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Guided tours in Brussels on architecture, urban development, heritage and art fine arts

Brussels with a guide. A different perspective.

For over 30 years, Korei's guides have been showcasing Brussels' diversity. Past and present are linked to show how architecture, art, heritage, and public space reflect the spirit of the times. This makes the invisible visible and gives the familiar new meaning.

Driven by a love for Brussels and a passion for sharing knowledge, our guides enrich your visit with dialogue, context, knowledge, and insights you won't find anywhere else. A guided tour deepens, surprises, and connects.
We guide in Dutch, English, French and German.

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Looking for background information, context, or ideas for your next adventure in Brussels? This is the place!

Standbeeld van Belliard door Guillaume Geefs © Korei Guided Tours

"Guillaume Geefs was in the right place at the right time"

It’s strange that we don’t know the highly talented sculptor Guillaume Geefs (1805–1883) by name. His work is, in fact, everywhere. Consider, for example, the statue of Belliard at the top of the stairs between BOZAR and Warande Park, the statue of Leopold I atop the Congress Column, or the memorial on Martyrs’ Square.Brussels, August 21, 2026Korei guide Frederik Tinck became fascinated by this mysterious artist, delved into his life, and eventually wrote a book about him. The launch by Korei Guided Tours of the city walking tour “Guillaume Geefs: From Belliard to Leopold I” marks another step toward recognizing the 19th-century “national sculptor.” We met up with Frederik at Martelaarsplein to learn more about Guillaume Geefs, the most famous forgotten sculptor.
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Detail glasraam huis Devalck © Korei Guided Tours

What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?

Both Art Nouveau and Art Deco reflect crucial moments in European cultural history, forming a visual narrative about change, progress and identity when considered together. Art Nouveau is characterised by flowing lines, plant motifs and a strong artisanal style, where architecture, interior design and decoration are inextricably linked. Popular from the 1920s onwards, Art Deco opts for clean geometry, symmetry and luxurious materials, exuding modernity, progress and urban elegance.Brussels is an ideal place to learn about the differences between the two movements. Both movements have left their mark on the cityscape, but differ greatly in terms of atmosphere, form and ideology. If you look closely, you will not only see beautifully designed buildings, but also two different moments in Brussels' history.
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Cité Moderne

Living in a Modernist Home?

Since 1995, Korei Guided Tours has been committed to promoting a renewed appreciation of modernism. For example, the Brussels Biennale of Modern Architecture has already been organized five times. As part of the festival, Maurizio Cohen (Faculté d’Architecture La Cambre Horta) wrote a pamphlet in 2020 that highlights the neglect and image problems surrounding early postwar heritage. He describes how we must once again look at the past with curiosity and become acquainted with this bold, social, experimental, and pioneering heritage.Read an abridged version of the essay “Living in Modernism?” below.Check out our selection of guided tours and interior tours of modernist architecture here.
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