Upon arrival in Bruges, your guided half-day excursion starts with a walk along the cobbled streets and around the historic marketplace, which is home to the Guild Halls and many other centuries-old buildings. Stroll past the Belfry, a huge tower that houses 48 bells, plus the impressive Town Hall and the 12th-century Basilica of the Holy Blood. Then enjoy a cruise around the city's charming network of waterways. Many of the buildings sit directly on the water, making the cruise a very intimate way of discovering this incomparable city. Afterwards, enjoy a photo stop at the 13th-century Church of Our Lady, which is home to Michelangelo's white marble sculpture, the "Madonna and Child (exterior view)." Heading back to the Walplein, you will then have free time to browse the shops for fine Belgian chocolate or Flemish lace, or stop at a cafe for a coffee or locally brewed beer.