Bruges’ Legends and Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.8
(5 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See Bruges main sites and lesser known ones at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Discover where sayings like “piss-poor” originate from and why pigs were banned from the city’s streets in the middle ages
• Hear from producer Nicolas Vanlanduy, whose passion for storytelling and history inspired him to lead guided tours and create this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Markt 20

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
De Burg

This self-guided audio tour ends in Burg Square.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • The Markt (Pass by)

    The tour starts in Markt Square. You'll be introduced to the city and hear how the app works.

    Admission ticket free
  • Belfort (Pass by)

    The tour takes you through the Belfort. You'll hear its history and some quirky stories.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll walk down Oude Burg, the oldest street in Bruges. While you walk, you'll hear some unusual history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gruuthusemuseum (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Gruuthuse Palace where you'll hear about the palace.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sint-Janshospitaal (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Old Saint John's Hospital. You'll hear about the hospital and why a butcher's symbol is connected with the it.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde (Pass by)

    The tour passes through the Beguinage where you'll hear some history relating to the area.

    Admission ticket free
  • Minnewater Lake (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Lake of Love where, if you wish, you can stop and take some photos.

    Admission ticket free
  • De Halve Maan Brewery (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Half Moon Brewery. You'll hear why Bruges citizens are known as "The Fools" and what the brewery's logo has to do with this.

    Admission ticket free
  • Stoofstraat (Pass by)

    You'll walk down Stoofstraat, the smallest street in Bruges.

    Admission ticket free
  • Church of Our Lady (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Church of Our Lady Bruges. You'll hear some history relating to the church while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Boniface Bridge (Pass by)

    The tour takes you over the St Bonifacius Bridge which is also known as the Bridge of Love.

    Admission ticket free
  • Groeningemuseum (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Groeningemuseum.

    Admission ticket free
  • Burg Square (Pass by)

    The tour ends in Burg Square where you'll hear a few final legends and quirky facts.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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