TOURS & ACTIVITIES IN BRUGES
Free Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
In English, Voluntary contribution
History and mystery! | Every evening | 2 hours | Tip-based | Book Now
Get off the beaten track to discover the history and mystery of medieval Bruges!
Meeting point
Our guide will be waiting for you at the statue on Bruges' Market Square. Look out for the red umbrella with ‘Legends Tours’ on it!
Duration
2h
About the tour
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.
This tour includes:
- Complimentary beer in a traditional pub (buy one, get one free)
- A unique evening walk through the medieval streets and canals of Bruges
- Captivating stories, legends, and historical facts
- €3 discount on boat tours, plus additional local offers via app.legendstours.be
- Full access to our Beyond Bruges app, featuring an immersive 360° experience of medieval Bruges
Places we visit
Market Square | Old Bursary | Jan van Eyck Square | Ghost House of Bruges | Golden Hand Canal | Oldest Bar of Belgium | Jerusalem Church | City Gate & Windmills | Bauhaus | and more
Rates
Pay what you like
We believe that anyone can enjoy our tours no matter the budget. Therefore, we offer our free tours on the basis of tips, which means that we'll try our best to give you an excellent overview of the city and at the end of the tour you are free to tip your guide as much as you think the tour is worth to you.
Conditions
Online booking is required to guarantee your spot on the tour.
Max. 6 people per booking (children -12 not included). Are you traveling in a group of 7 or more? Please contact us via email for private tour options: bruges@legendstours.be
Good to know
Want even more Bruges?
- Join our Free Legends of Bruges Tour to discover Bruges’ iconic highlights and rich medieval history
- Join our Free Tasting Tour to explore the delicious world of Belgian gastronomy
- Download Beyond Bruges to experience Bruges in the Middle Ages in 360°
See you soon for a legendary time with us in Bruges, Brussels, Ghent & Antwerp!
Reviews
The level of knowledge was impressive. Our guide was also a good story teller, and had a way to include everyone in the group. This is a must if you visit Brugge.
Lavigna was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Bruges, which was really informative. I would highly recommend this company and tour to anyone visiting Bruges!
Absolutely loved this tour! My partner and I were guided by Lavigna and her canine companion.
“The first time I tried this company, I was hooked. Everything was so fabulous and easy. I’ll never go back to anyone else.”
