Private tour: From your hotel + see the Madonna of Michelangelo
Description
Discover Bruges with a guide. We will show you the highlights and the hidden gems. See more! The local guide tells about the habits, culture and history. Discover charming squares. Taste artisanal chocolate. Get advise about cosy pubs and excellent restaurants. Let's visit the places of your interest! And off course ... we'll see the beguinage, an almshouse and the pittoresque Bonifaciusbridge. But we will also make time to answer your questions. As a local we know the interesting spots and are willing to share it!
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Itinerary
The belfry dates from the 13th century. This remarkable building is 83 meters high. The belfry is protected as a World Heritage Site. Anyone who climbs the 366 stairs will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Bruges and the surrounding area. Every 15 minutes it's possible to listen to the sound of the carillon with the 47 bells.
The lower chapel is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture. The chapel has arched vaults. Inside there is a bas-relief which shows the Baptism of Christ. The relic of the Holy Blood is located in the upper chapel. The upper chapel was redecorated in the nineteenth century in Neo-Gothic style and is impressive.
The palace of the lords of Gruuthuse has three beautiful turrets. These reflect the wealth of the family. The Gruuthuse family made a fortune by selling "gruut", a spice mixture which they used to make beer. In the 15th century "gruut" was replaced by hops. The family could still levy taxes on every barrel of beer that was sold in the city! This is obvious as we admire the beauty of the city palace!
What you see here is "unlikely". Everybody is amazed when they see it for the first time! An "underground pipeline" takes the beer from the brewery to the bottling plant outside the city. What a great idea! Yes it helped to ban heavy trucks from the city center.
An oasis of silence surrounded by white houses. This remarkable piece of world heritage housed beguines, emancipated lay-women who led a devout and celibate life. Today the beguinage is inhabited by 5 nuns of the Order of St. Benedict and single women .
The Church of Our Lady dominates the skyline of the city. It is quite literally the ‘high spot’ of the stonemason’s art in Bruges. Among the many art treasures is a beautiful Carrara marble Madonna and Child. The statue was created by Michelangelo. The ticket is also included. Don't miss this masterpiece!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your qualified guide will meet you at the hotel desk.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
Michel was fantastic. Visited requested sites and gave recommendations for after our tour. We loved the insider’s view of the city. Thank you!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that Michel made your tour special. It’s great that you got to visit your requested sites and enjoy his insider’s perspective on the city. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words!
Frank is a wonderful guide! He brought everything to life for us. He made our time with him an education with his knowledge and passion. I cannot recommend him enough! He is very engaging and tailored the tour for us!
The guide was very informative and was able to walk slowly with us which was great since I walk very slowly. My only criticism was that it was supposed to be a tasting of artisanal chocolates that was not included in the tour. So if you’re expecting that, maybe that won’t happen
The private tour with Anne was a lot of fun. Anne is a very friendly tour guide with a lot of knowledge about the city, its history and chocolate and pralines. She took a lot of time for us, a great introduction to getting to know Bruges! Clearly recommended!
Excellent family visit thanks to Ann because we were able to explore Bruges in a historical and culinary way. This allowed us to discover places and stories outside of traditional guides. We highly recommend.
The walking tours did not stop to give you the information about the site or allow time for pictures and to take in the area. We just moved on to the next and the time on your own was confusing because the walk was not clear on the sites to see
Ann is a thoughtful guide, who showed us Brugges in an original and unusual way on foot for more than 2 hours. Small breaks to enjoy chocolates, drink a local beer and eat a waffle allowed us to enjoy and soak up life in Brugges. Ann shares anecdotes and stories of Brugges with great love. Very attentive and intentional. Recommended.
Very interesting tour with the right information! And delivered in a clear clear clear way! Also with additional interesting facts about Bruges! Recommended!
Ann is a fantastic guide / we went by bike We visited the Triennial by bike , went for lunch , then another trip along the artworks, but in the meantime we also visited surprising and historic places and gave us professional explanations ! .....recommended...
Ann seemed a little shy at first. But once she saw there was interest, she got on her feet. She has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of facts, of artists and fait-divers. She has contacts with chocolatiers (Dumon, explanation of Persoone) artists (from TraumA de triennale Brugge, David De Graef - air-brush - in one of the most beautiful places in Bruges). She guided us through Bruges with an eye for the top attractions but especially to get the lesser-known attractions from under the dust. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Els and Rik
