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Discover the rich history of the city of Bruges on this sightseeing tour. In a small group, you'll take a guided walking tour of the historic center, complete with UNESCO-listed sights. Learn about this medieval city, including the town hall and picturesque squares. Complete the experience with a canal cruise to experience the city and bridges from a different perspective.

Discover Bruges at its most atmospheric when you explore the city’s centuries-old landmarks after dark on this evening walking tour. Meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot: you’ll see Bruges highlights like the Markt Square and Jan van Eyck Square, and will also hear lesser-known stories from its past. Finish at a bar where you can sip a traditional Belgian beer.

Discover the best of Bruges—and immerse yourself in the city’s centuries of history—on this walking tour. Pick from different language options and start times, meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot. As you discover local landmarks like the Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, the Church of Our Lady, and the city’s picturesque canals, you’ll learn the stories behind the sights.

Bruges is considered the medieval city par excellence and the "Venice of the North". Find out why each of these nicknames has been given to it by walking through its nooks and secrets on foot with an expert guide. It ends with a boat ride through its canals.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 a.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.

Celebrate the life and art of master Surrealist Salvador Dalí with a ticket to the permanent exhibition at the Museum-Gallery Xpo in Bruges. This colorful, reimagined gallery space inside the medieval Bruges Belfry showcases the ‘Salvador Dalí: Marquis de Púbol’ exhibit, featuring a rotating collection of the artist’s original graphic work and sculptures.

Maximize time in Bruges with a history-focused walking tour plus chocolate tasting. Meet your guide for a city stroll that includes popular landmarks such as the Market Square, St. Salvator’s Cathedral, and De Halve Maan Brewery. Hear stories about local heritage and culture during the walk. Complete the experience with an artisanal chocolate tasting at a local, family-owned shop.

To see beyond your tourist’s eyes, get the help of a local guide showing you Bruge’s beauty. Focusing on the city’s architecture—from walls and canals to the city’s many stylistic eras— you’ll explore the stories behind medieval sites, hear legends of love, and get lost in fascinating details. To top it off, you won’t walk away empty-handed: end the day with a taste of the city’s famous artisan chocolate.

Get a local introduction to Bruges' highlights on a private tour with a guide who's passionate about life in the city. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests, as you take in historic sites, classic architecture, and colorful, canal-side neighborhoods. Stop to explore local markets and to taste some locally-made chocolate, then finish with insider tips for your remaining time in Bruges.

Bruges may be small, it sure packs a lot of sights and attractions in and around the Old Town. Bruges will immediately win you over with its medieval buildings, lively squares, and swans leisurely floating down the canals. It’s no wonder this place is listed as one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Even if you’re not traveling with a partner, this city is still a great spot to visit with family, friends, or even solo. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the begian culture and to fall in love with Bruges even more.

Experience a day in the life of a medieval apprentice at the Bruges Historium, an interactive museum designed to transport you back to 15th-century Belgium. History comes alive through multimedia and special effects as you walk through seven different themed rooms with an audio guide. Enhance your visit with an optional virtual reality experience or drinks in the Duvelorium bar overlooking Market Square.

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Discover the stories behind Belgium’s famous beermaking heritage at the Bruges Beer Experience. Learn about the monks who were early brewing innovators, how best to pair beer with food, and the cultural aspects of beer drinking in a fun and interactive setting. Conveniently located in the historic city center, the museum also offers a special non-beer exhibit just for kids, plus a bar with more than a dozen Belgian draught beers for the grown-ups.

Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to gourmet European chocolatiers, discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. See historic chocolate-making objects from around the world and learn the steps for transforming raw beans into creamy chocolate truffles, bars, and figurines. End your visit with a sweet sampling of fine Belgian chocolate.

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

We don't offer ordinary tours. Passionate local storytellers will use stories to make history come to life to give you a good insight into how life must have been in medieval Bruges. There's no set route. All of the storytellers have their own personal highlights for you and will adapt those to the group. So the more questions and input you give them, the better your experience will get. IMPORTANT: This is a walking tour following the Free Tour Reverse Economy Model. It means the price you pay online is the booking fee which covers the fee for Tripadvisor/Viator as a marketing platform. It's only at the end of the tour you decide how to value your storyteller. Travellers usually give between €10 to $50 per person (depending on how satisfied they are with the tour).

Experience the best of Bruges on this 3-in-1 walking tour. Meet your guide at a central location in the morning, and head first to a top-rated chocolatier, where you’ll learn about Belgian chocolate-making traditions and will do some sampling. Then, continue on a history-themed walking tour of the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. Finally, venture to the esteemed Bourgogne de Flandres brewery for a tour and beer tasting.

Enjoy your stay in Bruges and learn all about the rich local culture and customs from an experienced guide who really cares about their city, and about you! Chat about Bruges’ artists through the years, its literary heritage, and the history that can be found around every corner. Set off mid-morning and find yourself wandering Bruges like a local.

Explore the canals, squares, and medieval streets of Bruges by bicycle with a local guide to show you around and regale you with tales of times past. You'll see traditional almshouses, garden courtyards, old ramparts, and mural-painted walls, with stops at top attractions such as Minnewater Lake and the Gruuthusemuseum.

Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

Chocolate, waffles, fries, beer... Belgian food is a real treat! Enjoy the delicious tastes of Bruges on this free food tour with an expert local guide and learn the story behind the taste. The numerous samples are included and the tour is tip-based, so don't forget to tip the guide if you enjoyed it. The tour ends in a local brewery with a free beer!

Skip the awkward group tours and turn exploring Bruges into a game of exploration. Using just your smartphones, you and your crew will take to the city as you solve puzzles, hunt for clues, and discover the city. You’ll get to learn all about Bruge’s iconic landmarks, its history and culture, and more—all while strategizing and gamifying the treasure-hunt adventure.

Avoid the crowds that fill Bruges' streets by day by embarking on a private nighttime walking tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, discover the intriguing histories hidden behind the city's ancient walls and top off your evening with an included beer at the Bauhaus bar.