5 days in netherlands and belgium

May 29th - Bruges

I always advise to visit Bruges towards the evening because it’s crowded with tourists during the day. Bruges is a fairytale-like place, but it’s difficult to truly appreciate it if you have to squeeze your way through the crowds. However, only a very small percentage of tourists actually stay in Bruges, so in the evening the city is completely deserted, and you can have the whole place to yourselves. If you come by train, plan to stay late in the evening and explore the beautiful canals after all the day tourists have left. It’s my very best tip for anyone visiting Bruges for the first time.

• The daily walking tour for an introduction into the history and legends of Bruges.
• At 9h45, 11h30 and 14h00 (every day)
• All of our free walking tours start every day in front of the statue on the main square of Bruges (Grote Markt), or behind the statue in case of an event on the square.
• You will recognize us by the red vests and red umbrellas.
• https://discoveringbelgium.com/2018/04/07/bruges-walking-tour/ 
• Markt - don’t eat here
• https://www.reddit.com/r/belgium/comments/28jzq0/a_guide_to_bruges/?st=jhpfuodq&sh=ecad61f5 
•  https://www.reddit.com/r/belgium/comments/3bif1c/five_places_to_visit_in_bruges_so_you_can_act/?st=jhpfupd2&sh=24ccbb9d 
• Basilica of the Holy Blood
• Belfry of Bruges
• Beguinage
• St. Salvator’s Cathedral 
• Lake of Love – Minnewater.
• The old beguinage Ten Wijngaerde.
• Belfort – you can climb this medieval tower for beautiful views.
• Market Place – the central town square of Bruges.
• Burg Square is really beautiful too. Take a narrow passageway left from the City Hall towards the Vismarkt (Fish Market), then go right (South) and follow the canals in the direction of the Church of Our Lady.
• A real must-do in Bruges is a boat ride on the canals.
• If you have some time left, you could visit one of the breweries – De Halve Maan brewery or Bourgogne des Flanders brewery.
• Have dinner in one of the many restaurants in Bruges and head back to the canals. As I said, it’s a very different atmosphere in the evening.