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Free Walking Tour Brussels WWII: Life in Occupied Brussels
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Hector
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Congress Column
Languages
English, Spanish
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Overview
Guided by a local, explore Brussels through the story of World War II: Nazi occupation, resistance, collaboration, black markets, persecution, and liberation. This 2-hour walking tour focuses on daily life in occupied Brussels and the city-center sites where these events unfolded. Ideal for travelers interested in history beyond the usual highlights, it reveals the city as an open-air museum and memorial shaped by war and the struggle for freedom.
Did you know that in 1945, soon after the capitulation of Germany, a fake funeral was staged in the heart of Brussels to celebrate the death of Adolf Hitler?
We will introduce you to some of the main places that marked the Nazi presence in Brussels during WWII. We will explore how black markets flourished in response to scarcity and hunger, how Nazi propaganda spread through the city, and the risks some people took to shelter persecuted Jews and save them from extermination. By the end of the tour, participants will leave with a richer, more complete view of the history of EU’s capital city.
Did you know that in 1945, soon after the capitulation of Germany, a fake funeral was staged in the heart of Brussels to celebrate the death of Adolf Hitler?
We will introduce you to some of the main places that marked the Nazi presence in Brussels during WWII. We will explore how black markets flourished in response to scarcity and hunger, how Nazi propaganda spread through the city, and the risks some people took to shelter persecuted Jews and save them from extermination. By the end of the tour, participants will leave with a richer, more complete view of the history of EU’s capital city.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Place du jeu de balle
- Grand Place
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Law Courts of Brussels
Our Guides
Héctor
On arrival
I’ll be standing next to the left lion sculpture at the Column of Congress Monument. Please consider arriving about 10 minutes early so we can start the tour on time.
Things to note
The tour begins at the Column of Congress and ends at Brussels main square (Grand Place) We will walk about 5 km in total in the span of 2 hours. Please dress accordingly to the weather.
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