Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Itinerary

1. Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain at what time should we be back in the bus. (15 min)
2. Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love". With the beautiful lake on the background our guide will explain the history of Bruges as well as the love story occurred in this lake. (5 min)
3. The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women. (10 min)
4. In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer. (5 min)
5. Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses. (5 min)
6. You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
7. In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in the medieval Bruges worked. (8 min)
8. In front of old St. John’s Hospital, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain us some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo that is inside the church mentioned before. (5 min)
9. In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries. (5 min)
10. In one of the most charming spots of Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. You will also have time to take photos (5 min)
11. In the most photographed place of Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Pier of the roses". You will also have the chance to take some pictures. (5 min)
12. Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges. (5 min)
13. In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. (10 min)
14. The last point of our guided tour is The Market Square or Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and they will also give some tips about where to eat or which are the best shops to buy the traditional chocolate. The guide will also remember you when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels. (20 min)
15. Free time, you will enjoy about 2 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group). (2h 0min)
16. Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Amsterdam. (10 min)

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