Private Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Walk around Bruges with a private guide, find out the ancient stories and legends hidden behind the walls and discover a side of the city most tourists never get to see.
We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city and tell you about the rise and fall of medieval Bruges. After our walk we will leave you with a deeper understanding of Bruges, as well as a complimentary beer in a cool local pub called the Bauhaus!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please send us an email.
What To Expect
Historic Centre of Brugge
We take you on a tour of the lesser known parts of Bruges, the side tourists never get to see. We'll tell you old tales, legends and ghost stories that are as old as the city itself, and we'll make the fascinating history of Bruges come to life!
The Markt
We start the tour on the main square with a historical introduction of Bruges.
Options
ITALIAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
DUTCH
ENGLISH
GERMAN
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well Worth Doing!
LorraineP1702,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great evening tour, especially as it was a couple of degrees cooler from the heatwave. Martin was our tour guide and, against the odds, he managed to relocate us all perfectly and on time due to Club Brugge’s celebrations in Markt Square! The tour lasted nearly two hours. It was a really comfortable, steady walk in the heat. Martin was very knowledgeable, funny and an excellent storyteller. Great tales of the Dark Side of Bruges and its history. The tips based fee is a great idea as it makes it accessible for all. Go through Legends website itself or you’ll pay a fee to a platform that the guides don’t see a penny of. Highly recommend this tour.
When the guide starts the tour by telling you how much you should tip immediately switched off wanted 50 euro each Thomas get re
SailsInn,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Guide demanded money at start of trip wanted 50 euro per person never known anything like it. Tour was not exciting anyway
Very interesting
Navigate10325148615,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a night walking tour “the Dark side of Bruges”. Our guide Mr. Martin explained everything in a very good manner and we really enjoyed his way of explanation. No boredom and he took us through the tail which is not usual. We enjoyed it a lot.. I will definitely recommend this tour and especially Mr. Martin.
Be a tourist but walk as a local
488tamarah,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent willingness of our guide Beatrice to teach us and tell us about the whole city. We walk a lot in not so crowded parts. I recommend it
Off the beaten track
isabellevH44PX,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cool stories, off tourist routes. A completely different view of Bruges! Thank you Martin! Just perfect!!
10/10 - would recommend!
jennamG7470YO,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed a very informative and engaging tour with Mauricio! Definitely recommend - was nice to explore the lesser known parts of the city and unique aspects of history. Walked away with a lot more information than expected.
Recommended Bruges Dark Tour
ronaldn830,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined Martin's dark side of Bruges tour, It was a good tour, he had lots of local knowledge which I enjoyed learning about
Excellent
478ziggyz,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin is genuinely the best tour guide i have ever had, he is knowledgeable, funny, kind and most importantly, truly passionate about Brugge. I would definitely do this again
Great tour through a beautiful city!
victorsJ4419QZ,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although it was quite cold in January, Brugge is a beautiful city by night. Louis is a great guide and told us a lot of interesting stories about the city and its history.
Great, informative guide
Pat Floyd 9,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thought we'd do the night tour as there were the Christmas light display going on at the same time. Astrid was out guide and was superb mixing history with humour. The walk takes about 90 minutes and you can get a "free" beer at the end.
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