Things to do in Brussels, Belgium: The Best Cultural Tours

Waterloo is the site of one of the most significant battles in European history. Your five-hour guided tour of Waterloo will become a day in your memories that you will treasure. Your private tour of Waterloo begins as you climb the Butte de Leon, (Lion's Mount), the hill that marks the battlefield where over 300,000 soldiers clashed in a momentous confrontation. At this site in June of 1815, the Duke of Wellington led the allied English, Dutch and Prussian forces in Napolean's final defeat. Along your private guided tour of Waterloo you will also have the chance to see the magnificent Panorama , which is a fascinating fresco of the battle with exciting sound effects. We'll also visit the inn that became the headquarters for the Duke of Wellington, and the old farm, Le Caillou, that was Napolean's headquarters. If you wish your tour can be extended to include a private tour of Le Quatre Bras, and Ligny, the site of Napolean's last victory.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Meet other people that share the same interest for beers. Get the best customised high-quality beer selection. Listen to stories from our young, local, passionate guide that launched one of Ghent’s 1st craft beers. Enjoy our chocolate beer pairing. Discover some hidden gems. Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of the ale, lager, triples, trappists, etc… Participate in our original beer game that will guarantee a great time. Taste our high-quality, delicious Belgian beers, based on your current knowledge. For sure a good variety of styles. Discover the real taste of hops and malts.

Inclusions: 5 x 15cl tasters of high- quality Belgian beers, each a different style. This is so important for us! (no restrictions because of brewery contracts), A visit of three different locations, like hidden gems and new trendy venues., Professional, passionate, local, young AND multilingual guide. , A taste of local delicacies & multiple chocolate pairing., Discover Belgium's beer world: Learn about the traditional beer histories & the origin of ales, etc., Original beer game that will guarantee a great & interactive time.

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required: choose for a private tour. Also available on our website., For our shared tours: we offer an English tour. Dutch & French available as private tours. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a private tour.

- Meet the brewer - Listen to stories from our young, local guide that launched one of the Belgian 1st craft beers - Learn more details about the brewing process, from mashing to double- fermenting - Taste limited editions from black porters to strong IPA’s or even barley wines - Found out how hops & malts taste - Discover projects of Brussels' future brewery / breweries - Explore the secret varieties of every local craft brewery - Receive tailor-made recommendations on where to go and what to drink after

Inclusions: Taste 6 unusual local beers of high quality, Private transportation, 1 craft brewery, which is not open to the public, Brewery Cantillon, the oldest Lambic brewery (not available during post-covid), 2 renowned beer lovers’ spots

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off . If required, then choose for a custom tour on our website., For international groups, we offer an English tour. More languages available on website. , For customised tours like visiting an extra bar or chocolaterie, book a custom tour on our website.

Get acquainted with Brussels, its food, culture, activities and of course, its people with one of our hosts. You’ll explore a pocket of the city that’ll suit your vibe. You could visit a few sights then relax with a Belgian brew and frites, or a coffee and cinnamon bun and pick your host’s brain on the best place to visit, where to eat and how to get around the city. You will be feeling like a local in no time! Let them kickstart your trip the best way possible! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

This is one of our bestsellers! Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! Ghent will pleasantly surprise you as the city combines pure medieval architecture with a youthful vibrant students’ atmosphere. In Bruges the whole city is listed as Unesco heritage. You see literally all highlights of Ghent and Bruges. Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!

Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up & drop-off, Food and drinks

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit bustling Amsterdam! Once you have crossed the border, you will admire pastoral polder landscapes and a multitude of windmills. Upon arrival in Amsterdam we visit a local crafts center where you see the production of traditional cheeses and clogs . Time for a short photo break near a traditional quaint Dutch windmill. We drive on to the heart of Amsterdam, passing the Dutch National Bank and the former Heineken brewery museum. This is an unforgettable way to discover the old city and it is undoubtedly the number one attraction of Holland’s capital. Next stop: we take you to Amsterdam’s most famous square called the “DAM”. The guide takes you on a brief guided walk to the Royal Palace and other highlights of the city. Then it is time for some free time. Stroll along the shopping streets, visit the flower market, walk on your own through the historical Red Light District. Just enjoy!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional multilingual guide, Visit Craftcenter

Exclusions: Hotel pick up & drop-off, Canal boat tour (optional), Gratuities, Food and drinks

This tour is one of our bestsellers! Luxemburg is certainly a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and impressive modern and ancient architecture. To our own surprise our guests seem to value very much the little town of Dinant which they proclaim to be very “typical Belgian, surprisingly picturesque and unbelievably interesting”. It is indeed the town of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone and the cradle of the Leffe beer.

Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the best of Brussels on a private 4 -hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Exploring by foot and air-conditioned transport, learn about the Belgian capital’s history as you see signature sights such the Mannekin Pis peeing boy statue and St Michael’s Cathedral. Admire the Grand Place, note the flamboyant buildings of the art nouveau quarter, absorb the views from the dome of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and more. Your itinerary is flexible, so if you wish, ask your guide to tailor your sightseeing to your interests.

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After your driver and your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel, enjoy a personalized private tour in Antwerpfrom Brussels. Antwerp, Belgium’s second largest city, boasts one of the largest harbours in the world. The railway station is a stunning building. It is said to be the most beautiful railway station in the world. Our Lady Cathedral is the largest gothic church in the Low Countries and it countless invaluable paintings by world class artists of the 17th century. The absolute masterpieces, however, are the Rubens paintings. Our guided walk through the old city starts at the impressive 13th century castle that guarded the city and its port. We will take you to the gothic guild houses at the Market Square. The river Scheldt is the cradle of Antwerp where the city built the MAS-museum, famous for its spectacular views of the harbour and the old city. In your free time, do try the local beer called a ’ Bolleke’.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Discover Belgium's most popular cities in three days! Buy this and you get a City Tour of Brussels Coach Tour for free. Ghent and Bruges Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! Leuven Medieval Leuven: a fairy tale city, so trendy, young and smart. Leuven is one of the oldest university cities in Europe where brilliant minds and international researchers feel at home. The city should absolutely be in your bucketlist as it is full to the brim with things to see and to experience. Antwerp Antwerp has it all! It is not only the city of the famous painter Rubens. It is also the global capital of diamond trade and it is home to the most beautiful railway station in the world.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional multilingual guide, Entrance Cathedral in Antwerp

Exclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Food and drinks