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GUIDE IN SPANISH.
In our guided tour you will learn what is the real importance of Belgian comics within the international scene, and which are the schools and authors that have made their fame possible. You’ll learn about the “clear line” that’s talked about so much in French-Belgian comics, and you’ll discover many of the murals that have been dedicated to the ninth art in the heart of Belgium.
This tour is designed both for people who do not know anything about comics and those who are more familiar with this art.
As if that weren’t enough, besides the murals, you’ll know Tintin’s house (before he moved into Moulinsart Castle) and the statue hidden in plain sight of The Smurfs. You’ll also discover new places in central Brussels that aren’t included in other guided tours, along with some of the shops where you can buy Belgian comics in your native language.
Come enjoy the national comic with Curiositas Mundus!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will meet your guide right in front of the Brüsel store. Such person shall bear an identification of our company.
The tour will end next to the mural dedicated to The Smurfs, next to Brussels Central Station, and near the museums of original figurines and comics.
Itinerary
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1
We meet at the entrance of the Brüssel gallery and shop, and you will discover why this name is important within the Belgian comic, as well as knowing the origins of the comic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will see several murals dedicated to the world of comics (among them, the first to be created in the city) and discover who are their authors, how they relate to each other, which are the different schools of Franco-Belgian comics, etc. Paying special attention to the so-called "clear line". We’ll see examples like Victor Sackville, Ric Hochet, Kinky & Cosy, and Thorgal.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
After visiting several more murals, such as Yoko Tsuno’s, we will arrive at the house that inspired Hergé to place his most famous reporter, Tintin. Very close to the market where the bang character finds the famous "unicorn".
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will continue to see various designs until we arrive at the graphic version of the Manneken Pis, a large mural in his honor, next to his wardrobe, where we will tell some of the forays of this little boy in the world of Franco-Belgian comics. Notable examples will include XIII, The Young Albert, and Olivier Rameau.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tintin Mural Painting
From here we will dedicate time to Tintin, starting with the mural in which it appears and which takes us to "The Tornasol affair", very close to the city center.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will see the entrance of the Tintin boutique, where you can find various articles related to the famous reporter, and which is beautifully set in "The Blue Lotus".
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Hergé lived not only on comic books. We will talk about the forays into theatre of Tintin's characters, which took place in these galleries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
After talking about the important Moof museum, the statue of this huge Smurf will invite us to talk about it and its creator and the boutique we can find next to it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The final point of the guided tour is under the mural passage dedicated to The Smurfs and the Brussels life and customs represented by these blue characters. Will you discover all the secrets that this mural holds?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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