Free Tour of Bruges

Free Tour of Bruges

We will start our free tour of Bruges in the centrally located Grote Markt square. This maketplace dates back to the 10th Century and has been at the economic heart of the city ever since. The Belfort tower is one of the most famous Gothic buildings in Belgium.

The tour goes to Burg square, the political centre of the city, and home to the oldest gothic City Hall in the Low Countries. Here you will also see the Basilica of the Holy Blood which houses a relic of the blood of Jesus Christ.

Other locations you will pass are two of the oldest squares in Bruges - VisMarkt (fishmarket) and Tanners square, and the GroeningeMuseum 

On this route we will also tour the banks of the canals of Bruges. One of the most popular riverside areas of the city is Minnewater, also know as the Lake of Love. This is one of the main water reservoirs that feed the canal system of the ‘Venice of the North’. Admire a stunning panoramic view from this beautiful location.

You will also visit the only brewery still operating in the city centre - ‘De Halve Maan’ where you can try one of the famous Bruges beers and a ‘Flemish Carbonnade’, a traditional beef stew made with local beer.

Important information

• It is not possible to do this free tour of Bruges if you are a group of more than 6 people.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. A maximum of three children per adult is permitted.
• We will be visiting the exteriors of the monuments on the tour, but we will not enter the interior of any of them.

How to get to Bruges from Brussels

There is a frequent train service to Bruges from the Belgian capital (principally Gare du Midi and Brussel Central Stations). The journey takes just one hour.

If you prefer, you have the option to reserve our trip to Bruges from Brussels.

Covid-19 Measures

All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.