Belgium · WALKING TOURS IN BRUGES
Good walking tours in Bruges fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Medieval Bruges by foot and canal boat: Holy Blood Basilica, Four Horsemen, Bonifacius Bridge, and chocolate tasting in 150 minutes.
“Patrick proved to be an excellent guide , informative and interesting and very willing to answer questions A well balanced walking tour with a boat trip in the middle.”
Legends of Bruges English walking tour covers medieval sights and beer stories in 2h15 for $3.62, with a mobile ticket.
“Comprehensive historical tour. Great guide. He was a history teacher and was great. Very knowledgeable about the history of Bruges”
Guided Bruges walk plus a canal boat trip with Markt, Holy Blood basilica, beer stops, and Ten Wijngaarde beguinage, in English.
“This was an amazing comprehensive tour of Bruges! Our tour guide, Fabienne, was knowledgeable and so kind. She answered all of our questions and provided us with unique information from a local. We appreciated the intimate setting and how this tour felt more private instead of a huge group. Thank you, Fabienne!”
A 2-hour Bruges walking tour that makes the UNESCO center click, with canals, beguinage, squares, and smart lunch stops.
“Tammy was hilarious and really kept us entertained. Beautiful city and easy to navigate.”
Bruges in 2.5 hours with a guided walk to Minnewater, the Beguinage, canals, beer history, and chocolate, plus optional boat and beer tastings.
“Our guide Eduardo did an excellent job of explaining the history of Brugge. He was very knowledgeable, pointed out important historical sites and gave personal recommendations of what other areas to visit and restaurants. I highly recommend this tour.”
A private 2-hour Bruges walk with a local guide, key UNESCO sights, and smart stops like the Holy Blood and Beguinage.
“Very smooth designed according to our need and pace and very informative”
A 2-hour historical Bruges walk with a praline stop. Trace medieval power, wartime stories, art, canals, and top photo spots.
“Very interesting tour, Peter showed us lots of places & had a fantastic knowledge. He was quite funny as well so no time to be bored Giving everyone a chocolate was a lovely touch as well”
Two-hour private Bruges walk through the medieval heart, with funny legends, major sights like Rosary Quay, and a discount booklet.
“We felt like we knew the history of Brugge after taking the tour. He took us to the many historical areas and told some unique historical stories that will stay with us( the swans!) The pace was good. We were glad we took the tour.”
A 2-hour Bruges night walk of untold history, architecture, folklore, and a few ghost stories, led by local guides. Small-group value.
“Andy was fantastic! He is very knowledgeable about Bruges and he has a good sense of humor. As a great storyteller, he made the entire evening fascinating and fun. We all learned a lot about the history of Bruges as well as the current way that the city is run, including how they care for the horses that pull the carriage rides (one day of work then three days off) and the swans that live in the canals. We learned about the oldest bar in the world, and one of the most sought after beers in the world, The tour moved at a good pace, yet Andy was patient when…”
Bruges at night turns into a small-group walking mystery, mixing dark legends, beer stops, and great photo views for a fair price.
“Our Host Alaister was wonderful, charming, very informative. We had a great evening on this tour. Have been wanting to do this for some time, so glad we did”
Guided Bruges walk with praline tasting and a brewery visit, ending on a terrace beer with canal views. 3.5 hours.
“Well paced and highly informative. Our guide Martin has a definite pride in the city and the tour. Great to learn of the various influences that have affected Bruges over the centuries.”
A 2-hour Bruges walking tour that mixes iconic sights, medieval stories, and artisan chocolate stops, with English guides and member discounts.
“The local guide was a wealth of information about this beautiful city. So much history was explained and the walk was done at a good pace, with time to take photos and take in the sights.”
Bruges food and beer tasting walk with two local breweries, chocolate, waffles and snacks, plus a guided history stroll.
“We arrived at the EXACT meet up location 15 minutes before the tour. Inexplicably we could not locate the tour guide and the tour company was of little help. Why the guide didn't call or text me is beyond belief as this would have easily solved the problem. We were meeting near the busy market square which was full of people and vendors making it difficult to navigate. The tour left without us and the tour company refused to give a refund. Viator was of no help whatsoever. We have taken MANY excursions and never had a problem finding our guide. The reputable companies have their guides reach out to…”
A 2.5-hour private Bruges walk from Bargeplein to Markt, UNESCO sights plus a canal boat break you can add for extra charm.
“Our guide Daniel was excellent! Thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was a nice introduction to Brugge and its place in history. Highly recommend!”
Bruges walking tour from FNAC with a neon guide, three chocolate shop tastings, and landmark stories in about two hours.
“I couldn't attend the tour because the guide did not respond to my emails for months especially after my train was delayed on the day of the activity and I missed it because of that”
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