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Bruges
Day trips for groups | 2012
Flanders, Belgium
www.bruges.be/tourism
Bruges,
World Heritage City
Age-old romantic hotspot
International cruise port
World famous gourmet chefs
Capital of chocolate
Surrounded by London, Paris and Amsterdam
No city is so fascinating, so
charming, so cultural as the
UNESCO World Heritage City of
Bruges. No city is more
interesting for groups to visit.
This brochure contains a handy
overview of the many activities
available for groups in Bruges.
Let these building blocks inspire
you and send us your own
personal wishlist. Toerisme
Brugge will be happy to draw up
a day programme for you. If you
, this means that we
see
can book this activity for you.
Guaranteed to be an
unforgettable day!
Congresses guaranteed to succeed
International masterpieces
and the city of the Flemish Primitives
European Capital of Culture in 2002
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Sightseeing
A fascinating guided group walk, a romantic tour by boat or
horse tram, a relaxing ride by bike or Vespa or an exciting
balloon trip.
Whatever you are looking for, we will be delighted to help you
put together the perfect programme.
Guided city walks
A guided tour of Bruges is an
excellent way to discover all
aspects of the city. You can choose
the traditional route, or let
yourself be guided through
unknown places while learning
some juicy anecdotes. Toerisme
Brugge only works with officially
recognised guides who can guide
visitors in different languages.
World Heritage walk
Bruges’ city centre was declared a
world heritage site by UNESCO in 2000.
A guided tour through the unique
historical heart is a must for every
first-time visitor! From the Markt and
the Belfry to the Burg square, the
Beguinage and the Minnewater.
Quiet Bruges
You set off to discover hidden treasures
in a picturesque area of the city: along
St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem Chapel
and the Lace Centre, the Bruggemuseum-­
Folklore, the Bruggemuseum-Gezelle,
the archers’ guilds and the windmills
along the ramparts of the city.
Hanseatic Bruges
From the 13th to the 15th century,
Bruges was the commercial link
between the Hanseatic cities of
Scandinavia, England and Germany (at
that time called Easterlings) and other
important commercial centres in
France, Spain and Italy. This walk takes
you along the stone souvenirs of
Bruges’ Golden Age.
Fiction and Fantasy
The many stirring folk tales and
legends that tell the history of Bruges
will fire your imagination during this
mysterious walk, and will make you
smile and surprise you with their
popular wisdom. It is up to you to
decide what you believe!
You can draw up your own day programme
with these building blocks. Toerisme
Brugge will be happy to book these
activities for you.
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Practical information
Group rate
Guided visit in Lissewege
Chocolate walk
Even more walking pleasure!
You can visit the impressive abbey barn
of the former Ter Doest Abbey by coach,
and then walk around the polder
village, where the impressive tower of
the Church of our Lady stands like a
beacon amid the white houses. Many
pilgrims have done the same!
In the mood for sweet iniquities? The
Choc! Guide takes you on a delicious
ramble past countless chocolate
shops, and spoils your taste buds with
wonderful chocolate. Time to bring out
the sweet tooth in you!
Haven’t quite found what you are
looking for? Toerisme Brugge
offers different alternatives.
A selection:
Only in Dutch, French and English
21st-century architecture
With death in pursuit
Bruges’ city centre is visibly changing.
Since 2000 we have been able to detect
a clear architectural wind of change in
several streets. On this walk we
discover the achievements of the new
millennium. Prepare to be astounded.
Together with a guide you enter into the
confrontation with macabre events
from the dark days of the history of
Bruges. Where did the gallows stand in
Bruges, how were the executions
performed, where did the executioner
live, where were witches burnt at the
stake...
Only in Dutch, French and English
Only in Dutch, French and English
Flemish Primitives
Historic beer walk
Bruges canals
Almshouses walking tour
West Bruges
Lady lanes
1000 years in Bruges
Bruges for those who know her
Pieter Aspe walk
Former city ramparts
Burgundian Bruges
Pub crawl
€ 60 per guide (basic price for an
uninterrupted period of two hours),
€ 30 per guide (for every additional
hour after the first 2 hours)
21st-century architecture:
€ 65 per guide
Chocolate walk: € 135 per guide
With death in pursuit: € 65 per guide
Meeting point
Bargeplein under the red shelter
Information office at the
Concertgebouw
Information office at the railway station
Maximum number of participants
per guide
25 people
Duration
2 hours
Languages
Dutch, French, German, English,
Spanish, Italian
Reservations
at least 1 week in advance through
Toerisme Brugge (in writing: by e-mail
or by fax, stating your full address,
telephone and fax number). Please
clearly state the desired meeting point
and the number of participants upon
reservation.
Payment
Ask our staff members for details!
always on the spot to the guide
(cash in €)
Carefully read the general conditions on page
30-31.
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Boat trip on the
canals
A visit to Bruges isn’t complete
without a boat trip on its canals.
You get to see the nicest places of
the city from a completely new
perspective. All boats follow the
same circuit and have a fixed point
of embarkation and disembarkation. Commentary in several
languages.
Horse tram
Practical information
Group rate > adults € 6.40,
children (4-11 years) € 3.40
Meeting point
see city map on page 32
Minimum number of participants >
20 people
Duration > 30 minutes
Languages > Dutch, French, German,
English
Period > March to November, daily from
10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (no evening round
trips)
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance
in writing through Toerisme Brugge
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid at the landing
stage (only cash in €).
The Bruges horse tram lets you
get acquainted with all the fine
things of Bruges’ city centre in an
original way. You can choose
where you get on and off and it is
also for you to decide how long
the ride will take.
Practical information
Group rate > € 11 per person and per hour
€ 100 per tram per additional hour
Meeting point > can be freely determined
Maximum number of participants >
57 people (3 trams of different sizes)
Duration > starting from 1 hour
Reservations > horse tram only: directly
through De Brugse Paardentram,
tel./fax: +32 (0)50 33 61 36,
gsm: +32 (0)476 35 61 36, +32 (0)475 42 64 25
www.paardentram.com
with guide > a qualified guide who gives
information during the tour can be booked
through Toerisme Brugge (read more on
page 5)
Payment > Horse tram: to be determined
upon reservation
Guide: on the spot to the guide
Please take some waiting time into account
in busy periods. The boats are not covered,
but in poor weather umbrellas are provided.
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
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Guided cycle tours
For cycling fanatics, bicyclefriendly Bruges has a lot to offer.
Pleasant guided cycle tours are
organised in and around Bruges.
You can bring your own trusty
steel steed with you or hire one
from one of the many bicycle
rental points.
QuasiMundo Bike tours
The bicycle guide rides in front of you
on the bumpy cobblestones of the
streets of Bruges or helps you to get to
know the unspoiled landscape of the
Bruges woodland and wetland. The
bicycle tours can be tailor-made to
meet your exact requirements.
Practical information
Group rate > € 24 pp
youngsters up to the age of 18: € 23;
children up to the age of 9: free of charge
(incl. bike, guide, raincoat, water and
drink in a local bar)
With your own bike: € 16 pp; youngsters
up to the age of 18: € 15; (incl. guide,
raincoat, water and drink in a local bar)
Meeting point > Burg square
The Pink Bear Bike Tours
The Green Bike Tour
‘Damme and the Polders’
An enthusiastic guide steers you on
your bicycle through the overwhelming
polder landscape along the BrugesDamme canal and introduces you to
picturesque Damme. The cycle tour
takes about 3 hours.
A guided trip to the polders, the flat
countryside around Bruges. The tour
pulls up at medieval Damme and other
important sights along the way for a
little extra commentary.
Language > Dutch, French, German, English,
‘Bruges by bicycle’
This 2.5 hour cycle ride takes you past
innumerable stunning places of the
city. The guide regularly stops to
provide you with fascinating information on the history of Bruges. Halfway
there is a pause in which you can enjoy
a Belgian beer.
‘The Bruges woodland and wetland’
During this tour, you discover the flat
Flemish countryside by bike. Along
elegant poplar-lined lanes and straight
canals via picturesque Damme to the
dikes of the nearby Netherlands.
Spanish
Reservations > Only for groups of 15 or
more. At least 3 weeks in advance in
writing through Toerisme Brugge.
PERIOD >
March – Nov: daily 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.,
July & Aug: daily 9.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot on the
day of the visit (only cash in €).
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
Practical information
Group rate > € 20 pp; children up to the age
of 8: free of charge (incl. bike and guide)
€ 15 pp with your own bike (incl. guide)
Meeting point > Belfry
Language > Dutch, French, English
Reservations > Only for groups of 10 or
more. At least 3 weeks in advance in
writing through Toerisme Brugge.
PERIOD > throughout the year:
daily 2.30 p.m.-5.30 p.m.
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot on the
day of the visit (only cash in €).
Practical information
Group rate > € 15 pp (incl. bike and guide)
€ 9 with your own bike (incl. guide)
Meeting point > In&Uit
Language > Dutch, French, German, English
Reservations > Only for groups from 8 to 10
people. At least 3 weeks in advance in
writing through Toerisme Brugge.
PERIOD > throughout the year
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot on the
day of the visit (only cash in €).
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
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Bruges
By Hot Air Balloon
Bruges Ballooning
A morning flight (champagne breakfast
included) or an evening flight (champagne, snacks and beer included) lasts
three hours, of which at least one is
spent up in the air! On request only.
Reservation for a balloon trip on the
day itself is however possible until a
few hours before departure.
Practical information
Group rate > € 145 per person;
children up to the age of 12: € 100
Meeting point > can be freely determined,
preferably at your hotel
Minimum number of participants > 8 people
Madou ballonvaarten
A morning flight (breakfast included) or
an evening flight (Madou beer, jenever,
soft drinks and snacks included) lasts
three hours, of which at least one is
spent up in the air! On request only,
please call or e-mail to book your flight.
Duration > 3 hours
Languages > Dutch, French, German,
English, Spanish, Portuguese
PERIOD > throughout the year
Reservations >
directly through Bruges Ballooning,
Tel: +32 (0)475 97 28 87,
www.bruges-ballooning.com,
[email protected]
Practical information
Group rate > € 120 per person;
youngsters up to the age of 13: € 100;
children up to the age of 10: € 60
Meeting point > can be freely determined,
preferably at your hotel or in consultation
with Madou
Minimum number of participants > 8 people
Duration > 3 hours
Languages > Dutch and English
(French on request)
PERIOD > throughout the year
Reservations >
directly through Madou Ballonvaarten,
tel. +32 (0)478 70 08 00
www.madou-ballonvaarten.be
[email protected]
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Bruges by Vespa
Discover the Bruges woodland and
wetland in style: book a guided tour
with a snazzy Vespa scooter and
traverse the green polders, authentic
villages and breathtaking landscapes.
A couple of surprises are provided en
route.
Practical information
Group rate >
half day tour: 1 person per Vespa: € 65
2 persons per Vespa: € 80
day tour:
1 person per Vespa: € 100
2 persons per Vespa: € 115
(incl. helmet, experienced guide,
insurance, photo with a Vespa, drink)
Meeting point > B-Bike bicycle rental
[Concertgebouw], ‘t Zand
Number of participants > min. 5 people,
max. 25 people
Duration > half day and day tours
Languages > Dutch, French, English
PERIOD > throughout the year
Conditions > minimum 21 years of age,
driving licence B
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance
in writing through Toerisme Brugge
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot.
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
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Museums &
places of interest
Bruges boasts a rich cultural heritage. The majestic past of
Bruges lives on in the many works of art that can be seen in the
many museums, often housed in historic buildings.
The many places of interest, too, are silent witnesses to the
city’s rich heritage.
Bruges Museums
Arentshuis
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In this elegant 18th-century town house
with its picturesque garden the work of
the versatile British artist Frank
Brangwyn (1867-1956) is on display on
the top floor. Brangwyn’s talent as an
architect, painter and designer of
glassware, furniture and jewellery is
breathtaking. The ground floor is the
setting for temporary plastic art
exhibitions.
BRUGGEMUSEUM-BELFRY
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Bruges’ most important tower stands
83 metres tall and houses a treasury,
an impressive clock mechanism and a
carillon with 47 silver-toned bells. Your
reward after a climb up the tower’s 366
stairs is a breathtaking and unforgettable panoramic view of Bruges and its
surroundings.
Group rate > € 6
Open > daily. Closed on 17/5 (afternoon)
and 25/12
Closed until the end of March 2012 due to
remodelling
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
BRUGGEMUSEUMARCHaEOLOGY 01
This museum, which sports the motto
‘feel your past beneath your feet’,
presents the unwritten history of
Bruges by allowing its visitors to carry
out different kinds of search and
hands-on activities. A fascinating mix
of archeological finds, riddles, replicas
and reconstructions shed light on
everyday life in times gone by, from the
home to the workplace and from the
cradle to the grave.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
BRUGGEMUSEUMCITY HALL 38
Bruges’ City Hall (1376) is one of the
oldest in the Netherlands. It is from
here that the city has been governed for
more than 600 years. An absolute
masterpiece is the Gothic Hall with its
late 19th-century murals and polychrome vaulted ceiling. The adjoining
historic hall evokes the city council’s
history with a number of authentic
documents and works of art. A multimedial exhibition on the ground floor
illustrates the evolution of the Burg
square.
Group rate > € 1
Open > daily. Closed on 1/1, 17/5 (after-
noon) and 25/12
(afternoon) and 25/12
You can draw up your own day programme
with these building blocks. Toerisme
Brugge will be happy to book these
activities for you.
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* except Easter Monday and Whit Monday
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BRUGGEMUSEUM-FOLKLORE
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These restored 17th-century singleroom dwellings accommodate, among
other things, a classroom, a millinery,
a pharmacy, a confectionery, a grocery
and an authentic bedroom. Conclude
your visit with a pleasant stroll in the
garden and a thirst-quenching drink at
‘De Zwarte Kat’, the museum’s tavern.
Lace collection in the exhibition attic.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
Bruggemuseum-Gentpoort
NEW! 03
Gentpoort (Gate of Ghent) is one of four
remaining medieval city gates. An
entrance for foreigners, a border with
the outside world for the townspeople
of Bruges. The gate was part of the
city’s defences as well as a passageway
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for the transport of produce and
merchandise.
BRUGGEMUSEUMGRUUTHUSE 21
Group rate > € 1
Closed > Monday through Wednesday,
on 1/1 and 17/5 (afternoon)
BRUGGEMUSEUM-GEZELLE
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The literary and biographical museum
of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899) is incorporated in the house where the famous
Flemish poet was born, located in a
quiet working-class district. In addition
to his life and works you will also
discover temporary presentations on
the art of the written word. Next to the
house lies a romantic garden featuring
the eye-catcher ‘the man who gives
fire’ by Jan Fabre.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
* except Easter Monday and Whit Monday
In the opulent city palace of the lords of
Gruuthuse you will receive a royal
welcome. At Gruuthuse you will find a
whole range of objects illustrating
everyday life between the 15th and the
19th centuries. The Hall of Honour, with
its tapestries, its impressive hearth and
its richly decorated beams, testifies to
the wealth and riches of the Lords of
Gruuthuse.
Group rate > € 5
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
BruggemuseumLantaarntoren/Sound Factory
NEW! 42
Why not pay a visit to the Sound Factory
in the Lantaarntoren at the Concert­
gebouw? Get to work with samples
and sounds, and create your own
compositions. The roof of the Lantaarn­
toren not only commands a unique view
across the historic city centre, but gives
you the opportunity to experiment with
bells and sounds to your heart’s content.
Group rate > € 5
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
BRUGGEMUSEUMLIBERTY OF BRUGES
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This mansion, erected between 1722 and
1727, was the place from where Bruges’
rural surroundings were governed. The
building functioned as a court of justice
between 1795 and 1984. Today the city
archives, which safeguard Bruges’
written memory, are stored here.
The ­premises also boast an old assize
court and a renaissance hall with a
monumental 16th-century timber,
marble and alabaster mantelpiece.
Group rate > € 1
Open > daily. Closed on 1/1, 17/5 (afternoon)
and 25/12
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BRUGGEMUSEUMSINT-JANSHUIS MILL
KOELEWEI MILL 32
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Windmills have graced Bruges’
ramparts ever since the construction of
the outer city wall at the end of the 13th
century. Today four of them are left on
Kruisvest. Sint- Janshuis Mill (1770) is
still in its original spot and is still
grinding grain just like its neighbour
Koelewei Mill.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Sint-Janshuis Mill: from
September to April inclusive and every
Monday in May, June, July and August,
17/5 (afternoon) (open on Whit Monday
and during weekends in September).
Koelewei Mill: from September to June
inclusive and every Monday in July and
August.
BRUGGEMUSEUM-WELCOME
CHURCH OF OUR LADY 14
The 122 metres high brick tower of the
Welcome Church of Our Lady is a
perfect illustration of the craftsmanship of Bruges’ artisans. The church
displays a valuable art collection:
Michelangelo’s world-famous Madonna
and Child, countless paintings,
13th-century painted sepulchres and
the tombs of Mary of Burgundy and
Charles the Bold.
Group rate > € 3 (museum)
Open > daily, except for the museum:
closed on 1/1, 17/5 (afternoon) and
25/12; The church and the museum are
not open to the public during nuptial
and funeral masses.
You can also visit these museums
under the professional guidance of
a guide.
See practical information on page 5.
BELGIAN FRIES MUSEUM
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This didactical museum sketches the
history of the potato, Belgian fries and
the various sauces and dressings that
accompany this most delicious and
most famous of Belgian comestibles.
The museum is housed in Saaihalle,
one of Bruges’ most attractive
buildings.
Dalí X-po Gallery
Admire the fantastic collection of
world-famous graphic art, sculptures
and drawings by Salvador Dalí inside
the Belfry. All works are originals
without a fault, authenticated by the
Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí.
Group rate > € 8 (at least 10 people)
Closing days > 1/1 & 25/12
Group rate > € 5
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12
CHOCO-STORY
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The museum immerses its visitors in
the history of cocoa and chocolate.
From the Maya and the Spanish
conquistadores to the chocolate
connoisseurs of today. A chocolate hunt
gives children the chance to discover
the museum. Chocolates are made by
hand and sampled on the premises.
BRUGES DIAMOND MUSEUM
* except Easter Monday and Whit Monday
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This museum illustrates the history of
Bruges as the oldest diamond centre in
Europe. Today, diamond remains one of
Belgium’s most important export
products. The daily demonstration of
diamond cutting is a sparkling affair.
Group rate > € 6 (at least 20 people);
€ 9 (incl. diamond cutting
demonstration)
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24 & 25/12
Group rate > € 6
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12
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Practical information
Group rates
group rates apply for groups of 15 or more.
Youngsters (6-25) pay € 1 in all city
museums (Arentshuis, Bruggemuseums,
Groeninge Museum and Hospital­
museums), apart from the Belfry (€ 4).
Reservations
at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
through Toerisme Brugge, except for the
city museums: only 1 week in advance in
writing.
Payment
Expo Picasso NEW!
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Group rate > € 6
The historic site of the former Hospital
of Saint John (Old Saint John’s) hosts a
permanent exhibition of more than 120
original works of art by Pablo Picasso:
among them are engravings and rare
illustrations, but also drawings and
ceramics. You will also discover works
by some of his artist friends such as
Matisse, Miró, Braque, Rodin, Chagall
and Ensor.
Group rate > € 6
Closing days > Tuesdays and 1/1-31/1
GROENINGE MUSEUM
post-war modern art.
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The Groeninge Museum offers a varied
overview of the history of Belgian plastic
arts. Although the Flemish Primitives
are a high point, you will also marvel at
18th and 19th-century neoclassical top
pieces, masterpieces of Flemish
Expressionism and quite a bit of
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
Historium Bruges NEW!
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The Historium catapults you back to
Bruges’ Golden Age. Special effects,
moving pictures and pieces of scenery
breathe life into the year 1435. A thrilling
love story awaits you: take a walk around
the port of medieval Bruges, take a look
in the studio of the great painter Jan Van
Eyck and inhale the atmosphere of the
city’s streets. Would you like to recover
from all these exciting impressions? Then
enjoy a beer at the Historiumcafé with its
breathtaking panorama of the Markt.
Opening in autumn 2012.
LUMINA DOMESTICA
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The museum contains the world’s
largest collection of lamps and lights.
More than 6,000 antiques tell the
complete story of interior lighting.
From torch and paraffin lamp to light
bulb and LED.
an advance payment of 30% is required
prior to confirmation, the rest is to be paid
on the spot the day of the visit. In the city
museums, Lumina Domestica, ChocoStory and the Belgian Fries Museum the
full amount is due on the spot.
Carefully read the general conditions
on page 30-31.
Group rate > € 5
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12
MEMLING IN SINT-JAN HOSPITAALMUSEUM 25
Saint John’s Hospital has an eight
hundred- year-old history of caring for
pilgrims, travellers and the sick. Visit
the medieval wards where the nuns
and monks did their work of mercy and
marvel at the impressive collection of
archives, art works, medical instruments and six paintings by Hans
Memling. Also worth a visit: the
Diksmuide attic, the old dormitory, the
custodian’s room and the adjoining
pharmacy.
Group rate > € 6
OUR LADY OF THE POTTERY HOSPITAALMUSEUM 37
This hospital dates back to the 13th
century, when nuns took on the care of
pilgrims, travellers and the sick. Over
the centuries, the hospital developed
into a modern home for the elderly. The
hospital wards with their valuable
collection of works of art, monastic and
religious relics and a range of objects
used in nursing, have been converted
into a museum. The Gothic church with
its Baroque interior can also be visited.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
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* except Easter Monday and Whit Monday
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BREWERY DE HALVE MAAN
De Halve Maan (1546) is the city’s last
working brewery. Their house brew is
Brugse Zot, a spirited top-fermented
beer made from malt, hop and special
yeast. This delicious refreshing beer
can be tasted on the premises. Daily
guided tours are available in several
languages.
Practical information
Reservations
at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
through Toerisme Brugge. Visits to the
Concertgebouw, the Museum of the
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bladelin Court
and St. Sebastian’s Archers Guild need to
be booked through their office.
Payment
an advance payment of 30% is required
prior to confirmation. The balance has to
be paid on the spot.
Carefully read the general conditions
on page 30-31.
Places of interest
BEGUINAGE
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rate > € 6.50 (no group rate)
(price incl. 1 consumption)
Closing days > 1/1, 9/1-13/1, 16/1-20/1,
23/1-27/1, 24 & 25/12
SAINT SAVIOUR’S
CATHEDRAL 20
Bruges’ oldest parish church (12th-15th
century) has amongst its treasures a
rood loft with organ, medieval tombs,
Brussels tapestries and a rich
collection of Flemish paintings
(14th-18th century). The treasury
displays, among other things, paintings
by Dirk Bouts, Hugo van der Goes and
other Flemish Primitives.
Group rate > free
The ‘Princely Beguinage Ten
Wijngaarde’ with its whitewashed
house fronts, tranquil convent garden
and beguinage museum was founded in
1245. Today, nuns of the Order of Saint
Benedict inhabit the site.
The Beguinage entrance gate closes
without fail at 6.30 p.m.
Group rate > € 1.50 (Beguine’s house)
Open > daily
Open > daily , except for the treasury:
closed on Saturdays and in January
More info: www.sintsalvator.be
Museum of the BASILICA
OF THE HOLY BLOOD 05
This double chapel consists of the
Romanesque church of Saint Basil
(1139- 1149) on the ground floor and the
Basilica on the first floor, rebuilt in
Gothic Revival style in the 19th century.
The Relic of the Holy Blood is kept in
the Basilica.
Group rate > double chapel: free;
treasury: € 1.50 (at least 15 people)
Closing days > Wednesday afternoon
(15/10-31/3)
More info: www.holyblood.com,
[email protected]
Bladelin Court
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At around 1440, Pieter Bladelin,
treasurer of the Order of the Golden
Fleece, commissioned the construction
of Bladelin Court. In the 15th century
the powerful Florentine banking family
of De Medici set up a branch here. The
stone medallion portraits of Lorenzo de
Medici and his wife still grace the
picturesque inner court.
Beer tasting possible. Ask our staff for details!
LACE CENTRE
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The Lace Centre is housed in the 15th
century complex which consisted,
among other things, of almshouses
funded by the Adornes family, who also
built the Jerusalem Chapel. At the
centre you can attend lace demonstrations and classes, and the boutique
sells all kinds of lace paraphernalia.
Group rate > € 2 (at least 20 people)
Guides cost € 50 per hour
Closing days > 1/1, 25/12, Sundays and
public holidays
Rate > inner court: free,
building: € 2 (no group rate)
Open > building: by appointment;
inner court: Monday to Friday, except
for the public holidays
More info: tel. +32 (0)50 33 64 34
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Chapel of
our Lady of the Blind
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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind is
supposed to have been erected in
timber in 1305 through the agency of
Robert of Bethune, Count of Flanders.
The count had the chapel built after the
Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle (1304) in
gratitude for the Virgin Mary. The
present chapel dates from 1651. The
miraculous oaken image of Our Lady of
the Blind is a Madonna and Child from
1415. Each year, on August 15, the
procession of Our Lady of the Blind
winds its way through the streets of
Bruges. In order to abide by the Solemn
Oath, sworn during the battle of
Mons-en-Pévèle, the citizens of Bruges
have been devoting a so-called solemn
oath-candle in the church of Our Lady
of the Pottery since 1304.
Group rate > free
St. Sebastian’s
Archers Guild
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The Archers’ Guild of Saint Sebastian
goes back 600 years. A unique feat,
indeed! A visit includes the royal
chamber, the chapel chamber and the
garden.
Rate > € 3 (no group rate)
Open > 10/4-30/9: Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday: morning; Saturday afternoon;
1/10-7/4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday afternoon
More info: www.sebastiaansgilde.be,
[email protected]
Concertgebouw
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Groups and associations can visit
Concertgebouw with a guide by
appointment, attend a performance or
(afternoon) concert or combine the two.
Guided tour >
€ 100 (max. 25 people), schools pay € 65
Procession of the
Holy Blood
Pageant of the
Golden Tree
17 May 2012
19 and 26 August 2012
For centuries, this popular municipal
procession has depicted arresting
and moving scenes from the Old and
New Testament. The procession’s
roots go back to 1291!
The Procession of the Holy Blood has
been on UNESCO’s Intangible World
Heritage list since 2009, so you just
have to see it!
The Pageant of the Golden Tree,
organised every 5 years, was first
introduced in 1958. The “Tournament of
the Golden Tree” was a joust held on
the Market Square in 1468 on the
occasion of the marriage between
Charles the Bold and Margaret of York.
Apart from the century-old legend of
the Golden Tree, the history of Flanders
and the Joyous Entry of the bride and
groom are also displayed.
The Pageant of the Golden Tree is an
enchanting show featuring giants,
floats and 2,000 colourfully dressed
extras.
Intangible cultural heritage
Contact our staff members for
ticket information!
Contact our staff members for
ticket information!
Interested in receiving a tailor-made proposal?
Like to know more? +32 (0)50 47 69 99
or [email protected]
www.concertgebouw.be
Open > daily
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Eating & drinking
Bruges has a lot to offer from a culinary perspective.
Many restaurants offer typical regional dishes of Bruges
as well as exotic delicacies.
Vegetarians or gourmets? On a tight budget or money is no
object? Let us know and we will draw up a selection for you.
Something for
everyone
Based on your budget, Toerisme
Brugge can propose a menu for
your group. The menu will always
comprise a starter, main course
and dessert.
Three course menus for groups start
from € 20 per person (drinks excluded).
Practical information
Reservations
at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
through Toerisme Brugge. Based on your
budget, we will propose three menus,
from which you can choose only one for
the entire group.
Minimum number of participants
20 people
Payment
we ask for an advance payment of 30%
prior to confirmation. Only then will you
be given the name and address of the
restaurant. The balance is to be paid in
the restaurant.
Carefully read the general conditions
on page 30-31.
You can draw up your own day programme
with these building blocks.
Toerisme Brugge will be happy to book
these activities for you.
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Excursions and
attractions
Would you like to leave the busy Bruges city centre behind?
No problem! These quiet alternatives will tempt every
easy-going hedonist!
Zeebrugge port cruise
Bruges-Damme boat trip
The newest passenger vessel ‘Zephira’
departs from the old fishing port and
sets off for a round trip in Zeebrugge
port. An experience that offers a unique
insight into the harbour and its manifold
activities.
On board the river barge ‘Lamme
Goedzak’ you sail to picturesque
Damme in 35 minutes.
Group rate > € 8.50 per person
€ 6.50 for children (under 12)
Minimum number of participants >
20 people
Duration > 1 hour and 15 minutes
Period > 1/4-14/10: weekends and public
holidays at 2.00 p.m.; 1/7-31/8: daily at
2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. Saturday
evening harbour round trip followed by a
barbecue. 1/8-19/8: daily extra round
trip at 11.00 a.m.
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance
in writing through Toerisme Brugge
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
You can draw up your own day programme
with these building blocks.
Toerisme Brugge will be happy to book
these activities for you.
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required prior to confirmation. You have
to pay the balance at the jetty (only cash
in €).
Group rate > Single Trip: €6.50;
65+: € 5; Children (3-11y): € 4.
Round trip: € 8;
65+: € 6; Children (3-11y): € 5
Meeting point >
jetty at Noorweegse Kaai
Minimum number of participants >
30 people
Period > 1/4-15/10;
departures from Bruges to Damme:
daily at 10.00 a.m., 12.00 a.m.,
2.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. ;
departures from Damme to Bruges:
daily at 9.15 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m.,
3.00 p.m. and 5.20 p.m.
Reservations >
NV Doornzele,
tel.: +32 (0)9 233 84 69,
fax: +32 (0)9 225 85 83,
www.bootdamme-brugge.be,
[email protected]
Guide > € 65; 1 guide per group suffices.
Combination of Port Cruise with meal possible.
Contact our staff members for more information!
Charters and various other programmes possible on
request
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
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Reservations >
directly through Boudewijn Seapark,
tel. +32 (0)50 38 38 38,
fax +32 (0)50 38 23 43,
www.boudewijnseapark.be,
[email protected]
Beisbroek
Public Observatory
Seafront
This maritime theme park in the old fish
market plunges the visitor in the harsh
world of the fishermen, the history of
Zeebrugge’s port and life below the sea.
Children will enjoy the Russian submarine Foxtrot, the lightship West-Hinder
and the brand-new pirates’ paradise.
Combination Port Cruise
& Seafront
Group rate >
€ 15.30 pp;
€ 11.75 for children under 12
Zeebrugge
for culinary tourists
Group rate >
€ 8.50 per person
€ 6.25 for children under 13
Minimum number of participants >
20 people
Opening hours >
daily 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.,
July and August 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.;
closed on 1/1, 9/1-27/1 and 25/12
Reservations >
At least 3 weeks in advance in writing
through Toerisme Brugge
Payment >
This package deal contains a visit to
Seafront, a Zeebrugge cold fish platter
on board of the Zephira and a round trip
through the port.
Group rate >
€ 30 per person
€ 23.50 for children up to the age of 12
Boudewijn Seapark
This dolphinarium for young and old
alike has a lot to offer. In the covered
Dolphidrome, playful dolphins and sea
lions give a great performance. The
panoramic aquariums show you the
underwater life.
Group rate > Over 12 y: € 24;
children over 1 m tall up to 12 years of
age: € 20; children between 85 cm and
99 cm tall: € 7
Opening hours >
Easter holidays and weekends in April:
10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.;
May-June: daily 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
except Wednesdays;
July and August:
daily 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.;
September: Wednesdays 11.00 a.m.5.00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
This public observatory zooms in on the
sun, the stars and the planets. Its
modern planetarium, interactive
exhibition and well-equipped observatory unlock the secrets of the galaxies.
The planet trail that starts at the castle
is a clever scale model illustrating the
distance between the various planets:
each footstep corresponds to nine
million space kilometres.
Price of planetarium shows >
€ 5 per person,
youngsters (under 18): € 4
Minimum number of participants >
15 people
Planetarium shows > must be pre-booked
Languages > Dutch, French, German and
English
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in
advance in writing through Toerisme
Brugge
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot.
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
Reservations >
an advance payment of 30% is required
prior to confirmation. The balance has
to be paid on the spot.
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
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at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
through Toerisme Brugge
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot.
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General terms & conditions
for group reservations 2012
Day trip reservations
Procedure
Payment
Changes
Day trips must be booked in writing (fax, e-mail) at least 3 weeks beforehand.
Toerisme Brugge will make reservations for groups of at least 20 paying
people. If the number of participants is less than 20, the price charged will be
the price for 20 participants.
Toerisme Brugge will book the requested services and send the customer and
service provider(s) a quotation. Menu prices exclude drinks.
Reservation is only confirmed upon payment of an advance of 30% by the
customer to Toerisme Brugge. The customer is also charged an additional
mediation charge of € 5 (not refundable).
Advance payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Transfers
must be made to bank account number BE11 0910 1303 8748 on behalf of
‘Toerisme Brugge, Postbus 744, B-8000 Brugge’. Credit card payments are
made by stating the card number, expiry date and CVC number (always state
the reservation number, the group name and the date of the visit). All bank
charges are at the expense of the customer. Cheques and vouchers are not
accepted.
The balance must be paid in cash on the spot to the various suppliers on the
day itself.
Upon receiving the advance, Toerisme Brugge will send the customer a
contract with the reservation details. If the advance has not been paid before
the date stated in the quotation, Toerisme Brugge cannot guarantee your
reservation.
The number of participants can be changed up to five working days before the
planned visit (max. 10% less). If there has been no change to the specified
number, the customer will always have to pay for the originally specified
number of participants (with a minimum of 20). Only two changes (submitted in
writing) can be accepted.
Cancellation Cancellations must be made (in writing) to Toerisme Brugge at least seven
working days before the visit. Toerisme Brugge always charges a cancellation
fee of € 15 if the entire reservation is cancelled.
For cancellations less than seven working days before the visit, half of the total
amount of the reservation will be charged. For cancellations less than 48
hours before the visit, Toerisme Brugge will charge the full amount of the
reservation.
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Guided tour reservations
Procedure
There is a maximum of 25 participants per guide. There is no minimum.
Guided tours must be booked in writing at least 1 week beforehand.
Payment
The guide is to be paid in cash on the spot, they will give you a receipt. Toerisme
Brugge also charges an administration fee of € 5 in case of advance payment of
the guided tour.
Changes/
The guided tour can be changed or cancelled (in writing) up to three working
Cancellation days before the visit. If the guided tour is cancelled less than three working
days before the visit, you must pay € 60 per guide (+ administration costs).
Should the group fail to arrive, or arrive more than one hour after the agreed
departure time at the meeting point, the total amount of € 60 (+administration
fee) will be charged.
Important information
appointmentsFor guided tours of a longer duration (entire day or outside Bruges) it is
customary to invite the guide to a meal at the expense of the group. The total
duration of the service is then reduced by one hour (= € 30).
If the guided tour takes place outside the old town centre of Bruges, travel
costs will be charged for each guide (= € 5).
The amount paid per guide is solely for the services of the guide. If you have
planned a guided tour of a museum, you still have to pay for the tickets at the
museum.
Please always be at the agreed meeting place on time.
The name of the guide is not known beforehand.
Liability
Toerisme Brugge is only an intermediary and cannot be held responsible for
any failings on the part of the customer and/or service provider, nor for any
accidents or other circumstances beyond its control.
Coach park
A parking fee is charged for the Bargeweg coach park between the Railway
Station and Katelijnepoort:
- Up to a maximum of 4 hours: € 13
- Up to a maximum of 11 hours: € 20
- More than 11 hours and per day of 24 hours: € 25
There are sanitary facilities at the Bargeplein where the group can alight and
meet the guide.
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Bruges city map (€ 0.50)
Big city map for sale at the information
office at the railway station or at the
Concertgebouw.
Bruges Visitors’ guide
Available at the information offices
and bookshops in Bruges
€2.50
Information offices
More info
[Concertgebouw], ‘t Zand
Mon-Sun: 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Toerisme Brugge
PO Box 744
B-8000 Brugge
Tel. +32 (0)50 44 46 46
Fax +32 (0)50 44 46 45
www.bruges.be/tourism
Railway Station, Stationsplein
Mon-Fri: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Bookings:
[email protected]
This is a publication of Toerisme Brugge
Design: Media Luna
Print: Print & Media Partner
Photography: Boudewijn Seapark, Cel Fotografie Stad Brugge,
Jan Darthet, Jan D’Hondt (B.Ad), Joris Luyten, Westtoer
Cartography: Johan Mahieu, Bruno Gouwy
Copywriting: Sophie Allegaert
Editing: Incoming and Marketing Toerisme Brugge
Responsible Editor: Dieter Dewulf, PO Box 744, B-8000 Brugge
January 2012
Toerisme Brugge cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or change in prices.