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.

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
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Activity details

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  • 2- hour
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Walking Tour
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
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. Discover the little known history of Jewish people in Brussels.

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. 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

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Includes

    Private Walking Tour of Jewish history and heritage sites in Brussels' Old Town

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in speaking fluently in a chosen language
  • Interesting facts and legends about Jewish history, culture and religion
  • Expert's commentary on the Holocaust and World War II in Belgium
  • Tips and recommendations on Jewish attractions, kosher shops, and more
  • Entry to the Great Synagogue
  • Entry to the Jewish Museum
Meeting point

2-hour: Jewish Walking Tour of Brussels' Old Town: Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium | Meet your guide In front of the Cardinal Mercier sculpture, next to St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral , Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Open in Google Maps

2-hour: Jewish Walking Tour of Brussels' Old Town: Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium | Meet your Guide in front of the Cardinal Mercier sculpture, next to St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral , Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • 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.
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  • 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.