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“This tour is an ABSOLUTE must do. Sancar was our guide and his knowledge, attentiveness, and humor were outstanding. It is a great way to learn the history of Brussels while getting to taste a couple sweet treats.”
Small-group Brussels walking tour with Grand Place landmarks, Manneken Pis, royal sites, and Belgian waffle plus royal-warrant pralines.
“We loved our walking tour with Lou (Louise)! Lou engrossed us with her wonderful stories and history behind the buildings. The pace of the tour was perfect and we saw and learned so much about Belgium and Brussels!”
2.5-hour Legends walking tour through Brussels highlights: Grand Place, comics, Manneken Pis, cathedrals, royal views, and local stories.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable! She introduced us to so many things about the city. We took her advice on chocolate and dining too.”
Private Battle of the Bulge tour from Brussels to Bastogne with a historian guide, WWII museums, foxholes, lunch, and Sherman tank stops.
“Great tour with the Wolf. If there is something particular you want to do, he will indulge you. You get to set the pace.”
BELvue Museum in Brussels covers Belgium’s history and society in seven themes, with a free mobile audio guide and a 200-object gallery.
“musée à découvrir pour connaître ce beau pays”
Private 2.5-hour Brussels highlights walk: UNESCO Grand Place, comics, Manneken Pis, cathedrals and royal views, guided in English.
“Our private tour guide Don was amazingly knowledgeable about the city and finding hidden treasures most guides could not. Don took us to narrow streets and explained the term gang. Also hidden artifacts. I believe he went above and beyond our expectations. Dons recommendations to continue on our own after tour completed was well worth…”
Private 150-minute Brussels walk from Grand Place to Mont des Arts. See Manneken Pis, churches, galleries, and key stories.
“De hele groep was zeer tevreden over onze gids Daniel. Hij was zeer informatief en kon het leuk vertellen. Ondanks de stromende regen hebben we ontzettend genoten 😊”
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.
“The ladies at Brussels City Tours were so nice and helpful. The lady who did the walking tour for us was full of information about all the places we visited. Recommended tour if you have limited time.”
The whole city, plus the fairytale towns and battlefields a short train ride away.
