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Bruges,
World Heritage City 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.
Age-old romantic hotspot This brochure contains a handy
overview of the many activities
available for groups in Bruges.
International cruise port Let these building blocks inspire
you and send us your own
personal wishlist. Toerisme
World famous gourmet chefs Brugge will be happy to draw up
a day programme for you. If you
see , this means that we
Capital of chocolate can book this activity for you.
Guaranteed to be an
unforgettable day!
Surrounded by London, Paris and Amsterdam
Congresses guaranteed to succeed
International masterpieces
and the city of the Flemish Primitives
European Capital of Culture in 2002
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Sightseeing Guided city walks Quiet Bruges
A guided tour of Bruges is an You set off to discover hidden treasures
A fascinating guided group walk, a romantic tour by boat or excellent way to discover all in a picturesque area of the city: along
horse tram, a relaxing ride by bike or Vespa or an exciting aspects of the city. You can choose St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem Chapel
the traditional route, or let and the Lace Centre, the Bruggemuseum-
balloon trip.
yourself be guided through Folklore, the Bruggemuseum-Gezelle,
Whatever you are looking for, we will be delighted to help you unknown places while learning the archers’ guilds and the windmills
put together the perfect programme. some juicy anecdotes. Toerisme along the ramparts of the city.
Brugge only works with officially
recognised guides who can guide
visitors in different languages. Hanseatic Bruges
From the 13th to the 15th century,
World Heritage walk Bruges was the commercial link
between the Hanseatic cities of
Bruges’ city centre was declared a Scandinavia, England and Germany (at
world heritage site by UNESCO in 2000. that time called Easterlings) and other
A guided tour through the unique important commercial centres in
historical heart is a must for every France, Spain and Italy. This walk takes
first-time visitor! From the Markt and you along the stone souvenirs of
the Belfry to the Burg square, the Bruges’ Golden Age.
Beguinage and the Minnewater.
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
€ 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
Guided visit in Lissewege Chocolate walk Even more walking pleasure! With death in pursuit: € 65 per guide
Meeting point
You can visit the impressive abbey barn In the mood for sweet iniquities? The Haven’t quite found what you are Bargeplein under the red shelter
of the former Ter Doest Abbey by coach, Choc! Guide takes you on a delicious looking for? Toerisme Brugge Information office at the
Concertgebouw
and then walk around the polder ramble past countless chocolate offers different alternatives.
Information office at the railway station
village, where the impressive tower of shops, and spoils your taste buds with A selection:
Maximum number of participants
the Church of our Lady stands like a wonderful chocolate. Time to bring out per guide
beacon amid the white houses. Many the sweet tooth in you! Flemish Primitives 25 people
pilgrims have done the same! Only in Dutch, French and English Historic beer walk Duration
Bruges canals 2 hours
Almshouses walking tour Languages
21st-century architecture With death in pursuit West Bruges Dutch, French, German, English,
Spanish, Italian
Lady lanes
Reservations
Bruges’ city centre is visibly changing. Together with a guide you enter into the 1000 years in Bruges
at least 1 week in advance through
Since 2000 we have been able to detect confrontation with macabre events Bruges for those who know her Toerisme Brugge (in writing: by e-mail
a clear architectural wind of change in from the dark days of the history of Pieter Aspe walk or by fax, stating your full address,
telephone and fax number). Please
several streets. On this walk we Bruges. Where did the gallows stand in Former city ramparts
clearly state the desired meeting point
discover the achievements of the new Bruges, how were the executions Burgundian Bruges and the number of participants upon
millennium. Prepare to be astounded. performed, where did the executioner Pub crawl reservation.
Only in Dutch, French and English live, where were witches burnt at the Payment
stake... Ask our staff members for details! always on the spot to the guide
(cash in €)
Only in Dutch, French and English
Carefully read the general conditions on page
30-31.
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Boat trip on the Horse tram Practical information
canals Practical information Group rate > € 11 per person and per hour
The Bruges horse tram lets you € 100 per tram per additional hour
Group rate > adults € 6.40,
A visit to Bruges isn’t complete children (4-11 years) € 3.40 get acquainted with all the fine Meeting point > can be freely determined
without a boat trip on its canals. Meeting point
things of Bruges’ city centre in an Maximum number of participants >
You get to see the nicest places of see city map on page 32 original way. You can choose 57 people (3 trams of different sizes)
the city from a completely new Minimum number of participants > where you get on and off and it is Duration > starting from 1 hour
perspective. All boats follow the 20 people also for you to decide how long Reservations > horse tram only: directly
same circuit and have a fixed point Duration > 30 minutes the ride will take. through De Brugse Paardentram,
of embarkation and disembarka- tel./fax: +32 (0)50 33 61 36,
Languages > Dutch, French, German,
gsm: +32 (0)476 35 61 36, +32 (0)475 42 64 25
tion. Commentary in several English
www.paardentram.com
languages. Period > March to November, daily from
with guide > a qualified guide who gives
10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (no evening round
information during the tour can be booked
trips)
through Toerisme Brugge (read more on
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance page 5)
in writing through Toerisme Brugge
Payment > Horse tram: to be determined
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is upon reservation
required prior to confirmation. The Guide: on the spot to the guide
balance has to be paid at the landing
stage (only cash in €).
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, bicycle-
friendly 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 Practical information The Pink Bear Bike Tours The Green Bike Tour
Group rate > € 24 pp
The bicycle guide rides in front of you youngsters up to the age of 18: € 23; ‘Damme and the Polders’ A guided trip to the polders, the flat
on the bumpy cobblestones of the children up to the age of 9: free of charge An enthusiastic guide steers you on countryside around Bruges. The tour
(incl. bike, guide, raincoat, water and
streets of Bruges or helps you to get to your bicycle through the overwhelming pulls up at medieval Damme and other
drink in a local bar)
know the unspoiled landscape of the With your own bike: € 16 pp; youngsters polder landscape along the Bruges- important sights along the way for a
Bruges woodland and wetland. The up to the age of 18: € 15; (incl. guide, Damme canal and introduces you to little extra commentary.
raincoat, water and drink in a local bar)
bicycle tours can be tailor-made to picturesque Damme. The cycle tour
Meeting point > Burg square
meet your exact requirements. takes about 3 hours. Practical information
Language > Dutch, French, German, English,
Spanish Group rate > € 15 pp (incl. bike and guide)
‘Bruges by bicycle’ Practical information € 9 with your own bike (incl. guide)
Reservations > Only for groups of 15 or
This 2.5 hour cycle ride takes you past Meeting point > In&Uit
more. At least 3 weeks in advance in Group rate > € 20 pp; children up to the age
innumerable stunning places of the writing through Toerisme Brugge. of 8: free of charge (incl. bike and guide) Language > Dutch, French, German, English
city. The guide regularly stops to € 15 pp with your own bike (incl. guide)
PERIOD > Reservations > Only for groups from 8 to 10
provide you with fascinating informa- March – Nov: daily 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m., Meeting point > Belfry people. At least 3 weeks in advance in
tion on the history of Bruges. Halfway July & Aug: daily 9.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Language > Dutch, French, English writing through Toerisme Brugge.
there is a pause in which you can enjoy Payment > an advance payment of 30% is PERIOD > throughout the year
Reservations > Only for groups of 10 or
required prior to confirmation. The more. At least 3 weeks in advance in
a Belgian beer. Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
balance has to be paid on the spot on the writing through Toerisme Brugge.
‘The Bruges woodland and wetland’ day of the visit (only cash in €). required prior to confirmation. The
PERIOD > throughout the year: balance has to be paid on the spot on the
During this tour, you discover the flat
daily 2.30 p.m.-5.30 p.m. day of the visit (only cash in €).
Flemish countryside by bike. Along Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
elegant poplar-lined lanes and straight Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
required prior to confirmation. The
canals via picturesque Damme to the balance has to be paid on the spot on the
dikes of the nearby Netherlands. day of the visit (only cash in €).
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 (cham-
pagne, 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. Madou ballonvaarten Bruges by Vespa Practical information
Group rate >
Practical information A morning flight (breakfast included) or Discover the Bruges woodland and half day tour: 1 person per Vespa: € 65
an evening flight (Madou beer, jenever, wetland in style: book a guided tour 2 persons per Vespa: € 80
Group rate > € 145 per person;
day tour: 1 person per Vespa: € 100
children up to the age of 12: € 100 soft drinks and snacks included) lasts with a snazzy Vespa scooter and
2 persons per Vespa: € 115
Meeting point > can be freely determined, three hours, of which at least one is traverse the green polders, authentic (incl. helmet, experienced guide,
preferably at your hotel spent up in the air! On request only, villages and breathtaking landscapes. insurance, photo with a Vespa, drink)
Minimum number of participants > 8 people please call or e-mail to book your flight. A couple of surprises are provided en Meeting point > B-Bike bicycle rental
[Concertgebouw], ‘t Zand
Duration > 3 hours route.
Practical information Number of participants > min. 5 people,
Languages > Dutch, French, German,
max. 25 people
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Group rate > € 120 per person;
Duration > half day and day tours
PERIOD > throughout the year youngsters up to the age of 13: € 100;
children up to the age of 10: € 60 Languages > Dutch, French, English
Reservations >
directly through Bruges Ballooning, Meeting point > can be freely determined, PERIOD > throughout the year
Tel: +32 (0)475 97 28 87, preferably at your hotel or in consultation Conditions > minimum 21 years of age,
www.bruges-ballooning.com, with Madou driving licence B
info@bruges-ballooning.com
Minimum number of participants > 8 people
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance
Duration > 3 hours in writing through Toerisme Brugge
Languages > Dutch and English Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
(French on request) required prior to confirmation. The
balance has to be paid on the spot.
PERIOD > throughout the year
Reservations > Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
directly through Madou Ballonvaarten,
tel. +32 (0)478 70 08 00
www.madou-ballonvaarten.be
info@madou-ballonvaarten.be
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Museums & Bruges Museums BRUGGEMUSEUM-BELFRY 39
places of interest
Bruges’ most important tower stands
Arentshuis 02 83 metres tall and houses a treasury,
an impressive clock mechanism and a
In this elegant 18th-century town house carillon with 47 silver-toned bells. Your
Bruges boasts a rich cultural heritage. The majestic past of
with its picturesque garden the work of reward after a climb up the tower’s 366
Bruges lives on in the many works of art that can be seen in the the versatile British artist Frank stairs is a breathtaking and unforget-
many museums, often housed in historic buildings. Brangwyn (1867-1956) is on display on table panoramic view of Bruges and its
The many places of interest, too, are silent witnesses to the the top floor. Brangwyn’s talent as an surroundings.
architect, painter and designer of Group rate > € 6
city’s rich heritage.
glassware, furniture and jewellery is Open > daily. Closed on 17/5 (afternoon)
breathtaking. The ground floor is the and 25/12
Closed until the end of March 2012 due to
setting for temporary plastic art
remodelling
exhibitions.
Group rate > € 1
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 BRUGGEMUSEUM-
(afternoon) and 25/12
CITY HALL 38
BRUGGEMUSEUM- Bruges’ City Hall (1376) is one of the
ARCHaEOLOGY 01 oldest in the Netherlands. It is from
here that the city has been governed for
This museum, which sports the motto more than 600 years. An absolute
‘feel your past beneath your feet’, masterpiece is the Gothic Hall with its
presents the unwritten history of late 19th-century murals and poly-
Bruges by allowing its visitors to carry chrome vaulted ceiling. The adjoining
out different kinds of search and historic hall evokes the city council’s
hands-on activities. A fascinating mix history with a number of authentic
of archeological finds, riddles, replicas documents and works of art. A multi-
and reconstructions shed light on medial exhibition on the ground floor
everyday life in times gone by, from the illustrates the evolution of the Burg
home to the workplace and from the square.
cradle to the grave. Group rate > € 1
Group rate > € 1 Open > daily. Closed on 1/1, 17/5 (after-
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 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.
12 * except Easter Monday and Whit Monday 13
BRUGGEMUSEUM-FOLKLORE 27 for the transport of produce and BRUGGEMUSEUM- compositions. The roof of the Lantaarn
merchandise. GRUUTHUSE 21 toren not only commands a unique view
These restored 17th-century single- Group rate > € 1 across the historic city centre, but gives
room dwellings accommodate, among Closed > Monday through Wednesday, In the opulent city palace of the lords of you the opportunity to experiment with
other things, a classroom, a millinery, on 1/1 and 17/5 (afternoon) Gruuthuse you will receive a royal bells and sounds to your heart’s content.
a pharmacy, a confectionery, a grocery welcome. At Gruuthuse you will find a Group rate > € 5
and an authentic bedroom. Conclude BRUGGEMUSEUM-GEZELLE 22 whole range of objects illustrating Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
your visit with a pleasant stroll in the everyday life between the 15th and the (afternoon) and 25/12
garden and a thirst-quenching drink at The literary and biographical museum 19th centuries. The Hall of Honour, with
‘De Zwarte Kat’, the museum’s tavern. of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899) is incorpo- its tapestries, its impressive hearth and BRUGGEMUSEUM-
Lace collection in the exhibition attic. rated in the house where the famous its richly decorated beams, testifies to LIBERTY OF BRUGES 32
Group rate > € 1 Flemish poet was born, located in a the wealth and riches of the Lords of
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 quiet working-class district. In addition Gruuthuse. This mansion, erected between 1722 and
(afternoon) and 25/12 to his life and works you will also Group rate > € 5 1727, was the place from where Bruges’
discover temporary presentations on Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 rural surroundings were governed. The
the art of the written word. Next to the (afternoon) and 25/12 building functioned as a court of justice
Bruggemuseum-Gentpoort
NEW! 03 house lies a romantic garden featuring between 1795 and 1984. Today the city
the eye-catcher ‘the man who gives Bruggemuseum- archives, which safeguard Bruges’
Gentpoort (Gate of Ghent) is one of four fire’ by Jan Fabre. Lantaarntoren/Sound Factory written memory, are stored here.
remaining medieval city gates. An Group rate > € 1
NEW! 42 The p
remises also boast an old assize
entrance for foreigners, a border with Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 court and a renaissance hall with a
the outside world for the townspeople (afternoon) and 25/12 Why not pay a visit to the Sound Factory monumental 16th-century timber,
of Bruges. The gate was part of the in the Lantaarntoren at the Concert marble and alabaster mantelpiece.
city’s defences as well as a passageway gebouw? Get to work with samples Group rate > € 1
and sounds, and create your own Open > daily. Closed on 1/1, 17/5 (afternoon)
and 25/12
14 * except Easter Monday and Whit Monday 15
BRUGGEMUSEUM- BRUGGEMUSEUM-WELCOME BELGIAN FRIES MUSEUM 45 Dalí X-po Gallery 46
SINT-JANSHUIS MILL 25 , CHURCH OF OUR LADY 14
KOELEWEI MILL 32 This didactical museum sketches the Admire the fantastic collection of
The 122 metres high brick tower of the history of the potato, Belgian fries and world-famous graphic art, sculptures
Windmills have graced Bruges’ Welcome Church of Our Lady is a the various sauces and dressings that and drawings by Salvador Dalí inside
ramparts ever since the construction of perfect illustration of the craftsman- accompany this most delicious and the Belfry. All works are originals
the outer city wall at the end of the 13th ship of Bruges’ artisans. The church most famous of Belgian comestibles. without a fault, authenticated by the
century. Today four of them are left on displays a valuable art collection: The museum is housed in Saaihalle, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí.
Kruisvest. Sint- Janshuis Mill (1770) is Michelangelo’s world-famous Madonna one of Bruges’ most attractive Group rate > € 8 (at least 10 people)
still in its original spot and is still and Child, countless paintings, buildings. Closing days > 1/1 & 25/12
grinding grain just like its neighbour 13th-century painted sepulchres and Group rate > € 5
Koelewei Mill. the tombs of Mary of Burgundy and Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12 BRUGES DIAMOND MUSEUM 18
Group rate > € 1 Charles the Bold.
Closing days > Sint-Janshuis Mill: from Group rate > € 3 (museum) CHOCO-STORY 41 This museum illustrates the history of
September to April inclusive and every Open > daily, except for the museum: Bruges as the oldest diamond centre in
Monday in May, June, July and August, closed on 1/1, 17/5 (afternoon) and
17/5 (afternoon) (open on Whit Monday The museum immerses its visitors in Europe. Today, diamond remains one of
25/12; The church and the museum are
and during weekends in September). not open to the public during nuptial the history of cocoa and chocolate. Belgium’s most important export
Koelewei Mill: from September to June and funeral masses. From the Maya and the Spanish products. The daily demonstration of
inclusive and every Monday in July and
August. conquistadores to the chocolate diamond cutting is a sparkling affair.
connoisseurs of today. A chocolate hunt Group rate > € 6 (at least 20 people);
You can also visit these museums gives children the chance to discover € 9 (incl. diamond cutting
demonstration)
under the professional guidance of the museum. Chocolates are made by
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24 & 25/12
a guide. hand and sampled on the premises.
See practical information on page 5. Group rate > € 6
Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12
16 * except Easter Monday and Whit Monday 17Practical 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
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, Choco-
Expo Picasso NEW! 48 post-war modern art. largest collection of lamps and lights. Story and the Belgian Fries Museum the
Group rate > € 6 More than 6,000 antiques tell the full amount is due on the spot.
The historic site of the former Hospital Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5 complete story of interior lighting.
Carefully read the general conditions
of Saint John (Old Saint John’s) hosts a (afternoon) and 25/12 From torch and paraffin lamp to light on page 30-31.
permanent exhibition of more than 120 bulb and LED.
original works of art by Pablo Picasso: Historium Bruges NEW! 47 Group rate > € 5
among them are engravings and rare Closing days > 1/1, 2/1-13/1, 24, 25 & 31/12
illustrations, but also drawings and The Historium catapults you back to OUR LADY OF THE POTTERY -
ceramics. You will also discover works Bruges’ Golden Age. Special effects, MEMLING IN SINT-JAN - HOSPITAALMUSEUM 37
by some of his artist friends such as moving pictures and pieces of scenery HOSPITAALMUSEUM 25
Matisse, Miró, Braque, Rodin, Chagall breathe life into the year 1435. A thrilling This hospital dates back to the 13th
and Ensor. love story awaits you: take a walk around Saint John’s Hospital has an eight century, when nuns took on the care of
Group rate > € 6 the port of medieval Bruges, take a look hundred- year-old history of caring for pilgrims, travellers and the sick. Over
Closing days > Tuesdays and 1/1-31/1 in the studio of the great painter Jan Van pilgrims, travellers and the sick. Visit the centuries, the hospital developed
Eyck and inhale the atmosphere of the the medieval wards where the nuns into a modern home for the elderly. The
GROENINGE MUSEUM 20 city’s streets. Would you like to recover and monks did their work of mercy and hospital wards with their valuable
from all these exciting impressions? Then marvel at the impressive collection of collection of works of art, monastic and
The Groeninge Museum offers a varied enjoy a beer at the Historiumcafé with its archives, art works, medical instru- religious relics and a range of objects
overview of the history of Belgian plastic breathtaking panorama of the Markt. ments and six paintings by Hans used in nursing, have been converted
arts. Although the Flemish Primitives Opening in autumn 2012. Memling. Also worth a visit: the into a museum. The Gothic church with
are a high point, you will also marvel at Diksmuide attic, the old dormitory, the its Baroque interior can also be visited.
18th and 19th-century neoclassical top LUMINA DOMESTICA 43 custodian’s room and the adjoining Group rate > € 1
pieces, masterpieces of Flemish pharmacy. Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
Expressionism and quite a bit of The museum contains the world’s Group rate > € 6 (afternoon) and 25/12
Closing days > Mondays*, on 1/1, 17/5
(afternoon) and 25/12
18 * except Easter Monday and Whit Monday 19BREWERY DE HALVE MAAN 12
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
Practical information guided tours are available in several
languages.
Reservations
at least 3 weeks in advance in writing rate > € 6.50 (no group rate)
through Toerisme Brugge. Visits to the (price incl. 1 consumption)
Concertgebouw, the Museum of the Closing days > 1/1, 9/1-13/1, 16/1-20/1,
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bladelin Court 23/1-27/1, 24 & 25/12
and St. Sebastian’s Archers Guild need to
Beer tasting possible. Ask our staff for details!
be booked through their office. Gothic Revival style in the 19th century.
SAINT SAVIOUR’S
Payment
CATHEDRAL 20 The Relic of the Holy Blood is kept in
an advance payment of 30% is required
the Basilica. LACE CENTRE 24
prior to confirmation. The balance has to
be paid on the spot. Bruges’ oldest parish church (12th-15th Group rate > double chapel: free;
century) has amongst its treasures a treasury: € 1.50 (at least 15 people) The Lace Centre is housed in the 15th
Closing days > Wednesday afternoon
Carefully read the general conditions rood loft with organ, medieval tombs, century complex which consisted,
on page 30-31. (15/10-31/3)
Brussels tapestries and a rich among other things, of almshouses
More info: www.holyblood.com,
collection of Flemish paintings info@holyblood.com funded by the Adornes family, who also
Places of interest (14th-18th century). The treasury built the Jerusalem Chapel. At the
displays, among other things, paintings centre you can attend lace demonstra-
by Dirk Bouts, Hugo van der Goes and Bladelin Court 20 tions and classes, and the boutique
BEGUINAGE 03 other Flemish Primitives. sells all kinds of lace paraphernalia.
Group rate > free At around 1440, Pieter Bladelin, Group rate > € 2 (at least 20 people)
The ‘Princely Beguinage Ten Open > daily , except for the treasury: treasurer of the Order of the Golden Guides cost € 50 per hour
Wijngaarde’ with its whitewashed closed on Saturdays and in January Fleece, commissioned the construction Closing days > 1/1, 25/12, Sundays and
More info: www.sintsalvator.be public holidays
house fronts, tranquil convent garden of Bladelin Court. In the 15th century
and beguinage museum was founded in the powerful Florentine banking family
1245. Today, nuns of the Order of Saint Museum of the BASILICA of De Medici set up a branch here. The
Benedict inhabit the site. OF THE HOLY BLOOD 05 stone medallion portraits of Lorenzo de
The Beguinage entrance gate closes Medici and his wife still grace the
without fail at 6.30 p.m. This double chapel consists of the picturesque inner court.
Group rate > € 1.50 (Beguine’s house) Romanesque church of Saint Basil Rate > inner court: free,
Open > daily (1139- 1149) on the ground floor and the building: € 2 (no group rate)
Open > building: by appointment;
Basilica on the first floor, rebuilt in
inner court: Monday to Friday, except
for the public holidays
More info: tel. +32 (0)50 33 64 34
20 21Chapel of St. Sebastian’s
Procession of the Pageant of the
our Lady of the Blind 23 Archers Guild 31 Holy Blood Golden Tree
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Blind is The Archers’ Guild of Saint Sebastian 17 May 2012 19 and 26 August 2012
supposed to have been erected in goes back 600 years. A unique feat,
timber in 1305 through the agency of indeed! A visit includes the royal For centuries, this popular municipal The Pageant of the Golden Tree,
Robert of Bethune, Count of Flanders. chamber, the chapel chamber and the procession has depicted arresting organised every 5 years, was first
The count had the chapel built after the garden. and moving scenes from the Old and introduced in 1958. The “Tournament of
Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle (1304) in Rate > € 3 (no group rate) New Testament. The procession’s the Golden Tree” was a joust held on
gratitude for the Virgin Mary. The Open > 10/4-30/9: Tuesday, Wednesday, roots go back to 1291! the Market Square in 1468 on the
present chapel dates from 1651. The Thursday: morning; Saturday afternoon; The Procession of the Holy Blood has occasion of the marriage between
1/10-7/4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
miraculous oaken image of Our Lady of and Saturday afternoon been on UNESCO’s Intangible World Charles the Bold and Margaret of York.
the Blind is a Madonna and Child from More info: www.sebastiaansgilde.be, Heritage list since 2009, so you just Apart from the century-old legend of
1415. Each year, on August 15, the griffier@sebastiaansgilde.be have to see it! the Golden Tree, the history of Flanders
procession of Our Lady of the Blind and the Joyous Entry of the bride and
Intangible cultural heritage
winds its way through the streets of Concertgebouw 13 groom are also displayed.
Bruges. In order to abide by the Solemn The Pageant of the Golden Tree is an
Oath, sworn during the battle of Groups and associations can visit Contact our staff members for enchanting show featuring giants,
Mons-en-Pévèle, the citizens of Bruges Concertgebouw with a guide by ticket information! floats and 2,000 colourfully dressed
have been devoting a so-called solemn appointment, attend a performance or extras.
oath-candle in the church of Our Lady (afternoon) concert or combine the two. Contact our staff members for
of the Pottery since 1304. Guided tour > ticket information!
Group rate > free € 100 (max. 25 people), schools pay € 65
Interested in receiving a tailor-made proposal?
Open > daily
Like to know more? +32 (0)50 47 69 99
or groepen@concertgebouw.be
www.concertgebouw.be
22 23Eating & 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 Practical information
Brugge can propose a menu for Reservations
your group. The menu will always at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
comprise a starter, main course through Toerisme Brugge. Based on your
budget, we will propose three menus,
and dessert. from which you can choose only one for
the entire group.
Three course menus for groups start Minimum number of participants
from € 20 per person (drinks excluded). 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.
24 25Excursions 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’ On board the river barge ‘Lamme
departs from the old fishing port and Goedzak’ you sail to picturesque
sets off for a round trip in Zeebrugge Damme in 35 minutes.
port. An experience that offers a unique Group rate > Single Trip: €6.50;
insight into the harbour and its manifold 65+: € 5; Children (3-11y): € 4.
Round trip: € 8;
activities. 65+: € 6; Children (3-11y): € 5
Group rate > € 8.50 per person Meeting point >
€ 6.50 for children (under 12) jetty at Noorweegse Kaai
Minimum number of participants > Minimum number of participants >
20 people 30 people
Duration > 1 hour and 15 minutes Period > 1/4-15/10;
Period > 1/4-14/10: weekends and public departures from Bruges to Damme:
holidays at 2.00 p.m.; 1/7-31/8: daily at daily at 10.00 a.m., 12.00 a.m.,
2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. Saturday 2.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. ;
evening harbour round trip followed by a departures from Damme to Bruges:
barbecue. 1/8-19/8: daily extra round daily at 9.15 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m.,
trip at 11.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. and 5.20 p.m.
Reservations > at least 3 weeks in advance Reservations >
in writing through Toerisme Brugge NV Doornzele,
Payment > an advance payment of 30% is tel.: +32 (0)9 233 84 69,
required prior to confirmation. You have fax: +32 (0)9 225 85 83,
to pay the balance at the jetty (only cash www.bootdamme-brugge.be,
in €). info@bootdamme-brugge.be
You can draw up your own day programme
with these building blocks. Guide > € 65; 1 guide per group suffices.
Toerisme Brugge will be happy to book Combination of Port Cruise with meal possible.
these activities for you. Contact our staff members for more information!
Charters and various other programmes possible on
request
26 27
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.Reservations >
directly through Boudewijn Seapark,
tel. +32 (0)50 38 38 38,
fax +32 (0)50 38 23 43,
www.boudewijnseapark.be,
info@boudewijnseapark.be
Beisbroek
Public Observatory
This public observatory zooms in on the
sun, the stars and the planets. Its
modern planetarium, interactive
exhibition and well-equipped observa-
tory unlock the secrets of the galaxies.
Seafront Combination Port Cruise Boudewijn Seapark The planet trail that starts at the castle
& Seafront is a clever scale model illustrating the
This maritime theme park in the old fish This dolphinarium for young and old distance between the various planets:
market plunges the visitor in the harsh Group rate > alike has a lot to offer. In the covered each footstep corresponds to nine
world of the fishermen, the history of € 15.30 pp; Dolphidrome, playful dolphins and sea million space kilometres.
€ 11.75 for children under 12
Zeebrugge’s port and life below the sea. lions give a great performance. The Price of planetarium shows >
Children will enjoy the Russian subma- panoramic aquariums show you the € 5 per person,
youngsters (under 18): € 4
rine Foxtrot, the lightship West-Hinder Zeebrugge underwater life.
Minimum number of participants >
and the brand-new pirates’ paradise. for culinary tourists Group rate > Over 12 y: € 24; 15 people
Group rate > children over 1 m tall up to 12 years of
Planetarium shows > must be pre-booked
€ 8.50 per person age: € 20; children between 85 cm and
This package deal contains a visit to 99 cm tall: € 7 Languages > Dutch, French, German and
€ 6.25 for children under 13
Seafront, a Zeebrugge cold fish platter Opening hours > English
Minimum number of participants >
20 people on board of the Zephira and a round trip Easter holidays and weekends in April: Reservations > at least 3 weeks in
through the port. 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.; advance in writing through Toerisme
Opening hours >
May-June: daily 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Brugge
daily 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., Group rate >
except Wednesdays; Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
July and August 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.; € 30 per person July and August:
closed on 1/1, 9/1-27/1 and 25/12 € 23.50 for children up to the age of 12 required prior to confirmation. The
daily 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.; balance has to be paid on the spot.
Reservations > September: Wednesdays 11.00 a.m.-
At least 3 weeks in advance in writing 5.00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31.
through Toerisme Brugge 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Payment > Reservations >
an advance payment of 30% is required at least 3 weeks in advance in writing
prior to confirmation. The balance has through Toerisme Brugge
to be paid on the spot. Payment > an advance payment of 30% is
required prior to confirmation. The
Carefully read the general conditions on page 30-31. balance has to be paid on the spot.
28 29General terms & conditions
for group reservations 2012
Day trip reservations Guided tour reservations
Procedure Day trips must be booked in writing (fax, e-mail) at least 3 weeks beforehand. Procedure There is a maximum of 25 participants per guide. There is no minimum.
Toerisme Brugge will make reservations for groups of at least 20 paying Guided tours must be booked in writing at least 1 week beforehand.
people. If the number of participants is less than 20, the price charged will be Payment The guide is to be paid in cash on the spot, they will give you a receipt. Toerisme
the price for 20 participants. Brugge also charges an administration fee of € 5 in case of advance payment of
Toerisme Brugge will book the requested services and send the customer and the guided tour.
service provider(s) a quotation. Menu prices exclude drinks.
Changes/ The guided tour can be changed or cancelled (in writing) up to three working
Payment Reservation is only confirmed upon payment of an advance of 30% by the Cancellation days before the visit. If the guided tour is cancelled less than three working
customer to Toerisme Brugge. The customer is also charged an additional days before the visit, you must pay € 60 per guide (+ administration costs).
mediation charge of € 5 (not refundable). Should the group fail to arrive, or arrive more than one hour after the agreed
Advance payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Transfers departure time at the meeting point, the total amount of € 60 (+administration
must be made to bank account number BE11 0910 1303 8748 on behalf of fee) will be charged.
‘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 Important information
charges are at the expense of the customer. Cheques and vouchers are not appointments For guided tours of a longer duration (entire day or outside Bruges) it is
accepted. customary to invite the guide to a meal at the expense of the group. The total
The balance must be paid in cash on the spot to the various suppliers on the duration of the service is then reduced by one hour (= € 30).
day itself. If the guided tour takes place outside the old town centre of Bruges, travel
Upon receiving the advance, Toerisme Brugge will send the customer a costs will be charged for each guide (= € 5).
contract with the reservation details. If the advance has not been paid before The amount paid per guide is solely for the services of the guide. If you have
the date stated in the quotation, Toerisme Brugge cannot guarantee your planned a guided tour of a museum, you still have to pay for the tickets at the
reservation. museum.
Changes The number of participants can be changed up to five working days before the Please always be at the agreed meeting place on time.
planned visit (max. 10% less). If there has been no change to the specified The name of the guide is not known beforehand.
number, the customer will always have to pay for the originally specified Liability Toerisme Brugge is only an intermediary and cannot be held responsible for
number of participants (with a minimum of 20). Only two changes (submitted in any failings on the part of the customer and/or service provider, nor for any
writing) can be accepted. accidents or other circumstances beyond its control.
Cancellation Cancellations must be made (in writing) to Toerisme Brugge at least seven
Coach park A parking fee is charged for the Bargeweg coach park between the Railway
working days before the visit. Toerisme Brugge always charges a cancellation Station and Katelijnepoort:
fee of € 15 if the entire reservation is cancelled. - Up to a maximum of 4 hours: € 13
For cancellations less than seven working days before the visit, half of the total - Up to a maximum of 11 hours: € 20
amount of the reservation will be charged. For cancellations less than 48 - More than 11 hours and per day of 24 hours: € 25
hours before the visit, Toerisme Brugge will charge the full amount of the There are sanitary facilities at the Bargeplein where the group can alight and
reservation. meet the guide.
30 31Bruges 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 Toerisme Brugge
Mon-Sun: 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. PO Box 744
B-8000 Brugge
Railway Station, Stationsplein Tel. +32 (0)50 44 46 46
Mon-Fri: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Fax +32 (0)50 44 46 45
Sat-Sun: 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. www.bruges.be/tourism
Bookings:
toerisme.reserveringen@brugge.be
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
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