Brussels Orientation Tour
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Key Highlights
- Perfect for first time visitors to Brussels
- The tour is led by a local expert guide
- Complimentary pick up from centrally located hotels
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
Daily
Duration3 hours (approx)
Start time9:45am
Meeting PointYour hotel in Brussels if it is centrally located.
Ending Point
(Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
Alternatively, If your hotel is not listed, you should be at isango! local partner office at 09:30am which is located at 82 Rue du Marche aux Herbes, 1000 Bruxelles.82 Rue du Marche aux Herbes, 1000 Bruxelles.
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Perfect for first time visitors to Brussels, this orientation tour will take you by coach to discover the highlights of the city.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.
Download the list of hotels from which hotel pick up is offered.
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your centrally located city hotel or 82 Rue du Marche aux Herbes, 1000 Bruxelles. 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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up
- Multilingual guide
- Transport in luxury coach
- National Basislica of Koekelberg Entrance fee
Exclusions
- Meals
- Entrance fee (not specified)
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Please note & Additional info
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.
Pick up from the hotel is approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
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
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Great tour experience!
I am really glad I booked the Brussels orientation tour. You get to see the highlights of Brussels in the comforts of an air conditioned bus. The tour guide was awesome and you...
Morgan T Vaughn, United States, 07/Sep/2013 -
Great Brussels City Tour
This tour is for people with limited time in Brussels. See all major highlights in 3 hrs. Great way to get introduce to Belgium....
Eddie Chung, Canada, 13/Mar/2011 -
Good One. Value for Money!
Does the Job Well. Tour duration is approximately 3 hours and depending on traffic and weather there are good photo opportunities. Overall the tour takes you through most of the...
Anuj Mishra, India, 19/Jun/2015 - Read all
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