Private History and Mystery Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

4.8 (72 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Walk around Bruges with a private guide, find out the ancient stories and legends hidden behind the walls and discover a side of the city most tourists never get to see.

We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city and tell you about the rise and fall of medieval Bruges. After our walk we will leave you with a deeper understanding of Bruges, as well as a complimentary beer in a cool local pub called the Bauhaus!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Historic Centre of Brugge

20 min

We take you on a tour of the lesser known parts of Bruges, the side tourists never get to see. We'll tell you old tales, legends and ghost stories that are as old as the city itself, and we'll make the fascinating history of Bruges come to life!
The Markt

10 min

We start the tour on the main square with a historical introduction of Bruges.
Jan Van Eyckplein

10 min

We'll tell you the history of the beautiful Jan van Eyck square, the old harbour of medieval Bruges!
Stop 4

10 min

Get to know where the picturesque Golden Hand Canal got its name from. It includes the devil and a lot of superstition.
Stop 5

10 min

Find out the fascinating legendary story of this iconic church.
Sint-Janshuismolen

10 min

Take a snapshot of the majestic mills on the outskirts of the city.
The Bauhaus Bar

10 min

The tour will end in front of a very cool local pub: Bauhaus Bar.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet in front of the statue on the main square (Markt) of Bruges.

Look out for the guide with the red umbrella.

End point

We end the tour at the St Christopher's Bauhaus, a 12 minute walk from the starting point.

Using your ticket

For any special requests or bookings for groups larger than 15 people, please send an email to [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please send us an email.