Bruges By Night Walking Tour: Dark Tales and City Legends
Night tour of Bruges focused on dark tales, ghosts and the city’s medieval rise and fall; we walk the historic centre and canals toward the old walls and windmills – Market Square, Old Bursary, Jan van Eyck Square, Golden Hand Canal and Jerusalem Church.
Basic Information
Total time
1h 30m
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges Nearest public transport: Brugge Wollestraat bus stop; Markt bus stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Legends Tours guides. Look for the guide with the red umbrella.
Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 6 people on them. If you travel in a party of 7 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Golden Hand… of the Devil – some can say it’s not just a strange monument and a spooky local story, but also, symbolically, the whole story of Bruges summed up. The city, a testament to the brilliance of the human mind, was touched by greatness and then suddenly thrown from the pedestal – just like the devil who seemingly blesses but actually curses you for eternity. Bruges is a home not only to grand beauty, but also many creepy and dark stories. Wandering along the canals of the city after dusk can be very romantic or simply… dangerous.
Do you want to meet lover ghosts, learn the stories of murder and intrigue? Or simply get the chance to find out more about Bruges history, the rise and fall of the mediaeval city and discover why it became one of the most important financial centres in the world during the Middle Ages? Join us for a night walk to experience the atmosphere of the city after dark and uncover its hidden tales.
Bruges provides a perfect setting for an evening walk and can be so appealing with its noir-style, evening locations. But it won’t be all so grim when you walk with us: besides the history and dark tales we will also discuss crucial things like local beer, bars and nightlife. Now, you cannot say no!
Highlights
- 1
Golden Hand Canal
Hear the spooky legend that gives this canal its name and symbolizes the city's rise and fall.
- 2
Old Bursary
Discover the site of the world's first stock exchange, where medieval Bruges flourished as a financial hub.
- 3
Bruges Ghost House
Uncover the chilling legend of a haunted house, one of the city's most famous dark tales.
- 4
Market Square
Experience the historic heart of Bruges, a vibrant central square surrounded by impressive medieval guildhalls.
- 5
Belgium's Oldest Bar
Learn about local beer culture at a legendary pub that has been serving patrons since the year 1515.
- 6
Jerusalem Church
See a unique 15th-century chapel inspired by Jerusalem's famous Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
7Bruges Windmills
Visit the historic windmills standing on the old city ramparts, offering picturesque views over the canals.
Map
Statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Bruges Nearest public transport: Brugge Wollestraat bus stop; Markt bus stop
