Bruges - Belgium day tour
Once it was the most prosperous medieval town of Europe. Today it is known as the "Venice of the north" due to its canals that cross the historical city. The city's church holds the famous Michalangelos statue "Madonna of Bruges" since the XVI cent (Madonna and child was pictured in the movie "The Monuments Men".
Bruges - the Venice of the north
Michelangelos Maddona and child of Bruges
Canal boat ride
1500
Highlights of the tour
- Historical center of Bruges
- Bruges cathedral
- Madonna and child of Bruges
- Bruges museum & beer tasting
- Boat tour on the canal
- Other interresting sightseeing and stops
The price of the tour is 1500 Euros
- Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
- From 6:30am to 8pm / duration +13h
- Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation
- Private guide / driver (same person)
- Tour itinerary and flexibility to change the tour
- Spacious, aircoditioned minibus
Full description of the tour
PROPOSED ITINERARY
| 6:30am depart | Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris |
| Sightseeing of the town | Sightseeing of the historical center of Bruges. Walk and discower hidden beutiful streets of the old town |
| Bruges cathedral | Bruges cathedrale at the town square |
| Madonna of Bruges | Michelangelos famous statue Madonna and Child of Bruges. "you might know a bit of her story from the movie The monuments men" |
| Traditional lunch | Traditional lunch of Belgian specialities and local beers |
| History museum and beer tasting | Bruges history museum explains the major history events using visual effects. The visit finishes with a geat beer tasting on the terras overlooking the Bruges square |
| Historical center | Sightseeing of the historical center and visit famous Rouen cathedral painted by Claude Monet 33 times. Also visit the old square where Joana of Arc was burned at the stake and learn her story |
| Boat tour | River tour of the town on the boat |
| Other interesting sightseeing | The city is rich on sightseeing and your guide will adapt the tour depending on your interest |
| *WW1 & WW2 sites | *optional possibility to visit some WW1 and WW2 sites. To be discussed with your guide on the day dependign on your interest and the availabel time |
| +/- 4:30pm depart | Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris |
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Governmental tax - No hidden extra fees
- VIP Private Trip 1 to 7 guests – Price is for the group
- Private spacious and luxury Van – Full option 7 seater mini bus
- English speaking driver / guide
- Insurance while guest in the car (transportation insurance)
- Pick up and drop off from and to the hotel/accommodation in Paris
- Full transportation including all road charges (petrol, parking, highway fees)
- Planning and Flexibility of the itinerary
- Suggestions and booking of hotels & restaurants (If needed)
- For multiple day tour - guides accommodation, breakfast and dinner are covered
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks & snacks expenses
- Entrance fees to any museums, activities, visits and tastings
- Your own hotel - accommodation - overnight stay
- Guides lunch on guests expenses (20Euros max)
- Any additional or personal expenses
- Guides gratuity (optional)
- Each guest personal insurance : The guest has to be covered with his own private international travel insurance for any accidents or sickness while being on the tour as Private Trip does not take any responsibility for it
Useful informations
Good clothes and cofortable, warm walking shoes.
Drive to Bruges takes over three hours each way. You will stop with your guide for a break on the way in for coffee & croissant and on the way back for a small refreshment. There is a big choice of snacks at the place you will stop but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks for the day.
We operate in any weather conditions such as rain, wind or for. In a case of a very bad weather we can reccommend an alternative day if possible. If you can, do not leave the Bruges day tour to your last day of stay - this will give you the flexibility to move the tour for a better experience.