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Private Historical Tour: History and Highlights of Bruges
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$199.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Bruges, a stunning medieval city, beckons with its picturesque canals and rich history. A local guide will lead you through its enchanting streets, sharing captivating tales and insights that bring the past to life.
- 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated local guide for a duration of 2 hours, ensuring an intimate exploration of Bruges.
- 🗣️ Language: This tour is conducted in English, allowing for seamless communication and engagement with your guide.
- 🏰 The journey begins at the Markt, where you'll learn about Bruges' pivotal role as a medieval trading hub and its historical ties to the French king.
- 🔔 Visit the Belfort and discover the significance of this iconic bell tower during the Middle Ages, including a peek behind its historic halls.
- 🏛️ Explore the Gruuthusemuseum, a beautifully renovated city palace with a fascinating history tied to Bruges' trading elite.
- 🏥 Stop at the magnificent Sint-Janshospitaal, one of the oldest hospitals in the world, and delve into its importance in medieval society.
- 🌸 Wander through the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, the largest of its kind globally, where a community of women has thrived for over 800 years.
- 💖 At Minnewater Lake, hear the enchanting story of the swans in Bruges and the city's historical conflict with Emperor Maximilian of Austria.
- 🍺 Learn about the De Halve Maan Brewery and the origins of the nickname 'Fools of Bruges,' along with a glimpse of the unique beer pipeline beneath the city.
- ⛪ Conclude your tour at Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, home to the second tallest brick tower in the world and Michelangelo's renowned statue.
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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.
Return details
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The MarktWe 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.
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BelfortWe visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.
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GruuthusemuseumThis 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.
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Sint-JanshospitaalWe 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.
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The Princely Beguinage Ten WijngaardeWe'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.
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Minnewater LakeBy 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.
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De Halve Maan BreweryWe 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.
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Onze-Lieve-VrouwekerkWe'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.
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GroeningemuseumWe venture into the garden of the Groeninge Museum, where some of the works of the biggest Flemish masters are on display.
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HuidenvetterspleinWe take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.
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Burg SquareAfter passing by the old Fishmarket, we end the tour on the Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.
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Private Historical Tour: History and Highlights of Bruges
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$199.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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