Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries St-Hubert) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Entry to the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert is free. Besides admiring the Florentine Renaissance-style architecture, shopping and dining are the main things to do here. You can also visit on a guided tour: walking tours start at US$5, while food tours with tastings cost US$50 or more.

Yes, the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert are well worth visiting. Whether you stop by to see its 19th-century glass roof and arches or shop for Belgian chocolate and souvenirs, it's a scenic place to stroll in the heart of Brussels. To learn more about the galleries' history—and to find out which shop has the best chocolate—visit on a food or sightseeing tour of Brussels. You'll get an overview of the city's top attractions and culinary culture, and your guide will show you plenty of places to explore further on your own.

Per one customer who booked the Hungry Mary's Famous Beer and Chocolate Tour in Brussels, "Matthew and Jeremy were fantastic hosts. Beer, chocolate and history all wrapped into one. I highly recommend this tour, especially when you first arrive, as it will help guide you though the different foods, beers and sights all in one fun walking tour."

While no guided tour focuses exclusively on the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert, the glamorous 19th-century shopping arcade is one of Brussels’ most famous attractions, appearing on many walking tours through the Belgian capital. Customizable tour options will give you more time to linger, while the arcade can also be visited independently.

That depends. If you’re only interested in admiring architectural details, then walking through the elegant glazed arcade—the first of its kind in Europe—should take no more than an hour. If you’d like to browse the boutiques, or go to a restaurant, then allow 2–3 hours.

Yes. Unlike many historic places within Belgium (where cobblestones abound), the ground here is flat and even, meaning the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert can be easily accessed by travelers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. That’s good news for parents too, since the arcades are stroller-friendly—just avoid peak times.

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, then skip the comparatively busier afternoons or weekends, and aim for a quiet weekday morning. The galleries are open daily, plus they’re fully covered, making the site a great option for rainy days.

No, reservations aren’t needed, and the arcades—a set of three glazed galleries— are completely free to enter. That said, they’re home to an art house cinema, a vaudeville theater, and other ticketed attractions, so if you’d like to catch a show, be sure to check the calendar and book in advance.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Brussels:

• Manneken Pis

• Grand-Place (Grote Markt) 

• Atomium

• Brussels Royal Palace (Palais Royal de Bruxelles)

• European Parliament

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Brussels.