Your Own Brussels.
Unexpected Treasures of the City
A private Brussels walking tour
PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR
An Adventurous Brussels Walking Sightseeing Tour with Hidden Gems and a Local Food Experience
Try to describe Brussels in one word! We bet that you can’t. Exquisite, chic, stylish? Undoubtedly! During the private guided Brussels tour, you'll see that the architecture here takes your breath away—every element is ideally in place and deserves its own story. Just look at the window displays of the fashionable boutiques! My goodness, those displays!
Mysterious, fairy-tale-like? Absolutely! Legends, secrets, and ghosts dwell in every house. Even the mottos on the facades hold secrets—they’re encrypted.
Or maybe you’d compare this city to a thrift store where cozy corners are filled with all kinds of treasures and each of them has its own secret. Yes, that fits too! But alongside history and luxury, you’ll find political, ironic, and colorful street art, contemporary music, and art installations. Even the magnificent local cuisine combines the seemingly incompatible—French refinement with Flemish thrift and solidity. At classical music concerts here, they treat you to free beer, while on the steps of the majestic opera house, skaters, artists, and performers gather. Just a step away, and you suddenly find weed dealers. The speech of all the world’s peoples rings out here, and in the air floats an elusive trace of slight, therefore charming chaos and fantastic drive. And right in front of us, it all fuses into one whole—a beautiful, crazy, and so dearly beloved city!
Experience it all on our immersive Brussels sightseeing tour with hidden gems and delicious discoveries. We can’t wait to share its secrets, legends, and irresistible quirks!
Mysterious, fairy-tale-like? Absolutely! Legends, secrets, and ghosts dwell in every house. Even the mottos on the facades hold secrets—they’re encrypted.
Or maybe you’d compare this city to a thrift store where cozy corners are filled with all kinds of treasures and each of them has its own secret. Yes, that fits too! But alongside history and luxury, you’ll find political, ironic, and colorful street art, contemporary music, and art installations. Even the magnificent local cuisine combines the seemingly incompatible—French refinement with Flemish thrift and solidity. At classical music concerts here, they treat you to free beer, while on the steps of the majestic opera house, skaters, artists, and performers gather. Just a step away, and you suddenly find weed dealers. The speech of all the world’s peoples rings out here, and in the air floats an elusive trace of slight, therefore charming chaos and fantastic drive. And right in front of us, it all fuses into one whole—a beautiful, crazy, and so dearly beloved city!
Experience it all on our immersive Brussels sightseeing tour with hidden gems and delicious discoveries. We can’t wait to share its secrets, legends, and irresistible quirks!
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On a day convenient for you
At a time convenient for you
3 hours
Private
English/French/Russian
€320 for a group of 1-4 people
At a time convenient for you
3 hours
Private
English/French/Russian
€320 for a group of 1-4 people
(for a larger group €80 per each additional participant)
What We’ll See: Brussels Must-see Attractions and Hidden Gems
Join one of the best private Brussels tours with a local guide and discover the hidden gems and must-see attractions that make this city truly unique. Our tour will start at Central Station. We’ll see all the key spots, but not only that! We’ll also visit plenty of places that usually stay under the radar for most tourists. And one thing’s for sure: we’ll try all the tastiest treats along the way!
- We’ll visit the Grand Place, with its fairy-tale guild houses.
- We’ll see a couple of the most beautiful shopping galleries, including the luxurious Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert.
- We’ll peek inside the majestic Brussels Stock Exchange and take a look at a Rodin sculpture.
- We’ll go into the Church of Notre Dame de Bon Secours and the Chapel of Mary Magdalene to admire wonderful frescoes, stained glass, and sculptures.
- We’ll say hello to Manneken Pis and his friends.
- We’ll see the Museum of Musical Instruments and take in some beautiful Art Nouveau architecture.
- We’ll head up to Mont des Arts to meet Jacquemart and enjoy a wonderful view of the old town with a local beer. And if we’re lucky, we’ll hear the carillon play.
- We’ll visit the quiet courtyard of the town hall.
- We’ll pop into a secret Catholic church.
- We’ll check out the oldest puppet theater in the city.
- We’ll drink Trappist beer in a hidden 16th-century monastery—or a very unusual brown bar.
- We’ll see a charming former pharmacy that looks like an ancient castle.
- We’ll explore the former Halles Saint-Géry market building, where great exhibitions take place and local old-timers battle it out over chess.
- We’ll lose ourselves in the atmospheric narrow alleys of the old town, stop by antique shops, and make sure not to miss the trendy contemporary art galleries.
- We’ll see plenty of street art and other outdoor installations.
- And we’ll wrap up our Brussels Walking Tour at one of the coziest squares, Sint-Katelijneplein, a spot beloved by locals for long hangouts over a glass of wine, oysters, and snail soup in one of the oldest fish joints in town.
What You’ll Learn:
Culture, History, Traditions, and Modern Life on Our Brussels City Tour
Culture, History, Traditions, and Modern Life on Our Brussels City Tour
Throughout our walk, we’ll share engaging stories with you about:
You’ll hear plenty of unbelievable stories from the city’s past, and even more astonishing ones about its present and future. We’re convinced you’ll fall in love with Brussels once and forever, just like we did long ago.
- How the city’s centuries-old past still affects life here today;
- How Brussels manages to unite hundreds of different languages and cultures so easily and with a sense of humor;
- The “crazy” Belgian approach to urban planning, what “Brusselization” is, and how it has shaped the character of the locals;
- How Art Nouveau architecture changed the lives of Brussels residents most unexpectedly;
You’ll hear plenty of unbelievable stories from the city’s past, and even more astonishing ones about its present and future. We’re convinced you’ll fall in love with Brussels once and forever, just like we did long ago.
What We Will Do:
Immerse Yourself in Belgian Culture and Feel Like a Local
Immerse Yourself in Belgian Culture and Feel Like a Local
- Of course, along the way, we’ll try all the most delicious snacks Brussels offers: from the best Belgian waffles and pralines to oysters and fish meal “waterzooi.”
- We’ll learn to read hidden symbols and decode secret inscriptions on facades.
- We’ll make a wish that’s sure to come true.
- Along the way, we’ll uncover a few mysteries and conspiracies.
- We’ll drink Trappist beer in a secret spot.
- We’ll learn how to joke Brussels-style.
- We’ll take beautiful photos and do many other exciting things.
This small country is packed with wonders, and we offer a range of Brussels private tours with a local guide as well as city tours in other Belgian cities. Come along on our gastronomic tour in Brussels or discover the country’s colonial past with us. If you’re curious about the history and modern role of Brussels in the EU, don’t miss our tour “Your Own Brussels. European Quarter: The Heart of the Global Village.” And if you have a bit more time, come explore Antwerp with us, the liveliest, prettiest, and trendiest city in Belgium.
It's advisable to decide on tours you would like to take as early as possible, ideally to book them right after buying your airplane tickets. That way we will make sure we have a guide for you and our meeting will definitely take place :) If you make a last-minute decision to take a tour, do not hesitate to contact us either. We will do our best to arrange a guide for you to show you the country.
We will definitely agree on it well in advance! Then, two days before the tour date, a reminding email with the name and the phone number of your guide, the exact location of the meeting point and its photo will be sent to you. Please do not miss this letter. Thanks! :)
Sure. We love to plan individual programs more than anything else. In addition to our existing tours, a boat or a yacht trip could be included; a hot air balloon flight, designer shops and art gallery tours, various workshops, tastings, university tours, castle visiting and much, much more. In addition, we adore arranging multi-day bicycle trip programs around the country. Arranging an individual program is a paid service. Let us know your personal wishes and we will do our best to make it happen!
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