Bruges full day tour (private transportation) |
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See the sleeping beauty of Flanders on peaceful canals |
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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. The wealth of museums is a striking image of this city's stirring history.
We start our day excursion with a walk through this splendid medieval city, one of Belgium's crown jewels and world heritage. In no other European city is the feel and the look of medieval times so present as here on Bruges' peaceful canals and streets. |
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| Main Market Square, Burg Square, Church of Our Lady, Canals, St John's Hospital & Memling Museum, Gruuthuse, Beghinage, Town Hall, Belfry Tower. Chocolate tasting and ltraditional lace making demonstration. |
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| Meet up location: I will pick you up at your hotel anywhere in Belgium or at your cruise ship (Zeebruges, Antwerp or Ghent). |
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| End location: Anywhere in Belgium - we will make arrangements beforehand. |
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| Duration: 6 hours |
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| Minimum duration of guided walk is 3 hours. However the city is best visited and appreciated in 5 or even 6 hours (including pick up and drop off in Brussels or Zeebruges harbor). If you wish to start from Bruges and take a shorter tour, please contact us. |
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| I am the leader of a team of 8 licensed driver guides (picture); I might not be your guide for the requested tour. You will be allocated the guide with the education, language skills, knowledge, and expertise that best meet your expectations and requests. |
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Pick up/drop off in Brussels or Zeebruges harbor (any other location possible)
Private transportation
English speaking driver-guide with accreditation and expertise. Complimentary chocolate tasting
Visit to a lacemaking studio |
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A 30-minute canal boat cruise (7 euros per person)
Entrance fees to churches and museums
Lunch and personal expenses.
Rates are based on 4 participants. If the number of passengers is greater than 4, there is an extra charge for a larger vehicle |
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| Tour #: 2899 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Cultural, City |
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| Transportation Method: Walking is the best way to discover the city. However you may also bike the sites or take a carriage. For those who prefer cruising, I recommend a canal boat ride! |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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| If you are planning to walk the sites, bear in mind that the streets are covered with uneven cobble stones, so wear good shoes. If you have difficulties walking, don't worry there are alternative ways to marvel at the sites! |
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| Kid Friendly: No. |
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| Language(s): Dutch (conversational), English (fluent), French (fluent), Italian (fluent), Spanish (conversational) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 4 |
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Tour in Bruges, Belgium:
"Our tour guide George was full of history and knowledge. He picked us up and showed us beautiful Bruge. He was extremel,..." [more]
Jenny Torrence - Aug, 2011
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Tour in Bruges, Belgium:
"Excellent Tour - we enjoyed the tour immensely and Joyce was a very knowledgable and professional tour guide. The tour ,..." [more]
Steve Treglown - Sep, 2011
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Tour in Bruges, Belgium:
"A tour with Joyce was like wandering around a city with a friend. It was great. We saw all the tourist sites with wonde,..." [more]
Melissa Davies - Nov, 2011
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