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Brussels,
Tours of the City
Walking Tours
The compact city centre of Brussels is tailor‐made for walking tours. The Brussels Tourist Office (tel: (02) 513 8940) offers three‐hour guided tours on a variety of themes – architecture, history, culture, cartoons, gastronomy and classical Brussels. Departure points vary depending on the tour chosen. Among the tours offered are a guided tour of 18th‐century Brussels, the Charles de Lorraine tour and a walk in the footsteps of Jacques Brel. Tours cost &Euro;85. Highly recommended are underground visits at Palais Royal, to original 14th‐century streets.
Bus Tours
Open‐top, hop‐on hop‐off bus tours are available from Visit Brussels Line (tel: (02) 513 7744; ), and City Sightseeing (tel: (02) 466 1111; e‐mail: info@open‐tours.com; ). Prices start at &Euro;13.50 (concessions available) and tickets are valid for 24 hours. The bus sets off from Centraal Station and stops at many famous sights, such as the Atomium, Grand‐Place and the Mannekin Pis, on this round trip. Both companies offer a range of other tour options, including excursions to other Belgian cities including Bruge and Antwerp.
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