Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge) Tours

Dominating the city skyline from all angles, the striking, 83-meter high Belfry (Belfort) is one of Bruges’ most iconic landmarks, standing proud over the central Market Square. Dating back to 1240, the historic bell tower has undergone a number of changes over the years, damaged by fire in the late 13th-century and hit by lightning twice. Today, the Belfort is both a UNESCO World heritage site and one of the city’s top tourist attractions.
A popular pastime for visitors is climbing the 366 spiraling steps to the top of the 83-meter-high tower, from where the panoramic views look out over the entire city and it’s possible to peek inside the carillon with its 47 bells and impressive clockwork mechanism. Along the way, a number of small rooms are also open to the public, including the old treasury, where the city’s rights and charters were once kept, and an exhibition on the tower’s bells.
Practical Info
The Belfry (Belfort) is located in the Market Square in central Bruges and is open daily from 9.30am- 5pm. Adult admission costs €8.
Address: Markt 7, Bruges, Belgium
Hours: Open daily 9.30am- 5pm
Admission: Adults: €8
16 Tours and Activities to Experience Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge)
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Architectural Tour of Bruges
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A walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges.
Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.
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Bruges History & Heritage Walking Tour with Perfect Introduction
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We are a guide collective, all passionate about history, stories, beers, chocolate and much more. And we can keep talking about it for hours.
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$3.80
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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges
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Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.
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$95.25
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$95.25
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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The Best of Bruges - History Through Stories Walking Tour
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We'll start by heading to some places most travellers won't get to see. Then we'll visit some of the places you can't miss out on. A great combination between highlights and hidden gems.
But most importantly: our guides are passionate local storytellers. So don't expect a tour crammed with historical details, but the stories that really can bring history to life and give you an insight in how life must've been back in the golden era of Bruges.
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$35.91
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges
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Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
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$3.70
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Live - virtual walking tour through Bruges
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This virtual tour is to provide an overview of the city by sharing some nice insights on local culture, history, typical Belgium treats, nightlife and more...
The tour starts in the Main Square. We would walk around the Belfry Tower which is our oldest moniment in the city center. We keep walking to get to the Simon Square. Our tour continues to the Church of our Lady which is our tallest monument and next to it we would see how the wealthiest family of the city used to live in the gruuthuse museum. We will keep walking until we arrive to the brewery Bourgogne de Flandes where we need to talk about the beers, then we stop in the most photographed place of Bruges; de rozenhoedkaai. To finish the experiece we stop in the Burg Square. All of these sites will be visited from the outside. The tour will include some nice stories and ledgends about the things we will be seeing.
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$40.65
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Private Architectural Tour of Bruges
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A private walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges.
Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.
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$439.39
per group
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$439.39
per group

Private Photo Session in the City of Love
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A private walking guided tour thought several walls, canals and architecture eras of Bruges. The best way to experience the history of a medieval town is through its architecture. Therefore, the main focus of this tour is architecture ad its details that reflect milestones in the history of Bruges.
Jamal will stretch architecture, legends, art, love, and tiny details for you by a monodrama and sarcasm. Jamal will also give you free time after the tour full of recommendations of must-visit-places, and that includes where and what to eat.
Last but not least, the architecture of chocolate will also be tasted during the tour. It would be so silly not to enjoy artisan handmade chocolate in the capital of artisan handmade chocolate of the world.
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$439.39
per group
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Private Tour in Bruges with a Professional Guide
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During this guided walk the beauty of medieval Bruges is shown. To guarantee quality and safety we organize private tours. The local guide tells about the habits, culture and history. We help you to feel comfortable and we will bring you to the charming and hidden gems of the city. We will visit the places of your interest! And off course ... we will taste the divine chocolate! But we also make time to answer your questions. As a local we know the interesting stories. We are willing to share it with our guest in an enthusiastic way.
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Explore Bruges UNESCO heritage city on a private tour with scenic boat ride
Historic Centre of Bruges is an exceptional sample of an architectural ensemble, demonstrating important milestones in the cultural and commercial areas in medieval Europe. Brugge has a great-preserved medieval city center that is perfect for exploring on foot, but you will also soon see why Bruges has been compared to Venice, and you really must experience a relaxing boat ride along the winding canals of Bruges.
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$867.00
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$867.00
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Unforgettable private tour to Belgium’s most delightful cities Bruges and Ghent
Bruges and Ghent are two beautiful medieval Belgian cities, often called "Northern Venice" and "the most Flemish". There is no other place like Bruges in Belgium. With its authentic medieval architecture and scenic canals, the so-called "reien", the city really is fairy tale material and on thу other hand, there is no other place in Belgium like Ghent where contemporary design, art, fashion, gastronomy, and music blend so perfectly with the past.
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Private Highlights and hidden gems
The tour is a mixture of history and facts. I'm a historical guide in Bruges for one year and a half and I'm a local. I'm studying for official guide and I want to share my passion and knowledge with you. Start your journey and discover Bruges like you never did before.
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Private Culinary & history tour
Explore Bruges in style and combine the great history of Bruges with Belgian culinary tastings.
I'm a historical guide in Bruges for one year and a half and I'm a local. I know the best places in town. So I can give a top class experince. You combine the great history of Bruges with 4 culinary tastings.
A lovely afternoon and an experience in style. Join me on this incredibly nice tour.
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$116.39
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Bruges Interactive City Game
Combine your love of escape rooms and sightseeing during a 2- to 3-hour scavenger hunt across Bruges. The exciting game is perfect for friend groups who love a challenge or travelers looking for an alternative tour experience. Different clues and assignments will be sent to your phone to take you past some of the Bruges' most popular landmarks. Compete against other teams or enjoy the game at a leisurely pace.
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Withlocals Your Way: Bruges 100% Personalised Food Tour with a Local
Whether you're looking for the best sweets in Bruges, a beer tasting, the best waffles of the city, or any other food experience, your favorite local foodie has you covered!
This 100% personalised food tour is here to satisfy your Belgian cravings. Trust and believe, the local foodies have explored Bruges, discovering the city bite by bite and are ready to craft the food experience of your dreams. Feel free to get in touch with your favorite host; they know the best food hotspots.
Listen to your stomach and check out the food tour options the locals have created for you. Pick the tastings that meet your eye from the list below. If what you're looking for is not there, don't worry! Let your local host know, and they'll personalise the tour even more.
*Please keep in mind that this experience shows a base price that will change according to your requests and the personalised offer your local foodie creates for you.
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$121.34
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$121.34
Price varies by group size
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The Highlights of Bruges: History & Legends
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Bruges is a city with centuries of history and many fascinating legends. Learn all about them on this private guided tour. You’ll visit many of Bruges’ must-see attractions, such as markets, churches, a lake, and even a brewery. Listen to the stories associated with each place. You’ll get a much better understand of the city than you would if touring alone.
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$3.80
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