Where is the meeting point for the private tour in Bruges?
Introduction
One of the small but important things to have clear before a tour is where exactly to go. Bruges is a compact city, but the historic centre has several squares and the streets between them are not always obvious on a map. Knowing your meeting point in advance — and how to get there — means you arrive relaxed rather than rushing.
Here's where Crusade's tours start, and how to find the right spot.
Walking Tours and Culinary Tours: The Market Square (Markt)
All private walking tours and culinary tours start at the Markt— the Market Square in the centre of Bruges.
The Markt is the most central square in Bruges and the easiest landmark in the city to find. It's where the Belfry stands, surrounded by guild houses on three sides. You can see it from a long distance and reach it on foot from any hotel in the historic centre within ten minutes.
How to get there:
On foot from the city centre: the Markt is the heart of Bruges — follow the main pedestrian streets or any canal route and you'll reach it.
From Bruges railway station: the station is about 15 minutes on foot. Walk straight along Smedenstraat and follow the signs to the centre, or take bus 1 or 11 (direction Centrum) and get off at the Markt.
By taxi: any taxi driver in Bruges knows the Markt. It's a one-minute explanation.
Your guide will be at the Markt at the agreed time. If you have any difficulty locating them on the day, the contact details on your booking confirmation will reach them directly.
Bike Tours: Bruges Railway Station
All private cycling tours start at Bruges railway station (Bruges/Brugge station).
The station is the logical starting point for bike tours: it's where most visitors arrive, it has space to get organised, and the routes out of the city towards the countryside or the canals begin close by. Starting at the station means the first part of the ride takes you through the city on the way out — a natural introduction before the tour reaches open terrain.
How to get there:
By train: Bruges station is the end of the line from Brussels, Ghent and the coast. Step off the train and you're already at the meeting point.
From a hotel in the city centre: the station is about 15 minutes on foot heading southwest, or a short taxi ride.
By car: the station has parking nearby. Check current availability before your visit, as it can fill up during peak season.
Your guide will meet you outside the main station entrance at the agreed time.
A Few Practical Notes
Arrive a few minutes early. The Markt and the station are both busy in peak season. Give yourself a few minutes to find your guide without rushing.
Your guide will find you. If you're not sure where exactly to stand, stay near the main entrance of the station or near the Belfry at the Markt. Your guide knows what to look for.
Bad weather doesn't change the meeting point. Tours run in most weather conditions. The meeting point stays the same — bring appropriate clothing and the tour goes ahead as planned.
Contact details are on your booking confirmation. If something comes up on the day — you're running a few minutes late, you can't locate your guide — the number on your confirmation goes directly to the guide.
Conclusion
Walking and culinary tours: the Markt. Bike tours: the railway station. Both are easy to reach, easy to find, and the right place to start a good tour of Bruges.
Internal links:
- *Link "private walking tours"
- *Link "bike tours"
- *Link "what happens if we are late"