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The 11 most popular bruges canal cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Coach day trip from Paris to Bruges with a guided UNESCO medieval walk and optional canal cruise, plus free time for shops, fries, waffles.
Most Popular“The Trip experience was wonderful, the guide was very professional and knowledgeable, the bus very comfortable and the driver very professional Bruges is the best trip ever!!!”
Small-group Bruges day trip from Paris with a multilingual guide, included canal cruise, and big free time for chocolate, waffles, and photos.
“Loved how our tour was a smaller group which made it more unique and personal. Our guide, Amhine was amazing. He is a great driver, friendly knowledgeable and accommodating”
Bruges tour from Zeebrugge cruise port with a 45-minute canal cruise, guided medieval sights, and timed return to keep you on schedule.
“We took this tour with several friends while on a cruise. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. The area itself was amazing. We had some free time toward the end to eat and revisit the areas we previously viewed. Overall, it was well worth the money.”
Bruges from Paris with canal cruise, UNESCO old-town walk, and real free time. Expect a long day, solid value, and photo-perfect stops.
“Oh my God it was a wonderful experience. Not only was the place full of beautiful with its buildings, it’s history , but our tour guide Nicolas was super wonderful. He made our experience even better super friendly and welcoming. He was full of energy since he meet us to pick our group up. The…”
Best Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge: small-group walking tour, optional canal cruise, and guaranteed return to your ship.
“Our cruise arrived to port late--but no worries!! The tour company tracked our arrival, and was in pre-emptive communication with us about pick up and itinerary adjustments. Extremely proactive communication, and we knew exactly what to expect. We had a group of 12 (yes 12) and our tour guide, Wilm, might be one of my…”
Bruges shore excursion with Zeebrugge pickup and a 45-minute canal cruise, plus guided stops at the Belfry, Holy Blood, Our Lady, and Market Square.
“Our tour guide was Verique (??). She was excellent. Shared lots of history and facts and fun facts with us. Gave us a great walking tour of Brugge. Waited when we went on canal cruise at the end to make sure we were good to go on our own. Helped with directions for going to…”
A 6-hour Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge with canal views, landmark stops, Belgian tastings, and a 45-minute canal cruise.
“It seemed very disorganized. There was to many people in our group. A lot of standing and waiting. We had 12 in our group and most were disappointed.”
Bruges from Zeebrugge with easy ship pickup, guided medieval highlights, included canal cruise, and free time in Market Square.
“Tour was fantastic! However, when a few people didn't show up on time, we lost 20 minutes of tour time waiting for them instead of leaving. The tour operators should have waited no more than 5 minutes before leaving. The rest if us shouldn't have lost 20 minutes of our tour time because others can't…”
Hotel pickup Bruges day trip with a guided city walk, UNESCO highlights, and a summer canal cruise option from Paris.
“The description of the tour was very misleading. It was supposed to be a small group but there was over 50 people on the bus! The tour was supposed to be approximately 11 hours, it was 14 of which over 8 hours was spent on the bus! It was a total waste of my time!”
Zeebrugge-to-Bruges day tour for cruise passengers: English guide, air-conditioned bus transfers, optional 30-min canal cruise, timed return.
“We had a great time. Very Knowledgeable. Very kind. My Grandson liked his Bear Vincent. So nice to give out free chocolates and beer and water at the end of the tour.”
Private Bruges historical walk plus a 30-minute canal cruise, guided by a licensed expert and paced for first-timers.
“Host was amazing!!! So much fun. We recommend. Beer was very good. A great experience. Learned a lot about Bruge.”
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