Top Bruges Culture

Discover the best of Bruges—and immerse yourself in the city’s centuries of history—on this walking tour. Pick from different language options and start times, meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot. As you discover local landmarks like the Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, the Church of Our Lady, and the city’s picturesque canals, you’ll learn the stories behind the sights.

Discover Bruges at its most atmospheric when you explore the city’s centuries-old landmarks after dark on this evening walking tour. Meet your guide right in the heart of the city, and set off on foot: you’ll see Bruges highlights like the Markt Square and Jan van Eyck Square, and will also hear lesser-known stories from its past. Finish at a bar where you can sip a traditional Belgian beer.

We don't offer ordinary tours. Passionate local storytellers will use stories to make history come to life to give you a good insight into how life must have been in medieval Bruges. There's no set route. All of the storytellers have their own personal highlights for you and will adapt those to the group. So the more questions and input you give them, the better your experience will get.

Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to gourmet European chocolatiers, discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. See historic chocolate-making objects from around the world and learn the steps for transforming raw beans into creamy chocolate truffles, bars, and figurines. End your visit with a sweet sampling of fine Belgian chocolate.

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, and much more. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.

Bruges is considered the medieval city par excellence and the "Venice of the North". Find out why each of these nicknames has been given to it by walking through its nooks and secrets on foot with an expert guide. It ends with a boat ride through its canals.

Crossing the city while telling you true stories and amazing legends about the rich history of Bruges. Discovering the hidden gems and introducing you to the authentic atmosphere of my dazzling city. Bruges, not only UNESCO World Heritage, but also my home town where I live and work. As a local, I know this city by heart and it would be my pleasure to show you all of Bruges' finest ins and outs.

Get a local introduction to Bruges' highlights on a private tour with a guide who's passionate about life in the city. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests, as you take in historic sites, classic architecture, and colorful, canal-side neighborhoods. Stop to explore local markets and to taste some locally-made chocolate, then finish with insider tips for your remaining time in Bruges.

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Explore the canals, squares, and medieval streets of Bruges by bicycle with a local guide to show you around and regale you with tales of times past. You'll see traditional almshouses, garden courtyards, old ramparts, and mural-painted walls, with stops at top attractions such as Minnewater Lake and the Gruuthusemuseum.

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

Enjoy your stay in Bruges and learn all about the rich local culture and customs from an experienced guide who really cares about their city, and about you! Chat about Bruges’ artists through the years, its literary heritage, and the history that can be found around every corner. Set off mid-morning and find yourself wandering Bruges like a local.

Celebrate the life and art of master Surrealist Salvador Dalí with a ticket to the permanent exhibition at the Museum-Gallery Xpo in Bruges. This colorful, reimagined gallery space inside the medieval Bruges Belfry showcases the ‘Salvador Dalí: Marquis de Púbol’ exhibit, featuring a rotating collection of the artist’s original graphic work and sculptures.

Discover the stories behind Belgium’s famous beermaking heritage at the Bruges Beer Experience. Learn about the monks who were early brewing innovators, how best to pair beer with food, and the cultural aspects of beer drinking in a fun and interactive setting. Conveniently located in the historic city center, the museum also offers a special non-beer exhibit just for kids, plus a bar with more than a dozen Belgian draught beers for the grown-ups.

Join this walking tour to discover the dark side of Bruges. We'll take you to the most beautiful locations you can find in this medieval city and share its darkest stories and legends with you. It's not all scary: there'll be some interesting historical facts, humour and instagrammable sights but there might be a ghost of two waiting for us to pass by.

Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

Skip the awkward group tours and turn exploring Bruges into a game of exploration. Using just your smartphones, you and your crew will take to the city as you solve puzzles, hunt for clues, and discover the city. You’ll get to learn all about Bruge’s iconic landmarks, its history and culture, and more—all while strategizing and gamifying the treasure-hunt adventure.

In one of the most romantic cities in Europe, enjoy a 3 hour tour taking in the canals, historic architecture and shopping streets of Bruges. Cruise the canals in a quiet electric boat, and try delicious local delicacies as you pass through boutiques in the old center of the town—especially the Belgian chocolates! Learn about the romantic history of Bruges and wander the streets looking at the Medieval buildings, bridges and ornate shopfronts.

Delve into the poignant history of World War I on a full-day tour of the Flanders Battlefields from Bruges. Follow in the footsteps of soldiers with an accomplished historical guide and visit moving memorials that immortalize soldiers lost in battles. Gaze at endless rows of graves at the German Military Cemetery; revitalize with a traditional Belgian lunch at a local restaurant; and visit Flanders’ Field Museum to see exhibitions that speak eloquently of the area’s turbulent past. Conclude your emotionally stirring tour by experiencing the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

Make the most of your time in Bruges with this private walking tour that takes in the major sights in just a few hours. Meet your guide for a scenic stroll through the old town to learn about the city’s history as you admire highlights like St Bonifacius Bridge and Belfort. Break up your walk with a scenic boat tour past some of the most romantic corners of the city.

On this exclusive walking tour, you will be taken along by a local historian and experienced guide, who was born and raised in Bruges and has lived here all his life. In addition to a good introduction to Bruges, you will be guided along the highlights, with attention to facts, legends, and local customs. If possible, we enter a medieval house or focus on what goes on in the city through the eyes of a local.