Bruges Medieval History & Magic Private Tour

Uncover the captivating history of Bruges, the "Venice of the North," as you explore its iconic landmarks and discover hidden tales. Delight in personalized recommendations for the best beer and chocolate establishments, complementing your journey through this enchanting city.

Experience details

• Destination

  Bruges

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  2.5 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Polski

• What's included

  Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Grote Markt

• Meet & Greet

  Meet me in front of the "HISTORIUM" museum on the Market Square. We'll talk about Flemish past glories and tragedies, of wars and retribution and of hope for the future.

• Beer and Power

  We'll walk by one of the oldest canals in the city, next to a true beer palace, marvels of Michelangelo, oldest hospital and a fantastic beer pipeline.

• Beguinage

  A special place in the heart of Bruges established in the Middle Ages as a women only enclave, which also has a connection with Winston Churchill.

• Holy Bruges!

  We'll talk about the original chapel of the Holy Grail, underground cathedral and hear about crusading connections at one of the most beautiful squares in the city

• Intriguing Churches

  We talk about intriguinging churches in Bruges, including one which claims to be an exact replica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and which has the relic of the Cross of Jesus and talk about the connection of some of them with Scotland and the "Da Vinci Code"

• Medieval Harbor

  We walk around medieval harbour, trying to rediscover its cosmopolitan atmosphere and talk about its spectacular trading past as well as why Jan van Eyck was known as the alchemist

• Haunted Houses

  We'll see some houses where paranormal activity has been reported and talk more about the dark side of Bruges

• Money and Love

  We walk through the area thought to be the birthplace of capitalism, towards medieval Waterhalls, where trade and prostitution went hand in hand and where we'll end our tour

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Igor

  Historical researcher

  Igor

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  I speak

  English • Polski
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.