2 Days in Bruges: Canals and Medieval Charm

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๐Ÿ“ Bruges, Belgium๐Ÿ—“ 2 days๐Ÿ‘ฅ Couples and short breaks

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About ยฃ80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Bruges: canals, the Belfry, chocolate shops and cycling along the old ramparts. Visit early or late to avoid day-trip crowds.

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Day by day

From above of historical Bruges City Hall located on Burg Square near canal and aged buildings on sunny day
1

Old town

09:00

Markt and Belfry

The main square and a 83-metre bell tower with 366 steps.

๐Ÿ“ Marktโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ14
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11:00

Burg Square and Basilica of the Holy Blood

A relic chapel.

๐Ÿ“ Burgโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท Free (museum ~โ‚ฌ4)
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14:00

Canal boat tour

A 30-minute boat ride.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 30 min๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ14
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19:00

Dinner

Flemish stew and Belgian beer.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ25-35
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchChocolate and wafflesBelgian ยท $
Low angle view of the Belfry of Bruges against a clear blue sky, showcasing Gothic architecture.
2

Ramparts and beguinage

09:30

Cycling the ramparts

Ride along the windmills.

๐Ÿ“ Outskirtsโฑ 2.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ15 bike hire
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๐Ÿ’ก Flat and easy.
13:00

Beguinage and Minnewater

A peaceful courtyard and lake.

๐Ÿ“ Minnewaterโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท Free
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15:30

Halve Maan Brewery

Tour the only brewery still in the city centre.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ18
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

breakfastBreakfastBelgian ยท $
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Cycling the ramparts

Good to know

โœˆ๏ธ Getting thereFly to Brussels and take a train (1 hour).
๐Ÿš† Getting aroundBruges is walkable; bikes are popular.
๐Ÿ’ท CurrencyEuro (โ‚ฌ). Cards widely accepted.
๐Ÿ—ฃ LanguageDutch. English is widely spoken.

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