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Medieval Bruges: Stories of the Past
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993 Ratings
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Embark on a captivating storytelling tour in Bruges, immersing yourself in the medieval history of the city. Engage with passionate local storytellers and discover the hidden gems of Bruges.
Embark on a captivating storytelling tour in Bruges, immersing yourself in the medieval history of the city. Engage with passionate local storytellers and discover the hidden gems of Bruges.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Belfort - A symbol of Bruges and its medieval influence.
- The Markt - The historic trading center of Bruges.
- Bruges Beer Experience (Bruges Beer Museum) - As we pass the Bruges Beer Experience, also known as Beer Heaven, we’ll highlight the various sections to explore and their significance.
- Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai - Your…
- Belfort - A symbol of Bruges and its medieval influence.
- The Markt - The historic trading center of Bruges.
- Bruges Beer Experience (Bruges Beer Museum) - As we pass the Bruges Beer Experience, also known as Beer Heaven, we’ll highlight the various sections to explore and their significance.
- Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai - Your guide will reveal the most photographed scene of this medieval city and explain why it became Bruges’ iconic postcard view.
- Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug) - The city’s smallest and most romantic bridge, where we’ll uncover its hidden history.
- Site Oud Sint-Jan - Among the world’s oldest hospitals.
- Burg Square - The political center of Bruges, boasting over a millennium of history and stunning architecture.
- Olivier’s Chocolate Shop & Bar - Offering exquisite pralines crafted by Olivier, his father, and brother.
- Huidenvettersplein - Once the least appealing square, now beautifully transformed.
What's Included
- Tips & Recommendations for Bruges
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- English Speaking Local & Professional Storyteller
- Tips & Recommendations for Bruges
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- English Speaking Local & Professional Storyteller
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We provide anything but regular sightseeing. Enthusiastic local narrators will leverage storytelling to make historical periods vivid, granting you a distinct understanding of medieval life in Bruges.
The journey doesn’t follow a pre-determined path. Each of our narrators brings their unique points of interest to the table and tailors them to suit the…
We provide anything but regular sightseeing. Enthusiastic local narrators will leverage storytelling to make historical periods vivid, granting you a distinct understanding of medieval life in Bruges.
The journey doesn’t follow a pre-determined path. Each of our narrators brings their unique points of interest to the table and tailors them to suit the group. Therefore, the more engagement and inquiries you provide, the richer your tour experience becomes.
- Most streets are made from coble stones. One little bridge with a few steps.
- A maximum of 6 people per group are allowed to book to maintain a balanced mix of guests (solo travellers, couples, families and small groups). Making multiple bookings for larger groups is not allowed. Bigger groups can contact Ambassadors Tours directly to arrange a private tour. Groups larger than 6 people will be rejected on the spot without the right to receive a refund.
Location
Markt 8000
Markt
Simply spot us by our YELLOW UMBRELLAS on the Market Square (Grote Markt) of Bruges, in front of the Belfry Tower. You'll find us there a few minutes before to the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(993 Ratings)
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Stepheno390
Apr 23, 2026
Pascal in Brugges ..... - Great tour
Excellent tour guide
Pascal was a passionate and engaging tour guide with interesting and quirky stories
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Tinakh9216nb
Apr 21, 2026
Best Bruges Tour - The best way to get to know all about Bruges. Pascal was very informative and entertaining! We felt that we knew so much more about Bruges for the rest of our visit which made it even more enjoyable.
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Jodyh141
Apr 18, 2026
Excellent tour in a beautiful city - Alistair (apologies for misspelling) was wonderful! He told terrific stories, added humor, and kept our group of 19 together and engaged.
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Jodi_g
Apr 18, 2026
Highly Recommend - Great overview of the city and its history. Fun, funny and interesting tour. The two hours flew by for us!
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Anita
Apr 17, 2026
Wonderful! - Loved this tour and our guide, Alistair! The tour was informative and entertaining. We were shown off-the-beaten path areas of the city with stories around a fascinating history. I highly recommend taking this tour.
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12binitap
Apr 16, 2026
Great tour and a must in Bruges! - We visited Bruges for the day from Brussels with our 2 sons aged 14 and 12 and had a lovely walking tour of Bruges with Gosia! She was amazing and kept the whole group engaged with her beautiful personality. Her knowledge was fantastic and it made our visit to Bruges even better. The boys were kept happy with chocolate and waffle stops. Thank you Gosia. X
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Queen_c
Apr 16, 2026
I highly recommend this... - I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Alistair, is a dyed in the wool storyteller (perhaps due to his Scottish roots) with a great sense of humour. Apart from the Belfry bells seemingly getting stuck in the on position for a cartoonishly long time and Alistair having to battle to talk over them, I found the tour to be very insightful, full of interesting history and humourous tidbits. This tour is definitely worth your time. Side note: if you're looking for the guide during a busy day in the square, look for the bright yellow shirt and umbrella.
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Jelcoats
Apr 15, 2026
Fabulous tour with Pascal. - Our guide, Pascal, was the best. A memorable and fun experience!
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Shibani_k
Apr 14, 2026
The guide was funny and... - The guide was funny and excellent - made the tour a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend! Great recommendations too.
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Louisecarter709
Apr 14, 2026
Exceptional guide, worth every minute! - We have done many walking tours across Europe with mainly v good guides, but Alistairs tour today was exceptional. 2 hours never passed so quickly. A great blend of relevant facts and coherent history combined with beautifully told stories and fun facts. Children and adults alike were absorbed throughout. Alistair looked after his group really well, and involved the children beautifully. Thanks Alistair for a very memorable and informative introduction to Bruges. It really helped us make sense of its history and beauty.
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