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Medieval Bruges: Stories of the Past
4.9
894 Ratings
Brugge
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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(894 Ratings)
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Joan_h
Nov 12, 2025
One-man historical drama of Bruges. Entertaining! - A very energetic, performance-heavy account of local history. Thijs, our guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable about many interesting aspects of the city’s history. The tour was fun.
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Maryf382
Nov 11, 2025
Highly recommended - Except tour with our knowledgeable and entertaining guide Thijs. Learned a lot of history and important info on best places to eat, drink beer and get chocolate.
Highly recommended
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Ellesdrop
Nov 9, 2025
Bruges tour full of passion - Guide Pascal gave a tour full of passion with lots of fun stories and special facts about Bruges. Nice way to see the hotspots in a short time and got lots of nice tips. Recommended!
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Toms695
Nov 8, 2025
Fun and Informative Tour - Highly recommend this tour through Brugge with Alister. A lot of interesting stories and a very fun walk. There is a lot to see. With the tour, you gain an understanding of history, architecture and the Brugge way of life that you would not get just from walking through the city yourself.
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Jesse_b
Nov 7, 2025
Terrific tour of Bruges with Pascal - We booked through Viator for a tour of Bruges with Ambassadors Tours with Pascal - and were so happy we did. Meeting Pascal at the main square with his yellow umbrella - he was fun from the start. A historian that made the stories of Bruges memorable - lots of laughs and a personal feel. My husband and I were with one other couple. Pascal’s English was easy to understand, his walking pace was comfortable and his information was so extremely interesting that those not on our tour wanted to join to overhear what he had to say. The 2 1/2 hour tour ended at a brewery with light conversation and lots of time for questions. We tipped well for the two of us - Pascal was well worth it.
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Allen_t
Nov 7, 2025
Wonderful Walking Tour - Our first time to visit Bruges and this was a wonderful way to see the city and learn the history. Our Tour Guide was AMAZING! Highly recommend this tour!
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Janet_a
Nov 6, 2025
Not to be missed!!! - What a worthwhile, fun and enjoyable tour! Arthur provided so much history and context to Bruges along with humor and useful information that I’ve already appreciated during my stay in Bruges. Whether you are in Bruges for a day or many more, take advantage of this incredible opportunity! I loved it!
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Nightshiftgirl
Nov 4, 2025
This is a must for your first day in Bruges! - Fantastic way to see the city and really understand the history of how it has evolved through the years. Our guide Arthur was very knowledgeable and had a sense of humour. There were tastings of chocolate and waffles. These guides only make money by your tips so please be generous. Totally worth your time!
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H949rnsonjag
Nov 3, 2025
An entertaining two hours 🙂 - An excellent tour by Alistair 🙂 very interesting and entertaining to listen to which made it fun as well as informative.
Bruges has so much history . Definitely recommend this walking tour.
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Pschumer
Oct 31, 2025
Great walking tour of Bruges! - Great walking tour and overview of Bruges and its history. Alastair was extremely knowledgable, friendly and entertaining. Make sure you leave him a big, fat tip!
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