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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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Bruges, Belgium

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private Tour
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Markt
8000 Brugge, Belgium

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Burg
8000 Brugge, Belgium

What To Expect

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belfort

We visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Groeningemuseum

We 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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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huidenvettersplein

We 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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 241 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private Tour
  • Professional guide
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  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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!

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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