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Belfry of Bruges (Belfort)
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Belfry of Bruges: Tickets, Prices & Musea Brugge Card Inclusion

⏱️ Visit Time

45 min - 1 h

🏛️ Category

Historic Tower / Belfry

⏳ Era

Construction began c. 1240; current tower largely 15th century

📍 Address

Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

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💶 Box Office Price

€16.00

🎟️ Reduced Price

€15.00 (Adult, winter season, 3 Nov - 31 Mar); €14.00/€13.00 (under 18, summer/winter); free under 7

🕒 Opening Hours

Summer: 9:30 - 18:00 daily. Winter weekdays: 10:00 - 18:00 (Saturdays 9:00 - 18:00, Sundays 10:00 - 18:00). Last entry 1 hour before closing. Closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

📋 Entry Rules

Online booking recommended; a busy site with last entry 1 hour before closing.

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What The Ticket Includes

Climb of 366 steps to the top of the medieval belfry tower on the Markt, including the treasury room and the 47-bell carillon mechanism, ending at the rooftop viewing platform.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceBooking
Adult, summer/weekend €16.00 Online booking recommended
Adult, winter weekday €15.00 Online booking recommended
Under 18 €14.00 / €13.00 Online booking recommended
With Musea Brugge Card Included One-time entry within the card's 72-hour window

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Ticket Options

Official Ticket

€16.00

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Overview & History

The Belfry of Bruges (Belfort) is the medieval bell tower rising 83 meters over the Markt, the city's main square. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed belfry, it houses a 47-bell carillon and offers panoramic rooftop views over Bruges' red-tiled roofs and canals after a climb of 366 narrow stone steps.

What to See: Top Highlights

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The Carillon

A 47-bell carillon still played live on a historic keyboard, with automated recitals audible across the Markt.

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366 Stone Steps

A narrow spiral staircase climbing through the treasury room and the old clock mechanism to the rooftop viewing platform.

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Rooftop Views Over the Markt

Panoramic views over Bruges' historic center, the Markt square, and — on clear days — as far as the coast.

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Location & Google Maps

📍 Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium Open in Google Maps

Is This Covered by the Musea Brugge Card?

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Yes. The Belfry (Belfort) is one of the 11 sites included on the official Musea Brugge Card, a 72-hour combination ticket covering single entry to each of the city's own museums and monuments.

Musea Brugge Card

Included. One of the 11 Musea Brugge sites — single entry within the 72-hour window.

Data Provenance

Source Musea Brugge (official, museabrugge.be)
Last Verified 2026-09-28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Belfry of Bruges included on the Musea Brugge Card?
Yes — it's one of the 11 sites covered by the official Musea Brugge Card, a 72-hour combination ticket sold directly by Musea Brugge, the City of Bruges' own museums organization.
How many steps are there to the top of the Belfry?
366 narrow stone steps, via a spiral staircase. The site recommends visitors be in reasonably good physical condition before climbing.
Do I need to book a time slot in advance?
It isn't strictly mandatory, but online booking is recommended since the Belfry is one of Bruges' busiest sites, and arriving late for a booked slot can void the ticket.
Is there a Go City or Turbopass product that includes the Belfry?
No — as of this guide's verification date, neither Go City nor Turbopass operates in Bruges. The only official multi-attraction product covering the Belfry is the city's own Musea Brugge Card.

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