Walking Tour Bruges in German

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Itinerary

1. Your guide greets the group and gives a brief overview of the walking tour. Afterwards, your guide will introduce the group to the history of Bruges in an interactive way. You will learn about the beginnings of Bruges, the golden age and the decline of the city. After this introduction, the hike begins and the journey through time to the Middle Ages begins

   15 min

2. What is a Belfry and what function did this tower have in the Middle Ages and what significance does it have for Bruges today?

   5 min

3. The political and religious heart of Bruges with the Town Hall and the Holy Blood Basilica

   10 min

4. Tanners Square and former fish market is now a cozy square with local restaurants

   Passes by

5. The most photographed place in Bruges.

   5 min

6. The art museum houses a rich collection of paintings from the so-called Flemish primitives. Your guide introduces you to Jan van Eyck, Peter Breugel and Hans Memling, as representatives of this generation of painters.

   10 min

7. During the crossing of the Boniface Bridge you will learn what stones it is built of and that the bridge is a romantic place

   Passes by

8. Who was the Gruuthuse family and how did you get so rich that the family could build a palace in the middle of the city?

   10 min

9. The Church of Our Lady was built at the beginning of the 13th century and is the highest tower in the city. Your guide will tell you what unique work of art is in the church today.

   10 min

10. The old Sint Jan Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe and is now a museum.

    5 min

11. Stopover at a local chocolate shop with tasting

    10 min

12. One of the narrowest streets of the city was formerly the red light district of Bruges.

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Bruges

• Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 327 experiences we list in Bruges.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 135 of 327.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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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