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The 10 Best Historical Tours in Brussels

10 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $3

Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Grand Place and City Hall: The Right Opening Beat
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Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

1.Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,206 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47Our pick

Small-group Brussels history walk with a top Belgian waffle and royal-warrant chocolate. Covers Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Galleries, more.

“I heavily recommend booking this tour for your first day in Brussels, as it vastly improved my experience for the rest of my trip. Sarah was so nice and knowledgeable, and was an amazing guide.”

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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting - Manneken Pis, waffles, and why the small stuff became a big symbol
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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

2.Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,165 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

A 2.5-hour Brussels walking tour pairing Grand Place history with Manneken Pis, St. Michael and Ste-Gudule, and Mary chocolates and waffles.

“Our guide, Paul was absolutely outstanding. The perfect amount of historical information without the minutia that can make a tour drag or get stale. Would strongly recommend this tour to any size group!”

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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends - Stop 1: Grand Place and the Town Hall story you can actually see
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Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

3.Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels – by Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

A 2.5-hour English walking tour of Brussels, from Grand Place and comic art to Manneken Pis and Mont des Arts views.

“The trip was cancelled and we have not been informed earlier. We waited there and then when we called the contact person, he informed that the tour is cancelled and we will get our refund. We have not received our refund yet !”

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Brussels: Museum Art & History Entry Ticket - Royal Museums of Art and History, where to start and how to find the entrance
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Brussels: Museum Art & History Entry Ticket

Brussels on Foot: Historic Center with a Local Guide in 2 hours - Starting at Grand-Place, when the whole square turns theatrical
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Brussels on Foot: Historic Center with a Local Guide in 2 hours

5.Brussels on Foot: Historic Center with a Local Guide in 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

2-hour Spanish Christmas walking tour in Brussels for $24. Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Tintin, markets, galleries, and Mont des Arts.

“El tour ha sido un 10 de 10. Oscar es un guía muy organizado, con una buena disposición para atender todas las preguntas, además no sido una lista de recomendaciones muy originales. Fue un tour privado, no sabia que iría solo y el guía estuvo siempre conmigo. Me tomó fotos y además un regalo sorpresa. Recomiendo reservar este tour en español, gracias Oscar.”

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Brussels: BELvue Belgium History Museum Entry Ticket - Price and value: $11 for a full self-guided day
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Brussels: BELvue Belgium History Museum Entry Ticket

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Brussels: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

7.Brussels: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $206

Private 150-minute Brussels walk with a local guide covering Grand Place, Manneken Pis, St-Hubert galleries, De Munt, and Mont des Arts.

“De hele groep was zeer tevreden over onze gids Daniel. Hij was zeer informatief en kon het leuk vertellen. Ondanks de stromende regen hebben we ontzettend genoten 😊”

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Private Historical Tour: Highlights of Brussels - St. Nicholas Church and the Cathedral Stories You Will Remember
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Private Historical Tour: Highlights of Brussels

8.Private Historical Tour: Highlights of Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

A 2.5-hour private Brussels highlights walk with free stops, comic art, historic churches, and end-of-tour views, guided in English.

“Our guide Sebastian was really really good. He was knowledgeable, good sense of humour, and explained the history of Belgium very clearly. An excellent guide. Recommend this tour to anyone, especially as an overview of Brussels and Belgium history”

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600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven - Rector de Somerplein to Fonske, how the route “teaches” the city
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600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven

9.600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $11

Self-guided audio walk through Leuven’s historic center, universities, chapels, and squares. Lifetime access in English, offline ready.

“Omg! Leuven is a hidden gem! Universities, colleges, cafes and churches…. A rainy day but so much energy! The guided tour was a great introduction to the history of the city!”

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Private walking tour : Brussels historical city center Half Day - Meeting at Grand Place and how the 3 to 4 hours really plays out
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Private walking tour : Brussels historical city center Half Day

10.Private walking tour : Brussels historical city center Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $205

Private 3 to 4 hour Brussels walking tour with a certified English guide, hotel-area meetup, and flexible stops from Grand Place to the Royal Palace.

“We really have a great time! Yael Levi, our tour guide was great. She was enjoyable and very professional. This activity was a great idea for our first time visit to Brussels.”

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