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What you’ll do

Discussing politics at the dinner table might be a no-no, but here in Brussels with your local host by your side, you’re free to ask whatever you want! Walk and talk your way through the buildings that surround the headquarters of one of the most powerful political institutions in the world - The European Union.

You’ll get to stroll through the lustrous Cinquantenaire Park and along Montgomery Street, soaking up the atmosphere in the city’s most luxurious area. A fitting way to start before diving into the political history of the city and the buildings you’ll soon spot.

In the European Quarter, you could brush up on your EU knowledge at the Parliamentarian, or simply gawk at the shiny glass buildings and modern highrises that house the EU institutions. We love a surprise though, so you’ll get to experience a whole neighborhood that you’d never have known existed.

Forget Europhiles and bureaucracy - in Matonge, a district literally next to the European Quarter, you’ll find batik shops, Congolese restaurants, and vibrant bars. And your experience is incomplete without taking the Metro to see the iconic Atomium. It’s weird and wonderful - exactly why we like it!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Spend 3 hours deep in European Union history, with your host who shares your passion for politics
  • Experience the European Quarter your way
  • Dive into the political history at Parliamentarian or take it all in as you stroll through the beautiful Cinquantenaire Park, go at your own pace with your host by your side
  • Discover hidden gems within the city through a local lens - you’ll explore a vibrant neighborhood known for its Congolese restaurants, quirky bars and batik shops
  • Get a few recommendations from your host about other ways to indulge in EU history.

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with your host
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    Andrea was so knowledgeable and presented the information in such an understandable way, that we learned more than we ever thought we would, about Brussels and Belgium. We loved it!

    July 2022

    Susan G

    Mr. Andrea Mogni is a wonderful host! I booked at the last minute (the night before) but I feel like my husband and I were so lucky to have Andrea as our host. He is Italian but has lived in Brussels for decades working in the EU as an economist. He has a wealth of knowledge that is unbelievable- history, language, economics, politics, art to name a few. We got to see all the major sites in a very organized way. As other reviewers have noted, he took us into some of the historic hotels where we saw things not often seen by tourists that were very interesting. We have traveled around the world and I would say that Andrea is one of the best guides we have ever had. I highly recommend Andrea!

    July 2018

    Mary P

    Asefeh was lovely and did a great job! She was there on time waiting for us when we arrived and patient with a failed luggage check issue that caused a delay in our getting started - and she kindly cut into her day afterwards to finish the tour for us. She was very well versed in the city’s history and quickly responded with an answer to our random questions! We loved doing the private walking tour and are glad we did it!

    April 2024

    Wendy B

    Francis gave us an excellent walking tour of Brussels. He was enthusiastic about his city and we enjoyed listening and learning from him.

    April 2024

    Shawn H

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