In short
- Short route
- ± 90 min
- Distance
- ± 1.6 km
- Longer route
- + 1 to 1.5 hours
Start on the Markt, finish at the Minnewater. Each stop has a button that opens the place in Google Maps.
Self-guided walking tour of Bruges
Markt
Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The large square with the Belfry and colourful façades. You start here, with the Belfry tower as your landmark.
± 150 m · ± 2 min on foot from stop 1
Burg
Photo: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons A few steps further is the Burg, with the Gothic city hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. One of the most beautiful squares in the city.
± 250 m · ± 3 min on foot from stop 2
Rozenhoedkaai
The most photographed spot in Bruges: old houses by the water with the Belfry in the background.
± 300 m · ± 4 min on foot from stop 3
Dijver
A quiet tree-lined quay along the canals. The boat tours through the city also leave from here.
± 200 m · ± 3 min on foot from stop 4
Church of Our Lady
Photo: Elijah G via Unsplash You see its tall brick tower from far away. Inside is Michelangelo's Madonna and Child.
± 450 m · ± 6 min on foot from stop 5
Beguinage
Photo: Bruno Gouwy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons A quiet courtyard with white houses and tall trees. Walk through calmly: it is a place of silence.
± 250 m · ± 3 min on foot from stop 6
Minnewater
Photo: Ludovic Delot via Unsplash You finish at the Minnewater, a lake with swans on the edge of the centre. A good place to be picked up.
In winter: Christmas market and Wintergloed
From 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, the Christmas market is on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein. The ice rink is in King Albert I Park. Times and details on brugge.be.
Longer route: the canals and the windmills
Fancy walking further? This part is in the quieter north of the city. Allow an extra hour to an hour and a half, or let us drive you there.
± 2.4 km · ± 30 min on foot from stop 7
Windmills on the Kruisvest
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Windmills still stand on the old city ramparts, such as the Sint-Janshuismolen. A green walk along the water.
± 1.1 km · ± 14 min on foot from stop 8
Jan van Eyckplein and Spinolarei
Photo: Scott Evans via Unsplash The old harbour quarter of Bruges, with the statue of Jan van Eyck and quiet quays along the water.
Directions in Google Maps – Jan van Eyckplein and Spinolarei
After the walk, we are happy to pick you up here.
Distances and walking times are estimates, without stops.
By taxi from Antwerp
We drive you from Antwerp to Bruges and drop you off on the edge of the centre, at a spot we agree together. After the walk, we pick you up at the Minnewater or on Jan van Eyckplein. Combining Bruges with Ghent? Read our day trip guide.
Read the Ghent and Bruges day trip guide
On 24 and 25 December and from 31 December to 1 January, the price can be different and a ride or reply can take longer. You always see the price in your confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do I need for Bruges?
For the short route without long stops, an hour and a half is enough. With a boat tour, the longer route and a break, allow half a day or more.
Can the taxi drive into the centre of Bruges?
The centre of Bruges is largely car-free. We agree a drop-off and pick-up point on the edge of the centre in advance.
Can I combine Bruges and Ghent in one day?
Yes. By taxi from Antwerp, you visit Ghent in the morning and Bruges in the afternoon. Read our guide to the Ghent and Bruges day trip.
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