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- Dutch
- Spanish
QuizQuest is an interactive quiz walk where our guide/quiz master takes you through the historical heart of Bruges to share its history and throw all sorts of fun questions at you, for example about the plague and life in a medieval metropolis. You'll learn lots of historical trivia and the amazing story of the city's rise and fall as an economic powerhouse, as you compete in teams to answer questions and complete short quests.
In short, a beautiful and fun tour of the main sights of Bruges, full of fascinating facts and interesting history, perfect for a pleasant afternoon with friends, family or colleagues.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges. Look out for the guide with the red umbrella!
Itinerary
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1The Markt
We start here with an introduction about the history of Bruges and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also go deeper into the troublesome relationship between the city of Bruges and the French king.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It's believed that the world's first stock exchange began in and around this 13th-century house
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Jan Van Eyckplein
We'll tell you the history of the beautiful Jan van Eyck square, the old harbour of medieval Bruges!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Burg Square
Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Huidenvettersplein
We take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
The most photographed spot in Bruges.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Gruuthusemuseum
This newly renovated city palace belonged to a wealthy family in Bruges, who held a monopoly on a specific part of the trade. Our guide will tell you all about it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
We'll tell you the story of this iconic church, which is the 2nd tallest brick tower in the world and houses a statue by Michelangelo as well as the tombs of the last Dukes of Burgundy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Sint-Janshospitaal
We make a stop at the magnificent hospital of St John, one of the oldest still exisitng hospitals in the world and one of the cornerstones of medieval society.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10De Halve Maan Brewery
We stop in front of the brewery to tell you the story of how the people of Bruges got the nickname 'Fools of Bruges' and to show you a piece of the beer pipeline that flows beneath our city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
We'll take you for a walk into the picturesque beguinage, the biggest of its kind in the world, where a community of ladies have lived together for over 800 years.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Minnewater Lake
By the Lake of Love we tell you the story of why we have swans on the canals of Bruges and how the city got into a conflict with Emperor Maximilian of Austria.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us
- Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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