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• Carbon Neutral

Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Bruges, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Bruges.

Destination

Bruges, Belgium

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Nederlands, Français

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Tonka Tearoom - Bruges to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. 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.

3. City Highlights

   See Church of our Lady, De Halve Maan, Burg Square, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Bruges so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. 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.

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

Arian🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Xavier)

28 May 2025

echt een hele gave dag gehad in Brugge en dit allemaal dankzij Xavier. hij wist echt van alles te vertellen, lekker gemoedelijk en gezellig Dagje Brugge? zeker kiezen voor Xavier!!Super gids!

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Xavier)

8 June 2025

My travel companions and I only had one short day in Bruges. We decided to book Xavier’s Highlights and Hidden Gems walking tour so that we could really see as much as we could of this beautiful city. Xavier is charming, kind, and knowledgeable about his home town. He modified our tour to fit our needs and desires. This trip was our first into Belgium (3 cities in 3 days) and served a reconnaissance mission for future trips. We will most definitely be back to spend more time in Bruges thanks to Xavier. We will be wanting to book other tours with him at that time. Highly recommend! A most perfect afternoon!!

Janie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

8 June 2025

We had a wonderful time with Hugo! He (and generations of his family) is from Bruges and has so much deep knowledge of the city and fun (and funny) anecdotes to share. We loved that he focused on small, local businesses. It was a great way for us to learn about Bruges during a short, weekend visit. We would love to seek Hugo out next time we come, as well!A True Local Gem

Asta🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Patrick)

6 June 2025

I loved seeing Bruges with Patrick. So many interesting historical facts he shared with us. Bruges adventures

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

31 May 2025

Hugo made sure to understand my interests and expectations so that he could customize the tour appropriately. We visited 3 unique beer cafes, each with great character/charm, each further removed from traditional tourist areas and each older. Got to have multiple beers and taste even more across a broad spectrum of tastes and styles. Learned a lot about Belgian beer and life in Bruges.Belgian beer & More…

Monique🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hugo)

30 May 2025

Het was ontzettend leuk en Hugo had een leuke route voor ons buiten de massa om. Hij kon leuk vertellen en had veel goede tipsOntzettend gezellige wandeltour

Christy

(About local Hugo)

24 May 2025

Hugo has grown up loving the city of Bruges and it showed. He knows all the hidden gems along narrow streets and behind old wooden doors. From the pub we grabbed a beer at, to the house his great grandfather grew up in, and the chocolate shop he recommended, we felt like a local. Thank you Hugo!Hidden Gems

wbock01🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

18 May 2025

Patrick was so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and flexible. Really worth the money to see the sights with his insight! Patrick is a great guide

lisa

(About local Patrick)

14 May 2025

We feel very fortunate we found this website and chose Patrick for our Bruges tour. Bruges needs to be seem in this manner, through a local person. Patrick's enthusiasm and knowledge was extremely engaging and interesting. We feel our experience had many special nuances because you are a resident. It has been the best part of our vacation. Thank you, PatrickThe Best Part of Our Vacation

Steven

(About local Xavier)

13 May 2025

Xaviar provided a lovely day in beautiful Bruges. He led us through the city with history, knowledge and, humor. Beautiful day

Rhonda🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Patrick)

8 May 2025

2

We did not know what to expect with a food tour, and we were thoroughly delighted with our day with Patrick. Open to anything, we let Patrick control the itinerary. He was extremely organized as he walked us through town, sharing city history as we walked between food tastings. Patrick has great passion for history, and he was so engaging throughout our tour. Everything we consumed was delicious, and we apprecaiated it even more for the background, history and relevance Patrick provided. Highly recommend the experience, and even more highly recommend Patrick as your guide. We are already exploring a return trip to Bruges, and we will certainly take another tour with Patrick if at all possible. Wow! Fabulous 3 hours with Patrick!

Terry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

5 May 2025

2

It was great to finally meet Patrick in person after having met him virtually on a walking tour of Bruges during the pandemic! Patrick was responsive to questions from the start and helped us land on this amazing tasting tour that was truly enjoyable (and filling)! We walked and drank + ate our way through the city, all the stops delicious and informative. Patrick is just as warm and kind in person as he was on screen. I love his laugh (and you will, too)! Thanks so much for a fun and yummy day out in Bruges!Super fun (and yummy) tour with Patrick!

Teri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Xavier)

3 May 2025

There were 4 of us in our group with Xavier. We very much appreciated his insight into Bruges as we explored it for the first time. Great information about the city and its history. We were able to see and learn a lot about the city. Insights into the city were very helpful for us. He provided an extensive list of restaurants when asked. We did go to two he suggested…..L’Estaminet (great place and definitely felt more local) and Grand Cafe De Republiek (another great option that we were grateful for the recommendation).Awesome Tour with Xavier!

Robert

(About local Xavier)

30 April 2025

Xavier met us at the train station and we spent about 15 minutes getting to know each other before venturing on Bruges tour. Xavier talked clearly and was willing to answer all and any questions. My wife has a minor mobility issue and Xavier was cognizant and accommodated her walk within the tour. Part way through the tour we stopped for a brief coffee break and our discussions were Bruges insightful. Lunch (by our choice ) was simple and at a local sandwich shop. It was wonderful We saw all we had come to see and when the tour was completed we certainly felt like we had connected with Xavier. It was an enjoyable tour time with him. I recommend him highly.Great Guide with infectious personality

Cinta🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

28 April 2025

2

The tour was amazing. I would recommend Patrick as a guide anytime. He did an excellent job of blending the food with the conversations about history!Best guide!

Lauren

(About local Patrick)

27 April 2025

Ik heb zo hard genoten van de toer.. het was leerrijk en super tof. Heel leuk dat er nog mensen zijn die de kennis en geschiedenis meedragen en doorgeven. Als je terug in de tijd gecapulteert wil worden en je wilt je laten onderdompelen in de havenstad waar hard werd gewerkt en handel gedreven. Ben je bij patrick aan het juiste adres! Dank u wel het was echt aangenaam en zijn geld waard. Heerlijk en leerrijk

Unknown

(About local Hugo)

19 April 2025

Merci à Hugo, guide d’exception Visite très interessante, enrichissante Merci à vous Hugo:) Visite formidable

Philippe🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Hugo)

18 April 2025

Het bezoek aan Brugge met Hugo was fantastisch! Hugo was de perfecte gids om Brugge beter te leren kennen! Zowel de toeristische trekpleisters als een aantal verborgen pareltjes. We hebben deze bezocht samen met veel kennis over de historiek van Brugge aangevuld met een lekker biertje! Bedankt Hugo! Super bezoek aan Brugge

Amber and Dave🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Xavier)

17 April 2025

Xavier is very knowledgeable, not only about Brugge but, the rest of the country as well! Really enjoyed our time with himLocal knows his stuff!

Sarah

(About local Patrick)

8 April 2025

We had an amazing tour with Patrick! He is very knowledgeable, warm, engaging, great with our kids (ages 8, 10, 14 and 16) and obviously loves his beautiful city. I feel like we definitely saw the highlights and some hidden gems and learned a lot of history. He had great recommendations/suggestions as well. I highly recommend booking with Patrick- you will not be disappointed! Wonderful!

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hugo)

15 March 2025

Wonderful guide, took us away from the tourist areas although ended there, lots of stories and local knowledge snd above all a lovely chap…Hugo

Astrid

(About local Hugo)

12 March 2025

We hebben met Hugo een heel leuke wandeling gemaakt door minder bekende delen van Brugge Hij vertelt leuk en onderhoudend en we zijn op plekken geweest die we anders niet bezocht zouden hebben. Helaas was het culinaire aspect van de wandeling erg mager. Bakje (lekkere!) frites, drankje in een prachtig café uit 1550 en een wafel of ambachtelijk ijsje tot besluit. Maar Speculoos koekjes, een toffee of een kaneelbeschuit maken geen culinaire wandeling in onze ogen; en dat was jammer Want Brugge was geweldig, het weer was nog beter, de verhalen zeer luisterwaardig, maar al met al wel een dure wandeling in verhouding tot het culinaire aspectGoede wandeling, maar niet erg culinair

Cecilie

(About local Xavier)

27 February 2025

We were a group of 8 people and had a good experience with Xavier. Interesting and funny stories. Very easy to understand his English. Perfect

Amanda

(About local Patrick)

22 February 2025

1

Patrick was passionate about Bruges and his knowledge of its history and food were amazing. He was funny and engaging and I can’t recommend him highly enough.Fantastic tour

Padraic

(About local Hugo)

12 December 2024

The first time I visited Bruges in 1999, Hugo was my guide. I fell in love with Bruges then and also kind of fell in love with Hugo. He’s an erudite epicurean, a sophisticated oenophile, a deeply knowledgeable historian but mostly he’s funny, sincere and kind. Love on first sight

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

7 December 2024

My husband and I were spending two nights in Bruges, and we wanted to explore the area with a local to see parts of Bruges that we might otherwise miss, learn more about the history of the city, and of course taste some of its specialties. We arrived at the meeting point about ten minutes early, and Tom was already there waiting for us. Tom took us all over Bruges, showed us landmarks and explained so much history with great stories. He was very engaging, and also very patient with my many stops to take photos. Tom offered us a nice variety of local foods and drinks to sample. We really enjoyed them all, but our favorite tasting stops were the chocolatier and the brewery. All-in-all, I would say that our tour of Bruges made for an absolutely perfect afternoon. Thank you again for the fantastic tour, Tom!A perfect Bruges afternoon with Tom

Sarndra

(About local Patrick)

6 December 2024

Our food tour with Patrick was absolutely worth doing. Patrick is very personable and as well as lots of food experiences, his knowledge of the history of Bruge is fantastic. I highly recommend this tour with Patrick. You will not be disaapointed!Exceptional

Alyson🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

27 November 2024

1

Patrick was so great! We did the 10 Tastings of Bruges tour with him. He loves his city and he gave us a great variety of food tastings along with a great city tour. Great personality and energy.Energetic and full of life

Michael J.

(About local Tom)

27 November 2024

My wife and I had a very good 3 hours with Tom that flew by. We both enjoy the history of places we visit so the historical tour was excellent and very i formative and leads you to a great understanding of its people today. Thoroughly reccommend it.A great way to learn about Bruge.

Fernando

(About local Hugo)

26 November 2024

An admirable professional with many talents and skills that connect people, Hugo grapples opportunity with tenacious confidence and is always willing to share his own expertise and vision with others. Virtues and high moral values

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

24 November 2024

Thankyou Tom for a fantastic experience visiting Bruges! We really appreciated your extensive knowledge on the area, your flexibility to accomodate the interests of our group, and the enjoyable way you delivered the tour. I would highly recommend a tour with you to anyone visiting Belgium! Fantastic experience!

Rajeev

(About local Hugo)

24 November 2024

Hugo is a passionate educator & mentor. His presonality is larger than life. He has a very positive market reputation and is easily approachable. He is a great human being and a friend. Personality larger than life

Eugene

(About local Hugo)

23 November 2024

Hugo is a pillar in the travel industry, a man with exceptional values, someone who takes interest in YOU, in what you do and what you say. It has been a privilege to work with you, you make things happen!Making things happen

Dirk

(About local Hugo)

20 November 2024

Hugo is a great professional and a person you like to meet. A person you like to meet

Lode

(About local Hugo)

19 November 2024

Hugo continue to impress me with his encyclopaedic knowledge of the hospitality and events industry. He inspires confidence and never downtalks people. Commitment

Kristien🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Tom)

19 November 2024

super gids ! We hebben heel wat bijgeleerd over Brugge Brugge

Iwan

(About local Hugo)

18 November 2024

Het is altijd aangenaam interessante mensen te ontmoeten maar met Hugo komt daar een dimensie bij: de vriendschap en de humor.Met positieve mensen is het goed omgaan

Heidi

(About local Hugo)

14 November 2024

Not only is Hugo an incredible industry resource, his personality will brighten your darkest day and find opportunity around every corner. Brightening your day

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

19 October 2024

Tom was our introduction to Bruge, it's history, it's culture, and it's personalities past and present. We spent a delightful 3 hours meandering through the city with him. He is thorough and knowledgeable, and indeed an excellent storyteller. And to top it all off, he's personable and good humored. An exceptional afternoon

Robin

(About local Hugo)

16 October 2024

He is a true global citizen and has strong business friendships around the world. He has worked on many sides of the global meetings and events industry and I have always enjoyed my conversations with him. Networker and relationship builder

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

15 October 2024

1

Patrick was an excellent guide very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Exceptional experience

Ian

(About local Hugo)

4 October 2024

Hugo"s personality is as big as his lover for Belgium. Always smiling and welcoming, it's no surprise that he has been at the forefront of an industry where where people and relationships are the two most important ingredients for success. Love for Belgium

Grant

(About local Hugo)

2 October 2024

Hugo and his team are the kind of partners we all look for when developing and executing unforgettable incentive experiences. Hugo's approach to problem solving coupled with his depth of relationships .. helps deliver amazing results and allows everyone to focus on the most important audience - the clients. Unforgettable incentive experiences

Nichole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

1 July 2024

1

We met Patrick in the central square in Brugge on a very hot day. He told great stories about the city and introduced us to delicious food. My friends and I enjoyed learning about the city from a true local. If you are going to be in Brugge definitely choose Patrick as your guide. Great tour of Brugge

Beatrice🇿🇲 Zambia

(About local Tom)

26 June 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Tom. He was friendly and sincere from the moment we met him. We left the tour with so much interesting information about Bruges that left us wanting to return for a visit! The pace of the tour was perfect. The sights were varied and interesting. We can highly recommend Tom as a local guide. He is kind and very good at what he does. Thank you!wonderful!

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tom)

3 June 2024

Tom's walking food tour of Bruges was an exceptional experience. Communication with Tom was seamless from the start, making planning effortless. His extensive knowledge of Bruges' history added a fascinating layer to the tour, enriching our understanding of the city. The food stops were all delightful, offering a diverse and delicious taste of local cuisine. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and highly recommend Tom's tour to anyone visiting Bruges.An insider's food and history tour

Kathryn 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

8 May 2024

I had the best tour with Patrick yesterday. He was so kind and so knowledgeable, it was really great. Not only did I learn a lot but I also felt I was provided with lesser known tips and details about the city. Thank you, Patrick!Patrick is fantastic!

Ajit🇶🇦 Qatar

(About local Tom)

19 April 2024

We visited Bruges for a day and it was just perfect, the sun was shining bright and Tom kept us engaged with the history and stories of Bruges and its inhabitants. Communication with him from the onset was smoot and clear. I would highly recommend Tom

5h2rxst4wn

(About local Tom)

2 April 2024

I had the pleasure of joining Tom for a 3-hour tour of Bruges’ historical sites, and it was an unforgettable experience. Tom’s knowledge of the city’s history is unparalleled, and his passion for Bruges is infectious. He led us through the cobblestone streets with enthusiasm, sharing fascinating stories and insights about each site we visited. The pace of the tour was perfect, allowing ample time to admire the beauty and take photos without feeling rushed. Tom’s professionalism and friendliness made the tour feel like a walk with an old friend. I highly recommend Tom to anyone looking to explore Bruges’ rich history and hidden gems.Great guide! Woukd recommend

Benjamin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tom)

17 March 2024

We've done the Kickstarter Tour to Bruges with Tom and enjoyed his friendly and humourous way of making us feel good while exploring the most important sight of the city. Tom is great is making history come alive by telling stories from the past and sharing his information about the city. We can recommend getting on a tour with Tom all the way!Perfect introduction to Bruges