Tours/Bruges/Hot Air Ballooning over Bruges city centre
Viator · group up to 18 pax

Hot Air Ballooning over Bruges city centre

5.0(16)Bruges1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(12)

Description

The most romantic and adventurous way to discover Bruges is undoubtedly by hot air balloon. Our company offers, in exclusive co-operation with the city of Bruges, balloon flights over the centre of Bruges. Daily departures at sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. A one-hour balloon trip takes you over the city of Bruges, and it's wonderful surrounding castles and fields. Champagne and hotel pick-up are included.

Tour Options

Morning flight
  • Champagne & croissants Pickup included
Afternoon flight
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

See all the canals, churches and towers. Fly over the many bridges, gates and hot-spots of the city of Bruges. See the surrounding landscape with its many castles, farms and picturesque villages.

Highlights

Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Champagne, soft drinks or juice. Pastry breakfast for AM flights. Snack for PM flights

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Champagne, soft drinks or juice. Pastry breakfast for AM flights. Snack for PM flights
Not included
Tips and Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

You can whatsapp us any pick-up place in Bruges until 1 hour before pick-up.

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious back problems

Reviews(16)

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Kristen_A
June 3, 2026
Lifetime Experience

It was surreal, really enjoyed it... it was just us (my husband and 6 year old son). My husband and son were both scared at first but in the end they both enjoyed it.

Operator response

Thank you so much Kristen!! It was fun and interesting to fly you guys!! Keep travelling and say hi to Mr. Scared :-)

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sophiesZ1725AY
May 23, 2026
Magical Ballooning Experience Above Bruges

This experience was beyond amazing. First of all, the organization was excellent: communication was clear, and everything was perfectly arranged from pick-up (right on time!) to drop-off. Secondly, Captain Christophe was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about ballooning. It’s obvious that he has a lot of experience. I really appreciated how open he was to questions, and he also had plenty of great stories to tell! Thirdly, the view was simply breathtaking. I’m a local from Bruges, and I already love my city, but seeing it from above was truly something special. Fourthly, they really involve you in the whole experience: helping set up the balloon and, afterwards, folding it up and loading it back into the truck. Finally, it’s a wonderful way to connect with other people. The drink after the balloon ride also encourages everyone to socialize. All I can say is that it was a magical experience, and I would recommend it to anyone!

Operator response

Hello Sophie!! Thank you soooo much for this raving review. We love what we do enormously, and we hope that shows and shines off to the passengers! Yes the social part of it keep us going enthousiastically as well :-)

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ashleyamugford
May 13, 2026
Lifetime experience!! Highly recommend !

A highlight of my life! This was an amazing experience I would recommend to everyone. Christophe and Martin are great. It was very hands on and interesting to learn how to balloon is assembled and disassembled. The views from the balloon were gorgeous and the ride was very peaceful. Afterward, we enjoyed a picnic in the field where we landed before getting a ride back to our hotel.

Operator response

Ashley!!! Thank you so much for your comment!! We enjoyed it as much as you!! Flights like this remind us why we do this with so much love :-)

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adeak2026
May 8, 2026
AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

This was a fantastic experience!!! Bruges is even more beautiful from above, so you can see the structure of the narrow Bruges streets and you have the chance to discover nature beyond Bruges! Experienced, cool and friendly pilot and driver!

Operator response

Super bedankt voor deze review!!! We genieten net als jullie van elke vaart boven Brugge.

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Jrcmor
April 20, 2026
Perfect Flight Over Bruges

Christophe was an enthusiastic & experienced pilot of the balloon. Hotel pickup was great! We got a chance to watch and help prepare the balloon. Safety was paramount to Christophe as he watched the weather (we shifted from am to evening because of weather) as well as how to prepare for landing. We flew over the top of Bruges, having landmarks pointed out to us. It was peaceful and an amazing experience. We landed on the other side of Bruges, and celebrated the end if our first balloon ride. We are in our 70’s and are active walkers and exercise regularly. Climbing into the basket was somewhat challenging, but everyone was helpful, and we found the process exciting. So glad we were able to have this experience!

Operator response

Oh thank so much for this comment!! People like you make our lovely job even more worthwhile !! Keep travelling ;-);-)

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JillR_S
April 20, 2026
Perfect Flight Over Bruges

Christophe was an enthusiastic & experienced pilot of the balloon. Hotel pickup was great! We got a chance to watch and help prepare the balloon. Safety was paramount to Christophe as he watched the weather (we shifted from am to evening because of weather) as well as how to prepare for landing. We flew over the top of Bruges, having landmarks pointed out to us. It was peaceful and an amazing experience. We landed on the other side of Bruges, and celebrated the end if our first balloon ride. We were in our 70’s and are active walkers and exercise regularly. Climbing into the basket was somewhat challenging, but everyone was helpful, and we found the process exciting. So glad we were able to have this experience.

Operator response

Thank you both so much for flying with us. It was absolutely good fun!!

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Michelle_C
April 14, 2026
We embarked on a...

We embarked on a breathtaking sunset balloon flight, which offered us unparalleled views of Bruges. This adventure stood out as the highlight of our three-week journey through Holland and Belgium. The balloon company was incredibly accommodating, providing us with convenient pickup and drop-off services from our hotel.

Operator response

I am very grateful for your comment, we had a lovely flight indeed. I enjoyed it a lot myself!

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Corrine_B
April 9, 2026
It was fun to see and be...

It was fun to see and be a part of the process of inflating the balloon. The sunrise was beautiful over the city and the countryside.

Operator response

Thank you so much Corrinne !! It was a great flight!!

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jodsy1
August 20, 2025
Incredible experience and family friendly

What a magical experience! I went with my 6 year old son, christophe ensured we were well looked after and explained each step of the process. The flight itself was smooth with the most beautiful views of Bruge and of the Belgian countryside. I would recommend this to anyone but also for those with kids - my son has since decided he will become a hot air balloon pilot! Thank you Christophe!

Operator response

Waw Jody!! That is wonderful to hear!! So happy that he still keeps talking about it :-) Enjoy your travels !! Christophe

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neilsL1981FO
August 2, 2025
Bruges ballooning trip

Fantastic experience. From being involved in helping the balloon being taken of the trailer, inflating & then loading onto the trailer afterwards…felt like it couldn’t have happened without us! Christophe was an excellent pilot & host (also Martin). He was really knowledgeable about the landscape below & also what was happening in the air! An experience my family will not forget (especially the landing)! The only negative thing I can say is having to eat my body weight in Belgium pastries & drinking 4 glasses of champagne before 9am🤣🤣🤣

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