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- English
- Dutch
Bruges is a city best explored at a relaxed pace, with space for curiosity and conversation along the way.
With nearly ten years of experience guiding in Bruges, we have learned that no two tours need to be the same. On this private walking tour, the route and stories are adapted to the interests and rhythm of the people joining us, allowing the city to unfold in a natural, unhurried way.
Some travellers enjoy well-known viewpoints, others prefer quieter streets, local life, or deeper historical context. At the start of the walk, we take a moment to understand what you are most curious about and shape the experience from there. There is no fixed script, but a thoughtful walk through the historic city, following canals, small streets, and lesser-known corners.
Halfway through the tour, we pause for a short break with a drink of your choice, before continuing the walk at a comfortable pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will meet your local guide at the entrance of the Historium on the Market Square. Before the tour, your guide will contact you personally with clear details on where to meet and how to recognise them.
Itinerary
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1The Markt
We begin on Bruges’ main square, where your guide introduces the city’s history and layout. This is a perfect place to get oriented and understand how Bruges developed as a medieval trading city. Depending on your interests, we may focus on daily life, trade, architecture, or how the city functions today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gruuthusemuseum
Around the Gruuthuse area, your guide introduces the story of Bruges’ wealthy elite and how daily life differed between social classes in the medieval city. Through architecture and location, we talk about power, comfort, trade, and how people experienced city life across the seasons.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
In the area around the Church of Our Lady, your guide shares stories about faith, power, and daily life in medieval Bruges. Using the church as a visual anchor, we talk about religion, rituals, and how belief shaped the rhythm of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Site Oud Sint-Jan
At the Oud Sint-Janssite, your guide introduces the history of care, charity, and everyday hardship in medieval Bruges. This area is used to talk about hospitals, healing, and how communities looked after the sick, the poor, and travellers in the past.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Groeningemuseum
Around the Groeningemuseum area, your guide talks about art, wealth, and how Bruges became a centre of creativity during the late Middle Ages. Using the presence of the museum and its surroundings, we discuss how painting, symbolism reflected the values of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
At the Rozenhoedkaai, one of Bruges’ most photographed viewpoints, your guide explains why this spot became such a powerful image of the city. We talk about canals, trade, and how water shaped daily life in Bruges, while also taking time to enjoy the atmosphere and views.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Historic Centre of Brugge
This is not a specific stop, but rather the essence of the walk itself. Throughout the tour, your guide leads you through the historic city of Bruges, wandering along beautiful canals and slipping into hidden alleyways that many visitors never notice. These in-between places often become highlights of the walk, offering quiet moments, unexpected details, and a chance to experience the city at a slower, more personal pace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Burg Square
At Burg Square, we explore the political and religious heart of Bruges. Here, your guide shares stories about power, justice, and belief, and how these forces shaped the city. This stop often sparks deeper conversations about medieval life and the values that still influence Bruges today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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