Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

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About this activity

Discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of Bruges on an evening walking tour with an expert local guide. Get off the beaten track to learn about the history and mystery of Bruges and discover a side of the city most tourists never get to see.

The tour takes about 1.5 hours and in the end you'll receive a coupon for a complimentary beer (buy 1 drink, get 1 free beer) in a local pub called the Bauhaus!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform, so please bring cash money to reward the guide if you enjoyed the tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Historic Centre of Brugge

1 h 30 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

Here we'll tell you the history of the beautiful Jan van Eyck square, the old harbour of medieval Bruges!
Choco-Story, Chocolate Museum

10 min

On this square, where all the Italian trading houses used to be located, you can see one of the first stock exchange markets of the world, dating back to the 13th century
Stop 5

10 min

Hear the interesting story of how the picturesque Golden Hand Canal got its name. It includes the devil, tragedy and a substantial dose of superstition.
Stop 6

5 min

Take a look at the oldest bar in Bruges and Belgium, where people have come to drink beer since 1515!
Stop 7

10 min

Find out the fascinating legendary story of this iconic church, which was built as a copy of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Sint-Janshuismolen

10 min

Take a snapshot of the majestic mills on the outskirts of the city and marvel at one of the remaining medieval city gates.
The Bauhaus Bar

20 min

We end the tour at the Bauhaus in Bruges with a ticket for a complementary beer (buy 1 drink, get 1 free beer) at the bar!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet us by the statue on the main square.

IMPORTANT: Guides are volunteers giving tours for tips. Fee covers platform booking costs only.

End point

The tour ends at the Bauhaus bar, a 12 min walk from the starting point.

Using your ticket

From now until the middle of January 2026, the Christmas market will occupy the Grand Place. During this period, the meeting point will be in front of the MEDI MARKET on the main square of Bruges (next to the Belfry Tower). Look for the guide with the red umbrella. After the Christmas market, the meeting point changes back to the statue on the main square. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to secure your spot and remember: If it's not red, it's not legendary!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind that our evening tour is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot. Enjoy the tour!

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.