Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink 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.
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
What To Expect
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.
Belfort
We visit the halls behind the bellfry and explain you the important role the tower has played during the Middle Ages.
Options
Spanish tour
French Tour
English Tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,745 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with Brecht
DoodleDoo99,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brecht was a very entertaining guide. He had lots of personal, family history with the city and spoke perfect English. Would definitely recommend.
Great overview of sites in Bruges and details on history.
formanstan,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was entertaining and very informative about the history of Bruges. Loved his tour!
Great experience
Sightsee66519658230,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service; the experience was very straightforward and pleasant.
Great historic tour
Elvira Y,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and entertaining tour provided by Tina. We learned a lot about the history and culture. We would recommend it to anyone.
Great informative tour of the beautiful historical sites of Bruges
812beccaa,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant historical walking tour with Martin in Bruges. Really interesting and he has a good sense of humour...and did well to keep us in the shade during this hot weather. Would definitely recommend 👌
Dangerous Cyclist in Bruges! Need some rules and training!
ruthsU7515VT,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00During a mini cruise from Southampton in February, we bought a day outing to Bruges, with an experienced guide, Joseph. On the return walk back to our coach, several of our party crossed to the left side of the road to look at some road workings. I had my left foot run over by an older teenage cyclist with a girl sitting on the back. This made me fall on the cobble stones. The cyclists did return and ask me if I was hurt, to which I replied, bruised but I hope nothing broken. He left without apologising and I had to hobble back to our coach supported by two fellow visitors. On the ship, the ex - ray showed the fifth metatarsal on my left foot was broken and sticking out! It was very painful. Now three months later I am still unable to drive, clean my house or walk my dog! Earlier during our walk round Bruges, I noticed cyclist weaving dangerously between pedestrians in the main street. Do your cyclist have any rules, or training? In Britain our children learn how to use the road safely while in Primary School. From my experience and observation, I suggest that you need to urgently address this problem! I am not alone. On returning home by taxi, I spoke to a neighbour, who immediately said someone in her family had been pushed over by a bicycle and hurt in Bruges!
The best guide
MyraJ49,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was wonderful. He was friendly, knowledgeable about the history of Belgium, informative of social and worldly conceptions. He made the tour informative and fun. One of the best of many guides I have had over many years!
Visit Bruges more often
Culture574765,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide, very friendly, clear and fluid explanations
Excellent tour from a...
SandiB3080,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour from a local ex teacher! We learned some great info on Bruges and ended up at an excellent chocolate shop!
Excellent Tour in Bruges
4maggief,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was an excellent tour guide. He was funny, informative, and clearly loves giving tours of Bruges. I would recommend!
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