Brussels Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide – Private & Custom
Overview
This isn’t just a tour—it’s your personalized journey through Brussels. Join one of our local hosts and immerse yourself in the city’s authentic sights, sounds, and flavors.
Sip Belgian brews, indulge in pralines, visit iconic landmarks like Manneken Pis, and uncover hidden gems off the beaten path. Your host will share personal stories, guide you to eclectic shops and galleries, or even introduce you to their favorite café for a Belgian treat—yes, that means waffles.
Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to tell us about your interests and style. Based on your responses, we'll match you with a like-minded local host who will work with you to design a flexible, immersive, and completely personal itinerary. This way, you don’t just see Brussels—you experience it like a local.
What's Included
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking
- 4-hour private and personalized walking experience with a passionate local host
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
This is a walking tour. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option.If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. This is a private walking experience.Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour.NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.
Grand Place 4
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Brussels (pass by)
Grand Place (pass by)
Manneken Pis (pass by)
Royal Palace of Brussels (pass by)
Watermael-Boitsfort (pass by)
Passion Chocolat (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking.
- 4-hour private and personalized walking experience with a passionate local host.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brussels Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide – Private & Custom is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Brussels Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide – Private & Custom will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking
- 4-hour private and personalized walking experience with a passionate local host
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
