• Brugge (Bruges) City Tour & Photo Workshop
• Brugge (Bruges) Portrait Photographer

📷 Tour: Hidden Brugge

Look through a local lens...

This afternoon tour is focused on showing you the most stunning part of Brugge: Spots least seen and the delightful details that define the real story of this city.

Find the perfect photo and a deeper connection to Brugge through inviting neighbourhood streets and little features many never notice. No crowds in sight as we escape to the windmills via the quiet side of this special city.

This tour is your city guide & pro photographer Andy McSweeney’s favourite, taking you to the most charming side of Brugge and unfolding the stories behind the scenes...

Available daily as an Open or Private photo tour.

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  • The Brugse Zot delivery van squeezes in somewhere in Bruges Belgium. Photo by Photo Tour Brugge.
  • The statue of Flemish painter Jan Van Eyck standing at the former shipping port of Bruges Belgium. Photo by Photo Tour Brugge.
  • Guided photography tour in Brugge with a professional instructor.

Brugge Photo Locations & Themes

Burg 📷 local life 📷 Jan Van Eyckplein 📷 No crowds 📷 Carmersbrug 📷 silent side streets 📷 Cafe Vlissinghe 📷 truly typical Brugge 📷 Windmills

Start @

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

Meet @

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

Finish @

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

Prices

Open tours: 70€ /guest, 4 guests max.

Private tours: 220€ /tour, 4 guests incl.

Private tour for 5 or more guests? Contact us.

+1 "Non Camera" Friend

Open tours feature an optional +1 “non camera” friend per booking at no extra charge.

More info on +1 Non Camera Friend

Going Out
in Brugge

Beyond photos: We're here to look after you with 100% honest food, drink & shopping advice.

(Included with booking confirmation)

Photographer capturing scenic Brugge landmarks.

Your Guide: Andy McSweeney

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

About Andy McSweeney

Casual to Pro

Since 2012 & with 3000+ guests, this tour truly suits ALL levels & interests in photography, beginner to pro.

Need proof? Read our reviews...

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Overall Rating
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MarkACook AvatarMarkACook
5 star rating Bruges Composition and History Really enjoyed our photo walk with Andy. Lots of ideas about composition and the history and contemporary culture of Bruges. It was great to see the way that he has approached different subjects. Andy has an easygoing manner and clearly has a great love of Bruges. - 19/02/26 
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mvdgeijn Avatarmvdgeijn
5 star rating Great photo tour experience We had a great Photo Tour in Bruges on February 7th. Andy spent three hours teaching us smartphone photography while sharing interesting history about the city. We were a group of eight guys on a fun weekend trip, and this was definitely a highlight. Clear explanations, great photo spots, and even a good lunch tip for the next day. Highly recommended! - 09/02/26 
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Marc v. AvatarMarc v.
We had a fantastic Photo Tour in Bruges on February 7th. Andy spent three hours with us explaining smartphone photography techniques while also sharing fascinating stories about the history of Bruges — a perfect combination of photography and culture. We were a group of eight guys visiting Bruges for a fun weekend, and this tour turned out to be one of the highlights. Andy explained things clearly, gave practical tips we could use immediately, and showed us great spots for photos around the city. As a bonus, he even recommended a great lunch place for the next day, which turned out to be excellent. Highly recommended if you want to improve your photography while discovering Bruges in a relaxed and enjoyable way! - 09/02/26 
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Open Photo Tours
Personal, small-group, fun.
• 2 hour open group photo tour
• Maximum 4 photographers per tour.
• Fixed start from the usual meeting point.
• Free reschedule up to 24hrs before tour.
• +1 "non camera friend" can join for free.
• After-tour Brugge advice & goodies!
Edges of Brugge, Hidden Brugge 70 per guest
Private Photo Tours
For *full* focus.
• 3 hour private group photo tour
• Includes 4 guests of your choice*
• Fully focused mix of learning vs. locations.
• 100% flexible start time & meeting point.
• Free cancellation up to 24hrs before tour.
• Free reschedule up to 2hrs before tour.
• After-tour tips & extra nice goodies!

*More than 4? +40€ per guest, pay on the day.
All Photo Tours 220 per tour
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About Photo Tour Brugge

Top rated since 2012, Photo Tour Brugge is the original city tour and photography workshop in beautiful Brugge (Bruges) Belgium for ALL photographers, casual to pro.

Founded and led by pro travel photographer Andy McSweeney, Andy offers daily small-group open or private photo tours for a fresh perspective on seeing the nuance of our stunning city and travel photography.

With full focus on a personal and quality experience, Andy helps you discover the story and facts of Brugge, shows sample photos on location and advice customised to your experience and interest.

Pro Photographer & Brugge guide Andy McSweeney - Photo by Ian Landuyt

Brugge Photo Locations

Our tours are planned for locations with visual delight in the right light, as well as representing the history and life of Brugge.

With 4 tour options to cover a variety of spaces and themes (Edges of Brugge, Essential Brugge, Hidden Brugge, Shades of Brugge), your options towards covering the rich tapestry of the top Brugge photo spots are plentiful.

From the quiet canals to the heart of the main sights, we're here to help you get to the best shot.

The Bonaficus bridge (smallest bridge in Bruges Belgium) at sunrise in spring. Photo by Photo Tour Brugge.

Brugge History Tour

Andy's been here a good long while and knows more than a bit about Brugge, both for the historical facts and what modern life is like in his long-ago adopted home.

He shares the now-and-then of it all with what he's learned over the ages, 100% confirmed as correct from his own studies and personal experience discovering the city while living here full-time since 2002.

And yes: Some local legends and maybe even a bit of Brugge gossip to entertain between stops and shots, it's all about discovering the story as far as we see it!

A crowd of visitors inspect the facade of the city hall (Stad) in Bruges Belgium as the rain sets the mood. Photo by Photo Tour Brugge.

About Andy, Your Brugge Photo Guide

Professional creative travel photographer Andy McSweeney is a Canadian expat settled in Brugge since 2002 (of course due to marrying a lovely local!) and offering the top Brugge photography stops and photo coaching as Photo Tour Brugge since 2012.

Out of Montreal since 1994 and with many (many!) travels before that settling to Brugge, this "adopted" local has grown a deep love for Brugge and photography while savouring some further travels between soaking in the Bourgogne life of this timeless city.

Andy loves to photograph towards a feel for genuine intimacy with a style of simplicity and clarity, often using wide lenses and up-close framing to make environmental shots that both soak in the subject as well as the surroundings that matter.

Andy also greatly helping others by freely shares his photography advice on tour since 2012, thankful for experience at hand and only down to what you want to focus on. 

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Pro Photographer & Brugge guide Andy McSweeney - Photo by Ian Landuyt

What is a “Photo Tour”?

A photo tour is at heart a walking city tour combined with a photography workshop towards discovering locations and improving photo results both on tour and afterwards.

Photo Tour Brugge offers you a chance to discover Brugge in a photo-focused way, as well as a chance to pick up a few (optional) tips towards better photography. With both ‘open’ and private photo tours on offer, we humbly believe we offer a photo tour for all photographers..

See our home page (here) for more details.

Cancellation Policy

  • Open Photo Tours: Open tours are non-refundable after booking as part of the competitive pricing of this offer. However, open tour tickets may be freely rescheduled* or exchanged for a full value voucher until 3hrs before tour.
  • Private Photo Tours: Private tours include free cancellation until 3hrs before tour.
  • Photo Shoots: - Free reschedule (as possible) up to 2hrs before your photo shoot.
    Free cancellation up to 1 day (24hrs) before your photo shoot.

What if it rains?

Our photo tours generally operate rain or shine.

In light rain we push through with umbrellas, and even help you improve your technique in the wet. If the rain gets too serious we’ll then either move inside for indoor shooting and/or photo-talk over a coffee at a cozy café.

Please note: Bookings for open photo tours are non-refundable except at our discretion. However, we also understand the rain can “suck hard for photos” and offer a 50% refund up to the start of the tour if there is water on the ground and you wish to cancel.

If -we- cancel due to heavy/unsafe weather, you are offered a 100% refund and our thanks for your understanding.

From our open tours to private tours, very single photo tour offers a personalised balance to the Brugge photo locations we visit and the photo learning Andy shares to those interested.

Open photo tour? with a maximum of 4 guests we offer general info to the group before individual questions as everyone explores the spot we stop at.

Private tour or group tour? Same story and high chance you'll know each other and share similar requests on what we get into.

From casual smartphone to seasoned professional, our photo tours are truly built for all photographers!

If you're keeping it casual (or looking to level up), we'll logically explain the essentials of story, light and composition that outclass a huge camera anytime, also show you practical tips for your phone or camera for better photo results.

Already bitten by the photo bug? your guide Andy will happily share top locations in light you'll love and (entirely optional!) advice that may help develop your photo skills both in Brugge and beyond.

Fully focused and know what you want? Our top Brugge photo locations will certainly still keep you busy, the (still optional!) photo advice will be either advanced or we'll fill you in further on our lovely city. Yes, we don't talk the entire time. ;)

Our photo tours meet by default at the Basilica of the Holy Blood on the Burg Square.

Private photo tours include 100% flexible meeting point within the city ring.

Please see full Burg meeting point details via this page.

2 - The Best Portrait Photo Shoot in Brugge

Need a Brugge (Bruges) portrait photographer to catch you for that timeless moment?

Consider it covered via Andy’s portrait shoot option, it’s YOUR time to be the star in some photo fun!

For your feed or to hang at home, you can expect:

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Couples to proposals to families to goin' it solo: ALL are welcome.
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40-60 fully edited final photos per hour of shooting.
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Personally edited by Andy with 100% love & care.
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5* Flowers, champagne and/or chocolates on request.

Don't just have your photo taken: Make moments to remember!

PHOTO SHOOT BRUGGE INFO
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Portrait Photo
Shoot in Brugge

📸 Professional travel portrait photography.
ִ📸 Families to couples to goin' it solo.
ִ📸 You, in Brugge, looking awesome!

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Your Pro Brugge
Photographer Andy

ִ📸 Hosted by professional Andy McSweeney.
ִ📸 Adopted local to Brugge since 2002.
ִ📸 Feels you on the love & travel vibes.

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Real Results,
Real Fun

📸 Specialised in natural & warm moments.
ִ📸 Non-models welcome & help waiting.
ִ📸 Brugge facts & fun to make you smile.

Andy's Photo Shoots in Brugge

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