Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is Predikherenstraat 28, 8000 Bruges; please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes an experienced local guide, bike, helmet (not compulsory), a small complimentary jenever, and the guided experience.

The tour is open to riders age six and up; children under six are not permitted.

What happens if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. Bring rain gear; if conditions are unsafe the operator may cancel and notify guests.

Is the tour suitable for beginners?

Yes—this is a small group, moderate paced city ride suitable for casual cyclists comfortable on bikes in traffic-lite city streets.

Can the tour be cancelled for low bookings?

Yes—the tour requires a minimum of four participants to run; you will be informed in advance if it is cancelled.

Ride Bruges' Christmas Lights: Wicked Christmas Experience Shared Bike Tour

Bruges at Christmas takes on a different scale: gaslit canals, late Medieval brick facades, and narrow cobblestone lanes rewoven each night by strings of lights. The Wicked Christmas Experience • Shared Tour is a 2 hour guided bike ride through the heart of Brugge, Belgium, leaving from Predikherenstraat 28, 8000 Bruges. Running Thursday through Sunday and open to riders age six and up, this small group tour (approximate group size 10) blends easy cycling with local history, seasonal rituals, and a warming jenever served on the route.

Your guide steers you past vaulted piazzas and quiet canals, pointing out festive displays and practical details about Bruges’ built landscape: the steeply gabled houses, Gothic brickwork, and centuries old bridges that frame reflections in the water. The city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and on this ride the usual architectural lessons become holiday stories about why a particular square hosts a nativity scene or which guild halls light up most dramatically after dusk.

Key features include illuminated canal corridors, a short stop at a cosy winter bar (drinks at the bar are not included), and a small complimentary jenever to chase the chill. The route favors well paved bike paths and quieter side streets but expect cobbles and occasional tram tracks; helmets are provided though not compulsory, and cycling is at your own risk. Tours proceed rain or shine—bring rain gear—and require a minimum of four bookings to run.

What makes this ride special for Bruges is scale and timing: you move through the city at human speed, close enough to hear guide anecdotes and smell spiced mulled wine wafting from market stalls. It is a tactile way to experience seasonal traditions that often go unnoticed when walking or trapped behind a tour bus. For families and small groups it is accessible and social; for solo travelers it is a quick, atmospheric orientation to the city’s holiday highlights.

Practical notes: arrive 15 minutes early to check in, expect roughly two hours of moderate paced cycling, and pack weather appropriate layers. Children under six are not permitted. The meeting point and clear start location at Predikherenstraat 28 make logistics simple, and the included bike and small drink keep the evening light and festive. Whether you chase lights, local stories, or a warming spirit, this shared tour is one of the most immediate ways to feel Bruges at Christmastime. Booking is managed through the operator’s FareHarbor page and the tour may cancel if fewer than four participants book; you will be informed ahead of time. Bring a camera, but keep straps secure on bikes — those canal reflections make for the best souvenir frames of the season. Dress in warm layers.