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Brussels Off the Beaten Path: Private Local Walking Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Brussels, Belgium
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Many visitors never venture beyond Brussels' historic center, but this private walking tour introduces a different side of the city. Skip the typical tourist trail and go off the beaten path to discover up-and-coming neighborhoods that only locals know about. Along the way, pass by converted factories, and creative hot spots while your guide explains how these areas have evolved over time.
  • Sidestep the tourist crowds and visit Brussels’ local haunts
  • Enjoy the perk of having a drink in a local bar included
  • No need to share the experience—it’s just for your personal party
  • A guide takes care of navigating so you can focus on the sights

What's Included

  • 3 hs. Private tour with a local guide
  • A beer or a soft drink in a local bar
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pl. Saint-Géry 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

    The meeting point for the tour is located at Place Saint-Géry 2, directly across from Bar La Machine. The area is easy to recognize as it’s a lively square surrounded by several cafes and bars. Our guide will be waiting just outside in front of the bar for your convenience.

End point

  • Boulevard Barthélémy
    Bd Barthélémy, Bruxelles, Belgium

Itinerary

1

Place St. Gery

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Zinneke Pis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Place Sainte-Catherine

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Vismet

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Rue du Marché aux Porcs

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Rue de la Cigogne

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Walvis Cafe

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8

Brussels Canal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Comte de Flandre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Place de la Minoterie

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Place Communale

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Brunfautplein

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Boulevard Barthélémy

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9
based on 17 reviews
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Not for everyone

Martin_G, May 2026
It is a different look at Brussels . The one that tourists don’t see. There is history and clearly poverty like any big city . Walk through multi cultural area . Given that it was a holiday weekend there was lots of trash . Just like any big city

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. This tour is intentionally designed to show a different and more authentic side of Brussels — the “B-side” of the city — which may be less traditional but no less interesting or enjoyable. As you mentioned, it was a holiday weekend, so unfortunately there was more trash in the streets than usual, something that can happen in any large European city during festive periods.

Great tour!

Meagan_S, May 2026
Great tour of the lesser known/non-touristy parts of Brussels. Christophe was very informative and friendly. Recommend!

Wonderfully Unique Tour

Janet_I, Apr 2026
I was a little concerned when I booked this tour because I had booked a walking tour for the day before this one which covered all the typical sites and was worried there would be a lot of repetition. I selected this one in hopes that it would offer different sites than the other one and it did not disappoint. We covered entirely different areas of the city which included where the port used to be and the canal systems. Matteo was absolutely delightful in describing how structures used to look or what they were replaced with and the history behind it all. He also talked about the culture of the city and we got to see Het Zinneke and hear about him. We covered a lot of places that tourist don't typically go. It was a wonderful experience. Just what I'd hoped for.

This was an excellent tour.never.

Francie_B, Apr 2026
This was an excellent tour. We walked all over Brussels and saw things we would never have seen on our own. We visited different neighborhoods, stopped for a beverage, and walked nearly 4 miles. Kristoff was funny, knew the history of Brussels, which added so much charm to the experience.

Chris gave us an...

John_M, Sep 2025
Chris gave us an interesting fact filled tour of Brussels away from the usual tourist spots. We were given a glimpse of how the local population lives, and a better sense of the city's history and future.

Great tour guide(s)....

Julienne_R, Apr 2025
Great tour guide(s). Informative. Comfortable atmosphere. Good pace. Enjoyed tour immensely. Easy to connect with guide.

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