On this ten-hour tour from Brussels, you'll get to visit two of Belgium's most historic cities in one day.
First, you'll head to Bruges, where you'll take a walking tour of the city and visit the UNESCO-listed historic centre. You'll see the canals that give Bruges the nickname of 'Venice of the North'. You'll also see the Lake of Love and the market square with its 12th-century bell tower. Then, you will get an hour-long break to grab lunch or purchase local lace and chocolates.
The tour will continue to the medieval city of Ghent. Upon arrival, you'll get to see the city's majestic churches and attractions, as well as St Bavo Cathedral and the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle. You'll also be given free time to explore the bustling markets or take a canal cruise.
Duration: 10 hours
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Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! We take you to Ghent. We visit Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Mystic Lamb painting (optional) and walk along the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the picturesque medieval harbor and many more highlights.
In Bruges, after lunch you enjoy the view of the peaceful Lake of Love and the picturesque Beguinage. Your guide will explain the stories and secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages. You see literally ‘all’ highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfry tower, our Lady’s Church, Saint John’s hospital etc. You even have the option to enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the narrow canals, entirely organized by your guide.
Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
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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!
This guided walking tour of Antwerp will give you the opportunity to see the city's famous landmarks. You'll get to visit the Grote Markt square, the Antwerp City Hall, the bourse of Antwerp, the Vlaeykensgang, the Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp, the Rubens House and the Brabo Fountain.
You'll also get to hear remarkable facts and stories about the city and culture.
With this convenient and reliable shuttle service, you can travel by eco-friendly bus between Charleroi Airport and Brussels Midi train station in the city centre. The trip will take just 55 minutes, and several buses will run every hour. You'll have a generous luggage allowance and on-board amenities like complimentary WiFi, power sockets for every seat and plenty of legroom.
On this tour you’ll be able to explore the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Brussels with a tasting. As you walk through the museum’s various exhibition rooms you’ll uncover the history and origins of chocolate, before watching a demonstration by the master chocolate-maker. Along the way you’ll be able to taste some of the chocolate, with an opportunity to purchase more at the shop afterwards.
Discover the wonders that the city of Brussels hides. Our adventure in the dazzling Grand Place or Grote Markt that will dazzle us with its wide variety of architectural styles. There we will find ourselves in front of the imposing City Hall of the city, and then we will move towards the famous meón boy or Manneken Pis: The great star of the city. Then we continue to the Sablón neighborhood, to see the Church of Notre Dame and a former meeting place for the aristocracy during the 19th century. From there we will go to the royal court district, located in the upper part of the city.
Places to visit:
• Great Place of Brussels.
• Street art (Tin Tin).
• Monument to Everard Serclaes.
• Child pissing (Manneken Pis).
• Medieval Wall.
• Sablon Square.
• Church of Notre Dame du Sablon
•Courthouse.
•Royal Square.
• Palace of the Kings.
• Museum of Music and Instruments.
• Mount of the Arts.
If you want a local to show you around using a mix of humour, stories of Belgium & its history and genuine tips & tricks to get to know Brussels quickly: look no further. Together we have many years of experience in doing exactly that.
The city has a rich history and transformed into the capital of Belgium and of Europe. Brussels is hard to describe as it's not just a city. It's more like a concept (like Belgium itself). There's an enormous amount of things to consider: it's the birthplace of world-famous comics, there are 80 museums, politicians from 27 countries, 3 official languages and even more unofficial ones, it was at the heart of both WWI and WWII and people from 184 different nationalities are living in it.
And of course, we'll make sure that afterwards you know about beer, chocolate, fries and waffles.
Join us and we'll introduce you to everything Brussels has to offer!
This full-day tour from the Belgian capital will give you the chance to explore two of the country's most picturesque cities, Bruges and Ghent.
After you leave Brussels, you'll head to Ghent, where you'll enjoy a visit to the Gothic Saint Bavo's Cathedral, the picturesque medieval harbour of Graslei and the Gravensteen castle. You'll then journey to Bruges, where you'll be able to see the Lake of Love and the historic Beguinage. Listening to a local guide, you'll be able to uncover the secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages. You'll also be able to enjoy an optional boat ride down the city's photogenic canals.
This ticket will grant you skip-the-line admission to Mini-Europe, a miniature park situated next to the Atomium in Brussels. Equipped with an information booklet in your choice of language, you'll be free to explore the park at your own pace.
You'll get to see realistic models representing the main monuments and iconic sights of several European countries. You can enjoy a bird's-eye view over Europe and take photos with miniatures of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Big Ben or the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Additionally, the park has several working models such as moving trains, cable cars, windmills and a Ferris wheel. You'll even be able to see a volcanic eruption at the miniature of Mount Vesuvius. To round off your tour, you can play interactive games in the 'Spirit of Europe' exhibition.
At the Belgian Beer World Experience, you'll explore Belgium's world-famous and UNESCO-listed beer heritage. You'll make your way through the grand Brussels Stock Exchange building, learning all about the brewing process, the generations of different brewing families and the history of Belgian beer through interactive exhibits. Your visit will also include a beer-tasting session.
With this ticket, you’ll gain access to the Autoworld Museum in Brussels – home to over 250 vehicles.
You'll get the opportunity to explore the museum's extensive collection, including a 1930 Bugatti, a 1930 Ford and a 1928 Bentley, among others.
As you get an up-close view of the temporary exhibitions, you’ll be able to learn the history of the vehicles currently on display.
On this tour from Brussels, you'll visit Luxembourg and the city of Dinant with an informative guide. In Luxembourg City, you'll have a guided tour of some of the historical landmarks, including the Grand Ducal Palace, the cathedral and the Place d'Armes. You'll also have picturesque views over the Kirchberg district and take a walk along the river.
On your way back to Brussels, you'll stop in the Belgian city of Dinant, where you'll see many highlights, including a 15th-century church and the citadel.
Chocolate, waffles, fries, beer and other sweets: there's nothing that Belgians love more! Getting hungry already? Come join our Free Tasting Tour to try them all and find out the stories behind their delicious taste with a local and professional guide!
On our Free Tasting Tour our sweet and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the cosy city center while sharing lots of free food samples as well as insightful information about our food culture. The tour ends with a free beer (for those who want)!
On this 1.5-hour tour, you’ll explore a hidden side of Antwerp as you walk around the city streets after dark. An expert local guide will take you to unique sights and lesser-known gems and tell you stories of history, medieval legends and scandals from the Red Light District.
You’ll visit places like the Grote Markt central square – home to City Hall and the Brabo Fountain – the Het Steen stone castle, the Old Port, St Paul’s Church, Museum Vleeshuis, Museum MAS and more.