Tournai Christmas Walking Tour: Explore UNESCO Heritage and Puppetry Arts

Join a private 2-hour walking tour in Tournai and immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit. Discover UNESCO heritage, puppetry arts, and magical Christmas scenes in this enchanting city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Home De La Marionnette - Visiting this museum during Christmas, you will experience Christmas scenes shown in exhibitions and performances in puppetry.
  • The Belfry of Tournai - It is the oldest Belfry of Tournai built in 1188 and listed to be on the UNESCO World Heritage site. You may go to the top (dependent on availability), you can enjoy view of the city’s lights and decorations during Christmas.
  • Grand Place - The Grand-Place is the main square shaped of a triangle in Tournai and it is a perfect place during Christmas period because it is packed full of good food, chocolates, waffles and other seasonal goods. Here you will also find a Christmas tree, ice skating rink and many shops, bars, restaurants.
  • Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Tournai - It is the only cathedral in Belgium to be listed on the UNESCO World Herritage site. Visiting this chuch, you will discover an exceptional treasury room with the two large shrines of Notre-Dame and Saint-Eleuthère, precious ivories, pieces of goldsmithery, a 14th century Arras tapestry.
What's Included
  • Local professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Belfry of Tournai Admission Fee €3
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai Admission Fee €2.50
Additional Information

Participate in a private, easy-paced 2-hour walking tour and discover the Christmas charms of Tournai. Have fun and witness intriguing scenes in the Museum of the Arts of Puppetry where Christmas magic is exhibited in a unique, joyful way. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hear about its phenomenal heritage and you may even get a chance to climb to the top in order to experience fascinating panoramic views of the entire city that blooms in lights, bathing in special decorations, and oozes with fairy tale atmosphere. Explore the city’s main square where Christmas magic takes over every corner. Explore Belgium’s only cathedral inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and witness extraordinary landmarks in its surroundings. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Location
Home De La Marionnette
Rue Saint-Martin
Next to the entrance to the Home De La Marionnette (Museum of the Arts of puppetry)
Cancellation Policy

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

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