• Private Tour
• Carbon Neutral

Discover the secrets of the medieval cities of Bruges and Ghent during an exclusive half-day tour with a knowledgeable guide and comfortable transport.

Destination

Bruges, Belgium

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Polski

Included

• Private guide
• Driver
• A/C Car

What you can expect

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.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge - Bruges to start your journey

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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. Pick up

   We start from either Bruges, Ghent or Zeebrugge.

4. Market Square

   Introduction to the history of Bruges and Ghent

5. Pro Memoriam

   Wars and the city

6. Gruuthuse

   History of the importance of beer

7. The Beguinage

   Women only enclave

8. Almshouses

   Rich and poor throughout history

9. Bridge of Love

   Stories of art and history

10. The Dijver

    Walk along the oldest canal in the city

11. In Bruges

    Relieve the fabulous movie

12. Burg

    Celts, Vikings, Romans and the crusaders

13. Jan van Eyck

    Painter and diplomat

14. Hansa quarter

    Precursors of European Union

15. Cradle of capitalism

    Place where it all began

16. 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.

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• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

25 September 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 July 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 August 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 August 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 August 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 2019

It was an amazing tour. Igor is incredibly knowledgeable.

Douglas🇺🇸 United States

4 July 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 July 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 June 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 June 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

Hamish🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 June 2019

This is a great tour to introduce Brugge to any visitor. Igor is charming and has a great depth of knowledge which he shares at a pace to suit you. From the early intro in the main square he takes you through a well paced story of Brugge as you walk around the main sites. He easily fits Brugge into its place in the history of Europe. But if you are a returning visitor or feel well read Igor will be able to go into depth and is likely to find hidden things you may have missed. The original Brugges church under the destroyed Cathedral was a highlight for me. Brugge History Tour

elena🇺🇸 United States

5 June 2019

Igor was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable, shared interesting facts and stories, made the best use of the time of our tour, provided good recommendations about museums, places of interests as well as eateries.Brugge tour review

Lina🇺🇸 United States

4 June 2019

We met Igor at 2pm at Grote market in the old center of Bruges. Igor knows just about everything you need to know about Bruges. Good history knowledge and knows the best shop for chocolate and the oldest restaurant in town. We spent 2 hours walking and learned all sorts of things about Bruges that you wouldn't necessarily learn from someone unless they lived there. A lovely afternoon.A lovely afternoon with Igor

Elisa🇺🇸 United States

27 May 2019

Igor was a great find for us and gave us the perfect introduction to the history of Brugges. He took us on a walk around the city, providing historical observations and context, and pointed out a lot of locations that we might want to return to after the tour to explore in more depth. It was exactly what we needed for an intro to this beautiful city. Very personable and knowledgeable!

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

24 May 2019

Igor met us on time and provided us with an excellent walking tour. He is extremely knowledgeable and enjoys helping others to learn more about this beautiful city. He was able to show us the best places to eat, buy chocolates, get a beer, and have a waffle in addition to learning about the history of Bruges.Great tour of Bruges

Michael🇺🇸 United States

23 May 2019

We really enjoyed our tour of Bruges with Igor. He was very knowledgeable, interesting to listen to and we learned a lot about our new favorite city in the world. He was also responsive to our personal requests along the way. We recommend him!Igor in Bruges

Heather🇨🇦 Canada

11 May 2019

Igor is full of information, both historical and current, about Brugge and Belgium. He navigated through those winding streets like a native. He was very receptive to answering our many questions and pointed out some of the things we should do in the short time we were there. Great guide. Knows his stuff!