Walking Tour Bruges in German

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  The Markt

  Your guide greets the group and gives a brief overview of the walking tour. Afterwards, your guide will introduce the group to the history of Bruges in an interactive way. You will learn about the beginnings of Bruges, the golden age and the decline of the city. After this introduction, the hike begins and the journey through time to the Middle Ages begins

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Belfry of Bruges

  What is a Belfry and what function did this tower have in the Middle Ages and what significance does it have for Bruges today?

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Burg Square

  The political and religious heart of Bruges with the Town Hall and the Holy Blood Basilica

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Huidenvettersplein (Pass by)

  Tanners Square and former fish market is now a cozy square with local restaurants

  Admission ticket free
• 4

  The most photographed place in Bruges.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Groeningemuseum

  The art museum houses a rich collection of paintings from the so-called Flemish primitives. Your guide introduces you to Jan van Eyck, Peter Breugel and Hans Memling, as representatives of this generation of painters.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  During the crossing of the Boniface Bridge you will learn what stones it is built of and that the bridge is a romantic place

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Gruuthusemuseum

  Who was the Gruuthuse family and how did you get so rich that the family could build a palace in the middle of the city?

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  The Church of Our Lady was built at the beginning of the 13th century and is the highest tower in the city. Your guide will tell you what unique work of art is in the church today.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Site Oud Sint-Jan

  The old Sint Jan Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe and is now a museum.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9

  Stopover at a local chocolate shop with tasting

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Stoofstraat (Pass by)

  One of the narrowest streets of the city was formerly the red light district of Bruges.

  Admission ticket free
• 10
  Walplein

  Here is the Halve Maan Brewery and your guide will show you the unique beer pipeline in the world

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  Your guide will tell you the legend of the swans of Bruges here and explain what led to the demise of the city about 500 years ago and how Bruges ended in the 19th century.was brought back to life in the 19th century

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

  The Bruges Beguinage is an oasis of tranquillity and has contributed significantly to equality between men and women.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Minnewater Lake

  At Minnewater, your guide will end the tour with the romantic legend of Lake Lovers.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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