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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

Location Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$204.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Walk around Bruges with a local, explore the historic centre and learn about the glorious past of our medieval city.

On this tour, a local private guide will take you on a journey of discovery through the historic heart of the city and show you the highlights of medieval Bruges. He will tell you fascinating stories and ancient legends, and at the same time give you valuable tips on where to go and what to do in present-day Bruges.

History and funny stories, legends and interesting facts, highlights and hidden gems — this tour has everything to make your experience of Bruges authentic and unforgettable!

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

ENGLISH
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Private Tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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

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

  • 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!
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

    Location Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
    $204.37
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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