Bruges - Venice of the North | 2 October 2025

Duration:
Afternoon approx. 5 hours

Walking grade:
Level 3: The excursion by bus is followed by a longer walk. You may need to climb several stairs.

Description: 
After a coach ride, you will reach Bruges. Due to the canal system the city is also known as the “Venice of the North” and is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The historic marketplace – the center of old Bruges – is cradled by the river Reie and was recognized as cultural world heritage site by UNESCO.
As you walk along the maze of winding, cobbled alleys and romantic canals, you will be transported to medieval times. Besides various other sights, the market, the ‘Burg’ (the site of the former Bruges castle and the Basilica of the Holy Blood are especially worth seeing.