Brussels Orientation Tour
- Multilingual guide
- Transport in luxury coach
- National Basislica of Koekelberg Entrance fee
Key Highlights
- Perfect for first time visitors to Brussels
- The tour is led by a local expert guide
Overview
Pass the iconic highlights of Brussels including the Royal Square, the Houses of Parliament and St Michael’s Cathedral. Stop for a while to visit a lace factory and witness this centuries-old craft.
On-board commentary by your multi-lingual guide will provide a perfect introduction to the city and help you plan how to spend the remainder of your time in Brussels.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city accompanied by a multilingual guide. • We start our visit by driving along the magnificent St. Michael’s cathedral, towards Our Ladies church of Laeken, where the crypt of the Royal Family is situated. • Continue along the Royal Residence towards the world-famous Atomium, the Chinese Pavillion and the Japanese Tower. • We will continue our journey to the National Basilica of Koekelberg, with its splendid art-deco interior and one of the most imposing churches in Europe. Situated on a hill, two lifts bring us even higher some 53 meters above the ground, where you will have a splendid view of the city. • Return to the city center, we pass along the column of Congres towards the Place Royale, and the Sablon district with its elegant stores. • We reach the Royal Palace and enter the European district with the buildings and offices of the European Parliamant, the European Commission and Council of Ministers. • Arrive in the Cinquantenaire district and see The Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses. • Passing the Royal Parc and the Belgian Parliament, we drive back to the city center where our tour ends with a stroll to Brussels’ beautiful Grand’ Place. The tour ends at 82 Rue du Marche aux Herbes, 1000 Bruxelles.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Multilingual guide
- Transport in luxury coach
- National Basislica of Koekelberg Entrance fee
Exclusions
- Meals
- Entrance fee (not specified)
Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Please note this is an orientation tour. There may be photo stops depending on traffic conditions but the majority of this tour takes place on the coach. For pick up from airport hotels an additional fee of € 3 applies (paid locally).
Visit of the Basilica of Koekelberg will not operate on 9th November. We will pass by the Basilica and off course you'll get to see it from the outside
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Good One. Value for Money!
Anuj Mishra, India 06/19/2015 -
Great tour experience!
Morgan T Vaughn, United States 09/07/2013 -
Great Brussels City Tour
Eddie Chung, Canada 03/13/2011
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