Top Bruges Historical & Heritage Tours

Experience the best of Bruges on this 3-in-1 walking tour. Meet your guide at a central location in the morning, and head first to a top-rated chocolatier, where you’ll learn about Belgian chocolate-making traditions and will do some sampling. Then, continue on a history-themed walking tour of the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. Finally, venture to the esteemed Bourgogne de Flandres brewery for a tour and beer tasting.

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.

Enjoy this private walking tour in the city of Bruges alongside your private official guide and get to know the best of this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. During this tour you will visit the most famous monuments and sites of the city. Starting from the main square, you will walk from here to the lovely structure located in the Grôte Markt, the Provinciaal Hof. Still at the square, you will visit the Xpo Salvador Dalí and the medieval bell tower of Belfort.You will pass by the Statue of Simon Stevin, visit the Town Hall, The Saint Salvator Cathedral, the main church of the city and much more. Tours includes inside visits to the Church of Our Lady, the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world and wonderful the Basilique of the Holy Blood.

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.

Visit and learn the history behind World War I battlefields in the Flanders region of Belgium on this day trip from Bruges. You’ll trace the footsteps of Australian soldiers at sites like Fromelles, Ploegsteert, Messines, Polygoon Wood and Passendale. See mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company, and visit Menin Gate in Ypres for the “Last Post” ceremony. Lunch is included.

Delve deep into the history and mysterious past of Bruges on this half-day private tour. With a dedicated guide in the lead, you'll hit some Bruges highlights as well as places you may not ordinarily find on your own. Listen to commentary on Bruges' Celtic pagan roots, Roman conquest, Vikings, missing treasures, and local legends as you travel; you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.

We'll start by heading to some places most travellers won't get to see. Then we'll visit some of the places you can't miss out on. A great combination between highlights and hidden gems.But most importantly: our guides are passionate local storytellers. So don't expect a tour crammed with historical details, but the stories that really can bring history to life and give you an insight in how life must've been back in the golden era of Bruges.

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.

\Get off the beaten track and explore top sites and parts of Bruges not normally seen by tourists with this tour of the city, led by a local. You'll visit the Old St John's Hospital, the Beguinage, and the historic center of the city, with plenty of time to ask questions and deepen your understanding of the city.

Experience the magical medieval city of Bruges on this guided night tour. After meeting up with your informative, friendly guide at Markt 5, wander Bruges’ cobbled streets, admiring its canals, central market and historic buildings. Avoid the tourist traps and visit sites like Burg Square, Cafe Rose Red, and Jan Van Eyck Square. Enjoy a complimentary drink while learning about the city’s history and culture.

Avoid the crowds that fill Bruges' streets by day by embarking on a private nighttime walking tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, discover the intriguing histories hidden behind the city's ancient walls and top off your evening with an included beer at the Bauhaus bar.

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 Belgian shore excursion, and immerse yourself in the beauty of one of the country’s most popular cities, on this seamless tour. After disembarking at Zeebrugge, hop aboard your shuttle bus and transfer to Bruges. Upon arrival, go for a walking tour of the medieval city, and admire its canals and distinctive architecture as you learn about its history. Continue to explore independently, or browse its shops and cultural attractions. Finally, return to your port by shuttle.

Bruges is really the most enchanting city of Belgium. The entire city is protected by UNESCO as cultural heritage of humanity. Your guide will take you on a walking tour along the most beautiful sites of the city: the beguinage, the Church of our Lady with Michelangelo’s Madonna, the canals, the Belfry Tower on the Market Square, the Burg Square with the Town Hall and the Church of the Holy Blood… There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.

Visit one of Europe’s most infamous battle sites on this private full-day Canadian World War I Somme battlefield tour from Bruges. Explore trenches dug by British Engineers before the Battle of Vimy with a private guide. See remnants of battle including huge craters created by underground explosions, such as Lochnagar Crater. After a light lunch, visit Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and explore the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park — where deep WWI trenches and iconic statues line the landscape.

Bruges is renowned for its rich brewing traditions and many delicious local beers—and this accessible walking tour offers you the perfect way to discover both. Meet your group directly at the Bruges Beer Museum, and begin the tour within its walls. Then, continue on a walking tour through the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. You’ll make multiple stops along the way, will learn more about the city’s beer history, and will sample five different brews as you go.

Learn about the vagabonds, heroes, and myths that belong to Bruges on a private walking tour of the medieval center. With a guide just for you and your group, the tour has a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to the sights you want to see. Hear stories about the Burg and Minnewater Park, and finish by the historic almshouse of Begijnhof.

The Battle of Dunkirk is one of the most notorious military operations in history and this tour traces the journey of the brave Allied soldiers of WWII. Visit key sites such as the Atlantic Wall and the Fort des Dunes, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then learn more about the Battle of Dunkirk and Operation DYNAMO at the Dunkirk War Museum.

Visit the site of Belgium’s fiercest WWI fighting with a full-day, private tour from Bruges to Flanders’ battlegrounds and cemeteries. See a moving war memorial to the New Zealand Corps in Messines, and hear the story of the ANZAC soldiers that captured the city. Pause for lunch at a local café, then visit the grave of a Kiwi rugby player-turned-soldier, and continue to the largest CWGC cemetery in Europe. Explore the highlights of Ypres and attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate before returning to Bruges.

Taste your way around the UNESCO-listed center of Bruges on this history-packed food crawl. Enjoy five sweet and savory gastronomy stops, from Belgian waffles and fries to traditional Bitterballen meatballs—plus two locally brewed beers. You’ll also stop at popular landmarks along the way, including the Market Square (“The Markt”) and the Church of Our Lady in Bruges.

Ride around Bruges the way locals do on a private bike tour through the UNESCO-listed city that seems created straight from a fairytale. Avoid getting lost in winding medieval streets and ride confidently with a guide to the most captivating squares, canals, and hidden corners. It's the perfect way to see more of the city than on a walking tour, while getting personalized tips on where to eat, drink, and explore later on your own.

Explore the Belgian countryside on a private 3.5-hour bike tour to the small town of Damme. In addition to planning and navigating, your guide provides information about sights along the way, as well as a complimentary drink at a cafe in Damme. Booking a private tour ensures a fully customized experience and your guide's full attention.

Experience the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in or around Amsterdam, travel by comfortable car with a local insider and explore your top bucket list sites or let your guide craft an adventure for you. Taste delicious beer and chocolate, wander cobbled medieval streets and take a canal cruise, and admire historic buildings and sculptures.

Follow the path of WWI Canadian troops with a full-day, private tour of Flanders from Bruges. Visit the Grange subways and tunnels where the Canadian Divisions launched their Vimy assault in 1917. Pause for lunch in Ypres, then visit the Hill 62 Canadian War Memorial and the largest CWGC cemetery in Europe that records the names of 35,000 soldiers. Enjoy free time to explore Ypres, then attend the moving Last Post ceremony before returning to Bruges.