Discovering the Hidden Traces of WW2 in Brussels

• This is a Free Walking Tour. Participants are welcome to join and pay what they want at the end of the experience. Cash is appreciated but PayPal also works.
• We will walk around 5 km in the centre of Brussels, please plan accordingly to the weather and your particular needs. It is also advised to arrive 10 minutes in advance so we can start on time.
• The explanations will be done in English.
• An informative booklet will be provided to the participants so they can get a better sense of what they are looking at during each stop.

Did you know that there is a neighbourhood in Brussels where a funeral was held to celebrate Hitler's death?

Unlike many major European cities, Brussels suffered relatively little destruction to its infrastructure and historical heritage during Nazi Germany ocupation, yet its citizens did not escape suffering. Ordinary people had to find ways not only to survive, but also to keep alive the hope that freedom would one day return.
Beyond the delicious beer and perfectly cooked fries, Brussels hides many stories of resistance, bravery, and sacrifice. This tour was created to give voice to those stories, which form a compelling testimony of a city that stood tall in the face of hatred and death.

Walking around the city center, I will introduce you to some of the main places that marked the Nazi presence in Brussels. 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 human understanding of the EU’s capital city.