Free Tour of Brussels
The original FREE walking tour of Brussels' most visited attractions with a local guide
Join us on this day trip from Brussels to visit the most beautiful medieval city in all of Europe
This 7-hour day trip to Bruges will take you to all the top attractions in the ancient city centre, such as the Saint Salvador Cathedral, the famous Belfry and Grote Markt. See all the places that gave Bruges its UNESCO World Heritage status, as well as the hidden gems that make it dear to its locals.
Your tour to Bruges starts from Brussels, in front of the tower of City Hall on Grand Place/Grote Markt.
Explore Bruges' unmissable sights with a local guide
Bruges is one of the best-preserved and most beautiful medieval cities in all of Europe. Just a one-hour train ride from Brussels, it’s become an absolute must on every traveler’s Belgian to-do list. Quaint and romantic, its canals and cobblestone streets are a picture of life as it was centuries ago. This day tour to the city will take you through the ancient city center to all the places that make Bruges famous, as well as the lesser-known sites.
Learn about Bruges' history and its breathtaking architecure
More than just a pretty face, this town packs an historical punch. You will discover how it helped transform Western Europe into the trading center and driving economic power of the continent and how it cradled the Western Renaissance. Marvel at Bruges' breathtaking architecture, which has earned it its nickname of ‘Venice of the North’, and see the echoes of the once thriving economic and cultural hub.
Listen to the stories of Bruges' most significant artists
You will also learn about Bruges’ most significant historical figures, such as Jan van Eyck, who famously painted the Arnolfini Portrait, and the German painter Hans Memling.
Explore Bruges for yourself!
After your walking tour around Brugues, you will have time to wander, relax, take photos, and check out your guide’s top recommendations in this vibrant area. This fantastic experience in Bruges is sure to be one of your highlights of Belgium! Join us on this day trip and let yourself be romanced by this unique town.
Read moreYour Day Trip to Bruges starts from Brussels, in front of the tower of City Hall on Grand Place/Grote Markt
Rain or shine, all of our tours run as scheduled. Book your place online to guarantee your spot!
Where the famous FREE Tour gives you a good overview of the city, the themed select tours give you a more in-depth look at some of the most fascinating periods or neighbourhoods of Brussels.
We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Brussels' best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style.
Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.