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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

1. Bruges: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Your guide will meet you at the meeting point, just a few minutes from the central train station and begin this 2-hour tour. Experience the many charms of the Venice of the North and see why the historic center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the city tour you'll see the Lake of Love, the Begijnhof (founded in 1245), Walplein Square, the Stoofstraat, Old St. John’s Hospital, the Church of Our Lady, Gruuthuse Palace, the Dijver Canal, Rozenhoedkaai, Tanners Square (Huidenvettersplein), the Burg Square with its Gothic Town Hall, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Market Square (Grote Markt) with the Belfort. At the end of the visit, your guide will answer all your questions and recommend places for lunch outside the tourist area. The guide will also give you advice about Belgium’s famous beer and about additional places to visit, including museums. End your visit with a boat ride through its canals.

Experience the best of Bruges on Private Tour with Boat Ride

2. Experience the best of Bruges on Private Tour with Boat Ride

Bruges may be small, it sure packs a lot of sights and attractions in and around the Old Town. Bruges will immediately win you over with its medieval buildings, lively squares, and swans leisurely floating down the canals. It’s no wonder this place is listed as one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Even if you’re not traveling with a partner, this city is still a great spot to visit with family, friends, or even solo. Highlights: 1. Discover the wonders of Bruges, one of the most romantic city in Europe on this unforgettable guided tour including its lively squares, cobbled streets, medieval buildings and uncover its hidden treasures, architecture, culture and unearth its rich history with stories. 2. Stroll through Burgos’ Old Town, admiring the impressive Plaza Mayor and visiting the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, the Cartuja de Miraflores monastery, an important Gothic building, Cathedral of St. Andrew, the Old Town Hall, and the famous House of Blues. 3. Explore Bruges beyond the typical tourist spots and see the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Bruges has to offer. 4. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored. 5. Enjoy a boat ride to admire the sights from the water highlighting views over the impressive canals, churches, museums, and other attractions.

Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

3. Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

Travel back in time to the golden days of medieval Bruges on this private walking tour through the historical heart of the city. Your guide will share stories of love, glory, and fortune, as well as tales of intrigue, war, and conflict. After meeting your guide on the main square of Bruges, walk through the medieval heart of the city that includes all the must-visit spots. The highlights include the Market Square, the Church of Our Lady, St. John's Hospital, the Gruuthuse Palace, the Minnewater (Lake of Love), the Beguinage, Half Moon Brewery, Fish Market, Burg Square, and many more. Make a stop at the Rosary Quay (Rozenhoedkaai), the most photographed spot in town, where you can take your own snapshots of this memorable spot. As you explore highlights and hidden gems, you’ll get the perfect mix of history, funny stories, legends, and facts — everything you need to make your experience of Bruges authentic and exciting. By the end of the tour, you'll know more than a local and you'll have a better idea of where to go and what to do during your time in Bruges. As an added perk, you'll receive a booklet with discounts and gifts at local restaurants, museums, and shops.

Bruges: 2-Hour Guided Tour

4. Bruges: 2-Hour Guided Tour

Your guide will meet you at the meeting point, just a few minutes from the central train station. Experience the city's many charms and see why the historic center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the city tour you'll see the Lake of Love, the Begijnhof (founded in 1245), Walplein Square, the Stoofstraat, Old St. John’s Hospital, the Church of Our Lady, Gruuthuse Palace, the Dijver Canal, Rozenhoedkaai, Tanners Square (Huidenvettersplein), the Burg Square with its Gothic Town Hall, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Market Square (Grote Markt) with the Belfort. At the end of the visit, inside the Beer Museum of Bruges, your guide will answer all your questions and recommend places for lunch outside the tourist area. The guide will also give you advice about Belgium’s famous beer and about additional places to visit, including museums.

Bruges Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

5. Bruges Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

You’ll be welcomed by your guide at an agreed central Bruges location to begin your private tour that’s priced for up to 20 persons. During the 2-hour guided tour of Bruges’s UNESCO-listed historic center, you'll take in the most important attractions of the city. The following is a sample itinerary, departing from ‘t Zand Square, at the Concert Hall: Head along the main shopping street in the direction of the Market Square. Along the way you'll pay a visit to the St. Savior Cathedral. Visit the Market Place with the imposing 83-meter-tall belfry and continue to Jan Van Eyck Square, once the center of Hanseatic Bruges. From the 13th to the 15th century this area was the economic and financial hub of Flanders. See the impressive houses that are a reminder of the leading role Bruges played as a commercial center in those days. You will pass the city theater, the Saaihalle (1399), Huis ter Beurze (the first stock exchange), and the Toll House. A little further along you'll arrive at the Burg, one of the most charming squares in town. See the stunning Gothic City Hall, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Liberty of Bruges, once the city’s courthouse, and today the Municipal Archives. Walk through the Fish Market, Tanners Square and the very picturesque Dijver. Pass St. Mary’s Church and a little farther on, you’ll make a brief stop at St. John’s Hospital (one of the oldest preserved hospital buildings in Europe). The walk ends at the Minnewater and the Princely Béguinage.

Bruges: 1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Evening Tour

6. Bruges: 1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Evening Tour

Explore the lesser-known side of Bruges with your professional private guide to hear the story about the rise and fall of our city. During the 1.5-hour walking tour you'll learn about the city's history, find out interesting facts about medieval Bruges and discover dark stories and old legends. We'll finish the tour at a bar with a complementary beer.  Enjoy a perfect mix of history and dark stories, myths, old legends, interesting facts, and hidden gems — everything to make your time in Bruges memorable and exciting. As it is a private tour, it can be customized based on your preferences and indications. The tour ends at the Bauhaus bar, a famous local pub where you will receive a Belgian beer. Stops included on the tour: + the Market Square, + Jan Van Eyck Square, + the Ghost house, + the Golden Hand Canal, + Sint-Anna Quarter, + the Jerusalem Church, + St. John's Mill, and many more!

💛 Tell Me About Bruges 🏰 1000 Years of Stories by Locals ⭐

7. 💛 Tell Me About Bruges 🏰 1000 Years of Stories by Locals ⭐

A 1000 years of stories brought to you by a local storyteller. Travel back to the middle ages and imagine how life was when Bruges was the richest city in the world. On our walk through the medieval heart of Bruges, we will tell you about our Golden Ages. But also how we became the poorest city of Belgium afterwards and why we are once more flourishing as a city. We'll share our stories about love and conflict, architecture and wealth, why we like neither the French nor Dutch, but also about feminism and finance, and of course, tell you about chocolate and beer. Our guides have their personal stories and route, but you'll definitely see: - Market Square - Burg Square - Rosary Quay: the most photographed view of Bruges - St. Boniface Bridge (also known as the Bridge of Love) - St. John's Hospital - Church of Our Lady

Bruges : Your private photoshoot in the medieval city

8. Bruges : Your private photoshoot in the medieval city

Bruges is a stunning historical city with picturesque scenery and is known for its medieval architecture with charming canals and cobblestone streets, offering numerous scenic spots, making it an ideal backdrop for capturing special moments and memories. A fantastic location for a photoshoot! Whether it's an engagement, a vacation or a celebration, having professional photographs taken in Bruges can help preserve those memories for a lifetime. The city's romantic ambiance and old-world charm add an extra layer of beauty and elegance to the images, creating a unique and timeless setting for photographs. Every photoshoot is private and unique. Just choose a date and time that works for you and your photographer will meet you at the prearranged meeting location, starting determine the theme and style of the photoshoot with you, ensuring that the final outcome meet your expectations and desired results. Happy photoshooting!

Bruges: 2.5-Hour Private Walking Tour

9. Bruges: 2.5-Hour Private Walking Tour

Discover Bruges, a growing tourist destination in Belgium, for the beautiful medieval town center still intact. Customize this private tour to your interests and comfort, such as walking, coach or driving. With the plethora of museums in Bruges, the highlights of museums and popular restaurants will be recommended to help you establish your visit in Bruges. See the old facades reflect in the canals and give Bruges its charm. Find out why the entire town center is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Admire beautiful buildings, stately churches, wandering canals and picturesque alleys. Enjoy a boat ride along the canal, and relax while seeing the sights. Purchase lunch and catch a boat ride during the break.  See the Lake of Love, the Beguinage, the Walplein with the de Halve Maan brewery, the St. John's Hospital with masterpieces by Hans Memling, the Church of Our Lady with Michelangelo's Madonna, the Gruuthuse Museum and the Dijver with the Groeninghe Museum, The Tanners' Sqaure, The Fish market, The Burgplein with the town hall, the Market Square with the Belfry, the Cloth Halle, the former post office and the guild houses along the way.

Bruges: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

10. Bruges: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

Eat your way through Bruges's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour leaves every foodie satisfied. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Fries and Waffles and taste them in their authentic, local flavor. Each tasting is typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food.  Visit Simon Stevinplein, Gruuthusemuseum, and Burg Square, plus other remarkable spots in between food stops, and hear about their history and cultural relevance from your knowledgeable guide. 

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Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 355 reviews

An informative and fun tour, led by Jamal. Our train from Brussels was delayed by 25 minutes so we were surprised and delighted to see the group had not yet left the meeting spot when we finally arrived, thanks to a comprehensive briefing from Jamal before the group started the walk. We learned the history of the city and hit all the major sites. Jamal was engaging and high energy - necessary for people who pay to be led. I highly recommend the tour and the guide

Charming tour guide with great organisation of routes. Learned a lot about the history of Bruges. Loved the role playing which made the tour more interactive.

Excelent experience with Mauricio guide. Very interesting explanations with a deep knowledge of the Bruges history. Absolutely recommend!

We had a terrific guide, Martin, who was patient, knowledgeable and interesting. A great way to see a beautiful city.

Piet with Legends was wonderful! Great history and architecture info as well as popular locations toured.