Bruges Full-Day Trip From Paris English Tour
ID: GYG10756-157120
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Walk down cobbled streets and past gothic buildings in Bruges, capital of West Flanders. See intact medieval buildings and gorgeous canals. Visit the monastery of Le Béguinage, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the huge belfry of Notre Dame, and more.
Escape Paris for the day and cross the border to the capital of the West Flanders region of Flemish Belgium. The full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from central Paris, will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bruges, sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North.”
Enjoy a guided walk of the historically rich center, admiring the gothic-style City Hall, the ornate Renaissance architecture of the Place du Bourg, and the 12th-century Basilique du Saint-Sang (Basilica of the Holy Blood), among other attractions. Free time will be allocated for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy Belgian specialties, such as traditional moules frites (mussels and French fries) and an extensive selection of Belgian beers.
A visit to the Groeningemuseum, home to Flemish master painters, such as van Eyck and Hieronymous Bosch is a popular way to spend an afternoon in Bruges. Alternatively, shop for handmade lace and Belgian chocolates in the city’s boutique stores. During the summer season, you can also take a boat cruise along some of the famous canals of Bruges, built as far back as the 12th century.
Highlights
- Cross the border of France and Belgium to the capital of West Flanders and discover why Bruges is a UNESCO protected city
- See intact medieval buildings and canals that date back to the 12th century
- Visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood, an almost intact Romanesque chapel of the 12th century
- Cruise down the canals in summer and see Renaissance and Gothic architecture from a different perspective
- Try the national dish of moules frites and Belgian beer
- Enjoy free time to shop for lace products or luxury Belgian chocolates
- Tour the galleries of the Groeningemuseum and admire paintings by Hieronymous Bosch and van Eyck
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear good walking shoes and warm clothing in winter
• Please note that Bruges has an especially humid climate
• Try the national dish of Moules Frites, served with various sauces, such as wine, cheese, onions, or garlic, accompanied by Belgian beer
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your Guide in front of the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel 22 rue Jean Rey 75015 Paris
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
