Guided Tours

The Grand Brussels City Tour by Coach

Name: The Grand Brussels City Tour by Coach
Brand: Headout
SKU: 14247
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.4 (90 reviews)

Brussels cityscape with Grand Place and coach tour in the foreground.

Highlights

Stroll through Grand Place, the heart of medieval Brussels, and admire its mix of architectural styles.
Take in the beauty of the 11th-century St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.
Pass by the Justice Palace, touted to be the largest building built in the 19th century.
See where the king of the Belgian people lives, and wonder at the Royal Palace from outside.
Travel past the European Parliament Building, and learn the story behind Notre Dame du Sablon.
Check out the Atomium, a 335-foot-tall giant iron crystal, replicated in shiny steel.
Choose to have your tour conducted in either English, French, or Spanish.

Inclusions

Expert English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
Round-trip by coach

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Your Experience

Meet your tour guide and stroll into the historic heart of medieval Brussels, Grand Place. Thanks to its eclectic blend of architectural styles (Baroque, Gothic, and Louis XIV), the square has earned itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site tag. Your guide will tell you all about Brussels' rich heritage as you walk around.

Next, climb aboard a luxurious coach to tour the city's top highlights. The first of these is St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral. This 11th-century church was rebuilt in the Brabant Gothic-style and resembles the Notre-Dame of Paris. See the Justice Palace, reputed to be the largest building constructed in the 19th century. The building offers a splendid panoramic view of Brussels. Your guide will then walk you up to the Royal Palace. This is where the king welcomes other heads of state and conducts official events. Pass by Laeken Palace, the official residence of the king of the Belgians and the royal family.

See the European Parliament building, where elected representatives and their aides all have permanent offices. Continue onwards to the 15th-century church of Notre Dame du Sablon, or the Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon. Legend has it that a young girl from Antwerp had a vision that the Virgin Mary asked her to take her image to Brussels. The girl boarded a boat to the capital and handed a statue of the Virgin to the archer’s temple. The chapel soon became a place of pilgrimage and as a course of this, was enlarged. From here, head over to your last stop for the day: the Atomium. Built for the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958, the Atomium is an iron crystal cell, magnified 165 billion times its normal size. It is often considered as a fusion of sculpture and architecture.

Know Before You Go

Ticket Information

This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

English-Guided Tour
Spanish-Guided Tour
French-Guided Tour

Important Information

A buggy can be arranged upon prior request.
Photography is allowed.

Itinerary

Grand Place Brussels
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Justice Palace
Royal Palace
Laeken Palace
European Parliament
Notre Dame du Sablon
Atomium Square

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged 0-3yrs go in for free. Children aged 4-12yrs, students aged 13-25yrs, as well as seniors aged 65yrs and above, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at the Brussels City Tours office.
It is located next to Hotel Aris and the street next to the Grand Place of Brussels.
Address: Grasmarkt 82, 1000 Brussels.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point