Bruges, off the beaten track

Hugo was terrific and informative. His local and historical knowledge made for an enlightening and enjoyable day.

We had a fantastic afternoon with Hugo! Kind, good humored, deeply knowledgeable and entertaining, he was an excellent host for our introduction to Bruges. We loved seeing the quieter parts of this magical place that only a local would include. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and places to visit. You can’t go wrong with Hugo!

Hugo is a great tour guide for Bruges. His English is perfect. He is friendly and will go out of his way to ensure you do and see what your request. In addition to the center of town, this tour took us out of the heavily trafficked tourist area for a more intimate view of Bruges where the locals live and hang out. We were fortunate to be in Bruges to see the city decorated for the Christmas season which including a walking path with various light shows. Being a native of Bruges, Hugo had a wealth of knowledge about the city and its inhabitants.

Having Hugo as my tour guide was like meeting an old friend & having him show me his beloved city. Hugo went out of his way to pick me up at the port. He explained things on our way into the city & later when we were saw the tall buildings, it really helped having seen them from a distance. A wonderful experience, from having him pick me up directly at the ship port and give me a mini Tour on our way in to town. (well worth the extra money for having him drive me from the port). And then it was like he and I were instant friends— we had coffee together. I Saw where he daughter was getting married the following weekend. He taught me how to eat fries (with mayonnaise) he taught me how to drink beer! It was an amazing experience and tour . I am looking back and it’s my favorite Tour. He personalized the tour for me and I saw and learned so much. Thank you, Hugo for the lovely day

Hugo was a terrific guide— educated, articulate, lively and engaging. We asked to adjust his tour and — due to weather — had to reschedule date and time and he was attentive and flexible. He’s a great raconteur with lots of stories to share and a natural born teacher. Highly recommended.