A Self-Guided Tour of Brussels' Secret Places and Untold Stories
Overview
Experience the hidden side of Brussels at your own pace with Derek, an experienced writer and journalist eager to share the city's unique history and character.
On this self-guided tour of Brussels, a city that seamlessly blends political importance with quirky tales, you will explore the Grand Place's Baroque marvels, encounter the famed Manneken Pis, and delve into hidden city walls. Stroll through the Sablon district's symbolic statues, reach the elegant Place Royale, and unveil the buried Renaissance palace ruins. Discover the city's secrets, from mispronounced names to unique statues, and immerse yourself in its rich history.
Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Boulevard Anspach
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1000 Brussels
Belgium
The tour ends at The Whirling Ear.
What To Expect
Brussels Stock Exchange
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beursschouwburg (Pass By)
Comic Mural
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zinneke Pis (Pass By)
Halles Saint-Géry (Pass By)
Comic Mural
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Doctor Vinyl (Pass By)
Notre Dame aux Riches-Claires (Pass By)
Le Passage Mural
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Place
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brussels Town Hall (Pass By)
Everard 'T Serclaes
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel Amigo (Pass By)
Tintin Mural Painting
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Manneken Pis (Pass By)
Mural of Manneken Peace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Fleur en Papier Doré (Pass By)
Crosly Bowling (Pass By)
Café Leffe (Pass By)
Chez Richard (Pass By)
Place du Petit Sablon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Counts Egmont and Hoorn (Pass By)
Egmont Palace (Pass By)
Place Royale
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg Catholic Church (Pass By)
Coudenberg Palace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Musée Magritte Museum (Pass By)
Palace of Charles of Lorraine
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Whirling Ear - l'Oreille Tourbillonnante (Pass By)
Mont des Arts
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Château Moderne (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P642
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