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Too bad if you miss this
Historium Story: For those who walk with difficulty, there are some stairs. There are benches in the different halls to sit on for a while. Very interesting. The VR experience is fantastic. Very friendly staff.
Historium Story + VR Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $30 / person
- Location
- Bruges, Belgium
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 393 reviews
- Languages
- DE, DE, RU, RU
- Group
- 1–10 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Historium Brugge
Description
Discover the Historium, Bruges' most visited attraction, with this popular ticket and experience the medieval city like you never did before! Travel back to 1435 and see, feel, hear en smell the Middle Ages with an attraction with film, audio, special effects and virtual reality! Good or bad weather, step inside the themed rooms (with air conditioning) and brace yourself for a VR experience that you will not soon forget. After the visit, which lasts about 1h30, you can enjoy a Belgian beer in the Duvelorium Grand Beer Café on the 1st floor.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $30
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $25
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $25
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $21
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Historium Brugge
In the Historium Story we take you on a time trip to medieval Bruges. Let yourself be swept up in a wonderful love story while walking through seven historical themed rooms – magnificent medieval backdrops, with film, music and special effects. Using an audio guide you will hear everything about the Golden Age of Bruges and imagine yourself back in the time of Jan van Eyck. The Historium is located on the Market Square, where the Waterhalle used to be. This was the central warehouse for the shipping industry in the thriving trading city. The location has been reconstructed in the attraction and gives your visit an extra dimension. Anyone who wants to try virtual reality will have a wonderful adventure with the Historium VR Experience. It allows you to complement your visit with a virtual trip to Bruges in its Golden Age. Before or after your main visit, the Historium Virtual Reality takes you on an unforgettable virtual tour of medieval Bruges. From the comfort of a virtual reality booth, you travel back in time to the historical city and get to explore it interactively for eight whole minutes. You even get to see and use your hands! An intense experience.
The Markt
Overlook the Market Square from the Historium's panoramic terrace.
What's included
Included
Historium Story
Audio guide (available in NL, FR, EN, DE, ES, IT, PT, RU, ZH or JA)
Historium Virtual Reality
Historium Exhibition
Not included
Historium Tower
Food and drinks
Parking
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
393 reviews
How it compares in Bruges
- No. 11 by number of reviews among 327 tours in Bruges
- Starting price $30 is 61% below the typical $76 for tours of similar length in Bruges
Excurgo comparison of 327 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the interests of safety and hygiene, pets are not allowed in the Historium.
- Minimum age for this ticket is 6 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- One wheelchair is available for use at the Historium Ticket Office, free of charge
- Not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia or who are afraid of heights. If you still want to visit, it is recommended that you speak to the person in charge at the Historium Ticket Office first
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Historium Story + VR Ticket take?
Historium Story + VR Ticket lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Historium Story + VR Ticket cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Bruges experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Historium Story + VR Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Historium Story + VR Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $21, adults from $30.
Can I cancel Historium Story + VR Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Historium Story + VR Ticket offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, RU, RU, PT, CMN, CMN, JA, JA, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES, NL, NL.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Minimum age for this ticket is 6 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Historium Story + VR Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 393 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Historium Brugge.
Reviews(393)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
We recommend visiting it right at the beginning of your stay in Bruges
A wonderful experience to enjoy with the family! We visited Historium Bruges with our children and were impressed by how engaged they were throughout the tour. The history of Bruges is told through sets, technology, images, and virtual reality, making the past much closer and easier to imagine. We recommend visiting it right at the beginning of your stay in Bruges: for us, it was the ideal way to get into the city's history and then continue the visit by looking at streets, squares, and buildings with different eyes. An original and engaging museum, which we recommend especially to families with children and teenagers!
Operator response
Grazie mille per questa bellissima recensione! Siamo felici che tutta la famiglia abbia apprezzato l’esperienza e che i vostri figli siano rimasti così coinvolti nella storia di Bruges. È proprio ciò che speriamo di offrire: un modo originale e immersivo per scoprire il passato della città. Grazie anche per il bellissimo consiglio di visitarci all’inizio del soggiorno. Speriamo che abbiate trascorso dei giorni indimenticabili a Bruges!
P
Amazing!
…especially visiting the different rooms with the special effects. We highly recommend for families and adults.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring the different rooms and their special effects. It’s great to hear that you would recommend the experience to both families and adults. We hope to welcome you back someday!
R
A real recommendation for young and old
Very nice experience! Also a recommendation to climb the tower. This is a fun outing for young and old.
Operator response
Bedankt voor je leuke review! Fijn om te horen dat je zo genoten hebt van de ervaring én van de Historium Tower! Hopelijk tot een volgende keer!
V
I loved it!!!
Highly recommended for learning about the history of Bruges, interesting! Do it no matter what if you are around these parts.
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por tu entusiasmo y por recomendarnos! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia y que te pareció una forma interesante de descubrir la historia de Brujas. ¡Esperamos que hayas disfrutado mucho del resto de tu visita a la ciudad!
E
History
What a tourist trap. This is for children and not for adults. Very poor quality. It's just a ridiculous movie. Ask for a maximum of 15 euros for that.
Operator response
Jammer om te lezen dat het bezoek niet aan je verwachtingen voldeed. Onze beleving is bedoeld voor een breed publiek en combineert film, decor, verhaal en geschiedenis om bezoekers op een toegankelijke manier mee te nemen naar het middeleeuwse Brugge. We begrijpen dat deze formule niet voor iedereen even goed werkt en nemen je feedback over de ervaring en prijs graag mee naar een volgend overleg.
V
Super
Captivatingly enriching 100 is too much Can it be a little less? Oh I'm already over halfway Alléz still impact
Operator response
Bedankt voor je review! Fijn om te lezen dat je het bezoek boeiend en verrijkend vond. We hopen dat je ondanks de lengte toch met een goed gevoel terugkijkt op je tijdreis bij Historium.
I
Museographically perfect
The tour we took includes two parts: the video with augmented reality which is truly remarkable because it transports you onto a ship in the 1400s in Bruges and the Historium tour. Even without the artwork, they are geniuses at making you experience a story from the point of view of van Eyck's apprentice. Everything is truly very evocative....magnificent in presenting everything in a very convincing way.
Operator response
Grazie mille per la sua bellissima recensione! Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato sia l’esperienza in realtà virtuale sia il percorso Historium. È un piacere sapere che la storia raccontata dal punto di vista dell’apprendista di Van Eyck sia riuscita a trasportarla nella Bruges del Quattrocento. Grazie per aver sottolineato l’atmosfera suggestiva e coinvolgente della visita. Speriamo di poterla accogliere nuovamente in futuro!
A
Interesting performance
Beautiful and educational - New facts about Bruges - for young and old - animation succeeded is definitely recommended
Operator response
Bedankt voor deze mooie review! Fijn om te lezen dat jullie het bezoek zowel leerrijk als aangenaam vonden, en ook wat nieuws over Brugge hebben geleerd. Steeds welkom voor een volgend bezoek!
J
Nice historical overview of Bruges
The Historium Story and VR were very accessible to people with a non-specific interest in history. You got a good idea of Bruges in the Middle Ages. What was difficult, was the reservation: I went to the desk 3 times (!) and there was quite a laconic reaction while we were with a group of 14 people. Finally, a time was written down for us to come. Just to be safe, we were there fifteen minutes before opening. That is really a point of attention!
Operator response
Fijn om te lezen dat u de Historium Story en VR als toegankelijk heeft ervaren en dat u een goed beeld kreeg van het middeleeuwse Brugge. Dit is inderdaad ook zo onze opzet. Het verwondert mij wel dat u het reserveren voor een groep wat lastig vond. Via onze website kunnen groepen immers makkelijk hun bezoek vastleggen door het online formulier in te vullen. Het spijt me als dit wat onduidelijk was.
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