Korei Guided Tours

Korei Guided Tours is a Brussels non-profit organisation that has been helping people see the city differently for more than 30 years. Its tours focus on urban development, architecture, heritage and art, and it has been especially active in promoting the city's modernist heritage since 1995. For visitors who want to go beyond the Grand-Place and discover the Brussels that locals are proud of, it offers some of the most interesting programmes in the city.

The range of formats is wide. Walks explore neighbourhoods and themes, from Molenbeek to the cemetery of Laeken. Interior visits give access to houses that are not usually open to the public, such as Maison Roosenboom and Maison Hannon, two fine examples of the city's architecture. Combined tours mix an interior visit with a walk, and Combiconcert events pair a tour with a concert. Korei also guides visits to museums and temporary exhibitions.

Tours are grouped into six themes: Landmark, visionary urban development, classic architectural styles, contemporary architecture, quieter subjects such as funerary heritage, parks and landscape architecture, and art and design. This makes it easy to choose according to your interests, whether you are drawn to Art Nouveau and Art Deco or to the latest buildings in the city.

The tours suit architecture and design enthusiasts, curious travellers on a return visit to Brussels and residents who want to learn more about their city. Interior visits give rare access to private spaces, so book early to secure a place. Tours are offered in Dutch, French and English, so check the language of each event before reserving.

Each tour has its own listing on the Korei website with booking details, and the meeting point varies by tour. The office is reachable by phone from Tuesday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, and by email.

Korei's base is on the Place du Samedi, near Sainte-Catherine in the city centre. Combining one of its interior visits with the Horta Museum or a walk through Saint-Gilles makes a rewarding day for anyone interested in Brussels architecture. Because the programme changes regularly, it is worth checking the website a few weeks before your trip, as some interior visits are scheduled only occasionally and can fill up quickly.