In this full-day tour, explore the “Venice of the North” Bruges, with round-trip transfer from Brussels. Enjoy one of the most fascinating medieval cities in Europe with an English-speaking guide, and discover why the entire historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy 4 free hours for lunch and explore the city as you please. Taste some of the exclusive chocolates of Bruges and pop into some of the legendary lace shops.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ City tips
✔ Guided walking tour in Bruges
✔ Round-trip with A/C
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Bruges has a tourist regulation and sometimes the service is provided using radios with headphones.
✖ Customers can use their headphones, if they don't have them, we offer headphones for only €1
Departure & Return
Departure:
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In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain at what time should we be back in the bus.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Minnewater Lake
Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love". With the beautiful lake on the background our guide will explain the history of Bruges as well as the love story occurred in this lake.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Walplein
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
Duration: 5 minutes
6
You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
7
In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in the medieval Bruges worked.
Duration: 8 minutes
8
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
In front of old St. John’s Hospital, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain us some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo that is inside the church mentioned before.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Gruuthusemuseum
In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
St Bonifacius Bridge
In one of the most charming spots of Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. You will also have time to take photos.
Duration: 5 minutes
11
Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
In the most photographed place of Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Pier of the roses". You will also have the chance to take some pictures.
Duration: 5 minutes
12
Huidenvettersplein
Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.
Duration: 5 minutes
13
Burg Square
In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Duration: 10 minutes
14
The Markt
The last point of our guided tour is The Market Square or Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and they will also give some tips about where to eat or which are the best shops to buy the traditional chocolate. The guide will also remember you when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels.
Duration: 20 minutes
15
Bruges
Free time, you will enjoy about 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Duration: 4 hours
16
Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Brussels.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Belgian regulations require the use of radio-guides on some occasions; you can use your own, 3.5 mm jack and not wireless, or buy disposable ones for 1€.
• You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
• Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
• No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots.
• Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
