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Private Guided Historical Walking Tour in Bruges Belgium

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Bruges, Belgium

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Dutch

Overview

On this exclusive walking tour, you will be taken along by a local historian and experienced guide, who was born and raised in Bruges and has lived here all his life.

In addition to a good introduction to Bruges, you will be guided along the highlights, with attention to facts, legends, and local customs. If possible, we enter a medieval house or focus on what goes on in the city through the eyes of a local.

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    Meeting and Pickup

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    I pick up clients at their downtown hotel or we meet at the central market (Markt)

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    Markt
    8000 Brugge, Belgium

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    The Markt

    We start the tour here with an introduction to the history of Bruges and the role the city played as a trading hub during the Middle Ages
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Belfort

    We walk through the market halls of the belfry and tell about this tower that dates from the Middle Ages
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Gruuthusemuseum

    Here the history of one of the most important families of the city during the Middle Ages is told. At this stop there is a break and you can go to the toilet.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sint-Janshospitaal

    we stop at a hospital from the 12th century and focus on sick care
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

    We take you to the beautiful beguinage, where a community of ladies has lived together for more than 800 years.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Minnewater Lake

    At the minnewater we can enjoy the beautiful view
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    De Halve Maan Brewery

    We tell the story of one of the two city breweries and the underground beer pipeline
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Almshouses Rooms Convent

    we enter a 15th century almshouse and show what is hidden behind the facades
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

    we tell the magical story of our dear lady church
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rosary Quay

    After we cross the romantic boniface bridge, we walk along the picturesque rose hat quay
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Burg Square

    We end our tour in the most beautiful and oldest square of the city, 200 meters from our starting point
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Historical Walking Tour in Bruges Belgium?

    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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    Activity code: C-420819P1

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