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Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

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Brussels, Belgium
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French
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Overview

This small-group walking tour offers an intimate experience of Brussels. You guide leads you through the historical center and its main landmarks, including Grand Place, Royal Galleries, Cathedral, Manneken Pis, Royal Square, and Mont des Arts.
The experience begins with a waffle tasting at The Waffle Heritage, accompanied by coffee or tea.
Along the tour, you will taste Belgian specialties, including chocolates from a Royal Supplier and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years.
While the tour includes tastings, it remains a true historical walk. Over 2.5 hours, you will cover the main sites of Brussels, offering a complete experience combining history and gastronomy.
You will explore Brussels away from the busiest crowds in a more personal setting. The walk ends at Royal Square, with a stunning view over the city and easy access back to the Grand Place via Mont des Arts.
Your guide will also share practical tips and personal recommendations.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks Chocolate, Waffle and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years
  • At the end of the tour an info session is held in order to help you to organize your journey in Brussels.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Rue Lebeau 25
    1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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    End point

    1000 Brussels
    Belgium

    What To Expect

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    Sablon Quarter

    We meet at Waffle Heritage (Rue Lebeau 25), where the experience begins with a waffle tasting accompanied by coffee or tea.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Place De La Vieille Aux Bles

    Here, you will listen and meet in person Belgium's GOAT, elected by Belgians in the year 2000.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Manneken Pis

    Why this fountain of a peeing boy became so important does not always make sense. While you enjoy a warm waffle, our guide will explain to you all the history beyond this mysterious boy. Despite its disappointing size, you will start to like him and also value our Belgian mentally.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Grand Place

    Our guide will meet you right in front of the main gate of the City Hall. From there he will guide you around the square to describe and decode the symbols on the different facades : City Hall, King's House, House of the Dukes and many other important houses that hosted important names like Victor Hugo or Karl Marx.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

    The Saint-Hubert Galleries, opened in 1847, are among oldest covered shopping arcades, known for their elegant glass roof and historic boutiques.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)

    This Cathedral is a must-visit monument during your stay in Brussels. Despite its soberness, the sculptures and the stainglasses of this bright church will amaze you. The Chair of Truth is considered to be a masterpiece of wood sculpting of the 17th century.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Mont des Arts

    Walking down to the city center on the Mont-des-Arts, will be a well deserved reward. You may stop frequently to take beautiful pictures, but certainly enjoy the stairs and the Albertine Park.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Mary Chocolatier

    As Supplier of the Royal Family, the House Mary will astonish you with its delicious chocolates and fairy setting. In the Royal Galleries you will learn all about Belgium finesse and chocolate.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH - Starts also at The Waffle Heritage, 25 rue Lebeau - 1000 Brussels(on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) - Please select the option : visite en français
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-74908P1

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • SnacksChocolate, Waffle and traditional sweets based on recipes dating back over 500 years
    • At the end of the tour an info session is held in order to help you to organize your journey in Brussels.

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • 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
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH - Starts also at The Waffle Heritage, 25 rue Lebeau - 1000 Brussels(on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) - Please select the option : visite en français
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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