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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour is the unique experience of exploring the architecture of Brussels by a local architect. Jamal will lead your way through over 500 years of architectural styles, history, art, and legends. We will discover the sophisticating of Brussels since it was the capital of the Spanish Netherlands til it became the Capital of Europe. The influences of architecture from the Netherlands, Spain, and France will be pointed out, and stories behind the styles changes will be told. By the end of the day, your eyes will catch and explore details that you never noticed before, even back in your home town.
Professional and local guide
Transport
Departure Point
Grand Place 21/22, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
right in front of Godiva chocolate shop, I will be waiting for you.
Return Details
Grand Place 21/22, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
right in front of Godiva chocolate shop, I will be waiting for you.
Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium We start from the most visited spot in Belgium and UNESCO heritage site: Grand Place of Brussels. we will stretch the history of the place since it was a market surrounded by the wooden houses before it went into gothic and baroque architecture like today. We will study together facades and obviously we have to go through the history of famous people lived there. 20 minutes
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels, Belgium The first shopping mall in the world. It is the same age as Belgium. We will stretch a success history of one architect dreamed once about this building and he did his best to realize it through hard work and a network of contacts. Also, we will pass by coffees where famous authors used to enjoy coffee and compose world literature heritage. 20 minutes
La Monnaie, Brussels, Belgium The royal theatre has a long history we wish to express and pointing out the shopping street and the revolution in the area. 10 minutes
Place De Brouckereplein, Brussels, Belgium The famous De Brouckere palace and the old river route inside the city. we will discuss what happened and how the water became a backbone of the defense of the town. 10 minutes
La Bourse de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium The development of the la Bourse since it was in Bruges, Grand Place then this square. The building itself became today one of the Brussels art expedition. 10 minutes
Manneken Pis, Brussels, Belgium The greatest disappointment in Brussels and its wardrobe of over 1200 uniforms. Several stories behind this boy here in Brussels. we will stretch the famous 4 stories about it and climb the hill up to the wardrobe museum. 15 minutes
Jacques Brel Statue, Brussels, Belgium Why do you think there is a sculpture of Jacques Brel? 5 minutes
Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, Brussels, Belgium Chocolate and Notre Dame du Sablon is all what we will expolre in this stop. 15 minutes
BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium Let's all discover what waits for us behind the big walls of Bozar. 5 minutes
Mont des Arts, Brussels, Belgium Here we enjoy the view over Brussels. The typical panorama of the old city and the walls. The tower fo the city hall will be the main focus of your picture while the royal palace at the other end. 20 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience 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.
Simone_H
18 Dec 2024
Sehr netter Guide, ging auf unsere Wünsche ein und gab es gute Tipps (z.B. Restaurants). Tour war abends, tolle Stimmung in der Altstadt
Makayla_R
08 Jun 2023
The tour was very interesting!! Our guide Gamaal was informative and customized the experience for us! He asked my group what we were interested in learning about and told us rich history about the buildings. We were able to see many different types of architect styles in Brussels which was enjoyable, especially the churches! Overall great experience and Gamaal was an amazing guide!!
ETHAN_L
26 May 2023
The tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable about the area. Good way to learn about the historical buildings.
This tour in
Brussels
is organized by
Gamaal El Attar
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