The Queer History Cruise in Bruges is a unique and insightful guided walking tour that explores the rich, yet often overlooked, LGBTQIA+ history of the city.

Led by historian and guide Jens Ranson, the tour focuses on the (life) stories of queer individuals who lived in and around Bruges throughout the centuries. It highlights the challenges of centuries of silence and suppression of queer people by various institutions, contrasting it with the present-day visibility of the community.

This experience offers a deeper look into the past, revealing how themes of gender, sexuality, and identity have been present in Bruges’ cultural and historical fabric, despite efforts to hide them.

City Profile: Bruges