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Free Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges | History & Mystery Tour | Incl. Complimentary Beer

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • English and Spanish

Description

See Bruges in a different light — beyond the postcards and fairy-tale charm. This evening tour takes you through the real history of Bruges: full of power struggles, trade empires, haunted houses, and the rise and fall of a once-mighty medieval city. 

As the crowds fade and the lights come on, we’ll explore the stories behind Bruges’ stunning monuments. We will tell you tales of merchants and emperors, uprisings and defeats, and how this small town became one of Europe’s most important cities in the Middle Ages. After 2 hours we will leave you with a deeper understanding of Bruges, as well as a coupon for a complementary beer in a cool local pub called the Bauhaus.


Places we visit: 

  • Market Square. 
  • Old Bursary. 
  • Jan van Eyck Square. 
  • Ghost House of Bruges. 
  • Golden Hand Canal. 
  • Oldest Bar of Belgium (Vlissinghe). 
  • Jerusalem Church. 
  • Windmills. 
  • Bauhaus.


 Free Walking Tours are designed for individuals and small groups. Are you traveling in a group bigger than 6 people? Please contact us for possible options!  

Legends Free Tours
Guide: Legends Free Tours
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Guiding since 2020
Legends Free Walking Tours offer free tours, private tours and other fun experiences in Bruges, Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. From its foundation in 2015, the Legends team has guided tens of thousands of tourists through Flanders thanks to the work of its large team of experienced local tour guides, who strive every day to provide a quality service and maximize the customer satisfaction. For this reason, Legends Free Walking Tours is the best rated tour company on TripAdvisor and has been named the top 20 best experience in Western Europe by Viator.

8 stops
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Meeting point:Markt 14, 8000 Brugge, BelgiumFrom now until the middle of January 2027, the Christmas market will occupy the Grand Place. During this period, the meeting point will be **in front of the MEDI MARKET on the main square** of Bruges (next to the Belfry Tower). Look for the guide with the **red umbrella**. After the Christmas market, the meeting point changes back to the statue on the main square. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to secure your spot and remember: If it's not red, it's not legendary! **Get €3 off your canal cruise ticket** and enjoy exclusive deals at top restaurants, shops, and museums across Bruges! Visit **[app.legendstours.be](https://app.legendstours.be/)** to claim your discounts and book your next legendary tour in Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, or Brussels. Our free tour allows you to reward the guide with a **donation** if you are pleased with the tour. This way we ensure that each tour fits within your expectations and your budget. Please don't forget to bring **cash**. The usual tip is **between €10 and €20 per person**. Prepare your visit with our legendary mobile app **Beyond Bruges** to obtain historical information about every landmark and travel back in time to the Middle Ages thanks to stunning 360° visuals of all the main landmarks! Download Beyond Bruges for free in the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beyond-bruges/id1585658386) and [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LegendsToursBe.BeyondBruges&pli=1). ![Description of image](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/CH8DYPRrSzu3AejDVsn1)Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
MarktWe take you on a tour of the lesser known parts of Bruges, the side tourists never get to see. We'll tell you old tales, legends and ghost stories that are as old as the city itself, and we'll make the fascinating history of Bruges come to life!
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Outside visit
Jan van EyckpleinHere we'll tell you the history of the beautiful Jan van Eyck square, the old harbour of medieval Bruges!
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Outside visit
Choco-StoryOn this square, where all the Italian trading houses used to be located, you can see one of the first stock exchange markets of the world, dating back to the 13th century

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