Things to Do in Bruges, Belgium - Bruges Attractions
Things to Do in Bruges
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Historic Centre of Brugge, The Markt, Walking Tours, City Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Day Tripsfromper adult$64
Cultural Toursfromper adult$48
Food & Drinkfromper adult$16
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult$32- fromper adult$215
Ports of Call Toursfromper adult$72
Full-day Toursfromper adult$75
Historic Sites
Historic town with cobbled streets and medieval charm, known for chocolates, waffles, and canals. Features scenic strolls, quaint shops, and a romantic Christmas market with traditional crafts.
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Seasonal market set amidst historic architecture and scenic canals, providing a festive atmosphere with mulled wine and local delicacies, albeit with a modest variety of gift stalls.
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Historic tower with a Gothic design, featuring a climb of 366 uneven steps to panoramic views and the chance to hear the 47-bell carillon. Contains interesting side rooms and clockwork machinery.
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Historic Sites
Gothic chapel with impressive stained glass and ornate interior, housing a revered Holy Blood relic. Serene atmosphere for reflection amidst historical surroundings.
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Breweries
Historic family-owned brewery with a five-generation legacy, featuring educational tours, steep climbs for panoramic city views, and a taste of the local beer culture.
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Intimate concert hall hosting immersive 45-minute musical performances with a diverse array of handcrafted instruments, set in a serene environment.
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Historical square showcasing Gothic, Renaissance, and Neo-Classical architecture with tranquil medieval charm and cultural landmarks like the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
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Tranquil UNESCO World Heritage site with lush gardens and historic 13th-century architecture, ideal for peaceful strolls and cultural enrichment.
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Art Museums
Chronological display of six centuries of Flemish and Belgian art, featuring masterpieces by Van Eyck and Memling, with well-curated explanations and an audio tour.
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Chocolate museum featuring a history of confections with artifacts and machinery, complete with a chocolate making demo, audio tour, and complimentary samples.
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Self-guided brewery tour in a prime historical area, complete with audio narrative, interactive elements, and a sampling of unique local beers. Family-friendly with a scenic setting.
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What travelers are saying
- Anthony GRiyadh, Saudi Arabia189 contributionsI had heard lots about this city and it has been on the wish list for a very long time. It did not disappoint. We flew into Brussels Airport and got the direct train to Bruges. Take care as not all trains are direct.
We have spent 3days walking through the many beautiful and historic streets. The canal ways add a wonderful atmosphere to the city, giving opportunity to take the canal boats and see the city from the water.
There are many historical buildings which are in great state of preservation, no wonder this entire historical city centre has received a UNESCO world heritage site designation. Congratulations to the people of Bruges for the way they looked after this medieval city. Historical medieval buildings adorn every street, the distinctive steps shapes to the roofs, red brick everywhere, and streets different house styles side by side, give it a great unique character.
Everywhere is cobble-locked streets and footpaths, so bring good walking shoes or boots.
You will get, lots of wonderful photos, no matter which way that you point the camera.
This is a tourist city, expect it to be busy for the Christmas markets, lots of hotels, lots of restaurants, coffee shops and waffle shops.
Come and enjoy this city, we were glad to finally get the chance to visit.Written December 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris ETonbridge, UK1,026 contributionsVisited the Christmas Market in the main square and it was lovely. First few days of the Market and a Monday and Tuesday so not that busy so easy to walk around. Plenty of food and drink on offer and the usual Christmas Market stalls.
Definitely returning next yearWritten December 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CKOxford, UK17 contributionsThe trip up and down the tower is great fun, and you build a friendly camaraderie with other visitors as you try to negotiate a route past each other along the stairs. Fabulous views at the top and well worth the climb. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment - special thanks to Nicky for so kindly accommodating us on our last morning by arranging a last-minute booking - those views will be our lasting memories of beautiful Bruges!Written December 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- B TLondon, UK1,257 contributionsThe interior is very beautiful with coloured paintings. The holy blood relic they only bring out from 12 until 4? so better to visit during those times.Written December 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- johnandcarol_8Isle of Sheppey, UK162 contributionsAlways pop in here when in Bruges. The tour is informative and highly recommended. Mind you, once it has been done it can be ticked off the list. Still, great food and drink in the bar plus an excellent merch store. i always end up with more than I thought I was going to get. It is a must for your trip to this beautiful cityWritten December 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kishore k3 contributionsSuch an beautiful and awsum place in Belgium. Horse Ride, Boat Ride, Church and thier old architecture is so fabulous. I will visit again when I have a time.Written December 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caroline G14 contributionsWe found out about the concert by chance and we were so pleased we went. It was a wonderful sound experience, such a talented musician!Written December 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brittany_11_10Los Angeles, CA1,856 contributionsNot sure how the person a few down rated this square as "average"; it's gorgeous. Just another part of beautiful Bruges/Brugge (though also very touristy--at least in the summer). Amazing architecture abounds!Written August 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CautiousClevelandCleveland, OH25 contributionsBruges is definitely worth visiting. Like stepping back to Medieval Times walking around the monastery for lay women was beautiful and so peaceful. The town has canals that you can travel on and there are open plazas where you can relax and enjoy French fries that actually originated in Belgium along with Belgium waffles and Zot beer in one of the original beer gardens or you can take a horse and buggy ride. I would love to go back,Written July 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex CCluj-Napoca, Romania3 contributionsThis is a great museum for Flemish art fans, with great paintings from Van Eyck, Bosch, and many others. Even the more recent pieces of art are quite interesting.Written September 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steven WNewport, UK205 contributionsGood to see all the history but the tour was a little flat. You have to scan each code and listen and there’s so many it just lost its edge for us.
We also had to rush to make the last chocolate tasting session at the end.
Worth a visit for chocolate fans but don’t expect to be overwhelmedWritten January 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ccsfamilyGeneva, IL354 contributionsThis was a fun place to sit and try different beers. We created our own pub crawl and this was one location we picked. We enjoyed it so much we stopped by again on another day to sit outside along the canal. On our first visit, we chose the tasting of the list of beers they recommend plus we ordered a giant soft pretzel. We sat inside and a couple on holiday from Holland sat next us. We spent a wonderful hour enjoying a lively conversation, beer and food with them. Great atmosphere and good beers!Written November 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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