WWII and its hidden traces around Brussels

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Brussels

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Héctor

Registered on 5 March 2026

Hello, my name is Hector and for now live in the bustling city of Brussels. I speak English, French, Italian, Spanish and a little Dutch. I am a fiction writer and I enjoy discovering the little life stories of the people who once walked to same streets that I do now. 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 there is a neighbourhood in Brussels where a funeral was held to celebrate Hitler's death?

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 delicious beer 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 compelling 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 human understanding of the EU’s capital city.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Punto de encuentro

I will be standing and holding a book next to the Colonne du Congrès.

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.