Together with your family and those that you love and care for the most, indulge in a two-hour walking tour that aims to bring Mons and its pearls closer to you. Explore the fascinating fortification and learn key facts about the Kingdom of Netherlands and how it has shaped the past and present of Mons. Admire local heritage and creativity by visiting Ancient Abattoirs. Find out how turbulent Mon’s past was by witnessing interesting exhibitions in the local Memorial Museum of Mons dedicated to soldiers, civilians, and military history of Mons and beyond. Gaze upon the stunning Belfry of Mons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the rarest baroque objects in the world, built in the 17th century.

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Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • Boulangerie Militaire Admission Fee €7
  • Anciens Abattoirs Admission Fee €4
  • Mons Memorial Museum Admission Fee €9
  • Belfry of Mons Admission Fee €5

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Boulangerie Militaire

    It is a fortication of Mons began constructed in 1814 and finished in 1840 by the Kingdom of Netherlands. This military building was built of bricks and blue stone, has the shape of a pentagon and constitutes one of the fourteen bastions of the fortifications which formed the enclosure of the town of Mons.

    24 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €7
  • 2

    Anciens Abattoirs

    It was reopened in 2006 the former Abattoirs host events and temporary exhibitions mainly devoted to contemporary plastic creation as well as activities oriented around the creative economy.

    23 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €4
  • 3

    Mons Memorial Museum

    In this museum you will learn about day to day lives of soldiers and civilians in times of peace, of war, and of ocupation. The exhibits on display selected from the 5000 iteams included in the military history collections beloging to the city of Mons.

    23 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €9
  • 4

    Belfry of Mons

    Belfry of Mons is a symbol and an important landmark of the city, also it is the only baroque belfry style in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and it was built between 1661-1672 by Louis Ledoux and Vincent Anthony.

    23 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €5

Meeting Point

By the main entrance of the Boulangerie Militaire (Rue de la Boulangerie 6, 7000 Mons, Belgium)

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.