Private tour in Bruges Jan S

Bruges by Night - After Dark Walking Tour

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Jan S.

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Hi, My name is Jan. I was born and raised in the Bruges region to an American mother. I grew up with the best of both worlds on each side of the Atlantic. I started guiding at a very young age. As I started to assume the role of the 'family historian', I was expected to show visiting family from the US around my medieval hometown, all the while connecting the local history to the world stage. From there, my passion grew and guiding took on a life of itself. I've been guiding at a professional level for almost 9 years, having completed a 3-year guiding course to become an 'official' (licensed) city guide along the way. Through the years I've become an 'all-rounder' on each of my tours ranging from diving into history and art history; to showing our culinary/food culture (beer, waffles; chocolate and local dishes), to exposing the medieval origin of common English words, to sharing popular anecdotes, all explained with a humorous twist. I look forward to showing you around my hometown. - Bachelor Degree - Major in Political and Social Sciences; Minor in History - Masters Degree - Latin American Studies - Official Guide of Bruges Diploma/License - EHBO (First Aid for Accidents) - Certificate - Driver's license since 2006. I have my own sedan car.

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Overview of your Bruges tour

Bruges is at its prettiest and most tranquil at night. On this experience, I will share some of the best local legends and ghost stories to add to our dark history while exploring some more of the hidden parts of the old town. We'll go through dimly lit medieval windy roads and admire the mirrored reflections in the ancient canals, while making our way to the old windmills on the outer limits of the old centre to see Bruges' medieval skyline. We'll marvel at beautiful old churches, palaces and 15th century international trading embassies along our way. In short, this tour is a photographer's delight! Let's grab a beer at the end in a cozy local pub where our beer culture will be cheerfully explained.

Recent Reviews

Barbara G.
June 2025

We arranged for Jan to meet our group of 4 on our first night in beautiful Bruges. We had a lovely "Bruges by Night" walk and talk introduction to the city followed by dinner at a restaurant suggested by Jan. We also arranged for Jan to take us on the Golden Triangle walk the next morning so he was able to tailor our walks to ensure a different experience each time. All our group thought Jan was wonderful. Jan was extremely likeable, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - we loved his playful historical and political commentary which he was happy to go deeper into when we had questions and he helped us form our plan for the rest of our time in the city. He also kept the tour to our pace, which was pretty leisurely. Can't recommend this highly enough.

Stine Thøring J.
November 2024

Fantastic tour of Bruges! We were a large group, and Jan managed to engage everyone with his great historical knowledge and humor. The communication from booking to the actual tour was flawless. Many of our attendees praised him following our tour—I really, really recommend Jan.

Your Bruges tour itinerary

-Our tour will begin from the statue on the main (market) square, hunting for the most scenic photographic shots. -From here, we'll head to the old city ramparts. -We'll continue towards Jan Van Eyck square (the old port). -We'll then see the oldest Gothic bay window. -Then it'll be time to pass by the Ghost house of Bruges. -We'll proceed along AugustijnenRei. -Next, we'll pass by the oldest wooden houses of Bruges. -Later, we'll reach the golden-hand canal & the Langerei Canal. -Then it's time we visit the oldest pub in town, Cafe Vlissinghe. -Afterwards, we'll pass by Jerusalem church. -Then it's on to the 14th century Almshouses. -Next, we'll get to the Old Windmills. -We'll then reach Kruispoort (old city gate). -Afterwards, we'll pass by yet another canal, Groenerei (we'll see the Blinde Ezel bridge crossing it). -Further towards the water, we'll reach the beautiful Quay of the Rosary (Rozenhoedkaai). -Later, we'll pass by Da Garre Cafe. -At last, we'll arrive to Burg Square.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. If you're located in the city centre, I can even walk to where you are.

What's included
Other
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Beers at 'Staminee De Garre' Cafe would be around 5 euros each.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of statue on the Main Square (market square) Bruges.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Night
Tour reference number
1276812
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Bruges is perfect for those who enjoy exploring scenic locations after dark, photography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in local legends and ghost stories. It's also suitable for families, as it's kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. If you're looking to connect with a local for deeper insights into Bruges' history and culture, this tour is ideal.

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