Walking Tour Bruges in German

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About this activity

Discover the Unpacked of Bruges on a fun guided tour in German.

Your guide in Bruges will take you on an exciting journey through time to the golden age of Bruges in the late Middle Ages.

You will be shown hidden places where most pass by and your guide will give you recommendations and insider tips for your stay in Bruges.

This tour is suitable for every budget as it is based on tips. You end up paying what it was worth to you.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German
Operated by: Dein Guide in Brügge

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Sample Belgian chocolate
Included: Local German speaking guide

Itinerary

The Markt

15 min

Your guide greets the group and gives a brief overview of the walking tour.

Afterwards, your guide will introduce the group to the history of Bruges in an interactive way.

You will learn about the beginnings of Bruges, the golden age and the decline of the city.

After this introduction, the hike begins and the journey through time to the Middle Ages begins
Belfry of Bruges

5 min

What is a Belfry and what function did this tower have in the Middle Ages and what significance does it have for Bruges today?
Burg Square

10 min

The political and religious heart of Bruges with the Town Hall and the Holy Blood Basilica
Huidenvettersplein

Passing by

Tanners Square and former fish market is now a cozy square with local restaurants
Stop 5

5 min

The most photographed place in Bruges.
Groeningemuseum

10 min

The art museum houses a rich collection of paintings from the so-called Flemish primitives.

Your guide introduces you to Jan van Eyck, Peter Breugel and Hans Memling, as representatives of this generation of painters.
Stop 7

Passing by

During the crossing of the Boniface Bridge you will learn what stones it is built of and that the bridge is a romantic place
Gruuthusemuseum

10 min

Who was the Gruuthuse family and how did you get so rich that the family could build a palace in the middle of the city?
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Blindekenskapel

10 min

The Church of Our Lady was built at the beginning of the 13th century and is the highest tower in the city.

Your guide will tell you what unique work of art is in the church today.
Sint-Janshospitaal

5 min Admission not included

The old Sint Jan Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe and is now a museum.
Stop 11

10 min

Stopover at a local chocolate shop with tasting
Stop 12

Passing by

One of the narrowest streets of the city was formerly the red light district of Bruges.
Walplein

5 min

Here is the Halve Maan Brewery and your guide will show you the unique beer pipeline in the world
Wijngaardplein

10 min

Your guide will tell you the legend of the swans of Bruges here and explain what led to the demise of the city about 500 years ago and how Bruges ended in the 19th century.was brought back to life in the 19th century
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

5 min

The Bruges Beguinage is an oasis of tranquillity and has contributed significantly to equality between men and women.
Minnewater Lake

10 min

At Minnewater, your guide will end the tour with the romantic legend of Lake Lovers.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Medi Market in Bruges Market Square. You can recognize him/her by the green umbrella with the logo.