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The Urban Jungle of Historic Neighbourhood Molenbeek

Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian

Our local for this tour

Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian

For those who have visited Brussels already... Let me take you to a place - I call home - where even locals don't go too often! Find out more about the spectacular industrial uprising and the slow a century later downfall of this part of Brussels. Discover the past through walking in the present.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Brussels

  • Category

    Off the beaten track

  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Deutsch • English • Français • Nederlands

  • What's included

    Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Until the beginning of the 19th century, Molenbeek was an agrarian village on the outskirts of Brussels. Thanks to the construction of the canal this area industrialized very quickly to know a slow but hard downfall after more than a century. Unemployment and poverty made this a dangerous area in the '90s. But today, after a few decades of modern city planning the canal area is an up and coming neighborhood! Together with me you'll discover and experience a vibrant area with multicultural vibes and an artistic atmosphere.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Le Phare du Kanaal

  • Le Phare du Kanaal

    Let's start our tour at this symbolic 'beacon of light'

  • Parc de la Senne

    Dive into the original agrarian past

  • Brussels Canal

    The building of this waterway ignited the industrial development

  • Old industrial building

    Discover the beautiful renovated factories

  • Metro Strip

    Just recently completely renewed area

  • Mosque & Church

    Transformation from catholic tot muslim

  • Cultural centres

    The Dutch and French cultural communities

  • Parc Life

    A fresh and green play ground

  • Cheers! Santé! Schol!

    Halfway. Let's have a beer or a soda on a nice terrace.

  • Town Hall

    Dating back to a time when Molenbeek was rich

  • Shopping area

    The commercial street of the city

  • La Fonderie

    A unique open air museum

  • New & old houses

    The diversity of homes through the ages

  • Artists village

    Street art all around you

  • Belle Vue site

    From brewery over artists home to hotel
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    Christophe
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  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

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    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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