Learn about the origins and the development of the Art Nouveau architectural style in Brussels on a 3-hour guided tour. Travel to the Bailli district to see several of the most important Art Nouveau houses in the city. Finish at the Victor Horta Museum.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 2.5 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the most impressive Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels
- Hear about the history of the architectural style from a knowledgeable guide
- Learn how iron, glass, wood and stone were combined to create this unique style
Full description
Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour on Art Nouveau architecture and Victor Horta. The tour will be led by a local Brussels guide.
Discover the most beautiful and impressive Art Nouveau projects by architects who mastered the art of combining iron, glass, wood and stone into an infinite variety of different forms.
The tour starts at the Grand-Place at 10:00. From there you’ll take the tram to the Bailli district, the famous village within the city that has the largest number of Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels. The program ends in front of the Victor Horta Museum.
Detailed Itinerary:
Old England House (Music Instrument Museum)
Hotel Tassel, built by Victor Horta in 1893-1894
Van Rysselberghe House, built by Ocatave Van Rysselberghe in 1912
Hotel Otlet, built by Ocatave Van Rysselberghe and Henry van de Velde from 1894-1898
Hotel Goblet d’Alviella, built by Ocatave Van Rysselberghe in 1882
Hotel Ciamberlani, built by Paul Hankar in 1897
The house of painter René Janssens, built by Paul Hankar in 1898
Architect Armand Van Waesberghe
The Beukman house, built by Albert Roosenboom in 1900
The private home of architect Paul Hankar
Victor Horta Museum
Includes
- Guided tour
- Museum admission
- Transportation by train
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
The meeting point is the Grand-Place in Brussels. You'll find the guide holding a white umbrella.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
