Unique things to do in Brussels

Do you plan to visit Brussels but don’t know anything about it ? Most of your friends even wonder why you decided to do so ? Why Brussels ? Well I can give you more than 43 reasons why you should visit this city. A city with soul and an age-old history, Brussels has something to offer for everyone ! Since the laying down of its first foundation stone in 580, Europe has witnessed Brussels’ evolution to power at a lightning speed. It has been the capital of numerous territories – Burgundy, Brabant, the Netherlands, Belgium and now Europe. Today with 159 embassies and 2500 diplomats, Brussels is the world’s second seat of diplomatic relations. Its refined heritage has been coveted and prized by many. But how did this young city acquire such a prominent role so rapidly in Europe since the Middle Ages? Join me as I walk you through the history of this city and tell you stories about its past and its present. During our journey we will visit the most important historical sites of the city, many are part of Unesco’s World Heritage. As we walk through the historical center, I will also introduce you to Belgium’s renowned artisanal and trappist beers, its chocolate making culture and its love affair with waffles. All this and much more packed into a neat 2h30 minutes walk. I guarantee to make you fall in love with Brussels!

We will first stop by in various local artisans chocolate shops, where you will try amazing samples. Crunchy hazelnut, dark ganache, salted butter caramel, as well as ginger, tea, coffee, saffron or chili... Forget what you already know, because you’re going to be surprised! Unique to Brussels, the chocolatiers are always experimenting with new flavors, textures and cocoa bean types. The second part is a Belgian Beer tasting session that will take you to bars and taverns around Grand Place. It's a great way to discover small taverns and mix with locals. The places we go to are hidden small gems and are not easy to find at all. Like one of the oldest taverns in town or a small bar/puppet theatre. You will sample beers that are all completely different and all specific to Belgium. Abbey beers, Trappists, Lambics, Krieks, Belgian IPAs, Triple Blonds, Double Browns... you name it! We focus only on local and craft beers. No Leffe or a Stella Artois here ;) During the tour, you will also learn about the city history, discover hidden corners and wander off the beaten path. We want you to experience the real Brussels, away from the tourists traps and the Delirium bar! Other things to note We are looking forward to welcoming you in Brussels, come rain or shine! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon! MAX 20 PEOPLE. When a group is above 10 people, there will be two guides (one main guide + one assistant guide).

Are you a chocoholic? Do you also believe that quality local food is the best way to discover a new culture? And that food experiences are best enjoyed in small groups? Our first part will focus on Belgian chocolate culture and on the history and traditions of our beloved hometown. In the sumptuous Royal Galleries, you will discover Belgianness by tasting the best traditional chocolate confectionery of our small kingdom. The second part will be an introduction to fine chocolate sensory analysis in our tasting room. You will learn about the bean-to-bar revolution and the art of tasting craft chocolate like a pro. You will be offered exceptional craft chocolates from very small artisans only known by true connoisseurs :-) Please note that: -This is not a crowded tour but an intimate and exclusive experience (max 6 guests per group) with a local expert. -Due to the limited places, we're often fully booked! Contact us if the dates you wish aren't available/for private experiences. -The experience takes around 2,5hs.

Workshop in English only (not in French) During this 90-minute workshop you’ll prepare traditional Belgian waffle batter (the Brussels type), cook it and decorate it with cream, chocolate and seasonal fruits! No previous cooking experience is necessary, and kids are welcome too. After a short introduction, we’ll go through the recipe, split into teams and start cooking. We provide everything you need: all ingredients, cooking gear, waffle irons, a demonstration, and assistance. Feel free to make the craziest topping combinations and take pictures! Every participant will receive a complimentary drink to enjoy with his/her waffles. Looking forward to meeting you in Brussels, Agathe, Jose, Chau, Harry, Arthur & Titch The Waffle Workshop Team! Other things to note Vegan - Dairy / Gluten free available on request.

You will join me in my workshop in the heart of Old Bruges and learn to handmake your own sterling silver ring. During our time you will have hands on experience of forging, shaping and finishing your own silver ring. First you will choose which finger you would like the ring for, measure your silver and cut to size using a handsaw. Next you will choose from a wide selection of hand stamps to add a custom message onto the inside of the ring. This could be a name, date or your favourite beer! You will learn how to hammer the silver into a ring shape using mallets and a triblet. I will then heat and solder your ring while explaining the process of heating and joining silver together. Next I will show you how to add textures and markings to your ring. This is your unique ring and your time to really show your creative side! The last step will be to choose the finish and polish; this could be highly polished to add some sparkle, a satin finish or even a rough forged look to your ring. Finally you will have your own silver ring to keep, handmade by you in the Heart of Old Bruges, a fabulous and unique way to remember your trip to our magical city. Other things to note No previous experience of jewellery tools or working with silver is needed to enjoy the workshop and make a ring. We will use 925 sterling silver for your ring. We have a safe place to store luggage

We will all meet on Brussels Grand Place and after a quick intro, we will dive into Brussels nightlife! We start with a chill bar to get to know each other and a free & famous Leffe (6.6%) beer to start the night. Then the night will continue crescendo with free shots & drinks discounts! This is a great activity for people traveling in groups or alone looking for fun & meeting other travelers! We stay in each venue for about 45 to 60 minutes. Other things to note: - Do not come drunk at the start of the tour. - Do not bring what you don't need. There are many pickpockets in Brussels. Do not bring your passport with you, only ID / driving license if you look under 18. - All bars accept both cards & cash. - You can get food close by but its recommend to eat before the start of the pub crawl

Descubre las maravillas que esconde la ciudad de Bruselas. La visita incluye una degustación de Chocolate Belga Artesano. Nuestra aventura en la deslumbrante Grand Place o Grote Markt que nos deslumbrará con su gran variedad de estilos arquitectónicos. Allí nos encontraremos frente al imponente Ayuntamiento de la ciudad, para luego desplazarnos hacia el famoso “niño meón” o Manneken Pis: La gran estrella de la ciudad. Luego continuamos hacia el barrio del Sablón, para ver la Iglesia de Notre Dame y antiguo lugar de reunión de la aristocracia durante el siglo XIX. Desde allí nos dirigiremos al distrito de la corte real, ubicado en la parte alta de la ciudad. Lugares para visitar: • Gran Plaza de Bruselas. • Arte callejero (Tin Tin). • Monumento a Everard Serclaes. • Niño meando (Manneken Pis). • Muralla Medieval. • Plaza del Sablón. • Iglesia de Notre Dame du Sablon • Palacio de justicia. • Plaza Real. • Palacio de los Reyes. • Museo de la Música y los Instrumentos. • Monte de las Artes.

Meet Elisabetta, our chocolate maker, discover the wonders of Belgian chocolate and learn how to make these tasty Belgian chocolates with the youngest chocolate maker certified by Belgian Government. The experience begins with a warm welcome from your guides and a delicious cup of hot chocolate (or frozen chocolate during summer time). While you drink, listen to a short but fascinating introduction into the world of Belgian chocolate and learn a lot of chocolate making secrets. After the intro, the real fun begins with a demonstration of chocolate tempering on a marble table. It’s then time to have a go yourself and make your own chocolate treats with the help of expert chocolatiers. Up to 35 participants can join our workshops so be prepared to share a great moment with others and have a lot of fun! Bring good vibes and enjoy making your own chocolates with our chocolate maker. Do you know? 33.7% of the price of your ticket go to our farmers. We only use cacao beans from plantations we have visited and selected for their quality. Our cacao beans have a 100% traceable supply chain from smallholder farmers organized in cooperative farms. Our farmers receive premium payments for quality and certification. Deforestation-free cacao. Certified origins: Congo, Philippines and several other plantations. During the workshop you will use beans from our Haiti farms.

No boring old-fashioned history tour with a retired teacher but a walk through Brussels with a passionate storyteller! If you want a local to show you around using a mix of humour, stories of Belgium & its history and genuine tips & tricks to get to know Brussels quickly: look no further. Together we have many years of experience in doing exactly that. Starting on the Grote Markt or Grand Place of Brussels we start with the history of Brussels and Belgium. We then take you through downtown Brussels past the iconic places you can't miss: Manneken Pis, Anspach Boulevard, the Brussels Stock Exchange and the Royal Galeries before heading uphill to Brussels Parc an the Royal and Museum district to finish with a fantastic view over the city.

All food is included :) This is our second food tour in Brussels ! We love this city because we eat really well :) On this tour we take you to discover the best spots in the city center of Brussels. There are plenty of amazing new spots that we absolutely wanted you to try ! As usual we have surrounded ourselves with locals who know the city by heart to find you some secret places far from the tourist traps In the program ? Best fries cooked in beef fat (vegetarian option if needed), the best homemade fricadelle in Brussels, the famous Liège waffles, fresh fish croquettes, Belgian chocolates and some other surprises ! Tastings may vary depending on the season ☀ Vegetarians are also welcome:) ⇨ IG: @no_diet_club What we offer ✔ - Many tastings - A mix of what Belgians really eat - A walk in the heart of Brussels - Bad jokes - A nice list of recommendations - New friends from all over the world :)

Do you plan to visit Brussels but don’t know anything about it ? Most of your friends even wonder why you decided to do so ? Why Brussels ? Well I can give you more than 43 reasons why you should visit this city. A city with soul and an age-old history, Brussels has something to offer for everyone ! Since the laying down of its first foundation stone in 580, Europe has witnessed Brussels’ evolution to power at a lightning speed. It has been the capital of numerous territories – Burgundy, Brabant, the Netherlands, Belgium and now Europe. Today with 159 embassies and 2500 diplomats, Brussels is the world’s second seat of diplomatic relations. Its refined heritage has been coveted and prized by many. But how did this young city acquire such a prominent role so rapidly in Europe since the Middle Ages? Join me as I walk you through the history of this city and tell you stories about its past and its present. During our journey we will visit the most important historical sites of the city, many are part of Unesco’s World Heritage. As we walk through the historical center, I will also introduce you to Belgium’s renowned artisanal and trappist beers, its chocolate making culture and its love affair with waffles. All this and much more packed into a neat 2h30 minutes walk. I guarantee to make you fall in love with Brussels!

We will first stop by in various local artisans chocolate shops, where you will try amazing samples. Crunchy hazelnut, dark ganache, salted butter caramel, as well as ginger, tea, coffee, saffron or chili... Forget what you already know, because you’re going to be surprised! Unique to Brussels, the chocolatiers are always experimenting with new flavors, textures and cocoa bean types. The second part is a Belgian Beer tasting session that will take you to bars and taverns around Grand Place. It's a great way to discover small taverns and mix with locals. The places we go to are hidden small gems and are not easy to find at all. Like one of the oldest taverns in town or a small bar/puppet theatre. You will sample beers that are all completely different and all specific to Belgium. Abbey beers, Trappists, Lambics, Krieks, Belgian IPAs, Triple Blonds, Double Browns... you name it! We focus only on local and craft beers. No Leffe or a Stella Artois here ;) During the tour, you will also learn about the city history, discover hidden corners and wander off the beaten path. We want you to experience the real Brussels, away from the tourists traps and the Delirium bar! Other things to note We are looking forward to welcoming you in Brussels, come rain or shine! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon! MAX 20 PEOPLE. When a group is above 10 people, there will be two guides (one main guide + one assistant guide).

All food is included :) This is our second food tour in Brussels ! We love this city because we eat really well :) On this tour we take you to discover the best spots in the city center of Brussels. There are plenty of amazing new spots that we absolutely wanted you to try ! As usual we have surrounded ourselves with locals who know the city by heart to find you some secret places far from the tourist traps In the program ? Best fries cooked in beef fat (vegetarian option if needed), the best homemade fricadelle in Brussels, the famous Liège waffles, fresh fish croquettes, Belgian chocolates and some other surprises ! Tastings may vary depending on the season ☀ Vegetarians are also welcome:) ⇨ IG: @no_diet_club What we offer ✔ - Many tastings - A mix of what Belgians really eat - A walk in the heart of Brussels - Bad jokes - A nice list of recommendations - New friends from all over the world :)

As you might not know Belgium is not only famous for its waffles, beers and chocolate but also for being the cradle of the 9th Art : comics (known as "bande dessinée -BD" in French). Never heard of Tintin, The Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Astérix, ... ? To commemorate the link between Belgium and comics, 50ish murals have been painted throughout Brussels' center since the 90's (and a few more a bit outside of it). So together we will discover Brussels’ center throughout the visit of some of those comics murals/paintings. I will give you some short explanations on each of them and will answer your questions if you are curious on the subject. Of course there will be many other points of attention along the way like buildings, squares, and street art. If interested I can also give you my inner opinion and some tips for your next visits (bars, restaurants, museums...) . As the tour is not a 5 hours tour, please don't expect to see all the comics murals that are quite widespread in the city and to receive long historical explanations on each buildings that we will encounter. It's not a historical tour, others do that better than I could :-) The point of this experience is to discover a part of Belgian comics culture/history and to show you -through a selection of comics murals- some streets and neighborhoods you probably would not have visited on your own...

All food is included ! After launching our food tours in France (Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Marseille) as well as London and Amsterdam, we had to come to Brussels. It's also been a very long time since Brussels was on our list and it's done ! As always, we have surrounded locals who know the city by heart to find you the best possible places, far from tourist traps. Get ready for the least touristic tour in Brussels:) On the menu ? The best fries in the area, creamy pastéis de nata, the best Belgian croquettes, incredible halloumi fries and lots of good food. There will not be only Belgian specialties and tastings may vary depending on the season of course Vegetarians are also welcome :) ⇨ IG: @no_diet_club What we're offering : - Many amazing tastings - Too many calories - A selection of what Belgians really eat - A walk outside the touristy neighborhoods - Bad jokes - A great list of recommendations about Brussels - New friends from around the world !