Brussels History and Culture Tour: Discover Belgium's Capital with Local Guides

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Brussels on a guided tour with local experts. Discover the birthplace of famous comics, explore museums, learn about the city’s role in world wars, and indulge in Belgian beer, chocolate, fries, and waffles.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Manneken Pis - The famous little boy.
  • La Bourse de Bruxelles - The stock exchange
  • Delirium - Beers all over
  • Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert - Shopping gallery
  • St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) - The cathedral
  • Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark) - Royal parc
  • Royal Palace (Palais Royal) - The royal palace
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If you’re searching for an insider’s guide to Brussels, interspersed with wit, Belgium folklores and insider’s tips, your search ends here. Our combined experience of several years makes us experts in this.
Historically rich and now the heart of Belgium and Europe, Brussels cannot be confined to being just a city. Much like Belgium itself, Brussels…

Location
Grand Place
Grote Markt
You'll find your storyteller on the Square holding a YELLOW umbrella with AMBASSADORS on it. Beware of other companies using yellow umbrellas, their guides usually don't check bookings thoroughly enough to refer you to the right guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Samanthac7677
Aug 19, 2025
Fantastic tour would definitely recommend - An absolutely amazing tour. Conor's knowledge and humour made it very interesting and enjoyable and his passion and enthusiasm for storytelling. Right amount of walking involved & Conor made sure to find as much shade as possible, as very hot. Tour went quickly but was thoroughly enjoyed.
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Julian_m
Aug 17, 2025
Brussels up the hill. - Tom was not only knowledgeable but entertaining. Tom kept the day flowing and presented his information with excitement. The tour was well worth it and I highly recommend Tom.
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David_h
Aug 16, 2025
Getting to Know You - Brussels Style - Solid - get to know Brussels - on foot with a knowledgeable guide. The right information so that you can hit the highlights on your own time.
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Fjem
Aug 8, 2025
Great tour. - Recommended this tour by a friend and it didn’t fail! Our fabulous tour guide, Quentin took us all over the centre of Brussels with lots of entertaining facts/amusing anecdotes. The tour was about 2+ hours long but long enough. I’d recommend this tour to be taken as soon as you arrive. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Timht7459yt
Aug 1, 2025
Grandfather’ tale tales! - Tom’s grandfather is a great storyteller, or at least that’s how Tom tells it. As a guide to Brussels, giving us some of the history - both factual and mythological (every Belgian’s grandfather has these tales apparently) - Tom was brilliant and brought the city to life. His energy and passion shone through the couple of hours we spent with him. Also some excellent tips on where to get beer, chocolate and waffles - but I’ll leave it to Tom to tell you those. Highly recommended!
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Janice_b
Jul 27, 2025
Perfect way to get to know Brussels - Tom was one of the most enjoyable tourguides on our entire trip. As a local he was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the city, including history plus special recommendations about food and beer. His sense of humor made the whole adventure truly engaging the entire time. It was a perfect way to begin our journey to Brussels.
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618christl
Jul 25, 2025
Great tour, highly recommend! - Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great sense of humour. Learned a lot about the history of Brussels and also got some great tips for eating and drink around the area. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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520natachad
Jul 24, 2025
Discover Brussels with Oncle Q... - Wonderful experience with Quentin, even under the rain, it was a lot of fun and I learned a lot about Brussels. Very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.
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Kristin_phx_az
Jul 24, 2025
Hilarious & Interesting - Our guide, Tom, was hands-down the funniest tour guide I’ve ever had. He made the information extremely interesting and had his own unique style that we really loved. Highly recommend this experience.
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Culture18161502618
Jul 23, 2025
- A humourous and insightful tour of Brussels. Our guide Tom was both personable and knowledgeable about his city and catered brilliantly for the range people in our group. The tour was an excellent introduction to the city and a great way to spend nearly 3 hours.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).