Events, culture, sport & leisure
Guided tours and walks
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The City of Brussels can be visited on foot, by bicycle and by bus. Guided tours and walks show the visitors around.
The Museums of the City have their own guided tours and walks.
The tourist service Brussels International has theme walks on its website, with a map: Art Nouveau, mode & design, European district, the Heysel, comic book trail, Culture district, Marolles - Sablon, Tintin in Brussels.
Private operators are also active with theme tours.
Specialized companies also invite visitors for a tour in a bus or boat.
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Crypt visits are only possible on inquiry by post or e-mail to Volunteers of Brussels 1830.
The Crypt of the Place des Martyrs symbolizes the sacrifice of 466 persons who died in the fights of September 23rd, 24th and 25th for the Independence of Belgium. Every year, remembrances are celebrated there in company of their descendants and representatives of the City of Brussels.
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From Tuesday 6 July till Sunday 22 August 2010, guided cruises in Brussels.
Brussels By Water suggests discovering Brussels by boat, every day, except on Monday, from Tuesday 6 July till Sunday 22 August.
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On Sunday 1 August 2010, at 2:15 pm. Departure at the Place Saint-Lambert (church) in Laeken. In French.
The association 'Laeken Découverte' organizes guided tours to discover the history of Laeken. Visit of the 3 gardens of King Leopold II: Colonial, Sobieksi and Fleuriste.
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On Sunday 8 August 2010, at 2:15 pm. Start at the entrance of the hospital. In French.
The association 'Laeken Découverte' organizes guided tours to discover the history of Laeken. Visit to the Brugmann Hospital in Laeken, a work by Victor Horta.
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On Sunday 15 August 2010, at 2:15 pm. Departure at the entrance of the cemetery. In French.
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On Saturday 21 August 2010 at 10 am at the crossing of the Rue du Pré aux Oies and the Rue Servandoni. In French.
Within the Year of Biodiversity the Green Spaces unit of the City of Brussels organizes 10 walks to discover the biodiversity in the parks and green spaces of the City of Brussels.
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On Sunday 22 August 2010, at 2:15 pm. In French.
The association 'Laeken découverte' organizes guided tours to discover the history of Laeken. An exploration of the Palais outre-Pont street, one of the oldest roads in the town with: farm buildings, the old town hall, industrial sites,... The tour includes stops at the educational garden Albert Street and the Square Prince Charles.
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On Sunday 29 August 2010, at 2:15 pm. In French.
The association 'Laeken découverte' organizes guided tours to discover the history of Laeken. An exploration of industrial Laeken with the Royal Warehouse of Tour & Taxis.
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On Saturday 25 September 2010 at 10 am at the main entrance of the cemetery. In French.
Within the Year of Biodiversity the Green Spaces unit of the City of Brussels organizes 10 walks to discover the biodiversity in the parks and green spaces of the City of Brussels.
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On Saturday 23 October 2010 at 10 am at the Chalet Robinson. In French.
Within the Year of Biodiversity the Green Spaces unit of the City of Brussels organizes 10 walks to discover the biodiversity in the parks and green spaces of the City of Brussels.
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