BRUSSELS
Brussels’ best, in one list.
The 11 most popular historical tours in Brussels right now. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Brussels historical walk with Grand Place symbols and Manneken Pis stories, plus Mary Chocolatier chocolate and a classic waffle break.
Most Popular“We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. Our guide took time at each attraction to explain in detail which we much appreciated. We got to taste some of the best chocolate and waffles during the tour.”
Small-group Brussels walking tour with Grand Place landmarks, Manneken Pis, royal sites, and Belgian waffle plus royal-warrant pralines.
“We had an excellent tour with Rhett. He walked us all around the city, showing us the historic parts of the city and some of the more quirky facts. He made the tour participatory and fun! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
2.5-hour Legends walking tour through Brussels highlights: Grand Place, comics, Manneken Pis, cathedrals, royal views, and local stories.
“Although very early for the hour and having waited 30 minutes later, we only saw a red umbrella but who was visiting in Spanish and did not work for viator. So total disappointment. No message or call to indicate a possible cancellation. On the other hand the cost of the reservation has been debited. We…”
Private Battle of the Bulge tour from Brussels to Bastogne with a historian guide, WWII museums, foxholes, lunch, and Sherman tank stops.
“The Wolf was wonderful guide and adapted the tour for a rainy day. He shared his knowledge and helped us navigate the museums with ease. We visited the American Cemetery at Henri-Chapelle as an additional stop, which everyone appreciated.”
BELvue Museum in Brussels covers Belgium’s history and society in seven themes, with a free mobile audio guide and a 200-object gallery.
“Très belle exposition”
Private 2.5-hour Brussels highlights walk: UNESCO Grand Place, comics, Manneken Pis, cathedrals and royal views, guided in English.
“Daniel was an incredible tour guide- funny, engaging, and informative. My family had a blast with him!”
Private 150-minute Brussels walk from Grand Place to Mont des Arts. See Manneken Pis, churches, galleries, and key stories.
“Nice compact history and culture guided walking tour. The Grand Place is spectacular and our guide Dan made sense of all the beautiful buildings.”
2-hour Spanish-led Brussels walk: Grand-Place, Tintin, Manneken Pis, Delirium Café, Royal Galleries, Mont des Arts.
“les explications précises, l'historique intéressant un bon moment”
Self-guided audio walk in Leuven from Rector de Somerplein to Fonske. Offline maps, English narration, churches, squares, and beer stories.
“We could not get the chance to do it before leaving for Amsterdam. Please refund us to book another attraction in Amsterdam.”
Historian-led WWI day trip from Brussels to Ypres area sites, with museum tickets, lunch, and the 8 p.m. Menin Gate Last Post.
“We had a wonderful day out with our guide István. We travelled to lots of the WW1 sites and had some interesting and informative discussions on the political and economic situation around the time of the WW1. Visiting the actual sites, trencRead more”
A 2.5-hour Brussels walking tour with a guide, Grand Place stories, Manneken Pis, Mont des Arts views, and a Belgian waffle.
“This tour was a great mix of Brussels history a delicious food. The four adults and 2 kids (ages 4 and 6) in our party all thoroughly. The tour is a good way to see some Brussels highlights if you only have a short time in the city.”
The whole city, plus the fairytale towns and battlefields a short train ride away.
