Best Walking Tour in Bruges

Bruges is one of the most enchanting cities in Belgium. it is a very characteristic city that has preserved the medieval aspect with unique brick houses. Only a few minutes by train from Brussels, you can visit its splendid historic center which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What are you waiting for? Join now for the best walking tour in Bruges. You can’t miss it!

Best walking tour in Bruges

The best walking tour in Bruges will start at Grote Markt, the main square of the city.

The Grote Markt, or Market Square, was the commercial center of Bruges in medieval times. Today it is the heart of the city and one of the most appreciated places by tourists. This is an essential stop on your trip to Bruges. At the Markt, you’ll find quaint houses with pointed spires that were once the guild halls. Today you will find restaurants and cafés here instead.

Here you can have a beautiful experience: you can reach the top of the Belfort bell tower. This is the symbol of Bruges and the historic center is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. To climb to the top you will have to climb many steps, so wear comfortable shoes! It will be worth it to admire this beautiful view of the city. The bell tower houses an impressive manually operated carillon with 47 bells. You will be amazed. Among the architectural masterpieces not to be missed is the court building, a neo-Gothic style building.

If you visit Bruges during the Christmas period, you will be able to witness a unique atmosphere. You will find a Christmas market, an ice rink as well as the characteristic houses illuminated with lights and colors.

 

Basilica of the Holy Blood

In the square of the Burg, you will find the Basilica of the Holy Blood, originally a chapel of the residence of the Counts of Flanders. The basilica is made up of two churches: the church of Sint Basilius is located on the lower level, while the actual basilica is located on the upper level.

This basilica with a Gothic-Renaissance façade is one of the earliest examples of Italian art in Flanders. This church is well known and frequented by thousands of tourists and faithful because the relic with the blood of Christ is kept here. It seems that the relic comes from the holy land, and since its arrival the capsule in which it is kept has never been opened.

 

Visit to Begijnhof

We are not joking with this important symbol of the city!

The Begijnhof is the most characteristic place of Flemish culture located between the station and the city centre. In the past, this place housed the beguines without husbands who dedicated themselves to helping the sick and the poor. The beguinages are real authentic medieval villages characterized by small white houses. Bruges is considered the most beautiful of the Flemish Beguinages and one of the most characteristic places in the city.

The inventor of this place was Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders. Her goal was to create a place that could bring all the women who wanted to lead a life of chastity and work together. Today it is the seat of a convent of Benedictine nuns. You can visit the Begijnhuisje, where you will also find a museum that reconstructs the house of a seventeenth-century beguine.

 

Minnewater: a must-see place!

 

For a great romantic experience, you can’t miss the visit to Minnewater.

The Minnewaterpark, also called Lake Love Park is located in the south of Bruges, near the train station. The name Minnewater means precisely “lake of love” because it is the most romantic place in the city. Walking through this magnificent park, you will come across medieval towers, and weeping willows. A real fairytale atmosphere!

You will also be able to take pictures of the many bridges that cross the lake, inhabited by beautiful swans and ducks. This suggestive place offers one of the most beautiful experiences in the city. It is one of the most visited and appreciated destinations by tourists in Bruges. Enjoy a walk here and a moment of relaxation in the greenery of Minnewaterpark.

 

 

Book your bed in Bruges at Bauhaus Hostel

Are you looking for the best accommodation during your stay in Bruges? Then we recommend our Famous Bauhaus Hostel located in the centre of the city. Here you can enjoy the best services, including one of the best bars in Bruges. Our friendly staff will help you to organize the best walking tours, and they will recommend you the best tips. Book now your bed at Bauhaus Hostel and live the best experience in Bruges!