The Markt15 min
Your guide greets the group and gives a brief overview of the walking tour.
Afterwards, your guide will introduce the group to the history of Bruges in an interactive way.
You will learn about the beginnings of Bruges, the golden age and the decline of the city.
After this introduction, the hike begins and the journey through time to the Middle Ages begins
Belfry of Bruges5 min
What is a Belfry and what function did this tower have in the Middle Ages and what significance does it have for Bruges today?
Burg Square10 min
The political and religious heart of Bruges with the Town Hall and the Holy Blood Basilica
HuidenvetterspleinPass by
Tanners Square and former fish market is now a cozy square with local restaurants
5 min
The most photographed place in Bruges.
Groeningemuseum10 min
The art museum houses a rich collection of paintings from the so-called Flemish primitives.
Your guide introduces you to Jan van Eyck, Peter Breugel and Hans Memling, as representatives of this generation of painters.
Pass by
During the crossing of the Boniface Bridge you will learn what stones it is built of and that the bridge is a romantic place
Gruuthusemuseum10 min
Who was the Gruuthuse family and how did you get so rich that the family could build a palace in the middle of the city?
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Blindekenskapel10 min
The Church of Our Lady was built at the beginning of the 13th century and is the highest tower in the city.
Your guide will tell you what unique work of art is in the church today.
Sint-JanshospitaalAdmission not included5 min
The old Sint Jan Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe and is now a museum.
10 min
Stopover at a local chocolate shop with tasting
Pass by
One of the narrowest streets of the city was formerly the red light district of Bruges.
Walplein5 min
Here is the Halve Maan Brewery and your guide will show you the unique beer pipeline in the world
Wijngaardplein10 min
Your guide will tell you the legend of the swans of Bruges here and explain what led to the demise of the city about 500 years ago and how Bruges ended in the 19th century.was brought back to life in the 19th century
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde5 min
The Bruges Beguinage is an oasis of tranquillity and has contributed significantly to equality between men and women.
Minnewater Lake10 min
At Minnewater, your guide will end the tour with the romantic legend of Lake Lovers.