Grand Place: The Square Rebuilt in Four Years
60 min · 1.5 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Brussels. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 60 to 70 minutes and 1.5 to 2.3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Brussels
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Quarter: The Upper Town of Palaces and the Sablon | 70 min | 2.3 km | 7 |
| Grand Place: The Square Rebuilt in Four Years | 60 min | 1.5 km | 6 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula: The National Church on the Hill
- Royal Quarter: The Upper Town of Palaces and the Sablon: A slow climb through the upper town of Brussels, where the palaces, museums, guild squares and the colossal Law Courts read the city's class geography written straight into the hillside.
- Grand Place: The Square Rebuilt in Four Years: The most beautiful square in Europe is a scar: in sixteen ninety-five a French bombardment burned its heart, and the trade guilds rebuilt it in gilded stone within about four years, a phoenix you can still read beneath the beauty.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Brussels is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Brussels?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Brussels: Royal Quarter: The Upper Town of Palaces and the Sablon and Grand Place: The Square Rebuilt in Four Years. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Brussels cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Brussels history tours?
- About 60 to 70 minutes, covering 1.5 to 2.3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Grand Place: The Square Rebuilt in Four Years
60 min · 1.5 km · easy
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