111 activitati in Bruges, Belgium

Why does Bruges have swans on its canals? Why are the people from Bruges called the "Bruges Fools"? How did Bruges come to be one of the richest cities in medieval Europe and what are the reasons for its decline? 
For the answers to these questions and many more, come join our Legends of Bruges Tour!  We can meet you by your hotel or on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges.  
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Stand in the tunnels in Vimy, walk in the trenches where Canadian troops stood in April 1917. See the CWGC's largest cemetery in Europe, come to see the Brooding Soldier where the first gas attack took place. Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. See the dressing station where John McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields".

Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.

You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate.

The second day you will stand in the Tunnel at Vimy Ridge, near the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval, at Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel.

The first day you will stand in Fromelles, visit the museum and the Pheasant Wood cemetery, go to VC Corner Cemetery and the Australian Memorial Park. You will see one of the mine craters of Messines, Hill 60, Polygoon Wood and Tyne Cot Cy. in Passendale. That night you will attend the Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

The second day will put the focus on the Somme, Villers Bretonneux Adelaide Cy, the Memorial, Le Hamel where General Monash will use new tactics and Pozières and its Windmill and Moo Cow Farm. You will end the day at Bullecourt in the museum and the Australian Memorial Park.

This is a private tour with a comfy American airconditioned car that you don't share with others. It's just you and your partner (or family). No commercial gift shop stops or any other nonsens. We drive straight to Bruges where you'll have the maximum time to see your bucketlist highlights. Just let me know your plan (if you have) or let me take you by the hand and guide you aroun. I am a well mannered and high educated guide who doesn't use navigation. I know every spot by heart in Holland and Belgium:-)

Beautiful Bruges-by-the-Sea is a marvelous place to visit during your cruise in the North Sea. This enjoyable excursion is designed specifically for cruise ship passengers who put in to the Port of Zeebrugge and want to take advantage of this opportunity to explore this lovely seaside resort town. Your private guide in Zeebrugge will greet you on shore when your ship docks, awaiting your arrival with a comfortable vehicle that will take you into the town to begin your adventure in the city often called "The Venice of the North." Your guided tour of Zeebrugge begins right away in the bustling portside district, where you can experience fantastic culinary delights in marvelous little bistros and cafes. You will also soon see why the city has been compared to Venice, and you simply must experience a relaxing boat ride along the winding canals of Bruges.

This historical city has been noted by UNESCO for its cultural significance and has been placed upon the World Heritage List.

Many visitors to Belgium make sure to include the lovely medieval city of Bruges in their vacation plans. This enchanting city is often called "The Venice of the North," because of its beautiful waterways and canals. Your private tour in Bruges should definitely take in a delightful boat ride along the historic canals of Bruges, allowing you the opportunity to relax and take in the scenery. You'll be able to absorb the full beauty of the city's intricate medieval architecture as you enjoy a comfortable boat trip.

Bruges' unique character was recognized by UNESCO in 2000 when it was placed on the World Heritage List.

As Bruges is mostly closed to cars, the visit will be a "Walking About" tour, but we will move from one place to another by car.

The Basilica church dedicated to the Holy Blood - The Basilica of the Holy Blood is exposed once or twice a day, and we won't miss the opportunity to " touch " it!

Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.

The charming city of Bruges has the most idyllic Old Town you’ve ever seen. With 80 bridges and incredibly cozy canals, you will feel as if you were in a fairytale. Visiting La Notre Dame de Bruges, the second tallest brick building in the world which was built in 200 years, is an absolute must-do. This church houses the famous Michelangelo sculpture ‘Madonna and Child’.

Along the road, you will find the charming city of Ghent. Dutch Tours & Transfers offers you the possibility to book extra time to visit this Belgium gem. Canals in Ghent are a little broader, opening the city up. As the second-most populous municipality in the country, Ghent is an urban city with a picturesque Old Town. Ghent and Bruges are the ideal combination for a day trip to Belgium from Amsterdam.

Make the best out of your cruise stop in Zeebrugge and discover the magical city of Bruges. The city is known worldwide as an open air museum.
Bruges old historical center has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
This private tour includes transfer from the port to the city and return later on the day to the port.
Your guide will be at your disposition in Bruges during 2,5 hours to help you discover this beautiful city.

The first day you will stand in Fromelles, visit the museum and the Pheasant Wood cemetery, go to VC Corner Cemetery and the Australian Memorial Park. You will see one of the mine craters of Messines, Hill 60, Polygoon Wood and Tyne Cot Cy. in Passendale. That night you will attend the Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

The second day will put the focus on the Somme, Villers Bretonneux Adelaide Cy, the Memorial, Le Hamel where General Monash will use new tactics and Pozières and its Windmill and Moo Cow Farm. You will end the day at Bullecourt in the museum and the Australian Memorial Park.

The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate.

The second day you will stand in the Tunnel at Vimy Ridge, near the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval, at Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel.

The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate.

The second day you will stand in one of the Tunnels at Vimy Ridge, see the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval At Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield and the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park.