Evening Tour: Explore the Dark and Mysterious Past of Brussels

Uncover the dark and mysterious past of Brussels on an evening tour illuminated by lantern light. Explore the city’s rich history of revolts, executions, and forgotten heroes for a unique and chilling experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place du Grand Sablon - The Grand Marché, nestled in the heart of Brussels, is a vibrant and bustling marketplace that offers an eclectic array of fresh produce, artisanal delights, and cultural experiences. From farm-fresh ingredients to artisan crafts, this market is a feast for the senses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich…
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
Grand Place
Grote Markt
We meet on the main square (Grand Place) of Brussels, in front of the city hall. Please, look out for the guide with the RED UMBRELLA!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthewru6043bz
Jan 14, 2025
Great Experience, History, and Walking Tour of Brussels - We had a wonderful time with Rahiem who is a phenomenal scholar and tour guide. Saw many cute neighborhoods at night and learned interesting historical perspectives about Brussels and Belgium.
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Yazmin143
Jan 13, 2025
If You Get Rahiem, Prepare for a Good Time! - This tour was absolutely amazing. RAHIEM... YOU'RE A GEM IN BRUSSELS! Funny, smart, and an amazing vibe. Rahiem knew everything there is to know about Brussels despite being here only 3 years - an artist and historian ALL IN ONE. He was knowledgable about facts regarding the country that wouldn't even be included in the tour and had good information about places to eat, party and dance the night away. If you're looking for a fun tour in Brussels and an amazing guide willing to authentically give you that, I would recommend this tour to you. Rahiem, thank you 100 times for this amazing tour. Your humour, knowledge and expertise made this tour memorable for my time in Brussels and you stood out as a guide amongst the rest!
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Ellasz7497pp
Jan 6, 2025
Recommend! - Our tour guide Nadia was very knowledgeable and kind. She made sure the group was safe and complete while telling passionately about Brussel and its history. We saw very interesting sides of Brussel that you normally don't see as a tourist. Even for a Belgian citizen, this tour is a must-do! The optional donation is super nice as this makes it manageable for everyone.
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Cecio983
Jan 4, 2025
Perfect. - Very good tour, you will know things that would otherwise be impossible... David is a crack, he has explained everything in detail! Highly recommended!
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John_v
Jan 2, 2025
Engaging Night Tour - Our guide provided a 5-star experience from start to finish. Charismatic, friendly, and passionate about the city As we wandered through the streets, she wove captivating stories about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. It was clear that she genuinely cared about us having a great time and ensuring we saw the best of Brussels. She even gave us recommendations for the best pubs/chocolate shops/waffles/fries Highly recommended
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Flyer20673651543
Jan 2, 2025
Must do on the first day of your trip. - Very entertaining and lots of great stories. Great recommendations for things to do in Brussels. Friendly guides. Would have loved a non-cash tip option.
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Ts2171
Jan 1, 2025
Great night tour! - Maryann was a great guide and story teller! We loved hearing about the history of Brussels from her, especially with such a large group.
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U6176xhjoanab
Dec 30, 2024
Highly recommended - It was an amazing experience in Brussels. Rhaim is a great storyteller and took us trought the darkest Belgium traditions with a bit of humor here and there. Highly recommended!
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Wilmar639
Jan 12, 2025
Different side of Brussels - Very good walk--alot of hills and quite difficult to hear the guide with the passing traffic.She was very informative and great personality.
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Smiledream
Dec 31, 2024
A Okay start to my trip - I did this tour the very first few hours being in Brussels. It helped me get the lay of the land for future days of adventure, but more or less, I left the tour feeling like it could have been more, without much effort. The tour said “dark side”, and I thought that meant we’d get legends and stories of battles or so forth. It was ran like a day tour, and stopped us in front of locations often closed or telling us to come back in the light. I know it’s a free tour, but we tip, and I ended up tipping more for a free tour than I paid for admission into a museum, because you know they’re independent. In the end, I’d book a paying tour, and definitely not this dark side tour.
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