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Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula: Our most recommended tours and activities

Brussels: Guided Walking Tour

1. Brussels: Guided Walking Tour

Get an overview of the fascinating city of Brussels, with a tour through the medieval and Baroque city, the industrial city, the bourgeois city, and on to modern Brussels. This tour ensures you get to see all the parts of this multi-faceted city. Learn about the city’s museums, where the best bars and local beers are, and where to buy the best chocolate at a reasonable price. Your guide will also answer any practical questions you might have about restaurants, attractions, nightlife, or even just getting around on public transport. During your walking tour of the city, the tour will be split into two different areas: the Upper City and Lower City. The tour is structured this way to help you better understand the origins and historic development of Brussels.  Highlights on your tour of the Lower City include the Grand Palace, the Everard t'Serclaes monument on Charles Buls street, the Manneken Pis and Grands Carmes street, Marché au Charbon street, the Covering of the Senne, Riches Claires street, and Grande Île street, Saint-Géry Island and more.  Whilst perusing through the Upper city, you'll notice a very different style. During this portion of the tour, you will see landmarks such as the Grand Place, the power of merchants, the Galeries Royales St Hubert, and the Mort Subite. You'll also see the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (visit inside: stained glass windows, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the pulpit), the Royal Park, the Royal Palace, the Royal Square, and The Palace of Coudenberg among many others.

Brussels: Grand City Bus Tour

2. Brussels: Grand City Bus Tour

Who hasn’t dreamt of seeing Brussels? A tour of Brussels is a good introduction to Belgium. Discover the ancient buildings of the city and its splendid modern part on board the bus. Your tour will begin at the majestic Grand Place from where the coach will take you to Saint-Michael’s cathedral.  Visit the widely known Atomium and pass by the Chinese pavilion and Japanese Tower. From the Royal Residence you will return to the city center to visit the Sablon area, with its numerous antique shops, while passing the Palace of Justice and Royal Palace. The next part of your tour covers the district in which you will see the headquarters of the European Parliament and Commission. Choose between a private and a shared option.

Brussels: City Highlights Exploration Game

3. Brussels: City Highlights Exploration Game

Explore Brussels and see its top sights in this exploration game. Solve challenges on your phone and be led to popular locations like the European Parliament, the Royal Gallery, and more. Travel to the Parc du Cinquantenaire and start the game at the statues in the middle. You’ll take on the role of a Dutch sailor who has found himself in Brussels after following a map. As you solve challenges, the story will unfold and directions on your phone will take you to the next location and puzzle. It will take you between 1-1.5 hours but you should explore at your own pace: simply pause the game and resume when you want from the location where you paused it. You can play on your own, in a large group, or in several smaller groups that compete against each other before meeting at the final stop of the game, Grand Palace.

Brussels: Private City Highlights Tour in a Mercedes-Benz

4. Brussels: Private City Highlights Tour in a Mercedes-Benz

Our visit starts from the majestic Grote Markt, the birthplace of medieval Brussels. Then get in our luxury car and our multilingual guide will take you to all the highlights in the city center, but he will also show you the Atomium, the royal palace and the EU quarter. In short: this is an extensive tour of Brussels. Your guide is your host. He offers you countless suggestions and ideas for things you can do in Brussels and answers all your questions. If you are looking for a quality service, you must offer yourself this unforgettable and personal welcome to Brussels.

Brussels: Private 4-Hour History Walking Tour

5. Brussels: Private 4-Hour History Walking Tour

Discover the historic center of Brussels with a local and certified tour guide on a private walking tour. Conveniently have your guide pick you up from your hotel and begin your walk to explore the city. See Brussel's most important landmarks like the Grand Place buildings in the main square, the Manneken Pis statue, and the Galeries Royales. Hear the story about the city's iconic chocolate shops, visit the main cathedral, the Park of Brussels, and the Royal Palace. Head off the beaten track to the affluent neighborhood of Sablon and see its beautiful art galleries and antique shops. Also stop by the Justice Court for its panoramic view and more.  Customize your tour with your guide to suit the interests and needs of you and your group.

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What people are saying about Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 532 reviews

In the description of the activity on the website, 4 hours and an entrance ticket to GRAND PLACE were promised. In fact, the tour lasted two hours and 45 minutes! We drove quickly between the sites with a few stops for pictures. The instructor reasoned that it was shortened because on Sunday morning the roads are free. It is not acceptable. It was also stated on the website that the activity includes Entry/Admission - Grand Place It turns out that this is an open square without the need for an entrance fee. In summary, we may have seen the highlights of the city, but we expected much more for €499 !

We started in the grand place and walked around a lot of interesting locations in the city at an easy walking pace. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sights and also the way Belgium is set up with French & Fleming areas and options.

We had a wonderful time, it was a really fascinating and interactive tour! Walid was great to listen to and had so many interesting facts to tell us about Brussels! Would definitely recommend

The walking tour, led by Thiago, was phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable, both from historical and pop culture perspectives.

Funny guide, practical and interesting overwiew. Really a good time.