Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Brussels from a unique perspective! Get to know Brussels on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Brussels at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Grand Place, Royal Palace, St Nicholas Church and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Experience without the crowds
PRIVATE multilingual local guide
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
1 local drink or snack
PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
Hotel pickup / drop-off
Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
in front of Cafe Archipel, Marché aux poulets
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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St. Nicholas Church
30 min
See St Nicholas Church and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Brussels so unique
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Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
30 min
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
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Grand Place
30 min
Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
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1 hour 30 min
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
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Place St. Gery
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Square du Petit Sablon
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Manneken Pis
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Royal Theatre Toone
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Atomium
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Parc Du Cinquantenaire
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Mini-Europe
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Autoworld
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Train World
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Museum of Natural Sciences
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Notre Dame Des Victoires Au Sablon
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Guild Houses
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Parlamentarium
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Manneken Pis
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Mont des Arts
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Serres Royales De Laeken
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Cantillon Brewery
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Horta Museum (Musee Horta)
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Rene Magritte Museum & Museum of Abstract Art
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Brussels Comics Figurines Museum
1 hour 30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Bois de la Cambre
30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Square du Petit Sablon
30 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Sonian Forest
15 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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National Basilica of the Sacred Heart
15 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Brussels).
Additional Information
- CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Brussels PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Can I cancel Brussels PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
in front of Cafe Archipel, Marché aux poulets
What's included?
- Experience without the crowds
- PRIVATE multilingual local guide
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- 1 local drink or snack
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
- Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Which places does it visit?
It visits St. Nicholas Church, Royal Palace (Palais Royal), Grand Place, Place St. Gery, Square du Petit Sablon, Manneken Pis, Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), Royal Theatre Toone.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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