Brussels Mysteries & Legends Free Tour, Brussels

Laura is an amazing and entertaing guide It's clear that she is very passionate about her job. Highly recommeded

Silvia

Want to discover a hidden side of Brussels? On this free mysteries and legends tour of the Belgian city, we'll explore its dark history of revolts, forgotten heroes, executions, and more!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Grand Place 8

Where does the activity end?

Cafe Strof

Reviews of our customers

8.4

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September 26, 2026
Silvia
Vicenza, Italy
Laura is an amazing and entertaing guide It's clear that she is very passionate about her job. Highly recommeded
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August 25, 2026
Neil
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Very interesting, reflecting an alternative view of Brussels
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August 8, 2026
Miriam Favuzzi
Molfetta, Italy
Mark was a very entertaining guide. It was a nice tour, even in lesser-known areas of Brussels.
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August 4, 2026
Luca Martin
Italy
Very good, prepared and engaging
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July 29, 2026
Laura
Italy
Very good!! Amazing tour!
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June 24, 2026
Manuela Fornasier
Camposampiero, Italy
The guide (Dutch, whose name I don't remember) was engaging.
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May 4, 2026
Anonimo
Torino, Italy
Friendly and knowledgeable guide. I recommend it.
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March 25, 2026
Carol
Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Fantastic guide, very polite, knowledgeable and engaging, you can see that he does his job out of passion.
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October 17, 2025
Paolo
Roma, Italy
I had booked an English language tour but the guide did not show up at the scheduled time, so I asked the Spanish guide to join his group. The tour la...
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February 22, 2026
Anonyme
Bruxelles, France
The guide was very pleasant and interesting. She managed to keep my initially skeptical teenager engaged during the English-language walk in the rain....
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Want to discover a hidden side of Brussels? On this free mysteries and legends tour of the Belgian city, we'll explore its dark history of revolts, forgotten heroes, executions, and more!

Discover a Different Side of Brussels

At the indicated time, join us in uncovering the secrets of the capital of Europe at the Grand Place, in front of the city hall. From there, we'll begin this exciting free tour of the mysteries and legends of Brussels. Are you ready to get off the beaten track and discover a different side of Brussels?

We'll kick off the tour by walking around the Grand Place, an ideal starting point for this tour, as the elegant buildings on the square hide many secrets. To unveil them, we'll look at the gold-coloured façades, where we'll find cryptic symbols. Legend has it that the Philosopher's Stone was invented here. Is it true?

Next, we'll continue our adventure by walking towards Place Saint-Jean, where we'll see the statue of Gabrielle Petit. Do you know about her work as a spy during World War 1? We'll then pass by Anneessens Tower, an impressive fortress that was part of the city's defensive First Wall in the 13th century. What mysteries will we uncover about its past?

Continuing our journey, we'll walk along the charming Rue de Rollebeek until we arrive at the Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon. As we admire the impressive façade of this church, which was completed in the 15th century, we'll unveil interesting facts about its rich history. Nearby, we'll stroll through the charming Place du Petit Sablon, uncovering even more chilling tales of the history of the Belgian capital.

We'll also pass by the iconic Comic Book Wall, where we'll see an impressive collection of murals of cartoon characters such as the Smurfs and Tintin. Does a deeper meaning lie behind the bright colours?

Lastly, we'll visit the Palace of Justice, the city's most important court building. Here, we'll listen to stories from this building's long and interesting past—you'll be surprised!

Finally, after a total of 2.5 hours, we'll bring this free tour to an end at Rue de Rollebeek, next to Café Strof. Until next time!

Groups over 6

Please note that this free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

Points of interest in Brussels

Grand-Place

Types of activities in Brussels

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Want to discover a hidden side of Brussels? On this free mysteries and legends tour of the Belgian city, we'll explore its dark history of revolts, forgotten heroes, executions, and more!

Discover a Different Side of Brussels

Lastly, we'll visit the Palace of Justice, the city's most important court building. Here, we'll listen to stories from this building's long and interesting past—you'll be surprised!

Finally, after a total of 2.5 hours, we'll bring this free tour to an end at Rue de Rollebeek, next to Café Strof. Until next time!

Groups over 6

Please note that this free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

Brussels Mysteries & Legends Free Tour