Bruges is small enough to walk end to end, its canals and medieval core making it one of the rare old towns that isn't a reconstruction.
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Practical
Bruges' historic center is compact and best explored entirely on foot; it is not designed for cars and traffic is heavily restricted.
Worth knowing
Bruges is extremely popular with day-trippers from Brussels; the center is noticeably calmer before 10am and after 6pm when tour groups have left.
Climbing the Belfry tower (366 steps) offers the best panoramic view of the city but has limited capacity and can involve a wait in peak season.
Tourist-trap watch
Chocolate shops immediately around Markt square are priced at a premium versus shops a few streets away selling comparable quality.
What things cost
A canal boat tour is a classic activity (~€12-14 per person, ~30 minutes) and generally considered worth it for first-time visitors.
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