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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

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Bruges, Belgium
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On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Bruges with a passionate local guide and discover the stories behind one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Wander through charming streets, picturesque squares and hidden corners as you journey back to the days when Bruges was one of the world's most prosperous trading centres.

Along the way, you'll hear fascinating tales of love, ambition, triumph, and betrayal, while uncovering the people and events that shaped the city's remarkable past. Your guide will also be happy to share local tips on where to eat, drink and explore during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform, please bring cash to reward the guide if you enjoyed the tour.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Markt
8000 Brugge, Belgium

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End point

Burg 15
8000 Brugge, Belgium

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The Markt

We start here with an introduction about the history of Bruges and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also go deeper into the troublesome relationship between the city of Bruges and the French king.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Belfort

We visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gruuthusemuseum

This newly renovated city palace belonged to a wealthy family in Bruges, who held a monopoly on a specific part of the beer trade. Our guide will tell you all about it.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sint-Janshospitaal

We make a stop at the magnificent hospital of St John, one of the oldest still exisitng hospitals in the world and one of the cornerstones of medieval society.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

We'll take you for a walk into the picturesque beguinage, the biggest of its kind in the world, where a community of ladies have lived together for over 800 years.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

De Halve Maan Brewery

We stop in front of the brewery to tell you the story of how the people of Bruges got the nickname 'Fools of Bruges' and to show you a piece of the beer pipeline that flows beneath our city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Minnewater Lake

By the Lake of Love we tell you the story of why we have swans on the canals of Bruges and how the city got into a conflict with Emperor Maximilian of Austria.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

We'll tell you the story of this iconic church, which is the 2nd tallest brick tower in the world and houses a statue by Michelangelo as well as the tombs of the last Dukes of Burgundy.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Groeningemuseum

We venture into the garden of the Groeninge Museum, where some of the works of the biggest Flemish masters are on display.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Huidenvettersplein

We take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Burg Square

After passing by the old Fishmarket, we end the tour on the Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 2,412 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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