Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

• THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

• Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

• 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges With Praline Included

• Bruges Tour With Canal Cruise From Zeebrugge Cruise Port

You can look up at the Belfry of Bruges from Market Square for free, but you’ll need a ticket to climb the stairs to the top of the bell tower. Admission starts at €15 for adults, €13 for young people aged 7–17, and kids aged 6 and under climb for free.

Yes, the Belfry of Bruges is worth visiting—it's one of the remarkable medieval structures that made Bruges' historic center a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A ticket to climb the tower not only gets you sweeping views over the city, but it also lets you see the keyboard still used to play the carillon bells. Book a guided sightseeing tour to see the Belfry along with landmark churches, squares, and the Minnewater. Tours offer a fun way to learn about the town's history from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Per one customer who booked the Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges, "Wow! We knew that we were in for a treat from the moment Louis started the tour. His knowledge of Bruges was exemplary, and he made its history come alive with a wealth of fascinating stories. His clear love for the city in which he was born and bred was wonderful. We were lucky that there ended up only being four of us on the tour, which allowed us to ask lots of questions, which were always answered thoroughly. I don't know the quality of the other guides, but if you were lucky enough to be shown around by Louis, you would not be disappointed."

Yes, you can visit the Belfry of Bruges on a tour. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is included on most Bruges tour itineraries, including self-guided options. Tours typically combine the belfry with the Gothic Church of Our Lady and the Groeninge Museum, home to Flemish masterpieces.

That depends. Anyone who prefers to admire the Belfry of Bruges’ centuries-old architecture from the outside can enjoy stunning exterior views from Market Square in just 10 minutes. If you prefer to climb the 366 steps to the top of the tower, then you’ll need to allot around an hour—or more if there are long lines.

Yes, the Belfry of Bruges is good for kids. However, there’s no elevator to the top of the tower, so you won’t be able to bring strollers. Plan on bringing a baby carrier to keep infants safely strapped in. Older children can climb on their own and kids under seven can enter for free.

The best time of day to visit the Belfry of Bruges is a weekday morning. Avoid afternoons, when the Belfry of Bruges draws the largest crowds and longest lines. The tower closes in stormy weather. The carillon bells play on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to noon; special carillon concerts are held in summer.

Unfortunately, the Belfry of Bruges is not accessible. However, while wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility can’t ascend the Belfry of Bruges, they can admire the tower from ground level. The surrounding surfaces are flat and paved, with occasional cobblestones. Only climb the tower if you have a reasonable level of fitness.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Belfry of Bruges. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bruges:

• Minnewater (Lake of Love)

• Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde (Begijnhof)

• Burg Square

• Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)

• Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedbasiliek)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Bruges.