Igor

Historical researcher

  • I live in Bruges
  • I speak English, Polski
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 18 hours

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Igor

"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.

See you soon!

  • I live in Bruges
  • I speak English, Polski
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 18 hours

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Reviews

Frank
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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