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Private Brussels Tour: Explore Local Highlights and Hidden Gems with a Local Guide
4.9
128 Ratings
Bruxelles
Discover the best of Brussels with a local guide who will take you to the top attractions and hidden gems. Customize your itinerary and explore the city’s unique neighborhoods and culinary delights.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Brussels - Join this personalized experience and your host will create an itinerary for you based on what you would like to do. You won’t have time to see everything, so here are some ideas: Think of this personalized experience with one of our hosts like spending the day with a friend. You’ll join one of our local Brussels hosts and immerse yourself in the city to discover what it’s all about. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Grand Place - Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do whilst visiting the Belgian capital IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Manneken Pis - Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Brussels, getting the best of what the city has to offer in a limited space of time IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Royal Palace of Brussels - See some of the city’s iconic attractions, as well as some secret spots you wouldn’t find in a guidebook IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Watermael-Boitsfort - Explore this residential suburb and hidden gem loved by locals IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Passion Chocolat - You’ll visit the most renowned chocolatiers, artisanal maisons du chocolat and quirky chocolate boutiques where chefs are getting creative with their truffle flavors! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - The Sister Brussels Café - Would you like to dive into the rich brewing tradition of the city and bar hop your way through breweries and craft beer bars (where you can also have a boogie, if the mood takes you)? Or have you been dying to experience the city’s techno scene for yourself? IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Atomium - see the iconic Atomium. It’s weird and wonderful - exactly why we like it! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Le M.U.R. Brussels - See this neighborhood if you want to discover unique bars, Congolese restaurants and jazz clubs in Saint-Boniface. This is the African Quarter, there’s more to Brussels’ nightlife than you may have imagined. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences - Parlement Bruxellois - In the European Quarter you could brush up on your EU knowledge at the Parliamentarian, or simply gawk at the shiny glass buildings and modern highrises that house the EU institutions. We love a surprise though, so you’ll get to experience a whole neighborhood which you’d never have known existed. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
We’re confident that you have a Brussels must-see list ready for your journey, so why not let one of our Brussels guides assist you? Wander through the city’s prime locations and uncover some hidden treasures known to locals only. Take a detour into the quaint squares of the Old Town for a beer, waffle or fries - or try them all - or, drop by a classic brasserie or tucked-away diner for a leisurely meal. Immerse yourself in the city’s charm as you wind your way through its compact neighborhoods, with your guide there to share their stories!
A quick questionnaire about your personality and hobbies will be sent to you within 24 hours of your booking. Your answers will then be used to pair you with a host that shares your interests. This host will directly connect with you to propose an itinerary that will reveal the city’s uniqueness. You will also agree on where and when to meet. The itinerary is adaptable, allowing you to modify your plans during your exploration if you wish.
- Itineraries are fully personalized so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost
- Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
Location
Starbucks
Grand Place
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(128 Ratings)
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Nsx
Aug 7, 2024
Great Brussels city tour - Senna was excellent! He listened to what we were interested in….food and seeing the most interesting parts of downtown Brussels. Knowing that he brought a sample of his Mom’s Liège waffles for us to try. Delicious. Although our flight was delayed 1 hour it was the 2.5 hour wait to clear customs that made us late for our original 10am staring time. He was happy to accommodate a later time and we ended up with the full tour despite our tardiness. Wonderful and would highly recommend.
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John_s
Aug 6, 2024
Great guide! - Hearing all the local history and stories. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to others
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James_t
Aug 6, 2024
Thorough Brussels Walking Tour - Good tour with lots of sightseeing.
Emma was very kind, knowledgeable and professional. She had a deep knowledge of Brussels history and architecture.
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James_g
Aug 4, 2024
Great tourby Sébastien. - Sébastien, our guide, was outstandind. He spoke excellent English and Spanish. We learned a lot of good historic information about Brussels City and Belgium. Visiting historic and shopping sites within and close to the historic center of the city. We had a great time. Thank you, Sébastien!
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Karenhx9371ia
Jul 22, 2024
Great and informative tour - exactly what we were looking for - It was a really great match with our tour guide, we wanted to learn about the city culture and history, and Sebastian was perfect. Hi is super approachable, friendly and knowledgeable.
Also he did a great job, hitting the spots to see, finding a few great break areas etc.
You’ll be lucky with him as your guide!
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Leeht7531se
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Sebastian is a great and knowledgeable guide. He knows the history of the city very well and is engaging in his presentation.
It was time well spent to get a good overview and highlights of the city.
Highly recommended!
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Lorys_s
Jul 16, 2024
Brussels w/ an Expert! - It was pouring raining at noon so our guide, Sebastian, requested that we meet at 1 pm. We started in the square where it was drizzling; and yet Sebastian kept us under buildings and proceeded to give us his schpiel. What he did not know, is that my friend (we were four) is a history buff and she asked a bunch of out of the box questions! He was terrific and knew most of the answers and then some. Sebastian was kind and patient. He clearly knew Brussels well as we switched some of the typical sites to another area, which most guides would not consider. If I ever return to Brussels, I would certainly request him again!
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Wander1222
Jul 15, 2024
Would definitely recommend! - Majid was a great guide and ambassador for the city. He was knowledgeable, friendly and clearly cares about the city. We really enjoyed ourselves!
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O7003xokh
Jul 15, 2024
Wonderful Afternoon Experience - It was a very fun and informative tour. Sebastian made the experience interactive and tailored to our interests and needs. I would encourage others to take this tour.
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Georgeous_family
Jul 2, 2024
Great walking tour! - Our tour with Andrea was excellent! He was full of energy and showed us many things and gave us a good synopsis of the city’s history and highlights of the landmarks. Highly recommended.
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