 Belgium

Here, you will listen and meet in person Belgium's GOAT, elected by Belgians in the year 2000.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Statue: Gabrielle Petit at place St Jean, place St Jean, Brussels 1000 Belgium

On 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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), Parvis Sainte-Gudule Treurenberg Hill, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Place Royale, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mont des Arts, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark), Warandepark, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mary Chocolatier, 73 Royalstreet, Brussels 1000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH (on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) - Please select the option : visite en français"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Grand Place, Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• At the end of the tour an info session is held in order to help you to organize your journey in Brussels.
• Snacks - Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

Não Incluído

• Drinks

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