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Private Bruges Guided Tour: Discover City's Rich Trade History
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bruges, once hailed as the “New York of the 14th century,” flourished as one of Europe’s leading trade hubs. This guided tour reveals the city’s cosmopolitan spirit, highlighting its international influences and remarkable heritage. Accompanied by an official licensed city guide, you’ll uncover captivating stories and explore landmarks that shaped Bruges’ identity. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, this experience offers a fresh perspective on the city’s past and its pivotal role in European commerce. • Discover Bruges’ legacy as a thriving trade center • Experience the cosmopolitan influences that define the city’s character • Gain expert insights from an official licen...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Medi-Market
Market 5. In front of old Post office
Return
Church of Our Lady
Private Bruges Guided Tour: Discover City's Rich Trade History
(1) Reviews
Brugge
About
Bruges, once hailed as the “New York of the 14th century,” flourished as one of Europe’s leading trade hubs. This guided tour reveals the city’s cosmopolitan spirit, highlighting its international influences and remarkable heritage. Accompanied by an official licensed city guide, you’ll uncover captivating stories and explore landmarks that shaped Bruges’ identity. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, this experience offers a fresh perspective on the city’s past and its pivotal role in European commerce. • Discover Bruges’ legacy as a thriving trade center • Experience the cosmopolitan influences that define the city’s character • Gain expert insights from an official licen...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Medi-Market
Market 5. In front of old Post office
Return
Church of Our Lady
Itinerary
1
The Markt
The Market Square: commercial metropolitan heart of Bruges. The Water halls, cloth halls and guild houses.
20 minutes
2
Steenstraat Quarter
The guild houses of the four major guilds in Bruges: The leather makers, the maconneries, the carpenters and bakers guild.
20 minutes
3
Vlamingstraat
The Italian Quarter: Lodges of Genuese, Venitians and Florentines. Inn Ter Beurze, the heart of finance.
15 minutes
4
Sint-Jakobskerk
Discover the story in the church of the elite and it's proper art.
20 minutes
5
Naaldenstraat
Hof Bladelin. Residence of Thomaso Portinari and Pieter Blandelin. The banker of the Medici and tressholder of the Counts of Burgundy.
15 minutes
6
Spanjaardstraat
See the Spanish quarter: docking place of the Spanish and the Spanish embassies.
10 minutes
7
Jan Van Eyckplein
Meet Jan Van Eyck: the most important painter of it's time and diplomat for the Count of Burgundy. See The Poorters lodge, the toll House and the house of the pijnders.
20 minutes
8
The Adornes Estate
See the family church of the Adornes family. A rich trader family from Genua. Hear it's prosperous story.
15 minutes
9
Burg Square
See the political heart of Bruges with all it's historic buildings. The Justice courts, city Hall and Basilica of the Holy Blood.
25 minutes
10
Huidenvettersplein
Hear about the craftsmanship of the leather makers and their guild.
10 minutes
11
Gruuthusemuseum
See the magnificent City Palace of the the family of Gruuthuse. The most influant family of Bruges.
10 minutes
12
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Hear the story of the proud of Bruges and its strategical position int the city. The Church with the most important history and art in the city.
