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
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
Reviews
309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a great walking tour...
Andy A,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great walking tour of Bruges with Piet. We were able to navigate through the crowds in the city for the Christmas markets while getting to see the main sites of the city and understand more of the rich history. Would highly recommend booking this private walking tour for a customized experience in the city.
Disappointing
Mohamed F,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We started our cold day in Bruges feeling very excited, and our guide, Martin, was friendly and upbeat. He asked whether we preferred a light tour or a more historical one, and we specifically said we love history. Unfortunately, the tour ended up being quite light with very little depth. The main reason for my 2-star rating, however, is that the tour was cut short—something we only realized the next day. The description clearly states that it includes visits to the Minnewater Lake and the Princely Beguinage, but we did not visit either of these locations.
Beautiful and educational city walk
Vonne68 15,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun and educational city walk on 9-11 with guide Maarten. We loved it. We loved it. With his enthusiasm, fun facts and humor, he is a good example for other guides. Bruges should be proud! The tour was fun and varied.
Top city walk
Yvonne B,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maarten is a top guide. Enthusiastic, interactive and responds well to the group with a good sense of humor.
Top guide Sam in beautiful Bruges!
gloria m,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super interesting walk with top guide Sam! Very interesting 2-hour tour of all the historical highlights of the city of Bruges. Smooth guide who took us all the way into history in a smooth, humorous and interactive way. Good laugh, enjoyed and learned! Highly recommended.
Tour of Brugges
Inga Z,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brugge is a gem of a city. This is our impression after a very informative and interesting tour with our guide Piet.
Great tour
JeanAucutt A,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide Louis was exceptionally knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed it very much. Definitely book this trip to get a better understanding of Bruges
The leadership took no...
Elsbeth M,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The leadership took no account of the older ladies who had difficulty walking. (Age, cobblestones)
Bruges brought to life!
alkasF9569AY,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik Gobin gave us an absolutely fantastic walking tour of Bruges. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, architecture, and hidden gems brought every cobblestone and canal to life. Erik’s storytelling was engaging and insightful, blending humor with fascinating facts that made the experience both educational and memorable. He tailored the tour to our interests and made us feel truly immersed in the charm of Bruges. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the city with a passionate and personable guide.
Memorable Bruge tour with Martin!
Marie L,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Martin met us at our hotel in Bruges and he was on time. His English was perfect. He was very personable and in a very short time we felt very comfortable with him. His knowledge of Bruges, both historical and contemporary was excellent. He knew specific dates of events and when churches and other buildings were erected. He knew in detail the history of the notaries of Bruges. He imparted many humorous and significant stories about the people of Bruges, that we will always remember! It was a pleasurable and knowledge-filled walking tour at a very comfortable pace. Martin also introduced us to a few little known spots around Bruges and the idea that an open gate is a “welcome on in”. We were very happy that Martin was our guide. We learned a great deal in what was a very memorable Bruge tour! He was also very considerate and courteous. We would use him again without hesitation and gladly recommend him.
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