Overview
Check our Half Day Private Historical Tour of Bruges.
Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.
Leave us the details, and we will take you into an unusual adventure that creates memories that withstand the test of time!
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- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Private transportation
Professional local guide in Bruges
Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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The Markt
20 min
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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Belfort
30 min
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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Gruuthusemuseum
30 min
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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Sint-Janshospitaal
20 min
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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The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
20 min
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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Minnewater Lake
20 min
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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De Halve Maan Brewery
20 min
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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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
20 min
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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Groeningemuseum
25 min
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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Huidenvettersplein
35 min
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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Burg Square
30 min
After passing by the old Fishmarket, we end the tour on the Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Brussels).
Additional Information
- To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half Day Private Historical Tour of Bruges
Can I cancel Half Day Private Historical Tour of Bruges for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Professional local guide in Bruges
- Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Markt, Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, Sint-Janshospitaal, The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Minnewater Lake, De Halve Maan Brewery, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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