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Brussels : 1000 Years of Struggles - Free Walking Tour

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English, French
Registered on March 06, 2020

Since 2018, I run Brussels By Foot in order to make you discover a different side of Brussels. Our alternative tours of Brussels are designed for tourists, expats, belgian visitors or even for curious Brusseleirs ! What's behind Grand Place, Atomium and the famous Manneken-Pis ? Take a walking tour with us and discover the real Brussels. Just like the most famous belgian journalist Tintin, walk into the tiny streets and see what classic free walking tour don't show you !

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Experience the most rebelious neighborhood in Brussels ! During a walk around the entire district of "Les Marolles", you'll discover a place where the people have always been resistant to all forms of attack. From disease, war, and poverty of the past to the modern days battles of gentrification, globalization and real estate developers. You will be told the history of the urban battles that made the Marolles, and Brussels, what it is today.

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  • Meeting point:
    Kapellemarkt 9045 1000 Brussel Belgium
    Kapellemarkt 9045 1000 Brussel Belgium
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    On the church stairs

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

8 ratings
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4.57
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4.43
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4.43
Quality
4.57
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4.29
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Hannah 20 May 2023
Vienna

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Travelled in group - May 2023
Our guide was nice. However it was sometimes a little hard to follow as we did not know a lot about Belgian history and pop culture beforehand. Would recommend this tour as an add-on to other tours but bot instead of tours covering the highlights of the city.
Marina 12 Dec 2021
Brussels

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Travelled in group - Dec 2021
Very nice and interesting experience! We learned a lot about the Marolles. The story was just impressive and Thomas was a great guide with a lot of knowledge about Brussels history! 100% recommended!
Okasha 26 Apr 2021
Brussels

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Travelled in group - Apr 2021
Absolutely fantastic tour. Thomas was able to answer any question and gave the tour an individual touch. A certain 5*!
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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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