Private tour in Brussels Piero B
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I’m an art historian, curator, cultural journalist and professional tour guide based in Brussels, with a weakness for beautiful buildings, great stories, obscure details and the occasional excellent lunch! Over the years, I’ve worked as a cultural journalist and storyteller, learning to turn facts into narratives and details into stories worth remembering. I bring that same approach to my tours: less textbook, more conversation; less checklist, more discovery. I design private, tailor-made experiences that go beyond the obvious. We might explore Brussels through its art and architecture, uncover the stranger corners of Belgian history, or head into Luxembourg in search of castles, landscapes, great food and unexpected encounters. I’m interested in the stories hiding in plain sight: the eccentric character behind a building, the scandal behind a masterpiece, the tiny detail that suddenly changes the way you see a city. My tours are relaxed, curious and occasionally irreverent. Come with questions, an appetite and an open mind. I’ll take care of the rest.
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Not many things are more iconic in Brussels than its incredible Art Nouveau houses. Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Brussels was one of the capitals of the new trends in architecture and interior design, which would influence Europe and beyond. As an art historian and culture journalist I have been exploring the incredible Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage in Brussels for over 10 years. I have visited and learned about some of the most important buildings belonging to these architecture currents and I look forward to sharing these beauties with visitors from abroad. Brussels neighborhoods like Schaerbeek, St Gilles, Ixelles and Uccle are rich with Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings that merged aesthetic novelties of the time with the finest craftsmanship Belgium could offer. Plunge into the atmosphere of the new wealthy class of the late 19th century and see what their houses looked like.
Fantastic personalized tour of Brussels Art Deco and Art Nouveau architecture along with a private tour of the Horta Museum. Thank you Piero for a wonderful and memorable experience. As a historical architect I appreciated our guides insights and context of all the place we visited.
Great tour! Piero is so knowledgeable on all things art nouveau, especially Victor Horto! Just make sure to book this tour when the Horto Museum is open. Thank you, Piero!
Our trip to Belgium could not have been better. . The tour of Art Nouveau sites in Brussels with Piero our Guide was very special. He was kind enough to pick us up from the hotel. Piero was extremely erudite and enlightened on the subject. All in all a great trip for my wife”s birthday. Thank you Piero
This was a very interesting tour. Piero brings a wealth of knowledge on art and architecture, and filled the day with a nonstop description of the history of Brussels architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The selection of sites was very good. We particularly enjoyed the van Buuren museum and the Koekelberg Basilica, as well as the neighborhood visits. As Piero explained, the challenge in this tour is that the items are spread out and you spend a good deal of time moving around the city. That said, Piero did a great job facilitating this process. Definitely a good day
Thank you very much Piero for your fantastic guide. The team has enjoyed Brussel city very much. It is also highly appreciate that you have adapted your tour plan for our needs, the size of the group and the duration. your responsiveness is also appreciated for the planning. Highly recommended for those who are interested in the architectural interests! You'll discover another aspect of Brussel City.
A basic 4 hour tour will include some of the best examples of Art Nouveau, including the House Horta, Hotel Solvay, House Hannon. With more time at our disposal, I can also include other Art Nouveau buildings such as House Cauchie, House Saint Cyr, various buildings in Saint Gilles, plus a look at great Art Nouveau interior design and furniture in the Art and History Museum and at the Comic Book Museum. An Art Deco 4-hour tour will include the Villa Empain, the Van Buuren House, the Stoclet Palace. If more time is available, I can also guide you to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg (one the biggest church buildings in Europe and one of the Art Deco masterpieces worldwide). Please contact me if you wish to extend this tour beyond four hours.
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This is mostly a walking tour. However, we might also take the metro or taxi for a few stops in order to reach some Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings located a bit further.
27 Rue Américaine, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, 1060, Belgium
We can meet outside the Horta Museum.
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