Old Civil Registry of the City of Bruges

WALKING TOUR ⭐️ PREMIUM AUDIO TOUR

The Enchanting Tapestry of Brugge: A Historical Journey

An audio guided tour by Charles the Historian, The Tourist

Welcome to Brugge! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 20 stops on a route of 4.15km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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Tour Sights 📸

Sint-Christoffelkerk

Church The Sint-Christoffelkerk was a church in Brugge's city center, owned by the cathedral chapter and mainly used by the free fishermen's guild.

Frietmuseum

Sight A museum dedicated to the history of potatoes and the production of Belgian fries, the Frietmuseum is the first and only museum of its kind, showcasing a fascinating story from its origins in Peru to its present-day popularity.

Sint-Janskerk

Church A 12th- to 13th-century church building that was demolished in 1786.

Chocolademuseum Choco-Story

Sight A unique chocolate experience awaits at Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum, where visitors can witness chocolate-making and learn about the health benefits of this sweet treat. Owners Eddy and Cédric Van Belle, of Belcolade, have curated an interactive museum showcasing the art of chocolate-making in a historic 16th-century setting.

Lumina Domestica

Museum A lamp museum showcasing the historical development of domestic lighting, featuring a collection of around 6300 ancient items. The museum's prized exhibit is a lamp designed according to Leonardo da Vinci's drawings.

St. Donatian's Cathedral

Sight A Roman Catholic cathedral that was destroyed in 1799, with a Romanesque architectural style featuring an octagonal main building, tower, and sixteen-sided ambulatory, built in 950 AD to house the relics of Saint Donatian.

Old Civil Registry of the City of Bruges

Sight A 16th-century Renaissance building, the Old Civil Registry is one of the oldest in Flanders, featuring a richly decorated natural stone facade with carvings and bronze statues, and has been carefully restored to maintain its original beauty.

Museum van het Heilig Bloed

Sight A minor basilica housing a venerated relic of the Precious Blood, a phial said to contain the blood of Jesus Christ, brought to Bruges by Thierry of Alsace after the 12th century Second Crusade.

Bruges City Hall

Sight A stunning example of late-Gothic monumental architecture, the Bruges City Hall boasts a rich history dating back to 1376-1421. Its flamboyant opulence reflects the city's economic and political power, featuring a pioneering stone facade that inspired other city halls in the region.

Kartuizerinnenkapel

Sight A war memorial, the Kartuizerinnenkapel is a former monastery chapel that now serves as a mausoleum for the fallen soldiers and victims of both World War I and World War II.