A Self-Guided Tour of Brussels: From Medieval to Modern Times
Overview
A royal palace buried beneath the streets, a medieval wall hiding among modern buildings, and a tiny bronze boy who became a national icon: Brussels is full of surprises. Former resident Isaac guides you from the Royal Palace to the city’s best viewpoint, through 800 years of history. The best part, enjoy went you want and at your pace!
-See the Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Hear the Mont des Arts carillon and discover the lost Coudenberg Palace
-Browse the chocolatiers of the elegant Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
-Meet Manneken Pis and find the medieval Black Tower
-Finish with a climb to the Palais de Justice for the best view in Brussels. The steps are worth the view!
-72 stops, 2.8 miles, about 2 hours, day or night on a well-lit route
Starts outside the Royal Palace, near Parc and Arts-Loi metro stations. Redeem your code in the VoiceMap app before you go. GPS audio works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Pl. des Palais 1
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Rue des Minimes 66
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
The tour ends at Lookout des Marolles (Point de vue des Marolles).
What To Expect
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Royal Palace of Brussels (pass by)
Place Royale (pass by)
Musical Instruments Museum - MIM (pass by)
Mont des Arts (pass by)
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (pass by)
Royal Theatre Toone (pass by)
Jeanneke Pis (pass by)
La Monnaie (pass by)
Black Tower (pass by)
Place Sainte-Catherine (pass by)
Brussels Stock Exchange (pass by)
Grand Place (pass by)
Brussels Town Hall (pass by)
Manneken Pis (pass by)
Sablon Quarter (pass by)
Palace of Justice (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Self-Guided Tour of Brussels: From Medieval to Modern Times is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Self-Guided Tour of Brussels: From Medieval to Modern Times will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
