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Free tour

Art Nouveau in the Squares district

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, French
Registered on March 06, 2020

Since 2018, I run Brussels By Foot in order to make you discover a different side of Brussels. Our alternative tours of Brussels are designed for tourists, expats, belgian visitors or even for curious Brusseleirs ! What's behind Grand Place, Atomium and the famous Manneken-Pis ? Take a walking tour with us and discover the real Brussels. Just like the most famous belgian journalist Tintin, walk into the tiny streets and see what classic free walking tour don't show you !

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Considered by many as “the Brussels gallery of Art Nouveau”, the North-East district contains many architectural treasures just waiting to be discovered. So, if you feel like it, let yourself be carried along in the footsteps of the great architects during a stroll in this eclectic district.
WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE?

The “Art Nouveau in the Squares district” tour takes you deep into the Marie Louise and Ambiorix squares, as well as the adjoining streets and highlights many houses. Let the History of the North-East district be told through the prism of architecture and town planning.

You will get to know both well-known and lesser-known architects who have left their mark on these neighborhoods.

On the program of the walk, among others…

  • Hotel Deprez – Van de Velde, by Victor Horta
  •  Hotel Van Eetevelde, by Victor Horta
  •  House of the painter Georges Léonard de Saint-Cyr, by Gustave Strauven
  •  Van Dijk’s House, by Gustave Strauven
  •  Other works by Van Waesberghe, Victor Taelemans, Georges  Hobé, and many others.

But also many little stories and anecdotes!

PRACTICAL INFO

Cost: Voluntary*
Duration: About 2 hours
Group max: 25 people (less in Corona period)
Meeting point: Square Marie Louise (at the bottom of the Square, at the foot of the statue)
1000 Bruxelles


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  • Meeting point:
    Square Marie-Louise 13, 1000 Bruxelle...
    Square Marie-Louise 13, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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    At the bottom of the Square, at the foot of the statue of "La Cigale" (a naked women wearing a guitar). At the end of rue Ortelius.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Jeroen 15 Aug 2023
Rotterdam

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
The tour was really great, our guide was very knowledgeable and excited to answer questions. Would definitely recommend if you're into Art Noveau!
Alexander 16 Jan 2022

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2022
The tour was in-depth & very comprehensive! Our guide was super professional & knowledgeable, also for specific questions :)
Aya abuhilalah 08 Jan 2022
Graz

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Travelled alone - Jan 2022
Great tour
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What should you know?

Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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