Evening Tour: Explore the Dark and Mysterious Past of Brussels

Uncover the dark and mysterious past of Brussels on an evening tour illuminated by lantern light. Explore the city’s rich history of revolts, executions, and forgotten heroes for a unique and chilling experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place du Grand Sablon - The Grand Marché, nestled in the heart of Brussels, is a vibrant and bustling marketplace that offers an eclectic array of fresh produce, artisanal delights, and cultural experiences. From farm-fresh ingredients to artisan crafts, this market is a feast for the senses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich flavors and diverse culture of Brussels. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this dynamic hub of activity and savor the essence of Brussels through its market life.
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Welcome to Brussels as you’ve never experienced it before! Behind the pristine facades and countless chocolate stores, there lies a dark and bloody past that is rarely discussed. During this evening tour illuminated by lantern light, you’ll explore the city’s rich history while delving into the tales of revolts, forgotten heroes, executions and torture techniques.

Get away from the main tourist attractions and immerse yourself for 2 hours in the chilling and tragic history of the capital of Europe. This unique experience will leave you with the best view of the city and memories that will last a lifetime.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind that our evening tour is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot. Enjoy the tour!

Location
Grand Place
Grote Markt
We meet on the main square (Grand Place) of Brussels, in front of the city hall. Please, look out for the guide with the RED UMBRELLA!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mackenzie_f
Aug 29, 2024
The Dark Side of Brussels - Great intro to the Dark Side of Brussels - Nadine was a great guide, friendly and knowledgeable. 2 hour guided tour, also recommends places to eat and drink around the city, which is helpful when you are only visiting for a couple of days
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X5319addavidk
Aug 27, 2024
What an amazing Tour - This without doubt a fantastic Tour through the darker parts of the History of Brussels. The Guide who I had, Rahiem made the tour with his personality, knowledge and anecdotes even better. I would definitely recommend this tour
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Ashley_m
Aug 25, 2024
Don’t skip this one! - Highly recommend! We had a great time learning more about the interesting and sinister past of Brussels. We got to see sites we never normally would’ve seen and topped it off with an incredible view of the city. Additionally, our guide Rayim gave great recommendations for restaurants and bars that we visited once the tour concluded. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Toma_s
Aug 22, 2024
Great tour. Recommend it. - We had a tour from 8 pm. Great experience, guide was funny and told lots of facts you probably wouldn't find yourself
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Tomdu439gp
Aug 21, 2024
A History-lovers must!! - Rahiem was my guide and was FANTASTIC! It is clear that he has passion and knowledge for the history of Brussels and made the tour very entertaining and engaging. 10/10!!
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Martinav638
Aug 18, 2024
A good tour with an amazing guide - Our guide Rahim was amazing, he was very entertaining and engaging. The tour was good and we discovered so many new things about the Brussels of the middle ages!
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Margarita_c
Aug 16, 2024
It was DARK! Like Dark Chocolate leaving you wanting for more! - All of it!!! Everything was very interesting and Rahiem made us feel on the edge of our where we’re standing from! 🤩 great stories and he brought all to life and our imaginations run wild, as if we were transported back to those times!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Deysi_g
Aug 13, 2024
Such a cute tour, Nadine... - Such a cute tour, Nadine was our tour guide and was witty informative and helpful. Love that we got to walk around and hear the history & spooky side of Brussels. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for an evening tour
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Shani_s
Aug 13, 2024
Really great starting point when in a new city. - This was a great experience and a starting point for someone new to Belgium. You get a bit of history and architecture and what makes Belgium, 'Belgium'. Strongly recommend. The guide is informative, a clear communicator and gave us some good recommendations to leave with afterwards.
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Cklimerick
Aug 15, 2024
Brussels Walking Tour - A good tour. Very good guide. Wish I’d had a better overview of the history of Brussels prior to this tour as I found it hard to make connections with different stops on the tour - but an enjoyable tour nonetheless.
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