Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bruges Private Tour
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Bruges, Belgium
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don't let Bruges just be a postcard—get a personalized introduction on this private tour, with a local host who's passionate about life in the city. With the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests, you'll take in historic sights, classic architecture, and colorful, canal-side neighborhoods. Stop to explore local markets and taste some local goodies, then finish with insider tips for your remaining time in Bruges.
- Get access to a local host, deepening your knowledge of this gorgeous city
- See the best sights and go off the tourist track, from Burg Square and beyond
- Enjoy a complimentary snack or drink tasting
- Limited to just your group, you'll get a more personalized Bruges experience
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Drinks & food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Price for the entrance tickets to landmarks are not included (we will only visit them from outside)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Markt 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
In front of Historium Bruges
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your way to a central location in Bruges, then learn a bit about Bruges as you walk along a series of scenic canals. Find out some of the city’s quirky history when you pause by the oldest bridge in the city, and stop by the 2be Beer Wall, an impressive testament to Belgian beer culture, which UNESCO recognizes as part of the world’s “Intangible Cultural Heritage.”
Continue to the Burg Square and the 12th-century Church of Our Lady Bruges, then see some of the oldest preserved hospital buildings in Europe. See the historic fish market and Minnewater Lake, then pause for a chocolate tasting at Delpa Chocolatier.
Throughout your tour, though, you can take advantage of your time with a private guide to see just the things that interest you most, from this “best of” tour of the city to a walking tour focused on history, culture, or more. Your private walking tour concludes in central Bruges.
Continue to the Burg Square and the 12th-century Church of Our Lady Bruges, then see some of the oldest preserved hospital buildings in Europe. See the historic fish market and Minnewater Lake, then pause for a chocolate tasting at Delpa Chocolatier.
Throughout your tour, though, you can take advantage of your time with a private guide to see just the things that interest you most, from this “best of” tour of the city to a walking tour focused on history, culture, or more. Your private walking tour concludes in central Bruges.
1
The Markt
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
De Halve Maan Brewery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Burg Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jan Van Eyckplein (Pass By)
Church of Our Lady (Pass By)
Sint-Janshospitaal (Pass By)
Sint-Annakerk (Pass By)
Minnewater Lake (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 217 reviews
marsha_s, Sep 2025
Our guide Ann communicated with us prior to our tour so she knew all the hidden gems we wanted to see. She was knowledgeable and thorough. She didn’t rush us through our private tour and we stopped for a snack to relax a bit. It was a wonderful experience
Mark_F, Aug 2025
Arthur was an excellent guide. He clearly loves the city and enjoyed showing us some of his favorite spots and teaching us some interesting and nontraditional history. He pointed out things we’d already seen, but didn’t realize what we had been looking at which for us is the definition of hidden gems. Some funny stories and a really good few hours. Would definitely recommend.
Alfredo_R, May 2025
Great job very knowledgeable and fun. Keep in mind our requests and showed us very interesting places.
MaryBeth_P, Apr 2025
This was a really great tour and we enjoyed it a lot. Hugo was very personal and we learned so much. Much better than the huge tour groups. Personalized and really great.
Kris_W, Apr 2025
Notwithstanding the crowds we were able to see a good bit of Bruges. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
Karen_G, Apr 2025
Great to get out of the busy tourist areas and see where people live. Hitting a great old bar from the early 1900 for a hot chocolate and beer was fantastic.
Nancy_M, Dec 2024
My experience on this tour was wonderful. The tour lived up to its expectations with finding hidden gems in Bruges. Our tour guide Arthur was well informed and knowledgeable about the sights and landmarks seen. I strongly recommend this tour.
David_K, Sep 2024
Ann took us on what felt like a comprehensive tour of Bruges, including the major highlights where many of the visitors were seen, as well as some behind-the-scenes places the different guild houses, etc. from the past history of the city. We walked in to both the Gothic and Romanesque chapels of the Church of the Healing Blood. We also went into St. Mary's Church. Ann gave us restaurant recommendations including catering to our gluten-free needs. We had an enjoyable lunch in the old brewery.
Jane_M, Sep 2024
A great personal tour of this amazing city. Artur was very knowledgeable and showed us all the sights with lots of great entertaining g stories. Highly recommend- a great way to experience the city.
Bonnie_A, Sep 2024
Had a great tour and guide (Martin). Showed us around, which was great as it was private so only our small group of 3. Showed us some hidden gems and even ended with a great beer!
Timothy_W, Sep 2024
Artur was very enthusiastic about Bruges, knowing the history well, and also the fun places to check out
ellens_h, Aug 2024
Never had the tour as the person who was assigned to do the private tour( and was confirmed in writing over a month in advance) was given a group of 16 people who paid nothing but optional tip and viator cancelled my booking last minute!!! While I was credited the fee I paid- this was terrible!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
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Susan_B, Jun 2024
Sebastian was a wonderful guide. His experience and stories truly brought Ghent to life for us. The private tour was an incredible way to learn the history of not only Ghent but also Belgium and more! It was such a special day!!!
czeto, May 2024
Ann, our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. She brought Brugge to life. She recommended spending more time at the sights we only had time to pass by.
Therese_B, May 2024
Our guide was fabulous. We learned so many interesting details about Bruges.
Great tour. Highly recommended. .
Thomas_W, Apr 2024
Artur was very knowledgeable and pleasant. He brought history to life. He also pointed out great restaurants and places to visit our next day.
Pamela_K, Apr 2024
Arthur was a delightful and informed guide through the historic center of Bruges.
We tasted lovely chocolates and waffles!
Carol_S, Nov 2023
Our guide, Ann, was very knowledgeable with the culture & history of Brugge and showed us many of the popular locations, as well as a few off the beaten path. We enjoyed our tour very much.
MaryAnn_C, Sep 2023
We loved the private to
ur with Patrick...especially taking us to the non-touristy areas of the city where we could really appreciate the history and architecture in a peaceful setting.
Greg_G, Jul 2023
Patrick was so knowledgeable and walked us through the streets, explained everything about Michael Angelo. The hotel and many many other interesting facts about the buildings and structures he was worth his money and top notch.
Patricia_R, Jul 2023
Understanding the history from the Vikings to the change in the sea.
It was nice having a private guide to go at our pace and see as much as possible
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Patricia,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your private walking tour in Bruges. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the flexibility of having a private guide.
We strive to provide informative and engaging tours that allow our guests to explore and learn about the rich history of Bruges. It is wonderful to hear that you found the historical insights, spanning from the Viking era to the changing sea, valuable and interesting.
We understand the importance of accommodating individual preferences and pace, and we are glad that having a private guide allowed you to customize the tour to your liking. Our goal is to ensure that our guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience, tailored to their specific interests and preferences.
Thank you for choosing our walking tour in Bruges, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly at info@withlocals.com. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on future tours.
Kind regards,
Withlocals team
Greg_V, Jul 2023
We enjoyed our visit with Patrick and the walking tour he guided. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.
We found him to be very informative, patient, and shared with us many of the highlights Bruges had to offer.
We’ll be at Christmas, per his recommendation!
Joseph_Y, Jul 2023
Patrick is an excellend guide -- knowlegeable, enthusiastic and attentive. The three hours went by quickly as we learned about Brugge history, architecture, nature and customs. Great experience overall.
Hakimah_S, May 2023
take a train from brussels and meet your tour guide in brugee. Patrick my tour guide is the best guide i ever had . I had a private tour session with him and customized accordingly where he bring me around like a local .. another reason you need to have Patrick with you is because he don’t mind helping you taking pictures and wait for you unlike some other tour guides i have experienced in the past .. you really can tell that Patrick is really passionate about his job and the way he shares stories with you is full of excitements. Highly recommended!
Thomas_L, May 2023
Ann, our guide, was very good. She is quite knowledgeable of the are, and showed us many interesting spots including the restaurant at the local beer museum!
Michael_D, Apr 2023
We had a nice tour with Ann. She gave us a lot of insight into Bruge life and history. We especially enjoyed sitting and having a drink with her. She shared a little about her life living there.
Esther_B, Apr 2023
Patrick our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about Bruges. A must for anyone traveling to Bruges.
Samantha_S, Sep 2022
We saw some really beautiful areas of the city which we wouldn’t have found on our own. The Spanish square, ( Biscaian), the streets that were once canals, some gorgeous significant, the area where the former Begijntjes women had lived was really beautiful. Patrick was a lovely, warm, friendly man with a wealth of knowledge. Couldn’t recommend this tour more highly!!!
Stephanie_J, Sep 2022
Nathan is a Brugges native and demonstrates a lot of pride while sharing information about his home town. He goes over some history, some cultural touchpoints, and a few insider recommendations which make the tour well worth it. I recommend taking this tour early in your trip so you know a few special places to visit and eat or have a beer.
Steven_N, Aug 2022
It was excellent to have a true local guide provide us the local history, current events, knowledge of the area with all the must see sights and several off the normal stroll. We were able to go at our own pace. Excellent tour by our local guide Ann, she was super.
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