Private day tour to Bruges from Brussels (by car)

Private day tour to Bruges from Brussels (by car)

Known as the Venice of the North, because of its peaceful canals, Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It was a justified motive that prompted UNESCO in 2000 to include the entire historical city centre on the World Heritage list. The current city boundaries still coincide exactly with those of the medieval city centre, and the spaces and structures that were so typical of Bruges in the past have been preserved. Walking along the maze of winding cobbled alleys and romantic canals, you imagine yourself to be in medieval times.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium

The Market Square , in the shadow of the majestic belfry tower, was the scene of mediëval festivals, fairs, tournaments, uprisings and executions. A place full of history!

Today, the square serves as e meeting place for the locals and the three tot four million visitors who flock to the town every year. The most striking building is without any doubt the Belfry.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Mariastraat, Bruges 8000 Belgium

The Church of Our Lady with its 122-metre brick steeple, dominates the skyline of the city. It is quite literally the ‘high spot’ of the stonemason’s art in medieval Bruges. It took two centuries (13th-15th) to build the church. Among the many art treasures is a beautiful Carrara marble Madonna and Child sculpture by Michelangelo.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Chocolate Line Bruges, Simon Stevinplein 19, Bruges 8000 Belgium

Bruges is the perfect place for whoever believes that chocolate’s not just something that you’ve got to eat when you’re depressed, but rather a life style. You say Bruges, you think chocolate! You think chocolate and you smell the scent. Bruges has more than 50 passionate chocolatiers. The presence of so much creativity raises the quality of Bruges chocolate to new heights. Nowhere in the world will you find better chocolate. It’s going to be the most distinguished dessert that Bruges could welcome his travelers with

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Burg Square, Hoogstraat and Breidelstraat, Brugge, B8000, Bruges Belgium

The buildings in Burg square represent a variety of architectural styles from the Gothic to Renaissance to the Neo-Classicist which includes what is perhaps the most beautiful building in Bruges, the Gothic Town Hall or Stadhuis, dating from 1376. A place full of history.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Begijnhof 24-28-30, Bruges 8000 Belgium

The Beguinage with its white-coloured house fronts and tranquil convent garden was founded in 1245. This little piece of world heritage was once the home of the beguines, emancipated lay-women who nevertheless led a pious and celibate life. Today the beguinage is inhabited by nuns of the Order of St. Benedict and several Bruges women who have decided to remain unmarried. In the Beguine's house, you can still get a good idea of what day-to-day life was like in the 17th century.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Minnewater Lake, Bruges 8000 Belgium

Tucked away at the southern end of Bruges is the beautiful area known as "Minnewater". The centre piece is the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge" .

It’s a great place to be with someone you love! A very tranquil location within the confines of the city. So serene and peaceful. A wonderful place to relax with families or loved ones..

Duration: 15 minutes