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Photo Tour Brugge

• Edges of Bruges: focuses on the side streets and canals 
• Essential Bruges: zooms in on the highlights
• Hidden Bruges: looking for the lesser-known places 
• Shades of Bruges (private tour): let you experience Bruges at night . 

Please note: the opening hours for this day are subject to (possible) change.

Price per person (from 5 years)

Private tour, other facilities.

Burg 13, 8000 Brugge

Nearest bus stop: 502817 Brugge Dijver

Nearest station: Station Brugge

Nearest parking: Pandreitje car park

Often combined with

Choco-Story (Chocolate Museum)

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📷 Tour: Hidden Brugge

Look into a local Brugge...

This late afternoon tour is focused on showing you the greatest part of Brugge: The places lesser known and the details they hold.

We’ll be discovering photo locations on a local level through the urban landscapes, details and side streets as we escape to the windmills via the quiet side of town.

This tour is perhaps your guide Andy’s favorite, taking in the most charming side of Brugge and unfolding the story behind the scene...

Available daily as an Open or Private photo tour.

Brugge Photo Locations & Themes

Burg 📷 local life 📷 Jan Van Eyckplein 📷 away from the crowds 📷 Camersbrug 📷 silent side streets 📷 Cafe Vlissinghe 📷 truly typical Brugge 📷 Windmills

Open tours*:  4pm -> 6pm (2hrs) Private tours:  Flexible start (3 hrs) *Oct. to April : 1pm-> 3pm (shorter daylight)

Open tours: Burg Square 📍 Private tours: Burg or 100% flexible

Open tours: Boncherie windmill 📍 Private tours: As above or 100% flexible

Prices & Group Sizes

Open tours : 60€ per guest, 4 guests max. Private tours : 220€ per tour, 4 guests included

Private tour for 5 or more guests? Contact us.

Casual to Pro

Since 2012 & with over 2000+ guests, our photo tours truly suit ALL levels & interests in photography.

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+1 “Non Camera” Friend

Open tours include an optional +1 “non camera” friend per booking at no cost.

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Going Out in Brugge

Photos or otherwise: We're here to look after you. Our 100% honest food, drink & shopping tips.

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Your Guide Andy

Pro photographer, guide, coach, adopted local. 1000% loves his job: Loving everything in photography.

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Open Photo Tours

Open group tours offer a great way to connect to Brugge for photos in a small group, maybe even meet a new photo friend.

60€ per photographer

Private photo tours.

Private tours are a fully focused view of Brugge & our time together with the cameras. ( more info ).

220€ per private tour

Flexible meeting: Our usual spot or wherever suits you.

Open & Private Photo Tours

Edges of Brugge

Brugge done right by morning light...

(as open or private photo tour)

Essential Brugge

Let's hit the central sights...

(as private photo tour)

Hidden Brugge

Shades of Brugge

Light it all up...

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Photo Shoot Brugge

Let's get you  in front of the camera...

Private Group Tour

Casual, clubs, camera workshops...

FULL focus on you and yours...

Your Photo Guide Andy

Pro photographer,  guide, adopted local....

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Photography tours in bruges.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
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• Cultural Tours
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• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
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• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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4. "Shades of Brugge" Photo Tour (3hr private city tour & workshop)

5. Bruges Photo Session By a Pro

6. "Essential Brugge" Photo Tour (3hr private city tour & workshop)

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8. Photo Tour "Jan van Eyck"

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"Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour (2hr open city tour & workshop)

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Look into a local Brugge... . This late afternoon tour is focused on showing you the greatest part of Brugge: The places lesser known and the details they hold. . We’ll be discovering photo locations on a local level through the landscapes, details, and side streets as we escape to the windmills via the quiet side of town. . This tour is perhaps your guide Andy’s favorite, taking in the most charming side of Brugge and unfolding the story behind the scene. . Private tour? Book all 4 tickets for +1 hour (3hrs total) and 100% flexible start time/meeting point. . As THE original city tour and photography workshop since 2012, you'll discover Brugge through the perspective of working local pro photographer Andy McSweeney and improve your photography results without fail. . *Please note* This open tour starts at 4pm from April to October, then from 1pm in October to April 1st for best shooting light.

Ticket Options

1 Option Available

"Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour: $70

Duration: 2 hours

Ticket Information

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

What's Included

• Small group (4 photographers max.) for best focus & photos
• Extra goodies at the end of tour! :)
• Expert photo tips & advice
• Photography locations chosen for best light & visual interest
• Sample photos for ideas & explanation
• +1 "non camera friend" can join at no extra cost
• Available as 3hr private tour on request.

What's not Included

• Camera (available for rental)
• Private Tour (available on request, contact us)

Cancellation Policy

• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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16 Bruges photography locations – BEST viewpoints

Welcome to Bruges, the charming town where the houses seem to be made out of gingerbread, the chocolate is too good to be true, and the beer is delicious. Bruges is like a fairy tale, one that never ends.

Take your time to explore the cobbled streets, the hidden alleys, and winding canals and you’ll discover some pretty fascinating photography locations in Bruges. The city is full of incredible places, waiting to be discovered and photographed.

I’ve visited the city twice and each time I just couldn’t stop taking photos. I took thousands of photos and now I want to share with you the best Bruges viewpoints.

But before that, let’s talk about some important tips & tricks you need to know.

Bruges photography tips & tricks

These tips & tricks will make your life easier when it comes to taking photos in Bruges. 

• Bring all the gear you need  (chargers, batteries, lenses) – Bruges is a small town, with few electronics shops.
• Avoid visiting Bruges during summer or Christmas –  Bruges is a very popular tourist destination and it can get pretty crowded during the summer and Christmas holidays. If you don’t want to worry about having dozens of people in your shot, visit Bruges in autumn or spring.
• Explore the city at night – When all the tourists go back to their hotels, it’s time to get out and explore Bruges. The lights reflecting on the canals create the perfect backdrop for photos!

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1. Rozenhoedkaai

Are you looking for the best view in Bruges? Rozenhoedkaai or the Quay of the Rosary is the place to be! This place looks like a postcard – this is why it’s also called “the Bruges postcard view”. Rozenhoedkaai is also the starting point for many boat tours.

With the Belfry of Bruges and other historic houses in the background, this place is the most popular photography location in Bruges. All around the year you’ll find many tourists here trying to take the perfect photo. Just sit for a while and enjoy the views!

-> Are you planning a day trip to Bruges? Read this itinerary .

2. Belfry of Bruges

This medieval bell tower situated in the center of the city offers the best panoramic view over Bruges. To get to the top you’ll have to climb 366 stairs but trust me, the view is worth it. I recommend bringing a zoom lens. 

3. Brasserie Raymond

I discovered this place while randomly walking around Bruges and absolutely loved the facade of these houses. The architecture of Bruges never ceases to amaze me but these 3 houses are truly special.

The first facade has straight lines, the second one has curved lines (more similar to the houses in Amsterdam) and the third smaller house, home to Chocolatier Dumon, is a typical Belgian house. 

4. Minnewaterpark

In the southern part of the city, you’ll find a hidden oasis. Minnewaterpark is home to a bank of beautiful swans. However, keep in mind that you can’t get too close to these beautiful animals!

I recommend crossing the Beginhof bridge for the perfect view towards the Church of Our Lady and the canals. There is also a beautiful building right near this bridge that is worth photographing. You can’t miss it!

The beautiful Sashuis building regulates the level of the canals in the city center and it’s also a great place to photograph. Its reflection on the lake is truly beautiful.

5. Gruuthuse Hof

This picturesque house situated between two adjacent buildings has an incredibly beautiful facade. The Gruuthuse Hof restaurant is located right near the Church of Our Lady and Sint Janshospitaal.

This is one of the best photo spots in Bruges and a great place to eat some traditional food if you’re feeling hungry. 

6. Sint Janshospitaal

Built in the 12th century, Sint Janshospitaal is Europe’s oldest hospital. Now a museum, the hospital was opened until 1977. Both the exterior and the courtyard are beautiful and worth photographing.

7. Bonifacius Bridge

Bonifacius Bridge is one of the Instagram spots in Bruges. Situated in the shadow of the tower of the Church of Our Lady, this bridge has an interesting legend. It is said that you’ll marry the first person you see after crossing the bridge.

Given this legend and the romantic feel of this place, Bonifacius Bridge is a popular place for marriage proposals. If you plan on taking a boat tour in Bruges, you’ll pass beneath the bridge.

-> Are you also planning to visit Ghent? Read everything about it here .

8. Burg Square

Many architectural styles are present in Burg Square. The buildings here are some of the most beautiful in Bruges and the perfect background for some photos. 

My favorite buildings are the Gothic Town Hall, dating from 1376 and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. The basilica is a popular place among pilgrims due to a relic with Jesus’ blood from his crucifixion. 

9. Historium Bruges

Even if you don’t want to visit the Historium Bruges museum, you can still enjoy the views towards the Bruges Market Square. Head to the first floor at Bier Cafe’s terrace and enjoy the best view over the Market Square.

If you want to photograph the Belfry of Bruges, the light is better in the morning. If you want to photograph the colorful houses, head there in the evening.

10. Jan Van Eyck Square

This is my favorite place in the entire city. Why? Because there are almost no tourists here. If you’ve already been to Bruges, you know how busy it can get but somehow the tourists overlook the Jan Van Eyck Square.

For the best view towards the square head to the Koningstraat Bridge. 

11. Serendipity Store

Well, this photography location in Burges is located near the Serendipity Store. It doesn’t have an official name. I discovered it while walking randomly around the city.

What I liked about this place were the houses and the small fountain. I love discovering beautiful, off-the-beaten path locations.

12. The Windmills

Take a walk outside the city center and you’ll discover a few beautiful windmills. There were 25 windmills originally but only 4 of them stand today.  Some of the windmills are open to the public from April to September but you can admire them from the outside all year round. 

13. Begijnhof

With the white-colored house facades and a tranquil garden, the Begijnhof was founded in 1245. Today the houses are inhabited by nuns and a few local women who decided to remain unmarried. 

Begijnhof is one of my favorite photography places in Bruges. If you have the time, you can explore one of the shops located here, selling church objects.

14. The cute balcony on Blinde Ezelstraat

On the way to Burg Square, on Blinde Ezelstraat, you’ll see a beautiful white balcony with golden details. I’ve tried to find its name but unfortunately, I wasn’t successful.

However, this balcony is pretty easy to find. it’s right on Blinde Ezelstraat Street, before reaching Burg Square. 

15. Church of Our Lady Bruges

The tower of the Church of Our Lady can be seen from all around the city but the best view is from the Bonifacius Bridge. This Catholic Church, built in Gothic style is a true wonder of architecture and the perfect Instagram location for tourists in Bruges.

Its exterior is as impressive as its interior. I could stand and look at it for hours!

16. Get lost on the streets

Just walk around the old city center and you’ll find many places worth photographing. Bruges is so beautiful that I ended up taking thousands of photos in just a few days. Every corner of the city is a photo opportunity.

Where to stay in Bruges

I’ve been looking for the best hotels in Bruges, for each budget. I recommend choosing a hotel close to the city center. Below are my recommendations.

• Budget –  Novotel Centrum  –  great location, spacious and clean rooms, good facilities, friendly staff
• Mid Budget –  Hotel Fevery  –  great location, modern and spacious rooms, breakfast included
• Luxury –  Relais & Chateaux Hotel  –  excellent location, luxurious rooms, extra-comfortable beds, historic building

I’m sure that you’ll love Bruges. There are so many photography locations that you’ll probably need at least one week to shoot them all. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments section below.

May the travel bug bite you!

Aurelia Teslaru is a professional travel blogger and the writer behind Daily Travel Pill. With a 4-year experience as a travel writer and photographer, Aurelia only shares travel guides about destinations that she visited.

She has been to more than 40 countries during the past 10 years and aims to explore 50 countries before turning 30 years old. Aurelia is a digital nomad who transformed her passion for travel into a lifestyle. Read more about her here .

To follow her adventures, check out her Instagram and Facebook pages!

Thanks for the super quick guide! Firstly Bruges is GRAND offering plenty of opportunities for a photographer for regardless of the weather! Secondly your blog is crisp for the people like me to visit in a short span of time! Thanks again

Thanks for the advice! I’m going to Bruges this weekend!

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Photography tours in bruges.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Photography Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Bruges Private Photography Sessions

2. "Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour (2hr open city tour & workshop)

3. "Edges of Brugge" Photo Tour (2hr open city tour & workshop)

4. "Shades of Brugge" Photo Tour (3hr private city tour & workshop)

5. Bruges Photo Session By a Pro

6. "Essential Brugge" Photo Tour (3hr private city tour & workshop)

7. Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Bruges with a Local

8. Photo Tour "Jan van Eyck"

9. Fashionable cinematic photoshooting in Bruges

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Taylor Swift's father will not face charges for allegedly punching Australian photographer

By Caitlin O'Kane

Updated on: March 27, 2024 / 4:45 PM EDT / CBS News

Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, will not face charges for allegedly punching a photographer in Australia, New South Wales Police Force confirmed to CBS News.

The incident occurred in February when Swift was in Melbourne for her Eras Tour . The pop star and her father, then 71, were coming off a yacht at the Neutral Bay Wharf, where veteran paparazzi photographer Ben McDonald was taking photos of them, the Associated Press reported at the time. 

In a statement to CBS News at the time, a representative for  Taylor Swift  told CBS News that "two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water." 

McDonald told police Swift assaulted him. "There were about four or five security there and at one point, one of the American security started shoving his umbrella into me and my camera and then Taylor got in her car," McDonald then told the AP.

"Someone else came running at me and punched me in the left side of my face. Initially, I thought it was an Australian security that was trying to be the hero of the moment in front of the Americans, but as it turned out it was her father," McDonald added.

McDonald reported the alleged incident to police but was not seriously injured, AFP reports.

The New South Wales Police Force did not release the names of the parties involved but confirmed they were investigating a 71-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at 2:30 a.m.

McDonald later identified Scott Swift from an online picture. "In 23 years, I haven't been assaulted and punched in the chops, particularly by the talent's dad," he told the AP. 

Scott Swift soon left Australia, police said. Taylor Swift also left via private jet after seven sold-out stadium concerts in the country. 

Fans, who dubbed the star's dad "Papa Swift," defended Scott in social media posts.

The police told CBS News that after investigating the incident, they decided they "will take no further action in relation to the matter."

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Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," CBS News' streaming show that focuses on good news.

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No police charges for Taylor Swift’s dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

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SYDNEY (AP) — Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer’s claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month.

Photographer Ben McDonald had alleged that one of Swift’s security guards forced an umbrella into his face and camera and that Scott Swift then punched him at the Neutral Bay Wharf, where the father and daughter had just come ashore from a yacht Feb. 27.

Taylor Swift’s representatives responded by accusing members of the media of aggression during the interaction.

Police began investigating the incident at the time and announced Wednesday that “no further police action” would be taken.

“No offences were detected, and the investigation was concluded with no further police action required,” said the statement from the New South Wales Police Force.

More than 600,000 fans saw the Australian leg of her Eras Tour at seven Australian stadium concerts.

Her tour shattered records when it reportedly surpassed $1 billion last year , and her film adaptation of the tour quickly took No. 1 at the box office and became the highest-grossing concert film to date.

No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month

SYDNEY -- Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month.

Photographer Ben McDonald had alleged that one of Swift’s security guards forced an umbrella into his face and camera and that Scott Swift then punched him at the Neutral Bay Wharf, where the father and daughter had just come ashore from a yacht Feb. 27.

Taylor Swift’s representatives responded by accusing members of the media of aggression during the interaction.

Police began investigating the incident at the time and announced Wednesday that “no further police action” would be taken.

"No offences were detected, and the investigation was concluded with no further police action required,” said the statement from the New South Wales Police Force.

More than 600,000 fans saw the Australian leg of her Eras Tour at seven Australian stadium concerts.

Her tour shattered records when it reportedly surpassed $1 billion last year, and her film adaptation of the tour quickly took No. 1 at the box office and became the highest-grossing concert film to date.

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