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Brussels City Tours offers well organized excursion to the most beautiful and important landmarks of Belgium and its surroundings.

Our luxury coaches and their professional drivers will take you comfortably and safely to the destination of your choice, where our professional and multilingual (English, French and Spanish) guides will accompany you on a varied and interesting journey. Children under the age of 4 travel for free and for the ages 4-12 we offer a 50% discount. Student rates apply for children of 12 years old and older. Entrance fees, meals and drinks are not included, unless explicitly specified. Brussels City Tours cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or theft of personal belongings, delays due to strikes, blocked roads or traffic irregularities.

BRUSSELS CITY TOURS Grasmarkt, 61, Rue du Marché aux Herbes B 1000 BRUSSELS (Belgium)

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Since 1998 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site.The devastating fire of 1695, caused by the army of the French King Louis XIV and a third of the city has been destroyed and the Grand Place rebuilt in 4 years.

The Town Hall a Gothic building with on the top of the tower the statue of the Archangel Michael slaying the devil.

City of Brussels Museum: history of Brussels and the costumes of Manneken-Pis.

Around the Grand Place: marvellous houses of corporations and the Belgian Beermuseum.

Wellknown for the Flower Carpet each 2 years on August 15th!

Brussels Highlights: Walking and Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting Experience

Explore the highlights of Brussels on a comprehensive walking and bus tour, complete with a delightful waffle tasting.

BRUSSELS CITY TOURS Grasmarkt, 61, Rue du Marché aux Herbes B 1000 BRUSSELS (Belgium)

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• 2 Learn the history of Brussels and its highlights on walking tours
• 2 Taste the local specialities on food tours
• 3 Visit the amazing city of Bruges
• 4 Visit the capital of Netherlands - Amsterdam
• 5 Take a tour to Delft
• 6 Explore the beautiful Keukenhof flower gardens
• 7 Take a audio gudied hop- on hop- off tour
• 8 Enjoy trying local wines on wine tasting tours

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• Brussels Mysteries and Legends Walking Tour

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• Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop

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• Brussels all-in discovery

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Half Day Tour: Grand City Tour of Brussels

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Keukenhof and Delft Full Day Tour from Brussels

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• Learn the history of Brussels and its highlights on walking tours
• Taste the local specialities on food tours
• Visit the amazing city of Bruges
• Visit the capital of Netherlands - Amsterdam
• Take a tour to Delft
• Explore the beautiful Keukenhof flower gardens
• Take a audio gudied hop- on hop- off tour
• Enjoy trying local wines on wine tasting tours

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Fall Asleep in Brussels and Wake Up in Prague

Did you know there is a sleeper train service that directly connects the Belgian capital of Brussels with the picturesque city of Prague in the Czech Republic?  This amazing overnight journey has been in operation since May 2024 and runs multiple times per week throughout the summer season.  With rising costs of air travel and increasing awareness around sustainable tourism, this sleeper train provides an eco-friendly and economical way for travellers to experience the beauty of Europe by rail.

The train, operated by European rail company Nightjet, departs Brussels in the evening and arrives in Prague the following morning after an approximately 12-hour journey. Comfortable sleeper cabins provide passengers with a peaceful night’s rest as the train winds its way through the countryside of Belgium, Germany, and finally into the Czech Republic.

Wakey! Wakey! You are in Prague

“Waking up in Prague after being gently rocked to sleep is a truly unique experience,” said travel writer Jessica Lipnack, who was one of the first to try the new sleeper service. “You arrive feeling refreshed and ready to explore, instead of feeling groggy from an early flight.”

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The sleeper cabins range from affordable couchette compartments to luxury double bedrooms with private bathrooms. All passengers have access to a dining car serving meals and drinks throughout the journey. Many are drawn to the romance and adventure of overnight train travel harkening back to a bygone era.

More than Just a Connection

“It’s not just transportation from A to B, it’s an experience in itself,” remarked Tomas Klimes, a Canadian tourist taking the sleeper from Brussels to Prague. “Watching the landscapes slowly transition through the window, meeting fellow travellers over drinks in the lounge car – it’s the epitome of slow travel.”

The introduction of this new sleeper service comes at an opportune time as travellers increasingly seek sustainable options. Compared to air travel which emits substantial carbon emissions, this train journey produces significantly less environmental impact per passenger.

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Prague’s main tourist office is excited about the new connection as well. “The sleeper train offers a hassle-free way to reach Prague directly from Western Europe,” said Tereza Kucerova, a spokesperson. “We expect it will be very popular among tourists who want to travel in an eco-conscious and unique style.”

Whether drawn by sustainability, cost savings, or a taste for adventure, travellers have a new and captivating way to journey from Belgium’s capital to one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. This sleeper train is catching on and you would do YOU some good by booking your ticket.

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EU leaders end Brussels meeting without decision on top job nominations

The 27 leaders were expected to decide on a list of nominations for some of the bloc's most prestigious positions following the European elections on June 6-9.

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Leaders of European Union countries reached no final agreement on candidates for the bloc's top jobs Monday, June 17, but several praised the record of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and she appeared on track to secure their endorsement later this month for a second term in office.

"There is no agreement tonight at this stage," EU Council President Charles Michel said after chairing an informal dinner summit in Brussels.

The 27 leaders were weighing the fallout from the recent European elections and how to take those results into account as they nominate candidates for the top posts.

"This conversation was today a useful step to prepare the next European Council," Michel said, referring to the next meeting of EU presidents and prime ministers June 27-28. He refused to be drawn out on the chances of von der Leyen and others, saying only: "It will be clarified next week."

The June 6-9 elections saw the European Parliament shift to the right and dealt major blows to mainstream governing parties in Paris and Berlin. The Franco-German motor that usually propels EU politics along was notably weakened, and hard right parties there gained ground.

Under the EU's complicated division of powers, the leaders get to nominate the next president of the commission, which is responsible for drawing up EU policy on everything from climate to the colossal shared budget.

"I'm positive about Ursula von der Leyen," Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told reporters as he arrived for the meeting.

Over the last five years, Von der Leyen led a huge drive to secure billions of Covid-19 vaccine doses during the pandemic, set up an economic recovery fund and drummed up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, including by backing Kyiv's future EU membership.

But Rutte added: "I'm not saying that we support her. There is a big possibility that we will, but it will be of course a question of how the whole package will emerge."

Choices should reflect election results

That package involves three other top jobs: Michel's post as Council president; EU foreign policy chief, currently Josep Borrell of Spain, from the center-left; and president of the European Parliament, currently the conservative Roberta Metsola from Malta.

The council president's job is to broker deals between the 27 member states, while the top diplomat represents the EU on the world stage. Under the EU's treaties, the leaders' choice of candidates should reflect the results of the election, sharing the posts among the winners.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dodged questions about whether he personally endorsed von der Leyen for a second term, but underlined that his backing would depend on her working with mainstream parties rather than right-wing parties.

Ahead of the election, many socialist and Green lawmakers criticized von der Leyen for trying to win the support of Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, who is from the right-wing populist Brothers of Italy party.

"What is clear is that there cannot be a commission presidency based on the support of right-wing and right-wing populist parties," Scholz said.

Several leaders had said they did not expect a final agreement on the nominees Monday night, but they did insist the process should not drag on.

"It's important that we bring clarity quickly to these matters," Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said. "I don't think there'll be any gratitude from Irish citizens or European citizens if politicians here in Brussels are talking for weeks on end about who's going to do what role when there are so many pressing issues on a European and global level," he said.

Von der Leyen, a German conservative who did not speak to reporters as she arrived at the summit, is well placed after a strong showing for her center-right European People's Party parliamentary group.

Von der Leyen deeply unpopular with some

But nothing is guaranteed. Von der Leyen's presidential style has at times riled her commission colleagues, and she is deeply unpopular in some corners of the EU Parliament, where she will need the support of 361 of the 720 lawmakers to keep her job.

In Brussels, names for the big posts have circulated for months. Former Portuguese Socialist Prime Minister António Costa is frequently mentioned for the role of council president. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, well known for her tough line on Russia, has been floated as the bloc's potential top diplomat. Metsola wants to lead the parliament again.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said mainstream parties – like the European People's Party he hails from, the center-left Socialists and Democrats, and the pro-business liberals – still hold a majority in the assembly, despite hard right successes in France and Germany.

"My feeling is that it's enough to arrange the whole new (job) landscape, including the president of the commission," he told reporters ahead of the meeting.

But Tusk did call for some "public clarification, what is the legal situation" surrounding Costa and the corruption scandal in Portugal that forced him out of office. Costa stepped down after eight years as head of government. He has not been accused of any crime.

Von der Leyen's own path to power in 2019 shows that the top job tussle can be unpredictable. Then a German defense minister somewhat tainted by scandal in her ministry, von der Leyen was a relative unknown in Brussels when her name was raised by leaders in closed-door discussions.

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2024 Tour of Belgium: Preview & How to Watch

With powerhouses like Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, and Fabio Jakobsen at the start, the Baloise Belgium Tour promises high-stakes excitement.

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The same morning, the first flag drops in the Tour of Slovenia, the five-stage Tour of Belgium—or the Baloise Belgium Tour —kicks off with a twelve-kilometer individual time trial around the northeastern city of Beringen.

The Tour of Belgium is one of the oldest stage races on the calendar, stretching back to 1908. It was run annually between its first iteration and 1981, only stopping during two World Wars. However, the race waned throughout the 1980s and ceased entirely in 1991. However, it returned to the cycling-crazed nation in 2001 and has been run consistently ever since, save for 2020 due to COVID restrictions.

The race’s winners include some of cycling’s most luminous names, as riders like Freddy Maertens, Rik van Looy, Eddy Merckx, Erik De Vlaeminck, and Tom Boonen. Over the last decade, Tony Martin, Greg Van Avermaet, and Remco Evenepoel have won the five-day race. Last year, it was Mathieu van der Poel atop the podium.

Like most 2.Pro-level races, this not only gives the big WorldTour teams a chance to stretch their legs, to try new combinations of team lineups, and look at strategies, it also gives smaller teams and up-and-coming riders a chance to knock elbows with the fastest racers in the world. Teams like Visma-Lease a Bike, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and Lidl-Trek will be mixing it up with squads like Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal, BEAT Cycling Club, and Tarteletto-Isorex.

The aforementioned first stage will take riders on a flat loop around Berningen. And though it’s just twelve kilometers, it’s full of tight turns.

Stage two is an 184.2-kilometer run that starts with a loop around Merelbeke, heads through Brugge, and ends with a loop around Knokke-Heist. It’s a parcours you’d just as easily find in a cobbled classic, full of short, punchy bergs.

Stage three offers more of the same as stage two. Riders start and finish with city loops on the 188.3-kilometer run from Turnhout to Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, covering plenty of viciously steep hills.

The fourth stage is one giant 177-kilometer loop that starts and finishes in Durbuy. It’s also a bit of a rollercoaster that’ll take riders on a constant series of ups and downs.

The final stage once again takes riders on a single massive loop. This time, the peloton will start and finish in Brussels, covering 185.9 kilometers in between.

How to Watch the Baloise Belgium Tour in the U.S.

The Tour of Belgium will be shown in the United States via Max’s B/R Sports subhead. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month with ads. Stage coverage starts at 9 or 9:15 EDT.

How to Watch the Baloise Belgium Tour in Canada

Viewers in Canada can also watch via FloBikes, which costs $29.99 per month or $150 annually. You can watch all five stages live and on-demand on FloBikes.com , the FloSports IOS app, and the FloSports app for Amazon FireTV, Roku, and Apple TV.

How to Watch the Baloise Belgium Tour in Europe

Viewers in Europe can watch the race broadcast via Eurosport .

Riders to Watch

There are some massive names in the peloton for the Tour of Belgium, including Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Jasper Philipsen , Visma-Lease a Bike’s Olav Koolj, Soudal Quick-Step’s Tim Merlier and Kasper Asgreen, Lidl-Trek’s Jasper Stuyven, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s Benoît Cosnefroy, and dsm-firmeninch PostNL’s Fabio Jakobsen and John Degenkolb.

Keep an eye on young American Riley Sheehan, who turned heads riding as a stagiaire who won last year’s Paris-Tours for Israel-Premier Tech and TotalEnergies’s Pierre Latour, a two-time Tour de France stage winner.

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