Brussels & Waterloo: Highlights & Battlefields (w/ Atomium stop)
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour combines the comfort of a coach with a guided walk to give you a full Brussels experience, plus a visit to the historic Waterloo battlefield. We meet at the Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral—celebrating its 800th anniversary. From this landmark, we stroll through the historic center toward the Grand-Place, with insights into Brussels’ architecture, history, and daily life; highlights include Manneken Pis and the Royal Galleries.
After the walk, we board our comfortable coach for a panoramic sightseeing drive. We stop at the iconic Atomium, while discovering the city’s architectural diversity and its political role as the capital of the European Union. We then continue to the Waterloo battlefield to explore the major sites of the 1815 campaign and understand key moments that shaped European history. On our return, we drive via Parc du Cinquantenaire and through the EU quarter, the imposing Palace of Justice and the Royal Palace before we arrive back in the city center.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule
This will be the meeting point where your guide will wait for you. Standing on a hill, the twin towers in the Brabant Gothic style are visible from many points of the city. The cathedral is dedicated to the two patron saints of Brussels and has undergone various changes and expansions in history starting from the first church before the first millennium. Inside noteworthy are the beautiful wooden baroque pulpit and the stained glass windows of the sixteenth century side chapels.
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Initiated by the architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer, the spectacular Galeries Royales project took shape in the 1830's. The works, begun in 1846, were almost completed in time for the official opening on 20 June 1847. The gallery included shops, auditoriums, cafés, restaurants and apartments. The place to be seen for the fashionable, right away, the Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert drew a wide audience, attracted by its luxury brands, elegant cafés and cultural spaces
Options
Waterloo: A Battle of Giants
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A memorable day well spent!
MammaBear60,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were part of the small group that joined guide Stefaan on his very first tour of city highlights and the Waterloo battlefield. It's one thing to read about the battle of Waterloo but quite another to have it described on site by someone as knowlegeable as Stefaan. He took us to various vantage points in the countryside and explained the military strategy of both sides. He clearly is passionate about the subject. Stefaan is a retired lecturer of English and German, and his command of the English language is impeccable. During our excelent bus transportation he described many other points of interest in the city. It was a day well spent, and we highly recommend this tour!
Amazing to visit where Napoleon fought and lost his last battle
Iamsouthy,Jun 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Little did we know there was a museum located underground near the Waterloo Monument. The museum was flawless with how it's set up. A lot is set up digitally and was very impressive. You can use your phone for a self guided tour. There is a 4D movie around 30 minutes that went into detail before and during the battle. The panorama was incredibly drawn in a 360 degree Viewpoint of the battle. Followed by 250 stairs up to the top of the Waterloo Memorial of the Lion. The gift shop on the way out was expensive and overpriced unfortunately, but most gift shops are to lure tourists in. Super cool to have visited a huge turning point in the world's history.
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Operated by Brussels City Tours - Keolis Travel