Walking Tour of Bruges with Optional Boat Ride and Beer Tasting
by Buendía
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Bruges covers key historical and cultural sites with a professional guide. Participants begin by visiting Minnewater Lake, where the guide explains the meaning behind the lake's Dutch name and its connection to the city's old port. Next, the group explores the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, a tranquil medieval complex recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route continues with a photo stop at a small bridge, followed by a visit to Walplein square, where the guide discusses the history of Bruges beer. The tour proceeds to nearby streets to identify original medieval houses before arriving at Sint-Janshospitaal. Here, the guide details how the medieval health system operated. Opposite the hospital, the group views the exterior of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, learning about the Michelangelo white marble Virgin and Child statue inside. In front of the Gruuthusemuseum, the guide introduces the powerful Gruuthuse family who influenced Bruges in the 17th and 18th centuries. The walk continues to Huidenvettersplein, historically linked to the city's craft guilds. From Quai du Rosaire (Rozenhoedkaai), participants see the canal area popular for boat rides; a boat trip can be added depending on the option selected. The tour also includes a stop at Burg Square, Bruges' political center with buildings representing over a thousand years of architecture. Finally, the group visits Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, for a tasting and explanations about distinguishing handmade from industrial chocolate. The tour includes city recommendations and the services of a professional guide but does not cover lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Minnewater Lake
The guide explains that Minnewater is a Dutch name combining 'minne' meaning 'common' or 'love' and 'water'. The lake was once the location of Bruges' old port, serving as communal waters important to the city's daily life.
20 min
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
This medieval complex is a prominent Bruges site reflecting the city's tranquil atmosphere and history. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10 min
Small Bridge Photo Stop
Participants have the opportunity to take photos from a small bridge before continuing the tour without stopping.
Walplein
At this square, the guide discusses the history of Bruges beer.
10 min
Medieval Houses Identification
The guide points out how to recognize original medieval houses in this part of the city.
10 min
Sint-Janshospitaal
Located opposite the Old St. John Hospital, the guide explains how the medieval health system functioned in Bruges.
10 min
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Outside the Church of Our Lady, the guide highlights details about the white marble Virgin and Child sculpture by Michelangelo housed inside.
10 min
Gruuthusemuseum
In front of the Gruuthuse museum, the guide introduces the influential Gruuthuse family, prominent in Bruges during the 17th and 18th centuries.
10 min
Huidenvettersplein
This square, known as Plaza de los Curtidores, was historically the area for the old craft guilds within medieval Bruges.
10 min
Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
From this canal-side location, visitors often take boat rides along Bruges' canals. The guide notes this is a picturesque spot often visited in the late afternoon or evening.
10 min
Burg Square
Burg Square serves as Bruges' political center, featuring architectural styles spanning over a thousand years.
15 min
Chocolalino
At this certified artisan chocolate shop, participants taste chocolates while the guide explains how to distinguish handmade chocolate from industrial varieties.
10 min
Meeting point
TOUR IN SPANISH: The meeting point is at Bargeplien in Bruges, under the red pergola. https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9b1dTxFwndLM91u7
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walking Tour of Bruges with Optional Boat Ride and Beer Tasting
by Buendía
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Bruges covers key historical and cultural sites with a professional guide. Participants begin by visiting Minnewater Lake, where the guide explains the meaning behind the lake's Dutch name and its connection to the city's old port. Next, the group explores the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, a tranquil medieval complex recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route continues with a photo stop at a small bridge, followed by a visit to Walplein square, where the guide discusses the history of Bruges beer. The tour proceeds to nearby streets to identify original medieval houses before arriving at Sint-Janshospitaal. Here, the guide details how the medieval health system operated. Opposite the hospital, the group views the exterior of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, learning about the Michelangelo white marble Virgin and Child statue inside. In front of the Gruuthusemuseum, the guide introduces the powerful Gruuthuse family who influenced Bruges in the 17th and 18th centuries. The walk continues to Huidenvettersplein, historically linked to the city's craft guilds. From Quai du Rosaire (Rozenhoedkaai), participants see the canal area popular for boat rides; a boat trip can be added depending on the option selected. The tour also includes a stop at Burg Square, Bruges' political center with buildings representing over a thousand years of architecture. Finally, the group visits Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, for a tasting and explanations about distinguishing handmade from industrial chocolate. The tour includes city recommendations and the services of a professional guide but does not cover lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Minnewater Lake
The guide explains that Minnewater is a Dutch name combining 'minne' meaning 'common' or 'love' and 'water'. The lake was once the location of Bruges' old port, serving as communal waters important to the city's daily life.
20 min
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
This medieval complex is a prominent Bruges site reflecting the city's tranquil atmosphere and history. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10 min
Small Bridge Photo Stop
Participants have the opportunity to take photos from a small bridge before continuing the tour without stopping.
Walplein
At this square, the guide discusses the history of Bruges beer.
10 min
Medieval Houses Identification
The guide points out how to recognize original medieval houses in this part of the city.
10 min
Sint-Janshospitaal
Located opposite the Old St. John Hospital, the guide explains how the medieval health system functioned in Bruges.
10 min
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Outside the Church of Our Lady, the guide highlights details about the white marble Virgin and Child sculpture by Michelangelo housed inside.
10 min
Gruuthusemuseum
In front of the Gruuthuse museum, the guide introduces the influential Gruuthuse family, prominent in Bruges during the 17th and 18th centuries.
10 min
Huidenvettersplein
This square, known as Plaza de los Curtidores, was historically the area for the old craft guilds within medieval Bruges.
10 min
Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
From this canal-side location, visitors often take boat rides along Bruges' canals. The guide notes this is a picturesque spot often visited in the late afternoon or evening.
10 min
Burg Square
Burg Square serves as Bruges' political center, featuring architectural styles spanning over a thousand years.
15 min
Chocolalino
At this certified artisan chocolate shop, participants taste chocolates while the guide explains how to distinguish handmade chocolate from industrial varieties.
10 min
Meeting point
TOUR IN SPANISH: The meeting point is at Bargeplien in Bruges, under the red pergola. https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9b1dTxFwndLM91u7
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.