Unlock the golden heart of Brussels — the UNESCO-listed Grand Place — and its hidden Baroque backstreets with a private professional guide. This is the definitive way to read one of Europe's most theatrical city squares.
What to expect
Begin at the Grand Place at opening hour when morning light turns the guild-houses gold, then step inside the Brussels City Hall for its soaring Gothic hall and painted chambers. Your guide navigates the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert — Europe's oldest shopping arcade — before steering you to the Manneken Pis and its lesser-known companion statues. Conclude with a private chocolate tasting at a master chocolatier in the Sablon quarter.
Good to know
City Hall tours (EUR 15 adult / EUR 8 senior) run Tues–Sun; pre-book via brussels.be. Grand Place itself is free to enter at any time. The Sablon chocolate belt is a 10-min walk from the Grand Place. Allow 3–4 hours; easy walk for all fitness levels.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Brussels — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.