Brussels Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
"Christmas in Brussels combines Belgian traditions, seasonal food culture, festive markets, and citywide celebrations that transform the historic center each year. From handcrafted gifts and local specialties to light installations and long-standing holiday customs, the season offers a unique perspective on the city.
After booking, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and prepare a personalized route. During your walk, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy an included glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate, or a soft drink while taking in the festive surroundings. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries and seasonal recommendations."
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
What To Expect
Brussels
During the Christmas season, Brussels comes alive with festive markets, illuminated streets, seasonal traditions, and celebrated local flavors. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you'd like to focus on Christmas markets, Belgian festive foods, holiday shopping, seasonal traditions, winter illuminations, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the city during the holidays, your route will be shaped around what interests you most. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
Grand Place
Explore the city's historic centerpiece, where seasonal light displays, festive decorations, and centuries of history create an unforgettable backdrop during the holiday season.
Options
Christmas in Brussels
Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
What‘s Included
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very knowledgeable and helpful
hskelton4485,Dec 18, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I had difficulty in walking on cobblestones and Michael was patient and kind. He slowed his pace for me and made sure I was comfortable and enjoyed Brussels. Would HIGHLY recommend him❣️
Christmas tour with Michael
Krista B,Dec 10, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with Michael as our guide. He customized the tour so it was perfect for us. Highly recommend !!!
superb
Cecilepeter,Jan 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful sound and light show for the holidays .very nice ,music and light at the rendezvous.
Celebrating Brussels
jempi1020,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00YES, the Grand Place Brussels is the most beautiful square in the world. And at the end of the year, it is adorned with its best assets. The tree is the most beautiful in years. There I am divided between admiration and Wouldn't it have been better to leave it in its natural environment? Anyway, let’s get carried away by the magic of Christmas.
Great markets and fun for everyone
Browr006,Dec 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went to the markets with my fiance and had a great time. there is a number of locations which have different things to the others, all within walking distance of each other. The light and music show at Grand Place is amazing, all reasonably priced drinks and food. You have to pay a €1 deposit for a plastic beaker/cup but you get that back easily. Well worth a visit for all ages
Great Time at The Brussels Christmas Market
YaoJor el,Dec 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time at the Christmas Market - light shows, food and drinks! Michaël was an excellent friendly guide who took note of our preferences and designed an itinerary tailored to our tastes. Highly recommended!!
Christmas in Brussels: Private Experience with a City host.
Auur G,Dec 3, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great idea to book Milton as our host. He was both considered and very nice. He guided us to the Christmans market, Grand Plaz, Cathedral, Royal Palace and lots more. He is very familiar and up to date in the history of the city. We really enjoyed his company.
Excellent tour! Our guide was very...
ChristineE O,Mar 27, 2018
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. He was also very accommodating as I had broken a bone in my foot right before our trip and was wearing a boot. Brussels was spectacular this time of year and this was the perfect way to see it!
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