Bruges Bus Tour from Brussels: Explore 'The Venice of the North' with Spanish Guide
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24 Ratings
Bruxelles
Experience the charm of Bruges, the 'Venice of the North', on a guided bus tour from Brussels. Discover the medieval city's highlights with a knowledgeable Spanish guide.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bargeplein (Katelijnparking) - Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.
- Minnewater Lake - Our first stop will be Minnewater Lake, also known as the “Lake of Love”. With the beautiful lake in the background, our guide will explain the history of Bruges, as well as the love story linked to this lake.
- Begijnhof - The next stop on our tour will be the Beguinario. Founded in 1245, this place keeps the history of an incredible group of women.
- Mariastraat 23 - You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos from the small bridge.
- Walplein - In this beautiful square, our guide will explain the history of the Bruges beer.
- Stoofstraat - Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
- Gruuthusemuseum - In front of Gruuthuse, we will meet the most famous and powerful family in Bruges between the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Saint John’s Hospital - In front of the Old St. John Hospital, our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk - In front of the old Hospital of San Juan, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Michelangelo that is found inside the church.
- The Markt - The last point of our guided tour is the Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and also give you some tips on where to eat or what are the best shops to buy traditional chocolate. The guide will also remind you when and where you need to be to catch the bus back to Brussels.
- St Bonifacius Bridge - In one of the most charming places in Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. They will also have time to take photos.
- Rozenhoedkaai - In the most photographed place in Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the “Muelle de las rosas”. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
- Huidenvettersplein - Our next stop is the Tanners Square, here we will learn how tanners worked in medieval Bruges.
- Burg Square - In this square we find the Gothic town hall, the old courthouse and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
- Chocolalino - In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the opportunity to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and give us some tips to distinguish handmade from industrial chocolate.
- Bruges - Free time, you will enjoy approximately 4 hours of free time (depending on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
- Bargeplein (Katelijnparking) - Here awaits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Brussels.
What's Included
- Discounts in chocolate shops
- City and travel tips included
- Guided tour with a Spanish-speaking professional
- Comfortable round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Due to the Bruges tourist regulation, the service is sometimes provided using radios with headphones
- Customers can use their headphones, if they don’t have them, we offer headphones for only €1
Additional Information
Bruges, often referred to as ‘The Northern Venice’, sees an influx of 4 million visitors annually, making it one of Europe’s most frequented medieval cities. This day trip allows you to explore Bruges under the guidance of a Spanish-origin guide. Choosing the Tour to Bruges proves to be a wise decision as it costs the same as a standalone train ticket (€29), allowing you an informed exploration of the city at no extra cost.
- Groups of more than 24 people must wear headphones, you can buy them for € 1 a pair directly from our guides.
- Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and lasts for about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat.
Location
Carrefour de l'Europe
In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides carry Buendia Tours ID.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Amyblansit
Nov 12, 2023
Pleasant tour of Bruges - Our tour guides were great. Very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. It is worth every penny. Bus was very comfortable.
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Mark_m
Mar 31, 2023
Best tour and tour guy ever. - Our tour was great, wonderful experience. Bruges is a beautiful place. Our tour guy Marc is the best ever, very informative and super funny and entertain. Totally recommended.
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