From Celts, Romans, and Knights Templars, and the breathtakingly beautiful city of Bruges, through the carnage of Flanders Fields to picturesque villages and castles, this private minibus tour will introduce you to the history, as well as the sights and tastes of this very special part of Europe.
Destination
Bruges, Belgium
Category
Day Trips
Duration
8 horas
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Polski
Included
Private guide
Driver
A/C Car
Excluded
Optional lunch is not included but can be arranged.
1 reasons to book this tour
Flemish Heritage and Bruges VIP Eco Tour
What you can expect
Disfrute de un paseo tranquilo en un minibús privado, cómodo y con aire acondicionado por la ciudad de Brujas y la campiña flamenca. Descubrimos la magia medieval de Brujas, una de las ciudades más bellas de Europa y navegamos por muchos otros pintorescos pueblos y ciudades flamencas, aprendiendo sobre su patrimonio único. Visitaremos un puerto deportivo en Ostende y pasaremos por partes del Muro Atlántico de Hitler, así como por los campos de batalla y cementerios de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Sin olvidar otros secretos flamencos, visitaremos un sitio relacionado con los misteriosos Caballeros Templarios e incluso una abadía que produce la mejor cerveza. en el mundo.
Soy un investigador histórico independiente apasionado por la arqueología y la exploración. Durante nuestro viaje compartiré contigo los datos fascinantes sobre Flandes y me detendré en cualquier lugar que queramos para una exploración en profundidad o un descanso con degustaciones opcionales. Este recorrido se puede personalizar completamente según sus necesidades.
PD: El coche que se muestra en las fotografías es para fines de demostración y el modelo real puede variar durante el recorrido.
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Igor.
Meeting point
Meet at Simon Stevinplein - Bruges to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Magical Bruges
Bus tour of a medieval city of Bruges
Damme
Charming village and Flemish canals
Ostend
The Queen of the Sea
Raversyde
Atlantic Wall fortificastions
Ypres
History through the ages
Flanders Fields
Battlefields and cemeteries
Westvleteren
Monks and beer
Other attractions
Tour can be entirely customised for you
Pick-up
Can be arranged from Bruges or Zeebrugge
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
I can personalize this tour for you
Puedo personalizar este tour para ti
Dime la fecha de tu viaje y el tamaño del grupo
Dime tus preferencias y deseos para que pueda personalizar el tour para ti.
Espera mi oferta personal en tu bandeja de entrada!
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Kaya🇺🇸 United States
27 junio 2025
Igor has a background in history and archaeology, and I felt like we were walking around with a professor learning about history, art, and geography in real time. He was accommodating to our timing (and stopping for excellent snacks) while providing nonstop information and storytelling about Bruges from the Celtics all the way through the 1970s. A great way to get a crash course in a fantastic town.Pro course in Bruges
Lauren🇨🇦 Canada
26 junio 2025
The tour with Igor was the highlight of my trip to Brugge. He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable asking as many questions as my heart desired. And he always had a knowledgeable answer. We covered topics ranging from prehistory to modern day. He also offered some tips on restaurants, chocolate shops, bars, and museums that were worth visiting. I highly recommend a tour with Igor. He loves the city and seems to really enjoy sharing it with others.Friendly, Knowledgeable, Fun
Bobbie🇺🇸 United States
18 mayo 2025
Igor really enlightened us with his knowledge of history about the town of Bruges. He showed us much of this beautiful town. I would highly recommend him as a guide!!Igor showed us a great tine in Bruges
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
5 mayo 2025
We had a wonderful time in Bruges with Igor! He has extensive knowledge of the city and its history, and he shared that knowledge in fascinating and relatable stories. He pointed us to some great chocolate shops, explained the history of Michelangelo’s “Madonna and Child,” and helped us understand how access to the sea contributed to the growth of Bruges. He was also very gracious in responding to our tourist requests, such as the best way back to the train station, and where to purchase headache medicine. Igor made me feel that I was in the most interesting history class ever! Highly recommend! Fascinating tour with Igor!
Diane
28 abril 2025
Igor was both informative and charming. He took us to incredibly interesting hidden spots and answered all of question with great detail. He is a master of the area’s history.
When our tour was over he directed us to a lovely spot for a delicious an relaxing luncha perfect tour
gjs1
5 abril 2025
Igor brings an excitement to the history of Brugge. We often hire guides, but not many can get you as enthusiastic about the history of an area as Igor. At the end of the tour, he said goodbye, but as he turned to leave, I stopped him to give him a handsome tip. He said no, but I insisted because the time with him was worth so much more than he charged. Typically we do not tip our guides as they set their own rates.A Guide Who Loves History
Susan
2 abril 2025
If you love history, this is the tour for you! Igor is extremely knowledgeable about the breadth of history of the region. Additionally, he's extremely affable and kind! Gave me some great recommendations for further study as well!! Step back in time!
Frank🇩🇪 Germany
25 septiembre 2023
We were a group of five people interested in history and culture, from different backgrounds, some knowing Bruges well, others not at all. Igor delighted everyone with his stories and his excellent knowledge of European history, showing the bigger picture behind the sights in Bruges (but also including nice little stories and anecdotes).
Our 3 hour tour passed in a flash, we were tired from walking afterwards, but could have listened to Igor for hours more.One of the best city tours of our live
Carol🇺🇸 United States
2 julio 2023
We had a wonderful walking tour of Brugge. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. He answered questioned and will gear the tour toward your interests. Igor made a cloudy raining day very bright. I would recommend his tour for all visiting the city for the first time.Walking tour with Igor
Johannes
28 marzo 2020
What a perfect start to explore Brugge on our first day! Two and a half hours packed with both profound historical information and humorous stories, past and present, highlights and secret places you would never have noticed. And enough things left over to do afterwards - recommended by a true local: to climb Belfried, to see the foundations of Sint Donaas, go for a boat ride, drink the best beer or hot chocolate in town, stroll along the windmills near Kruisvest, see a film about two Irish killers... Having travelled the world himself, Igor had a good feeling for the local treasures, for the people (including his guests) and for timing - to have a rare glance at Brugge's most sacred blood! If you like to ask a lot of questions - Igor will patiently listen and answer. If you stay behind to take a lot of pictures - Igor will wait politely. If you are yourself a local tourguide - you'll enjoy it. Thank you, Igor! We had a wonderful time, just before general lockdown. In the end, you had been too quick for a tip... Be well and carry on!Meet Igor - and get to know the world!
Heather
12 marzo 2020
We had a great tour with Igor. He was very knowledgeable and made Brugge come alive with history and local stories. He was very accomadating with my need to take photos and was great at providing information on things we should see in our two days. Also provided info on where to have beer, waffles and chocolate and food tips! It was a great afternoon. Thank you Igor.Excellent Guide
Jody🇺🇸 United States
5 marzo 2020
We had a great time touring Bruges with Igor. His knowledge of the city's history was unprecedented and he also shared lesser known tips and stories of the city as well. The information he shared and details of the city that he pointed out go well beyond that of the typical tour guide. He was very friendly and we had a great time walking around with him. Bruges is an incredibly beautiful and historic city that we are very glad to have had the opportunity to explore. Highly recommend this tour! Amazing guide & tour- absolutely worth it!
Steffen
4 marzo 2020
Our city walk with Igor was really nice ,funny and informative. He gave us lots of information, answered all our questions really friendly and showed us hidden places . We had lovely time and can highly recommend him .
Very nice and informative citywalk
Martina🇩🇪 Germany
1 marzo 2020
Lieber Igor, danke für deine versierte und amüsante Führung durch Brügge 😊. Wir werden dich gerne weiterempfehlen! Deine Tipps für Café mit wunderbarer Trinkschokolade und Pub mit herrlichem belgischem Hausbier haben uns große Freude bereitet.
Nur die Schokoladen - Verköstigung hatte ihren Namen nicht wirklich verdient 🙈....
Beste Grüße
Sehr informativer Rundgang durch Brügge
Lucy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 febrero 2020
I always like to do a tour in a new city and this is one of the best tours i've ever done!
Igor gave us the perfect mix of history, interesting facts, legends and useful information for the rest of our tour, recommended place for hot chocolate, bars, restaurants and was able to answer all of our questions. You find places you really would never find without a guide. It was February when we did it and cold and windy, but Igor always made sure to try to keep us in the sun as much as possible which was very thoughtful
Just book it, you wont regret it!It really was highlights and hidden gems!
David🇩🇪 Germany
18 febrero 2020
My girlfriend and I had a very great city tour with Igor for about 2.5 hours.
He is a very friendly and knowledgeable guy and gave us a very interesting tour. He painted a very nice picture of the history of the city and gave us great background information for our later explorations on our own. Also showed us the way around the city center.
Definitely recommended to take a tour when you arrive.Great Citytour
Shanyn🇺🇸 United States
12 febrero 2020
Igor was fantastic. We learned so much about the history of Bruges. We saw the highlights, but also some hidden gems we wouldn't have known about otherwise.Bruges History, Magic and Chocolate Tour
Stefanie🇩🇪 Germany
9 febrero 2020
We had a great time with Igor on our tour through Bruges. Three hours just flew by, while learning many interesting bits about the city's history, spanning two thousand years. As Igor said - there is so much to experience in this beautiful city that we could only "scratch the surface", so we will definitely be back for more!! He presented all the information in a very knowledgeable as well as accessible and often humorous manner, always taking care to connect the historical facts to life in modern Bruges. It was a really interesting and well spent afternoon, thanks again, Igor!Historical gems of Bruges
Debra🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21 diciembre 2019
Did a two hour walking tour with Igor which was very informative and interesting. Been coming to Bruges for many years but learnt a lot of new things.Bruges History and Magic Tour
Paul🇳🇿 New Zealand
18 diciembre 2019
A great way to see and understand a bit about Bruges. Igor knew the highlights and took us places we would never have found ourselves.Very enjoyable
Henry🇺🇸 United States
5 diciembre 2019
The day of our tour it was cold and rainy however we all still had a very good time. Igor was very knowledgeable about Brugge and made the tour enjoyable for the entire family. He even made a few detours to keep the kids interested and warm. We would definitely take another tour with Igor. Great tour!
Sean🇺🇸 United States
31 octubre 2019
Igor gave us an overall walking tour of the city. He was very knowledgeable and had some fun stories about the history of Bruges.
His recommendations for food snd beer were great. I would definitely recommend his tourIgor great tour in Bruges
Raymond🇳🇱 Netherlands
29 octubre 2019
We very much enjoyed the private tour with Igor through the beautiful historic centre of Brugge! The combination of the beautiful weather and the knowledgeable stories of Igor made our stay in Brugge more than worth while!!! Thank you very much and you gave us a reason to certainly come back!!A perfect day in Brugge
Vincent
29 octubre 2019
We couldn’t have had a better guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and took us everywhere in the city he loves. A morning with Igor in Bruges
Marc🇧🇪 Belgium
28 octubre 2019
I had the most wonderful experience with Igor. He is like a walking encyclopedie. Really a Nice guy too.Amazing experience
Susanne🇩🇪 Germany
23 octubre 2019
Igor showed us several places we have not seen before. It was a diverting walk and he knows really a lot about the city. We definitely recommend the tour👍🏼😊Lots of interesting places in Bruges
Carol🇩🇪 Germany
17 octubre 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour through Bruges with Igor - he was so knowledgable about the history, art and architecture of the city and there wasn't a question he couldn't answer. We not only explored the highlights of the city with him, but Igor pointed out many "hidden gems" as he called them - places that one wouldn't find on one's own. He gave us many suggestions regarding museums and places to visit so that we made the most of our next few days in the city. Would definitely recommend Igor further, especially at the beginning of your stay in Bruges. Igor made Bruges come alive!
Carlos🇺🇸 United States
11 octubre 2019
This tour was more than we expected to have. We learned about history of Brugges and visited some off the beaten path places, which only a local would be able to show, and also got great recommendations about where to eat , have a good local beer and shopping as well. It was a pleasure to have Igor guide us around, hear history and stories, and fall in love with the city. It was one of the highlights of our vacation, and we are looking forward in coming for a longer visit.
Ruth🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 octubre 2019
Igor’s Walking tour was the highlight of our weekend in Bruges - fun, interesting and informative. Highly recommended.Fabulous Tour
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
22 septiembre 2019
Igor is a personable and extremely knowledgeable guide. He was able to accommodate special requests and took us on a fascinating tour, that included architectural details, history, culture, legends, and traditions that brought the city to life. We benefitted from a tour on the first day, so we could double back the next day to visit museums and other areas that Igor recommended. Igor obviously loves the city and we appreciated his sharing his passionate interest with us.Knowledgeable and Engaging
David🇨🇦 Canada
19 septiembre 2019
Had a great tour with Igor very informative learnt a lot about Bruges saw things we wouldn’t have without him ,highly recommend this tour ,book with Igor ,Dave & Val , Vancouver Canada.Bruges
Tatjana🇺🇸 United States
17 septiembre 2019
We really enjoyed meeting and talking with Igor. His knowledge of the area is amazing. It was well worth the money and more.Wonderful, wonder filled
Ruth🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 septiembre 2019
We LOVED our morning spent with Igor! He was engaging, so fascinating, and clearly loves his city. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone visiting Brugge! Thank you for a lovely tour. Igor the Incredible!
James🇺🇸 United States
13 septiembre 2019
Igor was our guide in Bruges and was wonderful. Took us to hidden areas off the beaten track so we missed some of the massive crowds, but also got to see the normal tourist "must sees". He was very knowledgeable and we loved his historical perspective. Also he was simply a nice man to walk with through the streets of Bruges. This was our fourth time to use With Locals and Igor and a guide in Lisbon were by far the best of a very good group of guides.Great Local Guide
Muriel🇳🇱 Netherlands
9 septiembre 2019
We booked a private tour for six people with Igor, and we all really enjoyed it. He asked us what we were interested in and if we’d like to see any specific sites, and organised the tour around that. He was very enthusiastic about his city and is very knowledgeable. He knew all the historical facts, and had some interesting and funny legends to go with it. He seemed more than happy to answer any questions and also gave us a couple of good tips about bars and restaurants!Great tour with a very enthusiastic guide!
Jack🇺🇸 United States
5 septiembre 2019
Igor did a great job of summarizing the historical background of Bruges. Some points he made with a slide show on his iPad; others were things he pointed out while walking around. He took us to all of the typical tourist attractions as well as to a neighborhood with interesting stories. Great history
Debra🇺🇸 United States
1 septiembre 2019
Igor was phenomenal, in addition to his vast fund of historical knowledge he provided us so much information about things we would have never even noticed and even if we had we would have no idea of the meaning of these little “relics”. Great job Igor, thanks for the outstanding tour!Brugge
Melanie🇺🇸 United States
28 agosto 2019
We enjoyed our tour of Bruges with Igor. He is wealth of historical knowledge and has lots of interesting stories about Bruges. Great Guide
Tracy🇺🇸 United States
22 agosto 2019
My husband and I truly enjoyed our time with Igor. He started our tour with a brief overview of Bruges and then showed us around his amazing city. Igor shared a lot of history about the city with us, recommended places to visit later on our own, and introduced us to interesting sites we would never have found walking on our own. We highly recommend this tour (or any tour) with Igor. His enthusiasm for Bruges is contagious and his knowledge about the city and its history were both entertaining and informative. Sincere thanks to Igor for making our day in Bruges so enjoyable!A Must Do Tour
w.glen🇨🇦 Canada
8 agosto 2019
The tour with Igor was amazing. He was informative and never felt bored during the almost 3 hour walking tour. Learned quite a bit about Brugge. Igor was great
Douglas🇩🇪 Germany
4 agosto 2019
Great tour with Igor, both our kids and our dog were very enthusiastic about what we all learnt about Bruges over a two hour tour. Wonderful, with interesting facts and figures...Igor even dog-sat while we were in the chapel of the holy grail. Highly recommended!! Thank you Igor!!History with dog
Holly🇺🇸 United States
18 julio 2019
My husband and I came to Europe for our honeymoon, along the way we stopped in Bruges! This is definitely one of my favorite places to be, but it was even more special due to the personalized tour we took with Igor. He brought us around the city giving us the history of Bruges and fun facts as we walked. He is super knowledgeable about Bruges, as evidenced by his answers to all of my impromptu questions. This could not have been a better experience for us. I wish we could have brought him along to all 5 countries we visited! If you are in Bruges, book the History and Magic Tour with Igor, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon, Igor!
Sincerely,
Newly Married Holly and BenThank you Igor!
John🇺🇸 United States
14 julio 2019
Igor was a terrific guide. We learned so much interesting information about Brugge. We would highly recommend his tour.John and Birgit
Martha🇺🇸 United States
10 julio 2019
Absolutely fabulous! Had a lot of intriguing stories and small details about the buildings and city which really brought everything to life. Fabulous mix of history and culture as well as legends and myths. Not sure who enjoyed it more -- me or my 15 year old daughter. Highly recommend Igor.Can I give him 15 stars? The best!
Steve🇺🇸 United States
9 julio 2019
Our family of 4 had a 1.5 hour walking tour of Bruges and it was great! He was knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the city. We covered a lot in a short period of time. It was our first day in Bruges so we like to get a good overview of the area and Igor did a great job. I would definitely recommend Igor for a walking tour of Bruges.Fun and Informative Walking Tour in Bruges
Britta🇺🇸 United States
9 julio 2019
It was an amazing tour. Igor is incredibly knowledgeable.
Douglas🇺🇸 United States
4 julio 2019
We took three private tours in three cities across Europe and this was by far our favorite. Igor was a great storyteller! Very engaged and articulate. Even our two teenage daughters liked it and they are impossible to impress.
Bruges is a beautiful city to explore...but looking through the eyes of a local and hearing its history was simply priceless! Everyone should book this trip with Igor!!
Doug and Tanya BrownOne of our best tours in Europe
Danelle🇺🇸 United States
4 julio 2019
We had a good time with Igor. His delivery style is very conversational, and so intriguing that he kept our interest the entire time. My husband and I are academic types, so Igor fully satisfied our inquiring minds about the history of gorgeous Bruge. We also had a teenager, and a little guy (10 yrs) with us, so Igor was sensitive to squirmy kids nearing their limit. We learned a lot as a family, and we were especially appreciative of Igor’s chocolate buying tips...since there are sixty-something shops in Bruge! We had a wonderful time!Interesting, warmly conversational, snd fun
Julie🇺🇸 United States
28 junio 2019
We really enjoyed our time with Igor on our tour in Bruges! He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. We had a teenager with us and he even managed to keep her attention the whole time—no small feat! We would definitely recommend the tour to others.Great tour!
Katrin🇦🇹 Austria
23 junio 2019
Die Kurzführung durch Brügge gestaltete Igor mehr als effizient. Nach 85 Minuten waren wir nicht nur alle Sehenswürdigkeiten mit den wesentlichen Detailinfos durch, er gab uns auch beim Abschied noch Tipps, in welche Richtung nun die diversen Orte wiederzufinden sind. Damit konnten wir ganz leicht die Plätze, die wir näher kennenlernen wollten, wiederfinden.Brügge in 90 Minuten
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More about me
"I was not born for one corner. The whole world is my native land" proclaimed Seneca, the esteemed Roman philosopher.
I wholeheartedly echo his sentiment. Born in Poland and raised in the UK, my extensive travels have instilled in me a sense of being a citizen of the world. While I have enjoyed being a tour guide in various countries, including the UK, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, tour guiding is not merely a job for me—it is a genuine passion. Enthralled by history, I derive immense joy from guiding people through the enchanting city of Bruges and the province of Flanders, sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm.
As a freelance journalist, historical researcher, and explorer, I am continuously engrossed in planning new adventures, expeditions, and projects. Whether it involves tracing the paths of pilgrims and crusaders in the Holy Land, embarking on maritime and diving investigations in search of Spanish galleons, or unearthing lost battlefields and treasures, I have chosen Bruges as my "final destination." This decision stems not only from its resemblance to Gdańsk/Danzig, the city of my youth—a medieval Hanseatic town—along with its incredibly rich history but also its exquisite beers and an array of delectable chocolates. I have fallen in love with this remarkable place, and I am confident that you will do the same as we embark on our journey together, continually uncovering new facets of Bruges and Flanders.
My research focuses on history and archaeology, specialising in mysteries and lesser-known facts. I eagerly await the opportunity to meet you, and I highly recommend bringing a camera, as there will be ample photo opportunities along the way.