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Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe
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Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe

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Overview

Brussels, a little bit Dutch, a little bit French even German, but again very original and specific - very Belgian!

Let's explore the historical and religious heritage of Belgium, meet 4 of the Belgian biggest images in one place - "friets" (frayed potatoes) , chocolate ("pralines"), waffles and beer.

Brussel is also the meeting point of Flemish and Walloon culture-making, harmonized mosaic unity of opposites.

The place of origin of unique draft horses and with a rich historical, artistic and architectural background ( museums, grandiose palaces, churches, villas, squares... ) but at the same time the center of modern European democracy and unity.

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What's included

Tour Guide Services.

Snacks

Brussel City Museum. Entrance fees: adults - €8; seniors (65+) - €6;up to 18 years - free of charges

Town Hall. Entrance tickets: adults - €15 (€25 panoramic tour on Saturday only); seniors 65+, - €6

Atomium. Entrance fees: adults (18-64) - €16; seniors (65+) - €14; children up to 17 years - €8

Mini-Europe. Entrance fees: adults and teenagers from 12 years - €17;

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The main entrance to the building of Brussels train Station Center, toward ( facing) Grand Market

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

  1. Parc Du Cinquantenaire

    15 min

    Memorial place established on 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.

  2. Royal Palace (Palais Royal)

    20 min

    The Belgian King's administrative residence and main workplace. Marvel at the architecture and rooms decorated with millions of emerald-colored bugs wings.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!
    Royal Palace opens its doors to the public from 23 July to 28 August. The palace can be visited free of charge, except on Mondays.

  3. European Parliament Hemicycle (free visits)

    20 min

    The place of establishing of European legislative.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!
    Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour free of charge. However, EU parliament is closed on weekends and holidays.

  4. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

    20 min

    One of the most important religious buildings for Belgian Catholics believers and Belgian Royal family.

  5. Grand Place

    20 min

    Main Brussels's square and market above the river hosting main old town buildings and every 2nd (even) year in mid-August place of world wide famous manifestation and event "Brussels Flower Carpet"

  6. 15 min

    Brussel City Museum alias Bread House , 500 years old building symbol of monarch's powerful and regency erected to "counterweight" to the City Hall building that were symbolizing citizens human freedoms

  7. Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles

    15 min

    The building erected by and belonged to "free citizens", merchants, craftsmen of Brussels, the symbol of city rights and human freedoms. Centre of political and administrative life for more than 600 years still serving as City Hall of city of Brussels.

  8. Manneken Pis

    15 min

    World wide famous ( ...and unexpected) 60 cm long and plenty of funny stories related with its destiny through the centuries

  9. Jeanneke Pis

    10 min

    Meet the Peeing Boy's (Manneken Pis’s) younger sister -Jeanneke

  10. Atomium

    45 min

    Construction erected in 1956 in the form of iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. One of the most recognizable landmarks and images of Brussels.

  11. Mini-Europe

    1 hour

    More than 350 European city pearls and famous buildings models in one place - building models at a scale 1:25 from more than European cities.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!
    Annual closure of Mini-Europe takes place until March 23th. After this date is possible to book entrance ticket.

  12. Waterloo

    2 hours

    The battlefield of Napoleon's last battle and final defeat situated ca. 20 km ( 12,5 miles) away from Brussels.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION !
    Outgoing to Waterloo from Brussels is optional. It is not consisting part of city walk tour. For interested customers willing to visit this place, please inform me about your interest before finalized program of whole tour. Terms and conditions could be discussed.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Brussels).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 6 travelers per booking

FAQs about Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe

Can I cancel Walking Tour The Highlights Of Brussels - The Capital Of United States Of Europe for free?

No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does it take?

It takes about 6 hours 30 min.

Where does it start?

The main entrance to the building of Brussels train Station Center, toward ( facing) Grand Market

What's included?

  • Tour Guide Services.

What's not included?

  • Snacks
  • Brussel City Museum. Entrance fees: adults - €8; seniors (65+) - €6;up to 18 years - free of charges
  • Town Hall. Entrance tickets: adults - €15 (€25 panoramic tour on Saturday only); seniors 65+, - €6
  • Atomium. Entrance fees: adults (18-64) - €16; seniors (65+) - €14; children up to 17 years - €8
  • Mini-Europe. Entrance fees: adults and teenagers from 12 years - €17;

Which places does it visit?

It visits Parc Du Cinquantenaire, Royal Palace (Palais Royal), European Parliament Hemicycle (free visits), St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), Grand Place, Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles, Manneken Pis, Jeanneke Pis.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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