Description
Bruges, the Venice of the North, is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2000. This wonderful town is filled with canals, holds a wonderful historical medieval center and a marvellous architecture. Bruges is one of the best preserved European cities. Visit this wonderful town with a local expert with our private tour from Paris to Bruges.
Firstly your english speaking driver will pick you up at your desired place in Paris. After that your private full day experience will kick off. Your will then drive from Paris to Bruges. It takes approximately 3 hours until you arrive to Bruges. Once there you will meet your private official tour guide for a 3 hour guided visit of Bruges. Before or after your visit you will have free time in Bruges for lunch and to walk around. After that you will start your drive back to Paris.
All our tours are private and customisable to our clients desires. Get in touch with us and our team of experts will help you arrange a tailor made experience.
Points of Interests and Landmarks
The city of Bruges first castle was built by the first counts of Flanders in the 9th Century against norman invaders. It was since then a place of monopoly for english wool. During the 13th century the city resisted for its independence against a french attack. During the 15th century and estuary silted up and stopped the economic booming of the city. Nevertheless the city always remained brilliant in its architecture and as an art centre. The construction of the port of Zeebrugge and the cutting of a connecting canal (opened 1907) revived trade and stimulated industry and tourism.
Today Bruges is considered like an open air museum. Its historical centre was listed by the UNESCO as a world heritage site considering it ¨an outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement, which has maintained its historic fabric as this has evolved over the centuries, and where original Gothic constructions form part of the town’s identity¨. You will walk around the beautiful historical center of Bruges with a private licensed tour guide.
Before leaving Bruges, you cannot miss visiting the numerous chocolate boutiques of Bruges, a must in this unique city! It is also possible to arrange a cruise in the canals of the town in case you are interested.
During your private tour from Paris to Bruges you will have a private driver at your disposition during the whole tour. You will meet your guide directly in Bruges for a private 2 or 3 hour guided tour. In addition to your driver and guide we can also arrange skip the line tickets to any museum or historical site.
Private tour from Paris to Bruges
All the tours we provide are private, therefore only for you. Contact us and our team of experts will help you arrange a private experience in Bruges. Duration of the tour and itinerary are adjustable to your personal interests.
In case you prefer it is also possible to arrange this tour with train tickets instead of a private driver. In that case we can arrange transfer from your hotel in Paris to the train station and the train tickets. Our guide will be waiting for your in Bruges train station. Same procedure would be arranged for return to Paris.