Guidebook for Bruges
Sightseeing
Canal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidenvettersplein”.
10 locals recommend
Huidenvettersplein
HuidenvetterspleinCanal Boat Tours – the best way to see Bruges! The multilingual guides pick up just 300m for the house. At the Fishmarket or on the “Huidenvettersplein”.
The Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
95 locals recommend
Belfry of Bruges
7 MarktThe Belfry Clock Tower – the best spot for panoramic photos of the city – 366 steps up. On the market, “Belfort”.
Just like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches.The best known is the Church of our Lady which houses Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child'
49 locals recommend
Church of Our Lady Bruges
MariastraatJust like in most European cities, some of Bruges' most beautiful buildings are its churches.The best known is the Church of our Lady which houses Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child'
Sint-Salvator's Cathedral
8 Sint-SalvatorskoorstraatSt. Saviour's Cathedral, Bruges' oldest parish church
Founded in 1245 by the Countess of Flan. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
62 locals recommend
Begijnhof
BegijnhofFounded in 1245 by the Countess of Flan. This is where a group of women that lived like nuns although didn't make the same vows, lived. Today the small 'town' is a series of houses that is serene.
It was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
35 locals recommend
Basilica of the Holy Blood
13 BurgIt was first constructed in the 12th century and promoted to the rank of Basilica in 1923. One can enter the church on the first floor where the Holy Blood is kept
‘Brugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
Walplein 26
26 Walplein‘Brugse Zot’ is the pride of the traditional brewery ‘De Halve Maan’, whose earliest reference dates back to 1546. It is a tasty beer of high fermentation made of malt, hops and yeast.
The Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Peperstraat 3
3 PeperstraatThe Lace Centre is housed in 15th-century almshouses commissioned by the Adornes family, who also built the Jerusalem Chapel. Lace demonstrations are regularly given.
Arts & Culture
The Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
Wijnzakstraat
WijnzakstraatThe Choco-story – a museum serving free chocolat on the way in, on the tour and on the way out. It's on “Wijnzakstraat”.
The Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
84 locals recommend
Groeninge Museum
12 DijverThe Groeninge Museum – if you only hit one museum in Bruges then this should be it!
Shopping
This busy street off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear from Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and Mexx.
28 locals recommend
Steenstraat
SteenstraatThis busy street off Markt gets traipsed on day after day by tourists and locals alike. Here you can deck yourself out in the latest designer gear from Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and Mexx.
Essentials
Markt
MarktSupermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Langestraat
LangestraatSupermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Langerei
LangereiSupermarket where you can buy food, drinks,...at local prices
Big bakery with fresh bread in every shape or tast.Very good pies and cakes.You also can find a little bit of cheese or meet.
6 locals recommend
Vlamingstraat
VlamingstraatBig bakery with fresh bread in every shape or tast.Very good pies and cakes.You also can find a little bit of cheese or meet.
Food Scene
If you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view, then this is certainly the place for you.
Genthof 45
45 GenthofIf you want to get away from the 'madding crowd' in Bruges, whilst still having the option of a decent beer range and a nice canal view, then this is certainly the place for you.
Oldest pub in Bruges.Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Bruges, far away from mass tourism.Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch.
Blekersstraat 2
2 BlekersstraatOldest pub in Bruges.Well hidden in one the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Bruges, far away from mass tourism.Continiously open since 1515 we still serve beer or a light lunch.
Restaurant De Gastro is a romantic charming restaurant that serves you homemaking dishes that varies from Flemish classicals, own creations and wordlkitchen.
Braambergstraat 6
6 BraambergstraatRestaurant De Gastro is a romantic charming restaurant that serves you homemaking dishes that varies from Flemish classicals, own creations and wordlkitchen.
The protected building was build in 1482. This house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.In the monumental barroom from the Bistro you can find different valuable interiordetails.
7 locals recommend
Kuipersstraat
KuipersstraatThe protected building was build in 1482. This house is with his 19m high front the most imposing in Bruges.In the monumental barroom from the Bistro you can find different valuable interiordetails.
The restaurant was founded in 1970.Our kitchen team ensures contemporary dishes and typical regional courses.Located in the heart of the historical center in the shadow of the holy Marie church.
Guido Gezelleplein
Guido GezellepleinThe restaurant was founded in 1970.Our kitchen team ensures contemporary dishes and typical regional courses.Located in the heart of the historical center in the shadow of the holy Marie church.
Haute-cuisinerestaurant Spinola is a romantic restaurant with open kitchen. The chef-herborist uses the most diverce herbs from own garden.
Spinolarei
SpinolareiHaute-cuisinerestaurant Spinola is a romantic restaurant with open kitchen. The chef-herborist uses the most diverce herbs from own garden.
Very good pancakes or wafels, a cool beer or appetizer. Lunch, snack or seasonal dishes.
Vlamingstraat 28
28 VlamingstraatVery good pancakes or wafels, a cool beer or appetizer. Lunch, snack or seasonal dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a special beerhouse in the centre. It is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. About 300 different Belgian beers.
Kemelstraat 5
5 KemelstraatIt is a special beerhouse in the centre. It is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. About 300 different Belgian beers.
You will find a lot off Guinness and whisky. But what's maybe more important is the large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
Sint-Jakobsstraat 60
60 Sint-JakobsstraatYou will find a lot off Guinness and whisky. But what's maybe more important is the large offer from top whiskylabels out off Scotland, Ireland and USA. There are permanent 80 single malt whisky's.
De Versteende Nacht is a very cozy place to talk and eat with 70% jazz and 30% cabaret. Live music on monday and thursday.
Langestraat 11
11 LangestraatDe Versteende Nacht is a very cozy place to talk and eat with 70% jazz and 30% cabaret. Live music on monday and thursday.
Trendy meetingplace with a large and unique terras along the water where you can enjoy the sun the hole day. The kitchen is open from 11h till 22h. Probably the best spaghetti in Bruges!
Predikherenrei
PredikherenreiTrendy meetingplace with a large and unique terras along the water where you can enjoy the sun the hole day. The kitchen is open from 11h till 22h. Probably the best spaghetti in Bruges!
In this historical Brugean house, you will be treated to a vast offer of wines by the glass. Specialties carefully prepared tapas, raclette, pasta and salads. Sunday jazz and blues performances.
Braambergstraat 7
7 BraambergstraatIn this historical Brugean house, you will be treated to a vast offer of wines by the glass. Specialties carefully prepared tapas, raclette, pasta and salads. Sunday jazz and blues performances.
Café Pick is the studentscafe in Bruges, located on the nice Eiermarkt “eggmarket”. Every evening there is music from live DJ's, what for is it always a party.
137 locals recommend
Markt
MarktCafé Pick is the studentscafe in Bruges, located on the nice Eiermarkt “eggmarket”. Every evening there is music from live DJ's, what for is it always a party.
The neo-baroque façade houses the only club in town. Nowadays, the former Bank of Bruges is a hip club. While outside the streets remain quiet & peaceful, inside the dj's provide cool party vibes.
Jakob van Ooststraat
Jakob van OoststraatThe neo-baroque façade houses the only club in town. Nowadays, the former Bank of Bruges is a hip club. While outside the streets remain quiet & peaceful, inside the dj's provide cool party vibes.