Private tour : Best of Brussels half day From Brussels

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About this activity

Depart from your location( Hotel, airport, port ) greet your guide and driver to begin your cultural tour. Stroll to the historical heart of medieval Brussels to discover an antique myriad of architecture in the Market Square; see the stunning City Hall and hear of the city’s rich heritage from your expert guide. Next, climb aboard a luxurious coach to tour the city’s most alluring landmarks; pass the colossal St Michael’s Cathedral and the world famous Heyseldistrict with its Atomium; and embrace the cosmopolitan culture of the Japanese Tower and the Chinese Pavilion. Marvel at the endless rows of antique shops in the Sablon district and catch a glimpse of the Royal Residence’s regal exterior as you travel.

Continue to the Palace of Justice and sail past examples of impressive imperial structures; see the stately Royal Square, the grand Houses of Parliament and the Royal Palace.

Conclude your tour with return transportation to your hotel or original departure point.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by: YS BELGIUM LIMOUSINE

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Grand Place

45 min

Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local guide is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know
Church of St Nicolas

30 min

See St Nicholas Church and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Brussels so unique
Palais Royal de Bruxelles

30 min

Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
Atomium

20 min

The Atomium as the Symbol of Brussels

An example of what it means when art meets architecture

There are few buildings that can capture the imagination of visitors of all ages and backgrounds. By using fantastical yet familiar elements to enable a sense of wonder on the part of viewers from across the world, the Atomium, sitting in the northwest area of central Brussels in Belgium, is one of those buildings.

The Atomium is a giant model of a unit cell of an iron crystal, with each sphere of the structure symbolizing an atom. Completed in 1958 as a unique combination of art and architecture, it has somehow been able to endure with one foot in the past and one in the future. The structure attracts over 600,000 visitors every year and in the process has become one of the national symbols of Belgium.
Stop 5

20 min

The Cinquantenaire (50th anniversary) site is comprised of a vast set of gardens dotted with monuments and museums. It is dominated by a triumphal arch with three arches. The park hosts numerous activities throughout the year: events, celebrations, firework displays, sporting events, concerts, etc.

This place of interest was built in 1880 for the 50th anniversary of the independence of Belgium. The broad pathways lead to the Pavilion of Human Passions designed by Victor Horta, the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces & Military History, the Royal Museums of Art and History and to Autoworld. At the top of the three triumphal arches there’s a bronze quadriga and an unbeatable sweeping view over the whole of Brussels.
European Parliament Hemicycle (free visits)

30 min

Exploring the area of European institutions, we will emerge in the why and how Brussels is considered as the capital city of the EU. We will also get a completely different perspective passing by the African neighborhood and learning about the dark and unknown history of the Belgian colonial past.