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Did you know that the Bruges tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Bruges, Belgium

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Nederlands, Русский, Deutsch, Polski

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Tour does not include entrance tickets
• tasting or transport
• All can be arranged with your host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 11 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 Historium - 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. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Bruges that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Bruges; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Bruges

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Bruges off your list

9. 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

Bobbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Igor)

18 May 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

Ellenya

(About local Artur)

15 May 2025

Artur was wonderful - kind , experienced and knowledgeable. Thank you Artur!Memorable Bruges

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Igor)

5 May 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!

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

Diane

(About local Igor)

28 April 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

Cindy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ann)

17 April 2025

Ann was a great guide for my family of four, including 2 teens. She shared history, culture, and great food with us during our 3 hour tour together. She even brought us some delicious chocolate from a favorite local shop, and helped us find a holiday ornament too. Highly recommend touring with Ann!Ann the Awesome

Sandra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Martin)

17 March 2025

We enjoyed everything about our walking tour through Bruges with Martin. He was informative and paced the tour very well. Was happy to take any and all questions. Found all the interesting ways to move around the city to see the highlights but not be constantly in masses of tourists. Left is also with great recommendations for the rest of our day. Strong reco!!Lots packed into a fee hours

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

Rudolf

(About local Ann)

13 September 2024

Herzlichen Dank an Ann, für die ausgezeichnete Führung auf Deutsch mit vielen kulturellen Highlights und umfangreichen. Erläuterungen! Dank auch für den Drink im Brauhaus mit Käsevariationen! Vieles hätten wir auf eigene Faust nie entdeckt! Wir können Ann nur weiterempfehlen! Thanks a lot! Gruß RudiAlles gut!

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

2 September 2024

Jay was an awesome guide. He showed us so many interesting spots throughout Bruges. He’ll definitely show you all of the top tourist attractions but also mix in many of the off the beaten path sights that only locals know about!Bruges with Jay

Andy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artur)

4 August 2024

We had Artur guide our family around Brugge for a few hours. The way in which he engaged with us and the history of the city was outstanding!! He told jokes and engaged all of us in the stories of the tour. We also had a person who had mobility issues and he was able to move slowly and build in rest areas that tied in with the tour. I can not recommend Artur enough as a guide. We wished all the guides we had on our trip were as good as he is.Artur is magnificent!!!

hutton.chris🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Artur)

1 August 2024

Artur was a wonderful guide for our group of 8 (including kids 7-12). His storytelling and enthusiasm for the city was fantastic. It was also perfect to have this tour at the beginning of our stay and we now have context and recommendations for the rest of our time. We have been touring for 6 weeks and done numerous walking tours. Artur was the best storyteller we've encountered and kept everyone engaged. Thanks again,Great storytelling

Klaus-Peter

(About local Martin)

19 July 2024

Martin hat uns Brügge wirklich nahe gebracht. Er kennt viele Besonderheiten der Stadt und hat uns auch Plätze abseits der üblichen Stadtführungen gezeigt. Martin kennt die Stadt in allen Facetten und erzählt viele interessante Geschichten über Brügge. Darüber hinaus ist er ein wirklich sympathischer Typ und wir hatten während der Tour viel Spaß. Die Stadtführung mit Martin können wir jedem Brügge-Besucher wirklich mit voller Überzeugung empfehlen.Großartige Stadtführung mit Martin

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

3 June 2024

Jay was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had using WithLocals! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the history with places and times and dates, but he was so much fun to hang with. Along our tour route we saw the most amazing buildings and sites and coffee houses and chocolate shops with beer tasting, food tasting, and a recommendation to one of the finest restaurants in town. He was so much fun, making us laugh, showing us a music festivals where we took in the local music and enjoyed the entertainment and food. We kept going long after the Tour was over and Jay is a friend for life now! We would give him 50 stars if it was possible.Fun and wild tour of Bruges

sabine

(About local Martin)

26 May 2024

...von von den vielen Tipps und Empfehlungen, und den spannend erzählten Geschichten zur Stadtgeschichte. Insgesamt hat Martin für eine gute Stimmung gesorgt und jeder konnte seine Fragen stellen. Vielen Dank noch mal an Martin.Wir waren begeistert...

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ann)

21 April 2024

We had a wonderful day with Ann. She was informative, kind, and very knowledgeable. She showed us sights we never would have seen on our own and tailored the pace and the tour to our speed and interests. I am so glad we had the chance to explore this beautiful city with her and highly recommend her!A Beautiful Day in Bruges

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

Kamran🇫🇷 France

(About local Patrick)

12 February 2024

I booked a tour with Patrick for a very special ocassion as I was planning to propose a marriage to my girlfriend in Bruges later in the evening following our walking tour. Everything went even better than expected with Patrick walking us through the hidden gems and key landmarks of Bruges like a true local. Patrick was generous enough to treat us with some local delice.Rewarding experience with local guide

Megan

(About local Ann)

14 December 2023

Ann was awesome. Very informative and knowledgeable Great tour

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ann)

25 August 2023

The 3 of us had a thoroughly delightful 3+ hours with Ann. Prior to the tour, Ann’s communications were always super responsive. On the day of the tour, we emailed a final confirmation re: time and place to meet. She was at the meeting place on time … even greeting us with delicious chocolates! Ann is native to Bruges having been born in this city so she knows it really well. She talked about the history of Bruges showing us significant buildings and monuments, but she also talked about local customs and legends along with funny antidotes that made the city come alive for us. As well of the history of the city, she pointed out the best places for waffles and chocolates along with some of her favorite restaurants that offered ‘good value for the money’ — as she put it. Mid-way through we stopped at a great city brewery for some cheese, bread and great beer. Following the tour, we asked if she might send us some recommendations of other restaurants, which she did along with their weblinks, which we really appreciated. A Great Personalized Tour of Bruges

Unknown

(About local Jay)

11 July 2023

Interesting, high energy, positive, friendly all describe Jay. We loved our time with him and cannot recommend him highly enough. If you go to Bruges, by all means go see Jay. You won't regret it. Jay the Enthusiastic Guide

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

11 July 2023

We had a delightful few hours with Jay learning the history and lore of Bruge. Jay was fun, entertaining and deeply knowledgeable. This is a great walking tour of the city and can be modified by suggestion (like the awesome wine store Jay took us too upon request). It was fun to learn that Jay is a big dog lover and he barks to every dog he sees along the way! I highly recommend this tour with Jay!Fun times with Jay in Bruge!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

5 July 2023

Jay was wonderful! So upbeat and his energy is contagious. His love for Bruges is obvious. We were able to sample food and drinks throughout and see so much. We would have missed so much of this beautiful destination without his guidance.

michael.green🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jay)

2 June 2023

Jay was entertaining, authoritative and knowledgeable. Has a passion for his hometown of BrugesGreat experience wit Jay

Helen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jay)

27 May 2023

Jay was the perfect guide to give us an overview of Bruge through the ages and show us the best places to eat, shop and drink. He was entertaining, amusing and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed his company and the chance to see Bruge through the eyes of a local.Character of Bruge

Gail🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ann)

23 November 2022

I had planned every detail of our trip to Belgium, so was thrilled to find this private tour in Brugge where I did not have to think about a thing! Thank you Ann for a wonderful 3 hour walking tour of your charming town! Ann took our family of 5 (ages 16-74) to all the spots I requested and then to many, many more gems. Ann gave us all the history on each site and was happy to answer all of our questions. She knew the best time to view certain sites so we didn’t miss anything and did have to wait. Thank you Ann for teaching us about the delicious regional cuisine - we enjoyed waterzooi and Konijnen stoofpot at a nice lunch spot after our tour.Best way to see Brugge!

Curtis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

30 September 2022

Jay is fantastic. Born in Bruges, I don't think there was a person we came across during our tour that Jay didn't know! He highlights all of the ins and outs of the city and colors it with extensive cultural and historical bits of information. To Jay, Bruges is the best city in Belgium... and that is exactly who you want to take you on a city walking tour!A Real Bruges Boy!

Mark🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Jay)

20 August 2022

As Jay explained to us at the outset (parents with teenagers), he is a "Bruges boy" and his obvious love and enthusiasm for his home town shone through. It was a pleasure being taken around the highlights of this exquisite city and seeing Jay's favorite, as well as many secret places only a local could know. This included the oldest pub in Bruges (dating from the early 1500s and surely a contender for the best in Belgium) where he shared his expertise in (and guided us through the bewildering choices of) genuine Belgian beer. Thanks to his knowledge, we gained an insight into the cultural and historical significance of, not only beer, but also met Bruges-based small-batch producers of the highest quality chocolate which is so much tastier (and shinier!) than sold by global brands or in chain stores. Jay was at all times keen to tailor the tour to our needs and was extremely generous with his time and knowledge (including of food, history, geography, culture, architecture, music and more). Jay obviously loves life, fun and Bruges. If you like enthusiasm, wit and genuine insights into Bruges from a passionate local boy, Jay's tour is definitely for you! Thanks Jay.Enthusiastic son of Brugges

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Patrick)

23 July 2022

Patrick was wonderful! Kind, friendly, adaptable, and knowledgeable. We appreciate the time he took to answer our questions and his patience with us when we had to adjust our tour at the last minute. Thank you so much for a welcoming introduction to your beautiful city!Wonderful start to our time in Brugge

Reece🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

8 June 2022

Jay was awesome! He grew up in Bruges and literally knows everyone! He’s funny, knowledgeable and high energy. We learned a lot about the history of Bruges as well as being taken to Jay’s favorite pubs, chocolate shops and waffle shops! He took us down narrow alleys and showed us where to rent bikes, boats and which museums were a must see. Great recommendations and a fun tour that even kept my teenage kids engaged and laughing. I am so glad we booked with Jay! Bruges is a magical place and we got an insiders view on our 1st night in town, which is invaluable and saves time from looking at maps and asking hotel staff for their favorites! I recommend Jay 110%!Energetic local guided experience!!!

Dorothea🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Patrick)

11 May 2022

Es war absolut phantastisch Patrick, als eigenen Tourist-Guide gebucht zu haben und mit ihm gemeinsam die Stadt kennenzulernen. Wir sind drei Stunden mit Patrick durch Gent gelaufen. Er hat uns super viele Sachen gezeigt, die wir teilweise nie im entdeckt oder uns schlicht gar nicht aufgefallen wären. Er hat uns mit Freude sehr viel erklärt und uns an seinem enormen Wissen über die Stadt teilhaben lassen. vielen Dank noch einmal !!! Superempfehlung : private Stadtführung mit Patrick

Amy🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Patrick)

5 May 2022

Who new Belgium Waffles we’re not from Belgium? Patrick does. Also Patrick adjusted on the fly to experiences we want to incorporate in our tour. He took his time with us walking slow have the answers to all of our questions. And even hung out with us a bit later than the end of our tour. Enjoy the intimate one on two people with our tour guy Patrick. Don’t pass up the chance to learn about Bruges from him. History and Food

Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jay)

4 May 2022

Jay is een enthousiaste gids en weet veel over Brugge te vertellen. Door zijn voorkomen en doen wist hij onze pubers ook te boeien. Mocht je interesse hebben in een Belgische bier tour door de stad dan heb je een goede aan hem. We hebben een leuke en interessante tour door het mooie Brugge gemaakt met Jay. Gezellige enthousiaste gids

Hessel🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jay)

19 September 2021

zeer enthousiaste gids met veel kennis, het was een fijne middagjay komt uit brugge en is brugge

Opal🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jay)

31 August 2021

Excellent tour.

Jessica

(About local Martin)

3 June 2025

Vielen Dank, lieber Martin. Du hast uns viel Wissen über Brügge vermittelt und den Geburtstag meiner Schwiegermutter noch ein bisschen schöner gemacht. Es war interessant, kurzweilig und sympathisch.Sehr schöne Tour durch Brügge

Michelle

(About local Jay)

3 June 2025

Jay was a delightful walking tour guide for our short stay in Bruges. He provided excellent Bruges history, insight into Flemish culture, local politics and great tips for his favorite frites, chocolate, waffle and beer spots! No pressure to visit or purchase, just his guidance. After finishing our tour, we took all of his tips and enjoyed every stop. Bruges city center is quite small, so we already had a lay of the land, but he was a wealth of knowledge for what it was we were looking at in this gorgeous town. Highly recommend!Enjoyed Jay!

Dietlind

(About local Ann)

3 June 2025

Evelyn 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hilde)

3 June 2025

Hilde is a fantastic tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with her. You will not be disappointed with her overview tour and will most likely leave with chocolates in hand! Well done Hilde, it was a pleasure! Wonderful kickstart to Bruges

Unknown

(About local Lavigna)

2 June 2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly Enjoyed our introduction to Bruce very muchGreat guide

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jay)

1 June 2025

Jay was entertaining, a font of historical knowledge and knew everyone in town. The tour was masterfully choreographed as we wove our way through the center of town with frequent stops for tasty treats including excellent beer. It was a great afternoon!Tastes of Bruges and so much More!

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lavigna)

1 June 2025

Lavigne was a wonderful guide. We truly loved our time with her. She was so informative and we were able to see the highlights of the city even though the crowds were massive due to her knowledge of the back streets. I would highly recommend her!BRUGE WITH LAVIGNA

Helen

(About local Jay)

1 June 2025

Fantastisch

Sydney

(About local Artur)

1 June 2025

If you’re looking for the ultimate Bruges experience, look no further than a tour with Artur. He masterfully combined the city’s rich history with its most iconic tastes—making our time in Bruges unforgettable. From the first moment, Artur’s passion for the city was obvious. He gave us fascinating historical context and local insights that brought the cobbled streets and medieval buildings to life. But what made the tour truly exceptional was how he seamlessly wove that history into a food and drink journey that hit every Belgian must-have—without feeling touristy. Artur took us to places we would have never found on our own: a cozy local bar with some of the best and rarest Belgian beers, a family-run chocolate shop where everything is handmade on-site, the fluffiest waffles with rich, authentic flavor, and crispy, golden fries that lived up to every bit of the hype. What stood out most was how genuine the experience felt. Nothing was rushed, and everything we tasted had a story behind it. Artur’s knowledge and enthusiasm made it feel like we were exploring Bruges with a friend who just happens to know all the best spots. Highly recommend this tour if you want the perfect blend of culture, history, and flavor. Thank you, Artur—you made our visit to Bruges truly special!A Perfect Taste of Bruges

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

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!

Sam

(About local Lavigna)

28 May 2025

Lavigna could not have been a better tour guide! She was waiting promptly for our group of five at the agreed spot and proceeded to give us a fascinating and fun tour of Bruges. A local history buff, she was full of interesting facts and great anecdotes, and really happy to answer questions. We loved her tour and loved the boat trip she suggested (and gave us a discount code for). Her recommendation for waffles was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😋 Bravo Lavigna, great to meet you. Highly recommend booking a tour with her.Fascinating, friendly

Dawn

(About local Martin)

27 May 2025

Our group of 4 adults went on the 3 hour food and town tour with Martin in Bruges, Belgium. Martin is a great story-teller and had excellent food and beer choices for us to enjoy along the way. We were in Bruges for a very limited time in this cruise port and we spent it wisely with a tour with Martin. Our group highly recommends this tour with Martin!! Highly Recommend Martin

Mireille et Roby🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Ann)

25 May 2025

War sehr interessant Tour durch Brugge