Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)

  Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain at what time should we be back in the bus.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Minnewater Lake

  Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love". With the beautiful lake on the background our guide will explain the history of Bruges as well as the love story occurred in this lake.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Begijnhof

  The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Walplein

  In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Stoofstraat

  Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Mariastraat 23 (Pass by)

  You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Saint John’s Hospital

  In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in the medieval Bruges worked.

  8 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

  In front of old St. John’s Hospital, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain us some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo that is inside the church mentioned before.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Gruuthusemuseum

  In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Boniface Bridge

  In one of the most charming spots of Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. You will also have time to take photos.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai

  In the most photographed place of Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Pier of the roses". You will also have the chance to take some pictures.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Huidenvettersplein

  Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Burg Square

  In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  The Markt

  The last point of our guided tour is The Market Square or Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and they will also give some tips about where to eat or which are the best shops to buy the traditional chocolate. The guide will also remember you when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Bruges

  Free time, you will enjoy about 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).

  4 hours • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)

  Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Brussels.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Belgian regulations require the use of radio-guides on some occasions; you can use your own, 3.5 mm jack and not wireless, or buy disposable ones for 1€.
• You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
• Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group

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