Brussels Heritage Walk: Art Nouveau, Horta and Hankar, Self-Guided App Tour

About this experience

In 1893 two architects working on neighbouring streets rebuilt the Brussels townhouse in iron and glass. Paul Hankar put up his own house on Rue Defacqz that year, and Horta finished the Hôtel Tassel a few streets away, where the stair hall is flooded with light and the ironwork is left on show. The walk runs from Defacqz down Avenue Louise past the Solvay house, built with almost no budget limit, and into Saint-Gilles for Horta's own home and workshop on Rue Américaine, now the Horta Museum. Twelve stops, about 4.6 km. How it works This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Brussels with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure. Meeting point: Maison Hankar (Maison Hankar, Brussels). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive. End point: Hôtel Winssinger (Hôtel Winssinger, Brussels). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like. Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required. Approximate duration: 81 minutes. Stops on route: 12. Highlights on this route • Maison Hankar • Hôtel Ciamberlani • Hôtel Tassel • Hôtel Solvay • Avenue Louise • Hôtel Max Hallet • Place Flagey • Place du Châtelain

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

1 hour and 21 minutes

Guide

German, Spanish, Dutch, French, English

Categories

Walking tour · Museums and exhibitions · Arts and culture

What's included

• Self-guided walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app • GPS navigation between stops • Stories and quiz questions at each location • Email invitation code after booking (instant access)

What's not included

• Live tour guide or host • Food, drinks, or transport • Admission tickets (optional paid entry at some landmarks is not required to complete the route) • Transport to or from the city • Smartphone or mobile data (customer uses own device) Food and drinks Entry or admission fee

Please note

Meeting point & how to start Self-guided tour in the StepQuests app. No live guide or vehicle pick-up. Start at Maison Hankar (Maison Hankar, Brussels). Open the app with your invitation code and tap Start when you arrive. GPS then leads you stop by stop at your own pace. End point The walking route ends at Hôtel Winssinger (Hôtel Winssinger, Brussels). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the StepQuests app, then leave when you like. After booking you receive an email with your StepQuests invitation code. Enter the code in the app, then tap Start at the meeting point. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed group departure time. Admission at landmarks The walking route uses public streets and outdoor viewing at landmarks. Cathedral and church exteriors are free to view from outside. Optional paid interior admission (where offered) is not included and is not required to complete the tour. Purchase on-site only if you choose to go inside. Animals or pets allowed Stroller or pram accessible Public transportation nearby

What to bring

• Smartphone with the StepQuests app installed • Internet connection or mobile data • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing

Itinerary

1. 1
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   Maison Hankar

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   Hôtel Ciamberlani

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   Hôtel Tassel

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   Hôtel Solvay

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   Hôtel Max Hallet

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   Place Flagey

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   Place du Châtelain

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   Maison & Atelier Horta

9. 9
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   Hôtel Hannon

10. 10
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    Hôtel Winssinger

Meeting point

Maison Hankar Maison Hankar, Brussels, Brussels, BE

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Group

Non refundable

Good to know

Operated by Step Quests and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.