Want to see the best of Bruges? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Bruges!
What better way to explore and discover Bruges than with a local by your side. Join me on a private tour where I can show you the main highlights of the city. From Bruges City Hall to the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and more. And for a local treat, a tasty chocolate tasting!
Welcome to Bruges! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Bruges to start your city trip on the right foot.
We couldn’t have had a better tour of stunningly beautiful Bruges than with Xavier! He was a polite, considerate, knowledgeable and particularly engaging guide. Full of many great stories, especially about the swans! We told him we needed a slower pace and frequent opportunities to sit, as we were pretty worn out from previous 2 weeks of cobblestone walking. He met us at the train station as planned and off we went to a park where there was a giant map of Bruges and he gave us an overview of everything before we started, ensuring we had a place to sit while he was talking. He made sure we had a bathroom break, along with a drink and rest. He truly loves this amazing city where he was born and it shows. We would not hesitate to recommend Xavier, whether for seniors (like us), or any other age groups. He has a knack for connecting with people and sharing his engaging stories and knowledge.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bruges
Melissa
About local
30 June 2025
Go with Hugo
Hugo was knowledgeable, interesting, and charming. He shares his love of Brugge through stories of the city’s history with humor. He is easy to get along with and patient with questions and taking photos. He had great recommendations for everything from parking to eating to shopping. There’s no question for us: when we go to Brugge, we go with Hugo!
City Kickstart Tour: Bruges
Jason
About local
8 June 2025
A most perfect afternoon!!
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!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bruges
Evelyn
About local
3 June 2025
Wonderful kickstart to Bruges
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!
