How to see the best of Bruges in one day?

24 Hours In Bruges, Belgium: Best Things To See, Eat And Do

Planning a one day trip to Bruges, Belgium and would like to know the best things to eat, do, and see in the city in such a short amount of time?

Here’s a list of the top attractions I highly recommend you that should not miss!

When I think of the country Belgium, I always think about the delicious Belgian waffles. However, when I traveled to Bruges, Belgium, I discovered more.Did you know it’s a multilingual and multicultural country with three official languages (Dutch (Flemish), French, and German)?

Did you also know that what we know as French fries actually originated in Belgium? Belgium certainly has many interesting history, astonishing architecture, and a variety of chocolate and waffles you can’t leave without trying!

1. Admire the Guild houses turned into restaurants at Market Square

2. Climb up the Belfry Tower and hear the special bell tunes

3. Take a boat trip on the canal and get to know the city by cruising through its waterways

4. See the city by horse – hop in a carriage to explore beautiful architecture around the city center

5. Visit the Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)

6. Eat Belgian Waffles and Fries as much as you can! 

7. Visit chocolate stores to try variety of Belgian chocolates and buy some to take home with you

8. Admire the Provincial Palace and don’t forget to take pictures!

9. Visit Historium museum and discover the history of Bruges

10. Walk around the city center and enjoy the beautiful view of the architectures

11. Visit St John’s hospital and the pharmacy museum and explore religious arts

12.Eat at Guild houses turned into restaurants and enjoy the view!

Bonus

Try Belgian Crème brûlée … it’s so delicious!

Eat more fresh Belgian waffles with Belgium flag on it and take a photo!

Summary

What I love the most while exploring Bruges is the significant number of beautifully preserved buildings that made the appearance and vibes of the city very impressive and worth exploring! So, I highly recommend experiencing and NOT missing this!

Besides eating authentic and delicious Belgian waffles and chocolates, I also enjoyed finding and seeing Belgian chocolates everywhere with different designs, shapes, sizes, fillings, and flavors! Incredible experience!

How to spend 1 Day in Bruges – Best Things To See, Eat And Do

1. Admire the Guild houses turned into restaurants at Market Square
2. Climb up the Belfry Tower and hear the special bell tunes
3. Take a boat trip on the canal and get to know the city by cruising through its waterways
4. See the city by horse – hop in a carriage to explore beautiful architecture around the city center
5. Visit the Church of Our Lady ( Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)
6. Eat Belgian Waffles and Belgian French Fries as much as you can
7. Visit chocolate stores to try variety of Belgian chocolates and buy some to take home with you
8. Admire the Provincial Palace and don’t forget to take pictures
9. Visit Historium museum and discover the history Bruges
10. Walk around the city center and enjoy the beautiful view of the architectures
11. Visit St John’s hospital and the pharmacy museum and explore religious arts
12. Eat at guild houses turned into restaurants and enjoy the view

Bonus

13.Try delicious Belgian Crème brûlée

14.Eat more fresh Belgian waffles with Belgium flag on it and take a photo!