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Best Guided Tours in Bruges, Belgium

Best Guided Tours in Bruges, Belgium

  1. From Brussels: Ghent and Bruges Day-Tour | GetYourGuide

    Visit the romantic Lake of Love and the historic Beguinage in Bruges. In addition, you can explore the city on foot with your guide, and you can even take a boat ride through the city's small canals. If you're going to tackle the cobblestone streets, don't forget your comfortable shoes! Make a private or a public choice.

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  2. From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour | GetYourGuide

    Take in the Church of Our Lady's second-tallest brickwork tower and other ancient landmarks, including Gruuthuse Palace, the Dijver Canal, and Tanners Square's diminutive piazza (Huidenvettersplein). The Belfry in Castle Square in Rozenhoedkaai is one of the city's most photographed sites. The facades of the Gothic-style Town Hall and the 12th-century Basilica of the Holy Blood are a treat to look at. Be sure to view the Bell Tower and the Cathedral of Saint-Salvator on Markt Square (Grote Markt). Lunch is on your own, and you'll get to try some of the city's best chocolates during your one-hour break for lunch.

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  3. Bruges: Family Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    Bruges is rumored to be the hiding place of many legends. Why are the people of Bruges referred to as "fools"? Find out alongside your loved ones as you embark on this journey.


    Take your time and explore the city's historic core at a relaxed pace, taking in the city's many notable cultural and architectural attractions. To ensure that the children have as much fun as the adults, your guide will accompany them at all times.

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  4. Zeebrugge to Bruges Return Cruise Shuttle Service | GetYourGuide

    Use it on your own terms and save money by using a shuttle service from Zeebrugge to the ancient center of Bruges.


    Take advantage of a short transfer service that runs every 30 minutes in the morning and every 30 minutes in the afternoon from the port to the city. During a port visit to the charming city of Bruges, you don't have to stress about getting around.

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  5. Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Tour | GetYourGuide

    When it comes to flavor, cocoa dates back to ancient civilizations, from Maya and Aztec civilizations to Europe's favorite chocolate milk. Because three out of four people enjoy chocolate, it's no surprise that there is a great deal of interest in it.

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  6. Bruges: Historium Bruges Story and VR Ticket | GetYourGuide

    While wandering around the Historium Tale with movies, backgrounds, and special effects, you'll follow the love story of Jan van Eyck's apprentice Jacob. If you're interested in learning more about medieval Bruges, you may do so at the Historium Exhibition, where you can also begin the zany Family Trail.

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  7. From Amsterdam: Bruges Full-Day Tour | GetYourGuide

    On this full-day tour by air-conditioned coach from West Flanders, Bruges, Belgium's chocolate and canal capital, will be yours to explore on your own.

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  8. Bruges: Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    A local guide will take you on a walking tour of Bruges. Take a canal tour to explore the city from a different perspective.


    In the Markt, meet your guide for a city tour. Take a stroll along the city's narrowest street and see the gilded sculptures atop the courthouse. Proceed to the fish market, which is ringed by 126 pillars.

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  9. Bruges: Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry | GetYourGuide

    Make your own chocolate in this hands-on lesson on Belgium's chocolate-making history.

     

    Confectionary classics such as chocolate lollipops and mendiants may be made at home by following the instructions provided by a professional chocolatier. Please enjoy the fruits of your labor or take some chocolate with you when you are done.

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  10. Bruges: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    On this personalized walking tour of Bruges' historical landmarks, step back in time to the city's glorious medieval past. You'll hear tales of love and glory, but also tales of war and struggle.

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  11. Bruges: Belgian Chocolate Workshop | GetYourGuide

    You'll learn how to temper chocolate to make two varieties of Belgian chocolate during this 2.5-hour course. The two chocolates you will make during this session are as follows:

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  12. Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour | GetYourGuide

    You may take a private guided tour of Bruges with a knowledgeable guide. You can get around the city on a rickshaw, which is a type of bicycle made just for this purpose.


    At Market Square, we'll begin our trip and go through the city's most well-known sights and monuments. Listen to lore and intriguing facts about the area as you tour the city's top attractions.

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  13. Bruges: Full-Day Guided Tour from Brussels in English | GetYourGuide

    Transfer to the picturesque town of Bruges from Brussels at 10:30 a.m. Discover why Bruges' medieval center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site when you arrive. The Lake of Love is a peaceful haven in the middle of a bustling metropolis. A carpet of daffodils blankets the 13th-century Begijnhof in the spring. Stroll along the tiny Stoofstraat to Walplein's calm paved square.

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  14. From Paris: Bruges Full-Day Trip with Canal Cruise | GetYourGuide

    Escape Paris for the day and cross the border to the capital of the West Flanders region of Flemish Belgium. The full-day tour will take you to Bruges, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is often called the "Venice of the North." You will be picked up and dropped off in the center of Paris.

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  15. Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide

    In Bruges, visit the Frietmuseum to answer all of your fries-related queries. The world's first and only museum dedicated to the humble potato fry is located in the heart of the city.

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  16. Bruges: Self-Guided Mobile Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour | GetYourGuide

    On this smartphone-based treasure hunt, you may explore Bruges at your own time. Explore the city's most notable landmarks, decipher puzzles, and uncover fascinating tidbits.

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  17. Bruges: 1.5-Hour Waffle Workshop | GetYourGuide

    Your tour takes place in a lovely workshop in the Ezelstraat Quarter of Bruges. It will be there that you will explore the art of the Belgian waffle, via a 1.5-hour waffle-making lesson.

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  18. From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English | GetYourGuide

    You may take a bus from Amsterdam to Bruges. On the journey, you will learn about the history of Belgium and the towns surrounding the route, such as Utrecht and Breda, which are both linked to Spanish history. Travel time is around three and a half hours and fifteen minutes. The many bridges that cross across Bruges gave the city its name. It is known as the "Venice of the North." It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000. As you stroll through the city, you'll be able to see the city's Medieval-era architecture. After arriving in the Belgian city of Bruges, take a 1.5-hour guided tour to see the city's most fascinating and picturesque areas.

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  19. Bruges: Historium Bruges Story Ticket | GetYourGuide

    See how Jan van Eyck's student Jacob falls in love as you travel through this stunning film, backdrops, and special effects attraction called The Historium Story. In the Historium Exhibition, you may learn more about Medieval Bruges, or you can begin the crazy Family Trail in the interactive section.

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  20. Bruges: 2-Hour Guided Tour | GetYourGuide

    The ancient city of Bruges, known as the "Venice of the North," has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


    While on the city tour, you'll see sights such as the Lake of Love, the Begijnhof (founded in 1245), Walplein Square, Stoofstraat, Old St. John's Hospital, Church of Our Lady, Gruuthuse Palace, Dijver Canal, Rozenhoedkaai, Tanners Square (Huidenvettersplein), Burg Square with its Gothic Town Hall, and Market Square (Grote Markt) with the Belfort.

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  21. Guided tour of Bruges 2022

    On a Spanish-language tour of Bruges, you'll learn about the medieval city's interesting past. To get a sense of the city's history, see sights such as the Market Square and Gruuthuse Palace, as well as Stoofstraat and the 13th-century Begijnhof with your guide. To end the trip, there is a Belgian beer museum, where you may purchase a refreshing pint of beer.

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  22. Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges 2022

    Avoid crowds and get a richer experience of Bruges than is normally given by group excursions. This private walking tour is just for your party, so while you explore the city's landmarks, you'll have sufficient time to converse with your guide and learn all about the city's unique history.

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  23. Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bruges Private Tour 2022

    Get a local introduction to Bruges' highlights on a private tour with a guide who's passionate about living in the city. Enjoy the flexibility to adapt the tour to your interests as you take in historic sights, classic architecture, and vibrant, canal-side districts. Stop at local markets and eat some locally made chocolate, then read on for tips from locals on how to spend the rest of your time in Bruges.

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  24. Chocolate Workshop at Choco-Story Brugge

    The Choco-Story Brugge workshop (1 hr). Visit the museum on your own, including a presentation and a tasting. Children as young as six years old, as well as adults, may learn how to make mendiants and chocolate lollipops with the help of our chocolatier.

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  25. Belgian Waffle Workshop in Bruges 2022

    Do more than simply enjoy Belgian waffles during a 1.5-hour lesson that lets you prepare, cook, and taste the local specialty. Ideal for families and culinary enthusiasts, this hands-on experience is limited to a small group of 16 visitors to guarantee that you receive customized attention from your guide. Plus, you may have as many waffles as you can consume.

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  26. Flanders World War I Battlefields Tour from Bruges 2022

    Delve into the painful history of World War I on a full-day tour of the Flanders Battlefields from Bruges. Follow in the footsteps of warriors with an excellent history guide and see touching memorials that immortalize heroes fallen in conflicts. Gaze at countless rows of graves at the German Military Cemetery; revive with a typical Belgian meal at a local restaurant; and visit Flanders’ Field Museum to witness displays that speak eloquently of the area’s violent past. Conclude your emotionally gripping journey by attending the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

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  27. Private Transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam 2022

    Professional driver and premium Mercedes car or minivan service from Bruges to Amsterdam.

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  28. The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour 2022

    A personalized gourmet tour of the old town of Bruges will show you what it's really like to dine like a real Belgian. Learn about 10 distinct Belgian delicacies, including waffles, chocolate truffles, cheese, and fresh seafood from Flanders, as you partake in one of Belgium's most popular pastimes: eating. Ask as many questions as you like about Bruges' culinary traditions while sipping on a superb Belgian beer.

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  29. Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges 2022

    Walk around Bruges with a local guide, visit the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will give you amazing facts and stories of love, glory, and fortune, but also of intrigue, war, and warfare. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your visit. By the end of the journey, you'll know more than a local!

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  30. Shore Excursion Zeebrugge: The Famous Chocolate Story & Museum

    Make the most of your time in port with this shore excursion. You'll be picked up directly from Zeebrugge and brought to see the sights and joys of Bruges. Sample Belgian chocolate, which includes access to a chocolate museum, and enjoy free time exploring the lovely city center.

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What are guided tours?

As a general rule, guided tours are all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local expert in the area and follow a predetermined travel agenda. There are several guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, group day/night trips, culinary tastings, wine tastings, and even airport shuttles available.

Should I use guided tours on my vacations?

Explore and experience your destination like a local.

Find the hidden treasures! Tours to locations and activities you never knew existed are waiting for you.

Avoid scams and pay better prices

Pre-arrange your guided excursions at the best prices from the comfort of your own home, then sit back and relax when you’re on vacation.

I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?

Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.

Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.

Finding local tours in your destination is a waste of your precious vacation time.

When you have a tour plan, you know exactly what you’re going to do each day, so you don’t have to worry about any disappointment.

Check reviews before buying a guided tour

Spoilt for choice and can’t decide which tour to go on? If you want to know which activities are better for you, look at the reviews from people.

No risk to you. Free cancellation

For the majority of guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your ticket without incurring any fees up to 24 hours before the activity’s start date. This is really beneficial if your travel plans change at the last minute.

Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation

It is nice to meet new people from all over the world in your guided tours!

Types of guided tours available for your vacation

Depending on the city you are taking a trip to, there are almost any guide trips and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature tracks, Music celebrations, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, special TV & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration tours, check out famous landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping tours, theaters and concert halls, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter trips, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat leasing.