QuizQuest: A Trivia Tour of Bruges (Private Tour)

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About this activity

QuizQuest is an interactive quiz walk where our guide/quiz master takes you through the historical heart of Bruges to share its history and throw all sorts of fun questions at you, for example about the plague and life in a medieval metropolis. You'll learn lots of historical trivia and the amazing story of the city's rise and fall as an economic powerhouse, as you compete in teams to answer questions and complete short quests.

In short, a beautiful and fun tour of the main sights of Bruges, full of fascinating facts and interesting history, perfect for a pleasant afternoon with friends, family or colleagues.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Private Tour

Itinerary

The Markt

10 min

We start here with an introduction about the history of Bruges and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also go deeper into the troublesome relationship between the city of Bruges and the French king.
Stop 2

10 min

It's believed that the world's first stock exchange began in and around this 13th-century house
Jan Van Eyckplein

10 min

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

15 min

Burg square, the political heart and birthplace of the city of Bruges.
Huidenvettersplein

10 min

We take you to the old Tanner's square, where the smelly business took place of greasing skins and turning them into leather.
Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai

5 min

The most photographed spot in Bruges.
Gruuthusemuseum

10 min Admission not included

This newly renovated city palace belonged to a wealthy family in Bruges, who held a monopoly on a specific part of the trade. Our guide will tell you all about it.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

10 min Admission not included

We'll tell you the story of this iconic church, which is the 2nd tallest brick tower in the world and houses a statue by Michelangelo as well as the tombs of the last Dukes of Burgundy.
Sint-Janshospitaal

10 min Admission not included

We make a stop at the magnificent hospital of St John, one of the oldest still exisitng hospitals in the world and one of the cornerstones of medieval society.
De Halve Maan Brewery

10 min Admission not included

We stop in front of the brewery to tell you the story of how the people of Bruges got the nickname 'Fools of Bruges' and to show you a piece of the beer pipeline that flows beneath our city.
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

10 min

We'll take you for a walk into the picturesque beguinage, the biggest of its kind in the world, where a community of ladies have lived together for over 800 years.
Minnewater Lake

15 min

By the Lake of Love we tell you the story of why we have swans on the canals of Bruges and how the city got into a conflict with Emperor Maximilian of Austria.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet in front of the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges. Look out for the guide with the red umbrella!

End point

Using your ticket

Please mention what time you would like to start the tour! We will meet you by the statue on the main square (Markt) of Bruges, look out for the red umbrella.

If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking with more than 15 people, please send us 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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
If you have any questions or if you want to make a booking for more than 15 people, please contact us
Please mention what time you would like to start the tour!