Guided tour of Bruges?

[gato4]

I'm trying to decide if we should book a guided walking tour of Bruges. While I know there are DIY walks, I'm thinking a local would give a lot more information. Any suggestions?

 

 

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[Eboracum_d]

I would simply take one of the Canal Boats. That would give you a good over view of the place -- there is an English commentary.

 

 

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[Mparis184]

Oh I loved Brugge. It is a very easy city to see on your own and do your own walking tour. I like the idea of stopping when I wanted and doing our own thing. You won't get lost. The canal boat is a must do. Enjoy your time in Brugge, a wonderful little city to take very scenic photos.

 

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[Cornishpastyman1]

I would simply take one of the Canal Boats. That would give you a good over view of the place -- there is an English commentary.

 

 

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That's a good idea and a fun thing to do but the commentary is by the boat's driver (rather than a recording) and thus could be a bit hit and miss, in terms of his delivery/accent and how easy it is is to hear over the drone of the engine. Ours wasn't that good, not that it makes a great deal of difference as Bruges is easy to research anyway and small enough to cover on on foot in a short time.

 

Canal Tour

Walking tour

 

All the best, Tony

[Eboracum_d]

We have been a couple of times and my recollection was that one of them had headphones where you choose the language. Did not have ant trouble hearing on either boat.

 

 

 

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[MeHeartCruising]

I'm trying to decide if we should book a guided walking tour of Bruges. While I know there are DIY walks, I'm thinking a local would give a lot more information. Any suggestions?

 

I did a DIY walking tour and it was great FOR ME. I can't recall if I used a Rick Steves book or something else. HOWEVER, I also think Bruges would be a great town for a walking tour with a skilled, knowledgeable, certified type tour guide to give more details and additional background that likely didn't make it into a book. There is just so much rich history to hear in this great town. I don't have a guide to recommend, however. I don't think you'll go wrong whether you choose a guide or DIY. And I don't think you would be wasting your money on a guided tour as long as you got a good guide for an acceptable price.

Edited February 22, 2014 by MeHeartCruising

[rubens]

You might find more information about Bruges in the correct forum, which is:

British Isles/Western Europe ( Amsterdam, Brugge, Dublin, Edinburgh, London (Dover, Harwich, Southampton)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=233