Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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120 minutes (Approx.)
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Walk around Bruges with a private guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. On our journey through the beautiful heart of town our guide will tell you the stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. Our guide can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local!

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Things To Know

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private Tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us: [email protected]
  • Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!

What's included in the package

Itinerary

The Markt

We start here with an introduction about the history of Bruges and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also go deeper into the troublesome relationship between the city of Bruges and the French king.

Belfort

We visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.

Gruuthusemuseum

This newly renovated city palace belonged to a wealthy family in Bruges, who held a monopoly on a specific part of the trade. Our guide will tell you all about it.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Sint-Janshospitaal

We make a stop at the magnificent hospital of St John, one of the oldest still exisitng hospitals in the world and one of the cornerstones of medieval society.

Admission Ticket Not Included

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

We'll take you for a walk into the picturesque beguinage, the biggest of its kind in the world, where a community of ladies have lived together for over 800 years.

Minnewater Lake

By the Lake of Love we tell you the story of why we have swans on the canals of Bruges and how the city got into a conflict with Emperor Maximilian of Austria.

De Halve Maan Brewery

We stop in front of the brewery to tell you the story of how the people of Bruges got the nickname 'Fools of Bruges' and to show you a piece of the beer pipeline that flows beneath our city.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

We'll tell you the story of this iconic church, which is the 2nd tallest brick tower in the world and houses a statue by Michelangelo as well as the tombs of the last Dukes of Burgundy.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Groeningemuseum

We venture into the garden of the Groeninge Museum, where some of the works of the biggest Flemish masters are on display.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Huidenvettersplein

We take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.

Burg Square

After passing by the old Fishmarket, we end the tour on the Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We meet in front of thes tatue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges. Look out for the guide with the red umbrella.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 220 reviews

What do other 220 guests say about Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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Elizabeth_B
5
Aug 2024
Patrick was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the history and area of Bruges. It was a great private tour!
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Harold_S
5
Aug 2024
Mauricio was a terrific tour guide providing awesome detail on the history of Bruges by taking us to all the important sites. Our family had a great time.
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Nicolette_C
5
Jul 2024
Mauricio was an excellent tour guide. We learned so much about the history of Bruges. The pace of the tour was perfect and we saw beautiful scenery and architecture. We highly recommend this tour!

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Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours

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Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private Tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us: [email protected]
  • Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies