[Private Tour] Amsterdam Departure Brussels & Bruges, Belgium Private Vehicle Tour

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This is a tour product that allows you to enjoy two of Belgium's representative cities, Brussels, the city of art and romance, and Bruges, known as the little Venice of the north, starting from Amsterdam.

The tour departs from Amsterdam and travels to Brussels using a private vehicle. In Belgium, the city of art and romance, you can immerse yourself in its unique charm, which seems to combine splendid Art Nouveau architecture, various works of art, and characteristics from all over Europe in one place.

After the Brussels tour, we will move on to Bruges, the flower of Belgium. Bruges is a charming city where the entire area is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Please experience the charm of the Middle Ages as you walk along the picturesque scenery featuring elegant medieval Gothic buildings, spires rising throughout the city, and over 50 bridges spanning the canals.

• Brussels - Grand Place

A beautiful square said to have been praised by Queen Isabella of Spain, as well as Hugo and Baudelaire. A market was established in the 11th century by filling in the sandbar of the Seine River; it became a trading hub in the 12th century, and by the 14th century, wealthy merchants erected magnificent stone buildings. It was destroyed by Louis XIV in 1695 but was rebuilt over a period of five years in the early 18th century. Currently, a flower market is held daily, and a bird market takes place on Sundays. Additionally, colorful seasonal events are held here.

• Brussels - Manneken Pis (Manneken Pis)

The Manneken Pis (Dutch: Manneken Pis), a symbol of Brussels, is a bronze statue approximately 60 cm tall created by Jérôme Duquesnoy in 1619 and is also known as Little Julien (French: Petit Julien). Its origins lie in the 14th century, when a prince of the Duke of Fravand insulted enemy soldiers by urinating on the statue. Clothes are sent from around the world to dress the bronze statue, and it is occasionally dressed in them. Various of these outfits are displayed in the King's House.

• Brussels - Palais Royal Palace

In front is Brussels Park, where royalty enjoyed hunting in the 14th century. It serves as the official residence of the King of Belgium, with the national flag flying on the roof, and is still used for official business today. A fortress once stood here, but it was destroyed by fire in 1731. In 1829, the residence of William of Orange was built on the site, where he also conducted his official duties for a time. It was rebuilt by the Duke of Brabant in 1862, and the structure seen today was reconstructed by Leopold II around 1904.

• Bruges - Markt Square

The central square of Bruges is surrounded by the West Flanders Provincial Government Building, which is Neo-Gothic on three sides, the towering Belfort, and the Guild Houses that resemble chocolate cookies. Cafes line the front of the Guild Houses, and the bustling atmosphere here has become a famous feature of the square.

• Bruges-Belfort (Bell Tower)

Belforts built in medieval metropolises were typically constructed high as symbols of power, and this one is characterized by its octagonal top, resembling a wedding cake. Construction began in the 13th century, and the summit, reached by climbing 366 spiral stone steps, was completed at the end of the 15th century. Looking down from here, the entire streetscape, including the Markt, resembles a beautifully crafted miniature garden.

• Bruges - Basiliek Heiling Bloed Chapel of the Holy Blood

Its name originates from the fact that it houses the Holy Blood of Christ, which was brought from Constantinople by the Count of Flanders who participated in the Crusades. It was built around 1150, and the lower part, the ossuary of St. Basil, is in the Romanesque style, while the upper part was renovated in the Gothic style at the end of the 15th century.