Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she 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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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.
15 minutes
Belfort
We visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.
10 minutes
Gruuthusemuseum
This newly renovated city palace belonged to a wealthy family in Bruges, who held a monopoly on a specific part of the beer trade. Our guide will tell you all about it.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
15 minutes
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.
10 minutes
Groeningemuseum
We venture into the garden of the Groeninge Museum, where some of the works of the biggest Flemish masters are on display.
5 minutes
Huidenvettersplein
We take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.
10 minutes
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.
15 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
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
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Excellent tour, Thomas...
Published on May, 2025
Excellent tour, Thomas very knowledgeable and funny host. Just the right amount of walking and very interesting
Super informative
Published on May, 2025
This walking tour is not to be missed! Super informative and entertaining, Lander made the tour one of the best experiences of my time in Belgium so far! Highly recommend!
Sam was a great guide. As...
Published on May, 2025
Sam was a great guide. As a history teacher he was able to link the physical sights of the city with the historical context. He interacted well with the group and got people involved in his stories.
Impressive knowledgeable local guide
Published on May, 2025
Sam, our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and a great story teller. His love for the City of Bruges was impressive. We were a large group with which Sam coped very well. He included everyone and took an interest in us as visitors. The tour was taken at an ideal pace. We thoroughly enjoyed the morning and would recommend to anyone.
Great tour
Published on May, 2025
Great tour. Celine was an engaging and interesting tour guide. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Would definitely recommend.
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