7-Day Trip to Bruges, Belgium

1. Day 1: Bruges Market Square
   20 minutes (1.2 km) walk from the train station

   Experience the heart of Bruges and its Gothic style city hall. Try Belgian waffles and take a horse-carriage ride (optional).

2. Day 2: The Groeningemuseum
   15 minutes (1.2 km) walk from Bruges Market Square

   Admire the works of Flemish Primitives up to current artists within the museum's stunning Gothic architecture.

3. Day 3: Belfry of Bruges
   5 minutes (350 meters) walk from The Groeningemuseum

   Climb the iconic 13th century tower for a beautiful view of the Bruges skyline. Try the "Brugse Zot" beer at the nearby Brewery De Halve Maan.

4. Day 4: Basilica of the Holy Blood
   11 minutes (800 meters) walk from Belfry of Bruges

   Discover a 12th century chapel which contains a vial with a cloth that is said to be soaked with Jesus Christ's blood. Great photo op for history enthusiasts.

5. Day 5: The Church of Our Lady
   17 minutes (1.3 km) walk from Basilica of the Holy Blood

   Take a photo next to the 122 meters high brick tower, the second tallest brickswork tower in the world. Marvel at Michelangelo's Madonna and Child if it's not under restoration.

6. Day 6: De Halve Mann Brewery
   13 minutes (1 km) walk from The Church of Our Lady

   Take a 45-minute tour of the last working brewery in Bruges and sample the beer. Enjoy a scenic stroll around the brewery to the tranquil Beguinage courtyard.

7. Day 7: Paddle Boating in Minnewater Lake
   10 minutes (650 meters) walk from De Halve Mann Brewery

   Take in the serene beauty of the lake with a 30-minute paddle boating excursion. Admire the white swans and the Lover's Bridge.

Time and Costs Estimates

• City hall (1 hour, free)
• Groeningemuseum (2 hours, €12)
• Belfry of Bruges (1 hour, €10)
• Basilica of the Holy Blood (45 minutes, free)
• The Church of Our Lady (1 hour, €6)
• De Halve Maan Brewery (2 hours, €12.50)
• Minnewater Lake (30 minutes, €8)

Total Estimated Costs: €48.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a half-day trip to Damme, a medieval town just 6 km from Bruges. Alternatively, add an extra day trip to Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

If you have less time, remove day 7 or shorten the duration of some activities. Some places offer discounted tickets online, so be sure to book in advance to save time and money.