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Step into the darkest shadows of Bruges, where the fairytale ends and the nightmare begins…
Bruges may look like a fairy tale by day, but by night it becomes a city of shadows, haunted by centuries of blood and superstition. Behind the ancient facades and quiet canals lie stories far darker than the guidebooks dare to tell. On this 1.5-hour Halloween tour through the medieval heart of Bruges, you’ll uncover the origin story of witches, hear of a ghost whose music could be heard through the night, and learn the chilling tale of a murderous butcher who baked his victims into pies.
This is not the Bruges of lace and chocolate, but of horror, murder, and whispers in the dark. Dare to join us… and you may never see Bruges the same way again.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform, so please bring cash money to reward the guide if you enjoyed the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges. Look for the guide with the RED UMBRELLA! IMPORTANT: Guides are volunteers giving tours for tips. Fee covers platform booking costs only.
The tour ends at the Burg Square, 50 metres away from the starting point.
Itinerary
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1The Markt
In the heart of Bruges we'll tell you about the ancient Celtic Samhain festival, when the boundaries between the living and the dead disappeared.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jan Van Eyckplein
Here you'll uncover the origin story of the witch we know today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Behind holy walls hides a tale of a butcher whose famous pies were flavored with a truly horrifying secret ingredient.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Under the tower, the witches of Bruges were said to dance by moonlight around blue flames, kissing the devil beneath his tail.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A place of charity, but why is a bloodied pelican mother depicted there feeding her young with her own flesh?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Groenerei
Here, along the quiet water, you'll glimpse why 19th-century writers called Bruges Bruges-la-Morte: the Dead City.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The city's most photographed spot by day, but by night haunted by whispers of drowned souls lingering in the dark waters.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Burg Square
A fairytale plaza with a terrible past: here, dozens of so-called witches met the flames, their voices forever silenced.
10 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
- Wheelchair accessible
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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
- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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