Eric W.United States
Natalie is wonderful! We took a nice stroll through Bruges, learning its history and culture. She was very patient with our pace, which is much appreciated. Thank you Natalie for a fun day!
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Private tour in Bruges Natalie L
Beautiful Bruges
5.0
(17) reviews
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Natalie L.
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Hi, my name is Natalie and I currently live in the lovely historical university town of Leuven but I was born and raised in the Ghent area. I also lived, studied and worked in Brussels for a while. I love them all and I can't wait to show you all of my hometowns and more! During my many years living abroad (Australia, USA, Peru) I've obtained a PhD degree in peace and human rights studies and I've started my own sustainable and alternative tourism enterprise in Peru. I'm back where it all started now in Belgium and excited to show visitors my country and my favorite places. By the way, don't worry, it's not because I can put a 'Dr. ' prefix to my name, that you'll get a boring, factual tour full of dates. I'm also full of stories and I've discovered (thanks to visitors) that I have a good sense of humor and apparently am quite entertaining as well. I am especially focused on unique, authentic and different travel experiences and I always encourage meaningful contacts with the locals. I am especially passionate about social impact tours, off the beaten path experiences but also hidden gems and stories. Because of my educational background, I love to share some general information and background about my home country and I love a good conversation and discussion on any subject. I am very flexible and spare no efforts to make sure you have the best experience possible on your day with me. Your wish is my command or rather my challenge to develop a great personalized experience and to make sure you learn something valuable and of course that you have a great time. I hope to see you on your visit to Belgium! PhD in International Studies (Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights) Expert and Researcher of Responsible Tourism and Social Impact Tours Near Native Level of English (lived in Australia and US, PhD from the UK) Conversational Level of Spanish (lived in Peru) Masters Degree in Germanic Languages (English/Dutch) Masters Degree in Journalism Seasoned Traveler I guide tours in Dutch and English, I don't (yet) in Spanish, French or German but I do have a good conversational level of these languages. I drive a rather small car so I can only take 3 passengers. For larger groups I will need to rent a larger van.
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Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview of your Bruges tour
Is Bruges charming, picturesque and romantic? Yes, for sure. Is it a kind of photogenic medieval Disneyland? No, it is not! It is so much more than that. The entire inner city of Bruges is classified as UNESCO World Heritage and each and every one of these charming medieval buildings has a long history (many dating back to the Middle Ages) and interesting stories to tell. Let me take you through these beautiful medieval streets and squares, romantic bridges and canals and discover the history and stories behind the façades. Is Bruges very touristic? Yes, without a doubt, its beauty and reputation attract a lot of people from all over the world. BUT you don't need to be stuck in the crowds, there are ways to avoid this. Most tourists limit their visit to a few main squares. We will go way beyond that, visit the highlights of course (we'll try to visit those at the least busy time) but also the hidden gems where the crowds don't go. Discover the advantages to visit the city with a local!
Recent Reviews
Scott G.Canada
Natalie was great. Easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and informative. Shared a lot of her love of Belgium with us, and had taken us around Bruges that was less busy than the main sites. Had a great tour with her, and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting 🇧🇪 Belgium!
George S.United States
Natalie is knowledgeable, charming, and easy to be with. An ideal guide and great experience.
Gary P.United States
We had a wonderful tour of Bruges with Natalie. As a matter of fact we had two other tours with her also in Antwerp and Ghent. Her knowledge of all three cities was extensive, but she did not overwhelm us with too much information. Her English is superb and she met us as promised on time and exactly where she described ahead of time. We thoroughly enjoyed her company and recommend booking her for ant tour in Belgium.
Frank K.United States
Natalie is very knowledgeable, informative and accommodating. She was enjoyable to be around. She was our guide first in Antwerp and then Brugges, Ghent and Brussels. She knows the history and art of all four cities.
Irene U.United States
Natalie was very kind to wait for us since our transport was late! It was a very sunny day and we traveled with children and seniors so everything was slow and Natalie kept well with our group, took some great shortcuts , showed us the most important sites, did the tour in English and Spanish! She was a trooper! She pointed out the best restaurants and stores as well as the museums and historic sites.
Your Bruges tour itinerary
The itinerary is flexible and is meant to be customised. So if you have any specific interests, preferences or requests, please let me know. On our walk through the city, we'll see (some of) these sites (depending on speed and time): Church of Our Lady The Market Square with Belfry Beguinage (one of my favourite kind of buildings) City Hall Almshouses (Public housing avant-la-lettre) Bruges' canals and bridges (Bruges is often called Venice of the North for a reason) Hansa quarter with the former Nation Houses of the main merchant nations Rozenhoedkaai Basilica of the Holy Blood Jan Van Eyckplein (the former port) Minnewaterpark (with the famous white swans) The old Fishmarket (both the one for the rich and the one for the poor) Gruuthuuse city palace Old St. Janshospital (one of the oldest hospitals in the world) City gates and ramparts And too many more to sum them all up here. . .
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Bruges is a small city and all sights are in walking distance.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
10 Vrijdagmarkt, Brugge, Vlaanderen, 8000, Belgium
Near entrance of Starbucks in main hall of train station
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
761899
Languages
Dutch
English
SpanishActivity level
Light
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Bruges is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both the highlights and hidden gems of the city. It's ideal for those who want to delve into the rich history and stories behind Bruges' medieval architecture and enjoy a more personalized experience with a local guide, Natalie L.
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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