Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Fairytale day trip to enchanting Bruges
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Fairytale day trip to enchanting Bruges
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

You’ll jump back in time with one of our local Brussels hosts - not to worry; you won’t need a time machine. Take a scenic 1-hour train from Brussels to the enchanting medieval city of Bruges, and the minute you step out into the streets, you’ll feel like you’re in a fairytale.

We recommend starting this experience no later than 10:30AM. 8 hours may seem long, but the time will fly by as you wander through the cobbled streets alongside the canals and discover exactly why this Flemish city is known as “Venice of the North”. 

Your host is there to help you get the most out of your day your way, so let them know what that means for you. Be it a visit to the beautifully persevered medieval landmarks like St John's Hospital, the Begijnhof, and the Beguinage or strolling through the city, stopping to see traditional lace shops, or a stop at the Lake of Love.

And there’s no way we’d let you miss out on a bit of a chocolate rush, so you’ll enjoy a taste (or two or three) of Bruges' famous chocolates. Yum.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Enjoy a 1-hour train ride from Brussels to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bruges with a host by your side
  • Your experience, your way - walk the cobbled streets, slowly taking in the Medieval, fairytale-like atmosphere or visit multiple well-preserved landmarks like Begijnhof
  • See enchanting secret spots known only to locals, from your host's point of view
  • Throughout your day out, speak to your host about what they think you’ll enjoy when you head back to Brussels
  • Start in the morning and spend the day exploring beautiful Bruges before taking the train back to Brussels

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • Return train ticket from Brussels to Bruges
  • 8 hours with your host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (apart from return tickets to Bruges)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Your own fairytale castle

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Having Andrea as our Bruges Tour Guide was like traveling with a family member who knew ALL of Brussels history:) We felt safe in his hands for the day. He knew all the best places to find what we wanted and was able to tailor the day based off of our interests. We are grateful for our time in Bruges and for Andrea as our Guide.

    June 2022

    Jennifer N

    We booked a day trip to Brugge (Bruges) with City Unscripted. Our tour guide, Andrea, was everything you could want for this type of tour. Friendly, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable of local history, architecture, customs, and physical features. Although our tour was to Brugge, Andrea first walked us to Grand Place in Brussels. We had already walked Grand Place 2 or 3 times, but with him there to give the history and explain the architecture it took on a whole new meaning. Brugge is a beautiful town and a great way to spend a day if you have the time!

    October 2021

    Charles Thomas C

    A wonderful trip to a wonderful place..our guide was very knowledgeable and very good....I highly recommend this trip to everyone!

    January 2020

    Kenneth L

    Ricardo took the time to find out what our group liked to do and researched the best stops to make the most of our time in Bruges!

    October 2019

    Carol B

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