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As a family-owned business consisting of a mother and her children, we open up our medieval city of Bruges like you have never seen before. We started with Retro Biketours Bruges and received +1000 five-star reviews in 3 years . Now we open our knowledge to clients who prefer walking in our beautiful city. Our deep connections into the city bring you to places where no other guides can take you. Being part of an artistic family, a lot of Bruges' sculptures are connected with our grandfather functioning as a metal sculpturer during the late 1900's.
This tour will combine medieval insights, Flemish waffles/pralines and a personal touch to make your trip in Bruges unforgettable!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will find the guide at the Burg square, in front of the town hall.
We end our tour at the market square of Bruges, enjoying a delicious waffle!
Itinerary
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1Bruges City Hall
The geographical start of Bruges where our first duke Baldwin with his Iron Arm founded the beginnings of our city. On this square we find the impressive townhall, the long lost church and the most important building of Bruges...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jan Van Eyckplein
Now, the Jan van Eyck square, named after one of the most underrated painter of the 15th century, this was once the impressive port of medieval Bruges. All the ships arriving into Bruges needed to pay taxation at these loading docks where two impressive buildings draw the attention of the visitor: The porter's lodge and the Pijnder's house.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gruuthusemuseum
Learn about the center of our Flemish culture: The art of making beer. This castle was made by Lodewijk van Gruuthuse, a man so wealthy, he bought the land next to our most influential church and made a private entrance into it so he could pray in peace...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Huis Ter Beurze
The Italians were maybe the most important tradepartners for Bruges as they had three different cities represented via nation's houses: Venice, Genua and Florence. This last one was the birth city of the prestigeous De Medici family, giving rise to one of the first stockmarkets of modern Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Inside this small street we find the almshouses (God's houses) of Bruges, places where poor people could live during the medieval period. Three main groups were responsible for the construction of these houses, each with our own reasoning: The Church, the Guilds and the rich merchants. Look how we incorporate these houses in modern Bruges and how we preserve our culture throughout time...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
One of the most exclusive hotels of Bruges was once the home of the wealhiest Duke's of Europe: The Dukes of Burgundy. Bruges was one of the most important cities during the 15th century, providing the Dukes of Burgundy their enormous wealth. Listen to the stroy of our 6-golden years in Bruges and how everything came abruptly to an end underneath of our beloved Mary of Burgundy...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Square and Statue of Simon Stevin
One of the few scientists on display in our city, this man was responsible for the reconstruction of our beloved canals. After a thrilling escape of our city during the Spanish occupied late 16th century, he arrives in The Hague, connecting both cities with his canal engineering.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Sint-Janshospitaal
This 12th century old Hopsital is one of the oldest remaining hospitals in whole of Europe. Today it has an impressive art gallery with works of Hans Memling in combination with old surgical equipment, where visitors van marvel in a mixture of art and science. Walk through the massive hospital grounds and feel how the sick and wounded found their saviours on our doctors and nurses of that time...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Belfry of Bruges (Pass by)
Our last stop brings us to the Belfry Tower, an symbol of absolute power during the medieval ages. Marvel in it's shadow and take a closer look to the miniature sculpture in front of it. It may hold some secrets that could amaze you...
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
- All areas and surfaces 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.
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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