Brussels in history and legends
ID: GYG562727-964031
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Country: Belgium
Country: Belgium
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Follow your guide-contort in the stories of different Brussels stories and legends
Brussels legends have been transmitted until today. True, possible or wrong, they are nevertheless anchored in the history of the city.
We will bring you into the city and its history through the door of its urban and anecdotes that have been told there for centuries. Between the emblematic large place, starting point for the visit, and less frequented places such as the canal, Molenbeek and Sainctelette, follow the thread of several stories, true or invented, which have crossed the imaginary of the Bruxellois over the ages .
During this walk, you will discover among others:
- The statue of T’Serclaes;
- the cylinder head of judge Herkendael;
- The earthenware of rue des Pierres
-The little cremary of Saint-Nicolas
- Uilenspiegel legend
- The story of the sea dog
- rue du Cygne;
- the monument to the glory of pigeons;
- the vaartkapoen;
- and other stories and anecdotes ...
Brussels legends have been transmitted until today. True, possible or wrong, they are nevertheless anchored in the history of the city.
We will bring you into the city and its history through the door of its urban and anecdotes that have been told there for centuries. Between the emblematic large place, starting point for the visit, and less frequented places such as the canal, Molenbeek and Sainctelette, follow the thread of several stories, true or invented, which have crossed the imaginary of the Bruxellois over the ages .
During this walk, you will discover among others:
- The statue of T’Serclaes;
- the cylinder head of judge Herkendael;
- The earthenware of rue des Pierres
-The little cremary of Saint-Nicolas
- Uilenspiegel legend
- The story of the sea dog
- rue du Cygne;
- the monument to the glory of pigeons;
- the vaartkapoen;
- and other stories and anecdotes ...
Highlights
- The legend of tserclaes
- the monument to the glory of the pigeon
- the vaartkapoen
- the eraper of the rue des Pierres
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About 2 km Walk. This tour will take place Rain or Shine.
Under the flags at the entrance to the Amigo Hotel
Under the flags at the entrance to the Amigo Hotel
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.