Explore Brussels by foot with François
At a glance
Explore Brussels by foot with François is a 2h 15m small-group experience in Brussels, Belgium, operated by City Explorer Brussels. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39.96 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels, guided walking tour.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 14 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 14 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The meeting point is Brussels main square "La Grand Place." This is an excellent starting point as it was the main market of the city known in dutch as the "Nethermarkt." I will explain the geography of the Low Countries, the governors of these regions through history, and the economic development with the sheep whool, cereals (beer of course), metals, etc. The idea is to know why Brussels was (and is still today) an important economic centre.
Then we walk to most important landmarks of the city centre such as:
Statue of Manneken Pis a symbol of the city and its museum.
Statue of Jacques Brel the belgian GOAT (greastest of all times)
Visit the medieval fortified wall built in the 13th centuy
Aristocratic neighbourdhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame du Sablon, a french style garden Petit Sablon and Palace Egmont.
Tour ends in Mont des Arts, with Rue Royale (royal street) Palace of Justice, the museums, and the iconic Royal Square.
What's included
What's included
- taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels
- guided walking tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 25m
This is be an excellent starting point to understand why Brussels exists and we will find out who ruled the medieval city by looking at the architecture.
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Stop 2 · 5m
Statue of Manneken Pis one of the most famous symbols of Brussels
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Stop 3 · 5m
The wardrobe of Manneken pis is a new museum with all the clothes made for the statue
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Stop 4 · 5m
ruins of an ancient fortified wall from the 13th century
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Stop 5 · 20m
Aristocratic neighbourhood SABLON with its antiques and diamond shops and the gothic church Notre Dame des Victoires au Sablon, the Great Synagogue and a french style garden Petit Sablon with the Palace Egmont and other government building.
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Stop 6 · 25m
Here we will see the largest Palace of Justice in the world, the most important museum in Belgium, the Brussels Royal Museum of Fine Arts. We will talk about the castle of the Duques located in the hill and then demolished to build the royal area.
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Stop 7 · 25m
We finish the tour at the Mont des Arts next to the Brussels Central Train Station (Gare Central). Here we will have a panoramic view over the swampy valley of Brussels where we will see in the horizon the 5th largest church in the world and Brussels Chocolate Village. We will talk about two important legacies of the industrial revolution, the metalurgical industry (Atomium, Art Nouveau Arquitecture, Bronze scultures) and the chocolate expertise of the 20th century.
Meeting point
Brussels Grand Place is the main square, it is 5 minutes walk from Brussels Central train and metro Station. we can meet at the centre of the square
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For this tour to take place we need to have at least 8 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Explore Brussels by foot with François take?
The experience lasts about 2h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39.96 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
taste of a small praline, traditional chocolate from Brussels; guided walking tour.
Where does it start?
Brussels Grand Place is the main square, it is 5 minutes walk from Brussels Central train and metro Station. we can meet at the centre of the square
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Brussels.
