Guided boat trip and walk
Description
Explore Bruges with a small group. The certified guide will show you the beautiful places in the historic center. Around every corner you will be surprised by a beautiful view. You will see the stately town hall, picturesque squares and impressive facades. This medieval city has preserved its special features well. A boat trip is a fantastic way to discover the hidden corners in a relaxed way. You share the boat with other guests. Afterwards, the local guide will take you along the Bonifacius Bridge, green courtyards and beautiful alleys.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The belfry is the most important building on the Grote Markt. This square is surrounded by guild houses with an ancient history.
The Basilica of the Holy Blood has an impressive facade with gold-colored statues. You reach the upper chapel in neo-Gothic style via a special staircase. There is also an elevator. You don't want to miss this! The lower chapel is completely different. It surprises with the thick walls, small windows and the unique atmosphere. The centuries-old town hall is located on the same square. This building with the slender towers is an absolute eye-catcher. Here the guide will tell you about the statues and coats of arms.
The fish market is surrounded by 126 columns. It is right on a picturesque canal with trees, benches and stepped gabled houses.
Enjoy a boat trip on the canals of Bruges! For half an hour the captain will take you to the most beautiful places. The captain explains the sights along the route.
Here you will discover the Beerwall with more than 2000 different Belgian beers, each with the appropriate glass.
In the garden of the Arentshuis you will discover the columns of the water hall. Here are 4 bronze statues representing the horsemen of the Apocalypse. You have a beautiful view of the Bonifatius bridge, the Gruuthuse Palace and the tower of the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk.
The courtyard of the Gruuthuse family palace is imposing. You will discover the statue of Lodewijk above the entrance door. The guide tells about the history of this powerful family.
Discover the beer pipeline!
The guide will tell you about the beguinage, a special place for women.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- small dogs allowed
- Be on time! The guide will escort you to the boat. If you're late, you miss the boat.
- Warm clothing
- The guide holds a sign with City Tours Belgium
- We start in front of the Historium on the market of Bruges.
- Check language and date! German only at 9.30am, English at 10am, Dutch at 10.15am and French at 10.30am.
- The port of Zeebrugge is 17 km from the Point of Sale of Bruges, about 25 to 35 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus.
- The station is a 20-minute walk from Bruges Point of Sale. There are also taxis and vans. available
Reviews(825)
Ric was an exceptional guide with much knowledge of history told in an engaging way. Boat ride was fun and a nice 30 minute break from walking and standing. We were treated to chocolates and a cold beverage along the way also which was a pleasant surprise.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Rik. His passion for Bruges and its history truly makes every tour engaging and memorable. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the canal boat ride, the chocolates, and the refreshing drink along the way. We hope to welcome you back to Bruges again in the future!
It was a very good way of sampling Brugge and learning facts we wouldn’t have known. Our tour guide Fabienne was very knowledgeable and a real character! The only reason for not giving 5 stars is there was no wireless vox provided.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Bruges and learning more about its history and hidden stories. We will certainly pass your lovely comments on to Fabienne — she is indeed very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality that our guests often appreciate. We deliberately choose small groups and a live guiding experience, as we believe direct interaction with the guide creates a warmer and more personal connection. This allows for natural conversation, questions, and a more authentic experience of Bruges. We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour and hope to welcome you back again! 😊
We had an excellent city guide in Tina. With great love and enthusiasm, she quickly made Bruges our Bruges. The integrated boat trip, in which she also participated, was fantastic. A highlight of our Bruges weekend, especially in beautiful weather.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Führung mit Tina so gut gefallen hat. Mit ihrer Begeisterung und ihrer Liebe zu Brügge schafft sie es tatsächlich, die Stadt ihren Gästen ganz besonders nahezubringen. Schön, dass auch die integrierte Bootsfahrt und das herrliche Wetter zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis beigetragen haben. Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch, und wir freuen uns, dass Brügge ein Höhepunkt Ihres Wochenendes war!
The tour guide was passionate and knowledgeable. He shared facts and information about the city and useful tips for the rest of our time in Bruges. The walking element of the tour was in two parts, with the boat trip part way through. This worked very well. The trip on the canal was also very enjoyable
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's passion, knowledge, and local recommendations. It's great to know that the combination of the walking tour and canal boat trip worked well for you and provided an enjoyable way to discover Bruges from both land and water. Thank you for joining us, and we hope you had a fantastic stay in Bruges!
Eddy was a great guide 🤩 the tour was super exciting!
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Tour so gut gefallen hat und dass Eddy Sie mit seinen spannenden Erklärungen begeistern konnte. Ihr schönes Feedback werde ich gerne an ihn weiterleiten. Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch in Brügge, und vielleicht dürfen wir Sie eines Tages wieder begrüßen!
Really enjoyed this, our guide Norbert was great. The boat part was great fun. Loads of interesting history. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time on the boat ride. It's wonderful to know that Norbert's guiding and the fascinating history of Bruges made the experience memorable for you.
This tour was a great way to learn about the history of Brugge. The canal ride and chocolate tasting were an extra special treat.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed learning about the history of Bruges. The canal boat ride and chocolate tasting are indeed special experiences, and I'm glad they added to your visit. Thank you for joining the tour, and I hope to welcome you back to Bruges in the future!
Just finished this tour with Marc and we really enjoyed it. Marc was really informative and fun. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Marc. It's great to know that his knowledge and enthusiasm helped make the experience both informative and enjoyable. We will gladly pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for your recommendation!
Great tour with a very good guide; the tour of the old town was very pleasant and informative, special mention to our guide Manuel.
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la visite de la vieille ville et les explications de Manuel. Nous lui transmettrons avec plaisir votre mention particulière. Bien cordialement.
Incredibly wonderful city. Absolutely worth seeing on foot and/or on the water. We were inspired by the show "Wunderschön" and saw and did everything that was shown there. Our tour guide was very well-informed, funny, and lively, even though he had a cold/was hoarse. He expertly guided us through Bruges in 3 1/2 hours (2 1/5 hours were indicated), something we have never experienced before. It was not boring, well-balanced, simply top-notch 😘.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen Brügge so gut gefallen hat und dass Sie die Stadt sowohl zu Fuß als auch vom Wasser aus genießen konnten. Besonders schön ist es zu hören, dass Ihr Guide Sie mit seinem Wissen, Humor und Engagement begeistert hat. Ihr großes Lob geben wir sehr gerne weiter. Vielen Dank für die netten Worte! 😊
