The Golden dark ages: Highlights of Bruges

A walk through medieval Bruges, visiting all the highlights that stand testimony to the Golden Ages between the 13th and 15th century, when Brugge was the economical capital of North-Western Europe. The city’s medieval street pattern stayed for the most part unchanged, creating a peculiar and authentic atmosphere, where small winding cobblestone streets connect picturesque squares, lined with stepped gable houses, city palaces and gothic churches. The horse drawn carriages and boats on the canals make the picture complete. We visit the Lake of Love, the Beguinage, the church of Our Lady (outside), the Saint-Johns hospital (outside), Gruuthuse palace (outside), the many canals and bridges, the Burg, the central market place with the Belfry, the Jan van Eyck square, and many more. The history of medieval Bruges unfolds during the walk, and is spiced up with many entertaining tales that make the city of Bruges in the Middle Ages come to  life for you, where the rich lived in the Golden Ages, but the poor more often in de Dark Ages.

Generally my tours take two hours walking through the city. The start, end and route of the tour can be customized to your needs and wishes. We can for instance pick you up at your hotel, the train station, your breakfast or lunch place. Each walk can be extented and sites you really do not want to miss can be included. Each walk can be further personalized according to your interest and background knowledge without any extra charge, making each tour a unique and personal experience.

As a local of Bruges I know all the ins and outs of the city. Visiting Bruges should feel like visiting a friends hometown knowing there is someone to answer all your questions, be them historical or practical. I will be more than happy to advise you and to answer any questions you may have about your stay in the city.