Uncover the best of Canal Tour the local Way

"Hugo was knowledgeable, interesting, and charming. He shares his love of Brugge through stories of the city’s history with humor. He is easy to get along with and patient with questions and taking photos. He had great recommendations for everything from parking to eating to shopping. There’s no question for us: when we go to Brugge, we go with Hugo!"

"We had a wonderful time with Hugo! He (and generations of his family) is from Bruges and has so much deep knowledge of the city and fun (and funny) anecdotes to share. We loved that he focused on small, local businesses. It was a great way for us to learn about Bruges during a short, weekend visit. We would love to seek Hugo out next time we come, as well!"

"We spent a wonderful 3 hours with Patrick. The city is truly spectacular but you need a guide to truly see and enjoy it. Patrick was also very enthusiastic about his hometown which was evident in his story telling and historical knowledge. So happy we took the tour! "

"Artur was punctual, charming and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Bruge. It’s an excellent way of learning about a place. We would definitely recommend Artur and Walking with Locals. Such a beautiful town and it’s people are delightful. "

"Hilde is a fantastic tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with her. You will not be disappointed with her overview tour and will most likely leave with chocolates in hand! Well done Hilde, it was a pleasure! "

"Lavigne was a wonderful guide. We truly loved our time with her. She was so informative and we were able to see the highlights of the city even though the crowds were massive due to her knowledge of the back streets. I would highly recommend her!"

"We had a wonderful time in Bruges with Igor! He has extensive knowledge of the city and its history, and he shared that knowledge in fascinating and relatable stories. He pointed us to some great chocolate shops, explained the history of Michelangelo’s “Madonna and Child,” and helped us understand how access to the sea contributed to the growth of Bruges. He was also very gracious in responding to our tourist requests, such as the best way back to the train station, and where to purchase headache medicine. Igor made me feel that I was in the most interesting history class ever! Highly recommend! "

"We had a great time with Jay. He was funny and informative. He gave us a lot of history while treating us to some really yummy bites of Bruges . The beer was delicious as well. I called him the unofficial mayor, as many people greeted him and he took us places that only he knows about. Highly recommend."

"It was great to finally meet Patrick in person after having met him virtually on a walking tour of Bruges during the pandemic! Patrick was responsive to questions from the start and helped us land on this amazing tasting tour that was truly enjoyable (and filling)! We walked and drank + ate our way through the city, all the stops delicious and informative. Patrick is just as warm and kind in person as he was on screen. I love his laugh (and you will, too)! Thanks so much for a fun and yummy day out in Bruges!"

"Xavier met us at the train station and we spent about 15 minutes getting to know each other before venturing on Bruges tour. Xavier talked clearly and was willing to answer all and any questions. My wife has a minor mobility issue and Xavier was cognizant and accommodated her walk within the tour. Part way through the tour we stopped for a brief coffee break and our discussions were Bruges insightful. Lunch (by our choice ) was simple and at a local sandwich shop. It was wonderful We saw all we had come to see and when the tour was completed we certainly felt like we had connected with Xavier. It was an enjoyable tour time with him. I recommend him highly."