Private Tour
Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Walk around Bruges with a private guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. On our journey through the beautiful heart of town our guide will tell you the stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. Our guide 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!
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 contact us: [email protected]
Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Local guide
Professional guide
Private Tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
DUTCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
ENGLISH
Reviews
329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb Guide and Walking Tour
Berit O,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional historic walking tour. Sam is a superb guide—a local school teacher who really knows the history of Bruges. We walked all the key sights and Sam’s commentary was fascinating and enjoyable. We highly recommend.
Superb Guide; Brilliant Tour
jonathano173,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam is a superb guide—a local born in Bruges and a school teacher. He is knowledgeable, informative (including excellent illustrated props that help students s visualize the history, friendly, professional, and a great story-teller. Other guides told us that “Sam is the best” and we agree! Tremendous value for a great overview of Bruges from 800AD to present. We even met his mother and his daughter
Best of Bruges
richardaZ3795NW,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Piet gave an excellent tour of all the highlights of Bruges.
Uncovering the History of Bruges
mary b,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour allows one to appreciate the city through its history. Understanding more about its people, ingenuity, and resilience helps one to embrace the beauty of Bruges even more. Martin was a great tour guide and we thank him!
Wonderful day with Mau!
Wendi S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic tour with Mau (Mauricio)! He was flexible, super-knowledgeable, and excited about sharing the history and architecture of Bruges. His history was insightful and entertaining, and he shared great recommendations. With the town full of large tour groups and crowded with visitors, it was especially wonderful to see the city in a more personalized way. We would highly recommend this tour, and Mau in particular!
Awesome private tour of Bruges with Sam
S9589SYshelbyh,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was a fantastic private tour guide! We met him just after arriving in Bruges - and he gave us such a fascinating and warm welcome to such a beautiful and intriguing city. My husband and I, along with my 2 kids (ages 16 and 10) learned so much and we left with a deeper knowledge of the history. I highly recommend his tour.
Excellent guide : Brecht
barbaralO2912WW,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was called BRECHT. He is an excellent guide knowing so much about the history of Bruges and adding very interesting details and anecdotes about the city and its inhabitants. I have thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour and learned a lot ! I deeply say thanks to Brecht ! Barbara
Maarten the Saint
Alison N,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maarten was perfect for our group of 2 adults and two teenagers (3 with ADD and one with a good attention span). He was engaging, funny and the tour was interactive with fun facts. Just the right amount of depth and breadth and he shared a very thoughtful list of recommendations.
Maarten Desmet’s excellent private tour
284orlag,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maarten Desmet was an excellent, knowledgeable and fun guide. He was punctual and organised in his tour private plan and coped very well with our varied and numerous questions about the history of Bruges. As we say in Ireland he was a ‘sound fella’! 🙏😀
Beautiful Bruges with Local Expertise
Jwillou,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our local guide Sam provided a fun a fact-filled 2 hour tour of this beautiful historic city, including recommendations only a local can offer. For the perfect way to orient yourself to Bruges, I highly recommend beginning your journey with this tour.
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