Secrets and Stories of Bruges Self Guided Walking Tour
Description
Bruges forced its citizens to keep swans on the canals forever — all because they once imprisoned the wrong Archduke. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through the stories behind those swans, a stolen golden dragon, a canal-side ghost house, and the origins of the phrase "piss-poor" and many more — all at your own pace, no group to follow, no fixed start time. Over 13 stops you'll walk from the Market Square to the Lake of Love, passing a leaning Belfry, a kidnapped sculpture, and Bruges' last family brewery with a beer pipeline running beneath the cobblestones. The app works offline so you can pause to pick up chocolate, eat some fries, or grab a canal-side beer whenever you like. And the best part, you can take as long as you need to capture those instagram-perfect photos without being herded along. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to risk.
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Itinerary
Stand where medieval pigs once roamed the streets — and find out why they were apparently banished.
Tilt your head back at a tower that leans, and hear tales of power, bells, and patriotic donkeys.
Wander through one of Europe’s oldest hospitals and hear how barbers once doubled as surgeons.
Peek into the courtyard of a family who built a fortune on hallucinogenic beer herbs before hops existed.
Stroll along Bruges’ most scenic waterway, perfect for swan-spotting and people-watching.
Find out about a single crystal vial that pilgrims have queued to see for centuries.
Relax by the water where legend and romance swirl beneath the willow trees.
Marvel at this towering church hiding a rare Michelangelo sculpture which was kidnapped twice!
Pause for picture-perfect canal views and ghostly tales at this iconic corner.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The self guided tour was good value for money and did the job just fine. I liked that i could stop and continue if I wanted to pop in to a shop. Easy explanation of each place
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the flexibility and had a good experience with the tour.
