Our Tours & Activites in Brussels lead by local guides
About Brussels
Discover Brussels' rich history and culture with a Local Guide
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is a treasure trove of history and culture. Its charming architecture, delicious cuisine, and vibrant arts scene make it the perfect place to discover with a local guide.
You'll have the opportunity to explore the city's hidden gems and learn about its highlights. Visit the iconic Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the impressive Gothic architecture of the Town Hall and the Breadhouse.
Stroll through the scenic streets of the neighbourhoods around the city centre. Or stay in the centre to see the famous murals dedicated to Belgian comics. Take a walk around the picturesque Mont des Arts and discover the museums and Royal Palace.
Brussels is also known for its typical Belgian delicacies. With our expert local guides, you can try some of the city's famous chocolate, waffles, fries and beer while also learning about the local culinary traditions.
Join us to discover Brussels' history and culture while also gaining insight into the daily life of the locals.
Reviews we are proud of
Left by our guests on independent platforms
1005 reviews
Definitely going to judge all future tours against this one. Pascal was so great and you could feel his love for the city in the tour. We had so much fun with this tour and definitely walked away feeling like we’d gotten the best of Brugge.
498 reviews
We had a wonderful tour with Edward! He was so knowledgeable and friendly and we really got to know the city from a local perspective.
31 reviews
We had a great walking tour with Ray. It was very informative and hit all the must see spots. Ray was a super knowledgeable and fun guy to walk with. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to Bruges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean? A free tour?
It means that it's a Pay What You Want tour. At the end of the tour, you decide what the tour is worth to you and whether you want to reward the guide accordingly (and according to your budget). That way everyone can enjoy a tour.
Is booking in advance necessary?
We do allow people to join our tours on the spot. If you want to have your spot guaranteed however, booking through our own website here is advised (and it's free and simple).
Do the tours run when it rains?
Yes they do! If we were affraid of a little rain that half of the time we'd have to cancel our tours. Instead we adapt! With some light rain: we try to fix an umbrella for the participants that forgot their own, walk faster and relax once we've found shelter again. With heavy rain: we make sure everyone is properly dressed for bad weather or divert into buildings.
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Quality Guaranteed Walking Tours
Whether you're looking for a free walking tour of Brussels to get introduced to the city or for a small group tour to get a greater understanding of it: we're here for you!
- Small groups: hear your guide & be able to ask questions
- We focus on our stops instead of jamming in as many instagram locations as possible
- Our guides are locals that know the city they work/live in inside out
Ambassadors of Brussels:
historic tour guides storytellers in Brussels
Since most factual details are likely to be forgotten, we focus on stories to be remembered. Historically correct of course! That's how we achieved our 5-star rating.
Our Expert Recommendations for Brussels
Are being put together right now (February 2023)
We guide our guests through the city every day, buy our mums Belgian pralines, have a quick waffle before a tour, we meet our fellow guides over a beer and bring our girlfriends and boyfriends to that new breakfast or lunch spot or to a restaurant for dinner.
With all our experience we're compiling a list with recommendations for Brussels.
Check back soon and the map will be filled with our favourite places!
Meet our guides
Quinten
A true Brusseleir. Storyteller by day. Stand-up comedian by night.
Tom
He spent his childhood all over the world before rooting in Brussels. And since Tom's granddad was from Brussels, you'll be in for stories from a truly local perspective.
Conor
The Irishman who lives in Brussels.
Tristan
A mid-life crisis in 2014 is working out quite well for this Canadian-born Brusseleir at heart. Tristan made a career change and is now a tour guide, sketch writer, performer on The Schuman Show and he runs a weekly English comedy show.
Senna
Coming soon.
Fraser
Coming soon.
Maggy
Coming soon.
Adrien
Coming soon.