Brussels Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs
Overview
Experience Brussels beyond the typical tourist routes with a fully personalized private walking tour designed just for you. This isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s an immersive journey led by a passionate local host who brings Brussels’ culture, history, and flavors to life.
Stroll through historic neighborhoods, uncover hidden alleyways, and discover unique spots most travelers miss. Whether you want to admire the grandeur of Grand Place, savor world-renowned Belgian chocolate and beer, or explore Brussels’ vibrant street art scene, your host will craft an itinerary that reflects your interests and pace.
Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire to share your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll match you with a like-minded host who will reach out to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and fully tailored to you.
What's Included
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local host.
- 4-hour immersive experience, exploring both highlights and hidden gems.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
When booking, please select your preferred meeting point from the list provided—either your hotel (if it's listed) or the central landmark. 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)
The Sister Brussels Café (pass by)
Atomium (pass by)
Le M.U.R. Brussels (pass by)
Parlement Bruxellois (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 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).
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local host.
- 4-hour immersive experience, exploring both highlights and hidden gems.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used).
- 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brussels Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-4 hrs 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
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local host.
- 4-hour immersive experience, exploring both highlights and hidden gems.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
