Art Nouveau's Sublime Capital: An Audio Tour in Brussels

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About this activity

The Quartier du Châtelain district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center. On this walking tour through the quaint neighborhood’s streets, you’ll see the revolutionary Art Nouveau style that emerged here in the 1890s, transforming the cityscape with buildings that curved and twisted like exotic plants.

Starting at the Louise Tower, you’ll weave your way past several of these exceptionally designed dwellings. You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.

As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous architect, I’ll share the little-known history of the city’s townhouses. You’ll pass one of Chaussée de Charleroi’s tram shelters and hear about attempts to brand Brussels ‘the capital of Art Nouveau’ en route to Hôtel Solvay, where the tour ends.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and Drink

Itinerary

Hotel Tassel

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see the over 100-year-old Maison Hankar and Hôtel Tassel, the world’s first Art Nouveau house.
La Patinoire Royale

Passing by

On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore the spectacular La Patinoire Royale, an abandoned car showroom turned art gallery.
Stop 3

Passing by

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Stop 4

Passing by

On this tour, you'll learn about Paul Otlet’s proto-internet invention from the 1900s at Hôtel Otlet, where the father of information science once lived.
Stop 5

Passing by

You’ll discover how Brussels has meticulously restored architectural masterpieces like the stunning Maison Roosenboom, where you’ll see an example of a sgraffito mural.
Stop 6

Passing by

On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
Stop 7

Passing by

On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to enjoy refreshments at charming local spots like Jat’ Café, Jackie, Hinterland, the Portuguese cake shop Forcado Pastelaria, and the sophisticated Oeno TK wine bar.
Horta Museum (Musee Horta)

Passing by

As you make your way to Musée Horta, which celebrates the famous architect, I’ll share the little-known history of the city’s townhouses.
Stop 9

Passing by

On this tour, you'll pass by the beautiful church and hear its history while you walk.
Place du Chatelain

Passing by

On this tour, you'll stroll through Place du Chatelain in the Quartier du Châtelain. The district is an architectural treasure worth finding, far from Brussels’ tourist-packed city center.
Hotel Solvay

Passing by

You’ll pass one of Chaussée de Charleroi’s tram shelters and hear about attempts to brand Brussels ‘the capital of Art Nouveau’ en route to Hôtel Solvay, where the tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Tower Louise. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends outside the Hôtel Solvay.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]