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Meet Your Guide
Hi, my name is Natalie and I currently live in the lovely historical university town of Leuven but,... more
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Highlights and Hidden Gems
Is Bruges charming, picturesque and romantic? Yes, for sure. Is it a kind of photogenic medieval Disneyland? No, it is not! It is so much more than that. The entire inner city of Bruges is classified as UNESCO World Heritage and each and every one of these charming medieval buildings has a long history (many dating back to the Middle Ages) and interesting stories to tell. Let me take you through these beautiful medieval streets and squares, romantic bridges and canals and discover the history and stories behind the façades.
Is Bruges very touristic? Yes, without a doubt, its beauty and reputation attract a lot of people from all over the world. BUT you don't need to be stuck in the crowds, there are ways to avoid this. Most tourists limit their visit to a few main squares. We will go way beyond that, visit the highlights of course (we'll try to visit those at the least busy time) but also the hidden gems where the crowds don't go. Discover the advantages to visit the city with a local!
Itinerary
The itinerary is flexible and is meant to be customised. So if you have any specific interests, preferences or requests, please let me know.
On our walk through the city, we'll see (some of) these sites (depending on speed and time):
Church of Our Lady (with Michelangelo's Madonna with Child)
The Market Square with Belfry
Beguinage (one of my favourite kind of buildings)
City Hall
Almshouses (Public housing avant-la-lettre)
Bruges' canals and bridges (Bruges is often called Venice of the North for a reason)
Hansa quarter with the former Nation Houses of the main merchant nations
Rozenhoedkaai
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Jan Van Eyckplein (the former port)
Minnewaterpark (with the famous white swans)
The old Fishmarket (both the one for the rich and the one for the poor)
Gruuthuuse city palace
Old St. Janshospital (one of the oldest hospitals in the world)
City gates and ramparts
And too many more to sum them all up here. . .
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 3 hours 30 min.
The tour can be extended upon request
Transportation
Bruges is a small city and all sights are in walking distance.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
- Admission Tickets
Other: - Walking tour that can be customised and extended
- Tips and suggestions on what to do next in Bruges or Belgium
Estimated Local Cash Needed
5 euro - We might stop for a refreshment during the tour. Price depends on what you order.
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: - We might stop for a refreshment (or to warm up). This is not included in the price
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourNatalie was incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city in terms of historical context, facts, and the geography. She also became interested in learning about my grandmother who was born in Belgium and even sent me some information later in the day about the street where she lived. Natalie is passionate about the history of Belgium and it is clear through how she speaks about it. If you are the kind of person that appreciates historical context while you are traveling, book a tour with her.
Charles Rareshide
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