Bruges’ Legends and Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.8 (6 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Private tour

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About this activity

See Bruges main sites and lesser known ones at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Discover where sayings like “piss-poor” originate from and why pigs were banned from the city’s streets in the middle ages
Hear from producer Nicolas Vanlanduy, whose passion for storytelling and history inspired him to lead guided tours and create this VoiceMap tour
Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

The Markt

Passing by

The tour starts in Markt Square. You'll be introduced to the city and hear how the app works.
Belfort

Passing by

The tour takes you through the Belfort. You'll hear its history and some quirky stories.
Stop 3

Passing by

You'll walk down Oude Burg, the oldest street in Bruges. While you walk, you'll hear some unusual history.
Gruuthusemuseum

Passing by

The tour passes by the Gruuthuse Palace where you'll hear about the palace.
Sint-Janshospitaal

Passing by

The tour passes by the Old Saint John's Hospital. You'll hear about the hospital and why a butcher's symbol is connected with the it.
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

Passing by

The tour passes through the Beguinage where you'll hear some history relating to the area.
Minnewater Lake

Passing by

The tour passes the Lake of Love where, if you wish, you can stop and take some photos.
De Halve Maan Brewery

Passing by

The tour passes by the Half Moon Brewery. You'll hear why Bruges citizens are known as "The Fools" and what the brewery's logo has to do with this.
Stop 9

Passing by

You'll walk down Stoofstraat, the smallest street in Bruges.
Stop 10

Passing by

The tour passes by the Church of Our Lady Bruges. You'll hear some history relating to the church while you walk.
Boniface Bridge

Passing by

The tour takes you over the St Bonifacius Bridge which is also known as the Bridge of Love.
Groeningemuseum

Passing by

The tour passes by the Groeningemuseum.
Burg Square

Passing by

The tour ends in Burg Square where you'll hear a few final legends and quirky facts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Burg Square.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]