Bruges Historic Landmarks Private Tour
- 3h 30m
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Explore the rich history and vibrant architecture of Bruges on this private tour. Begin in the bustling Market Square, the commercial heart of the city, and admire the guild houses of the major trade guilds. Visit the Italian Quarter, home to the Lodges of the Genuese, Venetians, and Florentines, and explore the legacy of Thomaso Portinari and the Medici bank. Discover the Spanish Quarter, the Poorters Lodge, and the homes of Bruges' most influential families. Finally, see the Church of the Holy Blood, City Hall, and the Gruuthuse Palace, symbols of Bruges' prosperity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up & drop-off from the hotel
What's not
- Food and Drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Meet your driver at the hotel and settle into your private, air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable journey. Your guide will introduce you to the itinerary and share details about the destinations.
Start at the heart of Bruges, the bustling Market Square. Learn about the city's commercial history, where the Water Halls, Cloth Halls, and guild houses of the leather makers, masons, carpenters, and bakers once operated.
Explore the Italian Quarter, where the Lodges of the Genuese, Venetians, and Florentines once stood. Visit Inn Ter Beurze, the heart of Bruges' financial world, and hear stories of international trade.
Visit the historic residence of Thomaso Portinari and Pieter Blandelin, the banker of the Medici family and treasurer to the Counts of Burgundy. Learn about the wealth and influence of these figures.
Admire the last remnants of the city wall from the 13th century and explore the Spanish Quarter, where the Spanish embassy once docked.
See landmarks associated with Jan Van Eyck, Bruges’ most famous painter and diplomat for the Count of Burgundy. Visit the Poorters Lodge, the Toll House, and the house of the Pijnders.
Visit the family church of the prosperous Adornes family from Genoa. Hear their story of wealth and influence in Bruges.
Explore the political center of Bruges, including the Justice Courts, City Hall, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, home to one of Christianity's most famous relics.
See the beautiful Classicist Fish Market and the grand Gruuthuse Palace, once the residence of the most powerful family in Bruges, and learn about their impact on the city.
Finish the tour at the magnificent Church of the Holy Blood, a symbol of Bruges' prosperity, and discover its fascinating history and role in the city’s religious life.
After a day of exploration and reflection, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- taxiGo DMC
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bruges
- Its from-price is 351% above the median of the 64 city tours we list in Bruges.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Bruges
Bruges is a medieval Flemish city of canals, cobbled squares and brick gables, its historic centre protected as a World Heritage site.
Bruges grew rich in the Middle Ages on the cloth trade and as a port joined to the sea by a channel, until the waterway silted up and left the city almost untouched for centuries. The Markt square is overlooked by the Belfry, whose 366 steps lead up to a carillon and a view across the rooftops. A short walk away, the Burg holds the Gothic city hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Top-ranked sights in Bruges: Burg Square, Market Square (Markt), Minnewater (Lake of Love).
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