Secrets and Stories of Bruges Self Guided Walking Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Bruges forced its citizens to keep swans on the canals forever — all because they once imprisoned the wrong Archduke. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through the stories behind those swans, a stolen golden dragon, a canal-side ghost house, and the origins of the phrase "piss-poor" and many more — all at your own pace, no group to follow, no fixed start time.
Over 13 stops you'll walk from the Market Square to the Lake of Love, passing a leaning Belfry, a kidnapped sculpture, and Bruges' last family brewery with a beer pipeline running beneath the cobblestones. The app works offline so you can pause to pick up chocolate, eat some fries, or grab a canal-side beer whenever you like. And the best part, you can take as long as you need to capture those instagram-perfect photos without being herded along.
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What's Included

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Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Market Square

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End point
Lake of Love

The tour ends near Minnewater

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Market Square

    Stand where medieval pigs once roamed the streets — and find out why they were apparently banished.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Belfry of Bruges (Pass by)

    Tilt your head back at a tower that leans, and hear tales of power, bells, and patriotic donkeys.

    Admission ticket free
  • Saint John’s Hospital (Pass by)

    Wander through one of Europe’s oldest hospitals and hear how barbers once doubled as surgeons.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gruuthusemuseum (Pass by)

    Peek into the courtyard of a family who built a fortune on hallucinogenic beer herbs before hops existed.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stroll along Bruges’ most scenic waterway, perfect for swan-spotting and people-watching.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Basilica of the Holy Blood

    Find out about a single crystal vial that pilgrims have queued to see for centuries.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lake of Love

    Relax by the water where legend and romance swirl beneath the willow trees.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Church of Our Lady

    Marvel at this towering church hiding a rare Michelangelo sculpture which was kidnapped twice!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Pause for picture-perfect canal views and ghostly tales at this iconic corner.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tourific

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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