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This tour is the unique experience of exploring the architecture of Brussels by a local architect. Jamal will lead your way through over 500 years of architectural styles, history, art, and legends. We will discover the sophisticating of Brussels since it was the capital of the Spanish Netherlands til it became the Capital of Europe. The influences of architecture from the Netherlands, Spain, and France will be pointed out, and stories behind the styles changes will be told. By the end of the day, your eyes will catch and explore details that you never noticed before, even back in your home town.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
right in front of Godiva chocolate shop, I will be waiting for you.
Itinerary
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1Grand Place
We start from the most visited spot in Belgium and UNESCO heritage site: Grand Place of Brussels. we will stretch the history of the place since it was a market surrounded by the wooden houses before it went into gothic and baroque architecture like today. We will study together facades and obviously we have to go through the history of famous people lived there.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
The first shopping mall in the world. It is the same age as Belgium. We will stretch a success history of one architect dreamed once about this building and he did his best to realize it through hard work and a network of contacts. Also, we will pass by coffees where famous authors used to enjoy coffee and compose world literature heritage.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The royal theatre has a long history we wish to express and pointing out the shopping street and the revolution in the area.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The famous De Brouckere palace and the old river route inside the city. we will discuss what happened and how the water became a backbone of the defense of the town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5La Bourse de Bruxelles
The development of the la Bourse since it was in Bruges, Grand Place then this square. The building itself became today one of the Brussels art expedition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Manneken Pis
The greatest disappointment in Brussels and its wardrobe of over 1200 uniforms. Several stories behind this boy here in Brussels. we will stretch the famous 4 stories about it and climb the hill up to the wardrobe museum.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Jacques Brel Statue
Why do you think there is a sculpture of Jacques Brel?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Esglesia de Nostra Senyora del Sablon
Chocolate and Notre Dame du Sablon is all what we will expolre in this stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Let's all discover what waits for us behind the big walls of Bozar.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Mont des Arts
Here we enjoy the view over Brussels. The typical panorama of the old city and the walls. The tower fo the city hall will be the main focus of your picture while the royal palace at the other end.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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