history walk
Origins & behind the scenes of Brussels
history walk
Origins & behind the scenes of Brussels
4.78
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Up to 6 people
Hosted in
English, French, German
history walk
Origins & behind the scenes of Brussels
history walk
Origins & behind the scenes of Brussels
4.78
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Up to 6 people
Hosted in
English, French, German
What you'll do
Looking for a real local experience, just a few steps away from the touristy crowds and the city center? Come with me to discover the alternative side of Brussels!
Let's visit up and coming neighborhoods with industrial vibes where hip locals live. This experience offers you a look into what the real Brussels is about: multicultural, vibrant and with tons of cool things to offer. This experience will take you to the birthplace of the city, Place Saint-Géry, where we can still see the old river Senne.
We'll also visit the modern Saint-Cathérine hamlet. What used to be the former harbor, nowadays is a very lively area with restaurants and bars in historical buildings.
But if there's an area in the city that you shouldn't skip, it's the up and coming canal area! Once an industrial area, it has rapidly changed over the last few years into a multicultural place with active artists, families and young students. Let me show you around this vibrant area!
Your host
Christophe
A decade ago I moved to Molenbeek, when I found a job in the youth organization JES. There I started organizing tours to Brussels centre for our trainees and quickly discovered that the canal area itself was worth visiting, because of his industrial past! Later I worked as a music journalist. So now I combine my passion for history with my presentation skills as a journalist. The canal area is rapidly changing, attracting more and more creative and multicultural people. Who else than a passionate local guy could be your guide in this upcoming Brussels hamlet?
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Where you'll be
We'll start a the origins of Brussel near Saint-Géry to the modern Saint-Cathérine hamlet. Next up we'll pass by the canal, renovated warehouses, historical buildings, socio-cultural organizations,… always with a rock'n'roll touch!
Availability
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Things to keep in mind
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Communication policy
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Guest requirements
Up to 6 guests ages 13 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
Alcohol
This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.

Origins & behind the scenes of Brussels
4.78
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4.78
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From $23/person