Essential Free Tour Brussels

Discover all the historical events that happened in the stunning Grand Place.
Enlighten your view with the stained-glass windows in St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.
Learn why locals are so in love with the character of Tintin and its significance.

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Book the Essential Free Tour of Brussels today and discover all the secrets of the political capital of the European Union; a bustling multicultural metropolis, full of history and remarkable heritage. Your tour will take you to the Grand Place, or as the locals called it in Flemish: the Grote Markt (the Great Market). In short, this is the heart of Brussels, a spectacular open space surrounded by ornately decorated buildings and praised by the immortal writer Victor Hugo as one of the most beautiful squares in the world. As if that were not enough, in addition to being the seat of the town hall and other historical buildings, there you will find the Museum of the History of Chocolate and other irresistible gourmet chocolate shops.

One of the highlights of the tour will be taking photos with one of the most famous and peculiar statues in the world — the iconic Manneken Pis. With the help of your expert local guide, you will understand why this tiny statue of just 55.5 cm (22 inches) has become a symbol of Brussels throughout the world. And did you know of the existence of the female version of the statue, called Jeanneke-Pis? But, among all the buildings that the group will visit on the free tour, perhaps none more incredible than the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. Throughout the tour, you will hear how this Gothic masterpiece changed during its continuous transformations from the 11th to the 19th century.

Now, your Essential Free Tour in Brussels will not only be an architectural journey through the ancient history of Belgium. Your guide will also share interesting information about the museums that can be found in Mont des Arts, as well as the famous Belgian abbey beers, the best places to buy souvenirs in the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert, and of course the importance of comics and graphic novels in the development of local culture. You will learn why Brussels is one of the world capitals of comics, you will hear about the figure of the famous Herge and visit shops dedicated to Tintin. Do you need any more reason to book your tour today? Come and enjoy the old town of Brussels for free!