City
Tour Duration: 2.45 hours - Half Day
We start our visit with a short walk to the famous Grand Place and hear about the history of the remarkable city hall and quaint guildhouses. Then we start the actual tour by luxury coach and see the beautiful St. Michael's cathedral, the Congress column and the Heyseldistrict with the world famous Atomium. We marvel at the sight of the Chinese Pavillion and the Japanese Tower. Passing the Royal Residence we return into the city center and see the Sablon district with countless antique dealer shops. Brussels lace is renowned. We therefore make a short stop visiting a lace workshop where we can learn about this age-old local craft. Our visit continues: we drive in front of the magnificent Palace of Justice and see the fashionable Louise Square. Passing the stately Royal Square, the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament we arrive in the Cinquantenaire district, where the Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses are the highlights of this part of Brussels. Here, we are also at the very heart of the European Union: we drive in front of the imposing EU buildings housing the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.
Meeting Point: Pick up from hotels (if centrally located) 30 mins before tour (pickup only) or from the De Boeck office – Heuvelstraat, 8 rue de la Colline
Departure Time: All year round. Daily at 10.00 and 14.00. Saturdays also at 11.00 EXCEPT December 25 & January 1st. |