Explore centuries of history, resilience, and vibrant community life of Jewish people in Brussels Follow the Jewish story from the Middle Ages, through the Holocaust, to present day. See the Great Synagogue, Cathedral, Grand Place, Mont des Arts and more.
Available in
English, French
German, Italian and Spanish languages.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover the Jewish side of Brussels with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- See the Great Synagogue of Europe and learn about its cultural significance
- Find out where the Jewish people settled during the Middle Ages
- Learn the truth about the Holocaust and World War II in Belgium
- Get tips and recommendations on Jewish attractions, kosher shops, and more
Did you know that the Jewish community in Belgium, which counts close to 41,000 Jews, is the fourth largest in Europe? Hear their story on a private Jewish tour of Brussels Old Town. Discover the Great Synagogue, Jewish Museum, kosher shops, and so much more.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in speaking fluently in a chosen language
✔ Tips and recommendations on Jewish attractions, kosher shops, and more
✔ Interesting facts and legends about Jewish history, culture and religion
✔ Expert's commentary on the Holocaust and World War II in Belgium
✔ Private Walking Tour of Jewish history and heritage sites in Brussels' Old Town
✖ Entry to the Great Synagogue
✖ Entry to the Jewish Museum
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your guide In front of the Cardinal Mercier sculpture, next to St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral , Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide In front of the Cardinal Mercier sculpture, next to St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral , Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Book a 2-hour Jewish walking tour of Brussels’ Old Town. The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is an expert on Jewish history and culture. They will meet you near the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula and tell you about the anti-Semitic Brussels massacre that took place here in 1370. Together, you will explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town and admire the historical buildings of the ornate Grand-Place.
Duration: 50 minutes
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You will pass Mont des Arts, an urban complex and historic site, where Jews settled until the 14th century, and the Jewish Museum near Grand Sablon. At every turn you will discover new interesting facts about Jewish life in Brussels, from the Roman times to present day, including the Holocaust in German-occupied Belgium, which involved the systematic dispossession, deportation, and murder of Jews. The walking tour will end in front of the Great Synagogue of Brussels, a remarkable 19th-century landmark with Romanesque-Byzantine architecture. Don't miss out on this Jewish gem!
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
• Please note that food, drinks, entry tickets to the attractions are NOT INCLUDED in this tour.
• It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather. We're not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
• For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
