Bruges Dark Side Evening Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover Bruges' hidden history
- Explore the Church of Our Lady
- Visit the tranquil Beguinage
- Learn about medieval Bruges' secrets
- Enjoy Bruges' evening ambiance
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Bruges' historic sites
- Visit to the Church of Our Lady
- Exploration of the Beguinage and its history
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
We take you on a tour of the lesser known parts of Bruges, the side tourists never get to see. We'll tell you old tales, legends and ghost stories that are as old as the city itself, and we'll make the fascinating history of Bruges come to life!
We start the tour on the main square with a historical introduction of Bruges.
Here we'll tell you the history of the beautiful Jan van Eyck square, the old harbour of medieval Bruges!
On this square, where all the Italian trading houses used to be located, you can see one of the first stock exchange markets of the world, dating back to the 13th century
Hear the interesting story of how the picturesque Golden Hand Canal got its name. It includes the devil, tragedy and a substantial dose of superstition.
Take a look at the oldest bar in Bruges and Belgium, where people have come to drink beer since 1515!
Find out the fascinating legendary story of this iconic church, which was built as a copy of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Take a snapshot of the majestic mills on the outskirts of the city and marvel at one of the remaining medieval city gates.
We end the tour at the Bauhaus in Bruges with a ticket for a complementary beer (buy 1 drink, get 1 free beer) at the bar!
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- No pets allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Dress appropriately for evening weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture Bruges' nighttime beauty
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Very good decision!
Our guide Jonathan has been a very kind person and has provided us with a very enriching experience about the city, which is already very beautiful, but with the tour and the explanations about its history and points of interest, it has been a very good experience that I recommend to everyone.
Loved it!
Very different and interesting tour. Our guide Thomas was very charismatic and funny, turned the tour into an interactive storytelling experience featuring fun and intriguing tales about Bruges. Really loved it:)
Fun educational evening walk
A fun interesting and educational tour. You go to places you don't normally go. Explanations are good and the guide pays attention to his group. Definitely worth it. Good to know, it costs almost nothing so a tip is much appreciated!
Martin was a lib
Martin was our tour guide. Very liberal views and let you know about it. Anti Catholic Church, anti Trump and conservatives, anti wealthy. Knowledge was great, stories were great, would do well to leave the political stuff out.
Very engaging
Gilda. A former teacher, was lovely and so enjoyable to listen to. She had wonderful stories that brought the tour to life