Top 15 Local Favourites in Bruges

1.Guided Retro Bike Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 374 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52Our pick

Retro bikes, a local guide, and Bruges’ best landmarks plus calm canal corners, ending in a 15th-century garden with a drink.

“Eveline was a fantastic guide! She was so accommodating to have us come a day later than originally planned. We had such a great time! The bikes were very stable and easy to ride. The garden where we started and finished was beautiful. She was so knowledgeable and sent us a list of recommendations after the tour.”

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2.Bruges, Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Retro bikes, helmets, basket, and weather gear for a 2.5-hour guided loop of Bruges highlights and quieter palace courtyards.

“This was a great way to be introduced to the beautiful city of Bruges. Biking, instead of walking, allowed us to see more of the city so we could easily determine what things to go back to. It’s a bit like a buffet, seeing lots of goodies, so you know what to do with the rest of your trip. Our guide was top-notch!”

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3.Guided Bike Tour with a Local to Sights & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Guided bike tour of Bruges with locals from Quasimundo. Ride 2.5 hours, see Market Square and canals, enjoy stories and local food tips.

“We were a party of 8 and all enjoyed the tour despite the rain. Many in our group had not been to Bruges before but left feeling they were very glad they came. The guide was very professional but a real laugh as well. We would all recommend this tour.”

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4.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bruges Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

A 3-hour private Bruges walk with a local host, canal views, Markt and Burg Square highlights, UNESCO beer culture stops, plus chocolate.

“Ann, our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. She brought Brugge to life. She recommended spending more time at the sights we only had time to pass by.”

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5.The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

A 3-hour private Bruges food walk with 10 tastings, local shopping stops, and city stories, customized for allergies and diets.

“Stefan is a nice guide and knows a lot. He is relaxed and doesn't hurry. There is a lot to eat. For us a little bit too much. But we did have a nice breakfast before.”

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6.Bruges PRIVATE City Kickstart Tour With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Private local-led Bruges kickstart: UNESCO sights, Eiermarkt aperitif square, and Church of Our Lady stories. Just you and your guide.

“Martin’s overall knowledge of the history of Bruges and its current day to day life is exceptional. He gave us several great food options and places to see. His friendly personality made this tour a fun time for us. It was just my husband and I. He’s great!!!”

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7.City Bike Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

A 2-hour Bruges city bike tour with a local on comfy cruiser bikes, cobblestones and canals, photo stops, and practical insider tips.

“Excellent tour guide & tour. Highly recommend. Bikes were in very good condition.”

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9.2-Hour Private Kick-Start Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Kick-start your Bruges stay with a private 2-hour local guide at Historium Bruges, covering Eiermarkt and Church of Our Lady.

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10.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 3 hours · from $163

Bruges private 10-tasting food tour in 3 hours with locals. Try fries, waffles, chocolate, beer, plus city highlights.

“Patrick was an amazing guide and a pleasure to spend the day with. He knows all the little spots off the main path, plus the specialties you might overlook that are on the beaten path. Combining the food with the history of Bruges in a way I never expected was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the city. Come prepared for a fair amount of walking though!”

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11.✨Small-Group Tour of Bruges with a local + Praline/ -3€ boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $3Best value

A 2-hour small-group Bruges walk with Nick, including unique chapel access, Michelangelo hints, Door to Narnia, and a Belgian truffle.

“We had a wonderful tour with Nick. How nice to be in a small group and be able to ask lots of questions. Nick was very knowledgeable and gave us great ideas for our stay. The perfect amount of time and a great way to learn about Bruges. Highly recommend. Thank you, Nick!”

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12.Private Tour with Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Private 3-hour Bruges tour with locals, highlights plus offbeat corners, local drink, and an English guide. Meet at Historium.

“The private tour of Bruges was excellent. We like to learn a lot about the places we visit, and find that a private tour is the best way to enrich our experience. Our guide Patrick was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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13.Bruges Food and History Tour: Culinary Delights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $203

Taste Bruges in 4 hours with history stops, beer and sausage, famous fries, and chocolate tastings, guided in English.

“Our tour guide was great and really showed us a lot of the city. He focused on the history of the city along with four tasting from some of his favorite places in the city. The meat and cheese were delicious, the fries were the best we had in Belgium, the beer was at a really cool brewery along the canal, and the chocolate was so good we had to buy some to take home. That being said he also told us that he has a purely tasting tour with 8 tasting but doesn’t have as much about the history of the city. He even made a special stop at…”

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14.Highlights & Hidden gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Private 3-hour Bruges walking tour with canals, Markt, Burg Square, and beer culture stops including the 2be Beer Wall and De Halve Maan.

“La nostra guida Andrea era estremamente preparato e competente soprattutto da un punto di vista storico. E’ stato un piacere ascoltare la storia di Bruges e dei Paesi Bassi e inquadrare i principali edifici della città all’interno del suo racconto. 10 e lode!”

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15.Private Bruges 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197

Private Bruges bike tour with helmet and guide. Pedal past walls, canals, churches, and beguinage for a local 3.5-hour ride.

“We had a very nice time with Xavier. He is very knowledgable and certainly knows it's city. What's very nice is you discover the city by bike and gives you the opportunity to visit hidden. Great tour!”

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