Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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Adult (13-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (5-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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2 Adults x $175.18

$350.36

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$350.36

FRENCH

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$350.36

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$350.36

SPANISH

2 Adults x $175.18

$350.36

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$350.36

ENGLISH

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$350.36

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$350.36

ITALIAN

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$350.36

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$350.36

GERMAN

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$350.36

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$350.36

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Hotel pick up and drop off
Local guide
Professional guide
Private Tour
All Fees and Taxes

Food and drinks, unless specified

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!

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.

10 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 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
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
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
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

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
If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us: bruges@legendstours.be
Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!

Free Cancellation

March 11100% refund

March 12No refund

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