Free tour

FREE TOUR | WW2: LIFE IN OCCUPIED BRUSSELS + PDF GUIDE

5.00

Excellent(2)

Brussels

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Héctor

Registered on 5 March 2026

Hello, my name is Hector, and I live in the bustling city of Brussels. I speak English, French, Italian, Spanish, and a little Dutch. I am a fiction writer, and I combine historical events with characters drawn from my imagination. Brussels is filled with the small life stories of people who once walked the same streets we walk today—all of which, of course, I would be glad to share with you during our tour 😉

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Did you know that in 1945, a fake funeral was staged in the heart of Brussels to celebrate the death of Adolf Hitler? ⚰️

Unlike many major European cities, Brussels suffered relatively little destruction to its infrastructure and historical heritage during Nazi Germany ocupation, yet its citizens did not escape suffering.

Ordinary people had to find ways not only to survive, but also to keep alive the hope that freedom would one day return.

Beyond the infinite beer choices and perfectly cooked fries, Brussels hides many stories of resistance, bravery, and sacrifice. This tour was created to give voice to those stories, which form a testimony of a city that stood tall in the face of hatred and death.

Walking around the city center, I will introduce you to some of the main places that marked the Nazi presence in Brussels. We will explore how black markets flourished in response to scarcity and hunger, how Nazi propaganda spread through the city, and the risks some people took to shelter persecuted Jews and save them from extermination.

By the end of the tour, participants will leave with a richer, more complete view of the EU’s capital city.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Punto de encuentro

I will be standing next to the right lion at the Column of Congress.

Outside visit

Place du Congrès

Place of public protest during ocupation

Outside visit

Palais Royal de Bruxelles

The seat of king Leopold III during Nazi invasion in 1940.

Outside visit

Rue de Ruysbroeck 35

Place of resistance against Nazi propaganda during ocupation

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.