Participate in a private, easy-paced 2-hour walking tour and discover the Christmas charms of Tournai. Have fun and witness intriguing scenes in the Museum of the Arts of Puppetry where Christmas magic is exhibited in a unique, joyful way. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hear about its phenomenal heritage and you may even get a chance to climb to the top in order to experience fascinating panoramic views of the entire city that blooms in lights, bathing in special decorations, and oozes with fairy tale atmosphere. Explore the city’s main square where Christmas magic takes over every corner. Explore Belgium’s only cathedral inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and witness extraordinary landmarks in its surroundings.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

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Highlights

  • Discover Christmas wonders at the unique Museum of Arts of Puppetry.
  • Enjoy panoramic views from a UNESCO site, adorned with festive lights.
  • Wander the main square, where Christmas magic fills every corner.

Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • Belfry of Tournai Admission Fee €3
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai Admission Fee €2.50

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Home De La Marionnette (Museum of the Arts of puppetry)

    Visiting this museum during Christmas, you will experience Christmas scenes shown in exhibitions and performances in puppetry.

    29 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Belfry of Tournai

    It is the oldest Belfry of Tournai built in 1188 and listed to be on the UNESCO World Heritage site. You may go to the top (dependent on availability), you can enjoy view of the city's lights and decorations during Christmas.

    28 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €3
  • 3

    Grand Place

    The Grand-Place is the main square shaped of a triangle in Tournai and it is a perfect place during Christmas period because it is packed full of good food, chocolates, waffles and other seasonal goods. Here you will also find a Christmas tree, ice skating rink and many shops, bars, restaurants.

    28 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 4

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai

    It is the only cathedral in Belgium to be listed on the UNESCO World Herritage site. Visiting this chuch, you will discover an exceptional treasury room with the two large shrines of Notre-Dame and Saint-Eleuthère, precious ivories, pieces of goldsmithery, a 14th century Arras tapestry.

    28 minutes
    Admission ticket not included €2.50

Meeting Point

By the main entrance of Home De La Marionnette (Museum of the Arts of puppetry)(Rue Saint-Martin 47, 7500 Tournai, Belgium)
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Cancellation Policy

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