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Tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options

Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options

4.3(86)Amsterdam12 hours
VIATOR4.4(18)TRIPADVISOR4.3(68)
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
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Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options

At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Price from
$45 / person
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 86 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 55
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Buendía
Meeting point
Meet in front of Aloha Bowling, where your Buendía guide will be waiting to check in the group. As this is a busy area, please go directly to the bowling entrance and look for your Buendía guide before the tour starts.

Description

Escape Amsterdam for a full-day trip to Bruges, one of Belgium's most charming and best-preserved medieval cities. Travel comfortably from Amsterdam to Bruges and discover its picturesque canals, historic squares, medieval streets and iconic architecture. Once in Bruges, choose how you want to explore the city: join a guided walking tour in your selected language or discover it independently with an interactive audio guide and digital map. Depending on the option selected, you can also enjoy a boat ride through Bruges’ historic canals and, in the Boat & Beer option, taste 4 Belgian craft beers at the Bruges Beer Experience. With free time to explore at your own pace, this excursion combines history, culture and local experiences in one day, before returning to Amsterdam.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$45
Child (ages 6–17)
$33
Infant (ages 0–5)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Bruges: Guided tour

Guided walking tour: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city's historic center and main landmarks, followed by free time to explore.

At Your Pace (not guided)

Audioguide: Explore Bruges at your own pace with an interactive audio guide and digital map. Guided walking tour is NOT included.

At Your Pace (not guided)

Audioguide: Explore Bruges at your own pace with an interactive audio guide and digital map. Guided walking tour is NOT included.

Bruges: Guided tour

Guided tour: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city's historic center and main landmarks, followed by free time to explore.

Itinerary

15 min

Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.

Minnewater Lake
5 min

Our first stop will be Minnewater Lake, also known as the "Lake of Love". With the beautiful lake in the background, our guide will explain the history of Bruges, as well as the love story linked to this lake.

10 min

The next stop on our tour will be the Beguinario. Founded in 1245, this place keeps the history of an incredible group of women.

Chocolalino
8 min

In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the opportunity to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and give us some tips to distinguish handmade from industrial chocolate.

5 min

In this beautiful square, our guide will explain the history of the Bruges beer.

5 min

Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.

Pass by

You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos from the small bridge.

8 min

In front of the Old St. John Hospital, our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
5 min

In front of the old Hospital of San Juan, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Michelangelo that is found inside the church.

Gruuthusemuseum
5 min

In front of Gruuthuse, we will meet the most famous and powerful family in Bruges between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Boniface Bridge
5 min

In one of the most charming places in Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. They will also have time to take photos.

5 min

In the most photographed place in Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Muelle de las rosas". You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.

Huidenvettersplein
5 min

Our next stop is the Tanners Square, here we will learn how tanners worked in medieval Bruges.

Burg Square
10 min

In this square we find the Gothic town hall, the old courthouse and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

The Markt
20 min

The last point of our guided tour is the Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and also give you some tips on where to eat or what are the best shops to buy traditional chocolate. The guide will also remind you when and where you need to be to catch the bus back to Brussels.

Bruges
120 min

Free time, you will enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time (depending on traffic and the rhythm of the group).

10 min

Here awaits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Amsterdam.

What's included

Included
Bruges Beer Experience entry + tasting of 4 Belgian craft beers, (Boat + Beer option only)
Free time to explore Bruges at your own pace
Canal boat ride through the canals of Bruges, (Boat options only)
Interactive audio guide and digital map (ONLY included in the At Your Pace option)
Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned bus.
Professional guide; Bruges walking tour only in Guided option. Not included in At Your Pace.
Not included
Hotel pickup / drop-off
Food, drinks and any service not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
The "At your pace" option: no guided tour in Bruges. Explore the city with an audio guide.
Tips (Optional)

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.3
86 reviews
5
60
4
11
3
3
2
4
1
8

How it compares in Amsterdam

  • Starting price $45 is 89% below the typical $423 for tours of similar length in Amsterdam

Excurgo comparison of 2,092 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration and sites may vary slightly from what's listed, as our guides tailor each experience to best suit your group.
  • This tour is usually guided in one language, but may sometimes be run bilingually depending on the composition of the group.
  • For safety reasons, children under 2 must travel in a suitable car seat. They will not be allowed to board the bus without one. Please bring your own car seat.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility due to cobblestone streets.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options take?

Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 17 stops.

How much does Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options cost?

Prices start at $45 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.

How much does Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options cost for children?

Children aged 6–17 pay from $33, adults from $45. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Meet in front of Aloha Bowling, where your Buendía guide will be waiting to check in the group. As this is a busy area, please go directly to the bowling entrance and look for your Buendía guide before the tour starts. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, ES, ES, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 55 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller For safety reasons, children under 2 must travel in a suitable car seat. They will not be allowed to board the bus without one. Please bring your own car seat.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility due to cobblestone streets.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(86)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

J
Joseph_R
August 21, 2026 · via Viator
An unforgettable...

An unforgettable experience, the lunch was 100/100. Free time with a reasonable amount of time and a very attentive guide.

H
Henry_G
January 25, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent guide!

Excellent, although 8 of the 12h are trip you can rest and the views of the landscape help. Very friendly, cheerful and entertaining guide, excellent tour gave us

J
JohnR70
November 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
BRUGES

Our guide. Was perfevto. Very yirk b, not used to long walks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++××××××××++++++++++++++

A
ANDREA_R
October 14, 2025 · via Viator
Unmissable!

It really was a lovely experience. The excellent Blanca and Davi guides and the driver attentive to everything. Super recommended!

Y
Yvette_Q
July 20, 2025 · via Viator
Fun tour

It was a great experience! Our guides were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of helpful suggestions. They shared so much interesting information and really helped us understand what life was like back then. They also pointed out landmarks to make sure we didn’t get lost and gave us tips on where to find authentic chocolate shops and great places to eat. They even whispered insider shopping tips and what to look out for! Our driver and Adrian our tour guide was especially funny and made the trip even more enjoyable.

I
IMELDA_A
April 14, 2025 · via Viator
Great day trip

recently took a tour to Bruges and had a wonderful experience. Our tour operator, Blanca, was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept everything running smoothly. Michael, our driver, was professional and got us to and from our destination safely and on time. The tour was well-organized and punctual, which I really appreciated. The only thing I wish is that we had a bit more time to explore Bruges on our own—there’s so much to see! But overall, it was a great tour and a very good value. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient and enjoyable day trip.

S
S9926POvivianam
March 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Upgradable tour (Saturday 29/03 - 8:30)

I went to the guide Ariel to ask for radio with headphones because we were a group of 14 Spanish speakers. He arrogantly replied that it was not necessary and that if I did not agree that he left a review therefore here I am leaving it. Our guide Patricia was going a little fast, we found it stressful because she was dressed in gray and black and sometimes it was difficult to locate her. On return it takes 20' to get from the center of Bruges to the bus, you must orient yourself with your mobile in hand. At the end of the tour tips are requested at will.

R
Resort46929108339
January 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience. Recommend not to book through Buendia.

This is a scam trip. Please do not book through Buendia tours. They will give you radios that don't work. Their customer service sucks and then they have guides who can't speak English properly. Preference is only given to people who are natives. The destination was about 1.5 hrs away from the city, They left us in Ghent and did not bother calling me. The icing on the cake is the next day when I called them, to return my belongings, they said someone would come to Aloha bowling center in Amsterdam to return, after waiting for 1 hour and plenty calls, I learnt nobody was coming. I followed up again and they said they found nothing in the bus. These guys are running a scam and not a tour guide operations. I strongly recommend do Not book your tour with Buendia. Pathetic and terrible.

A
alejandrorO4999XH
May 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Biage to witches

Gia Sebastian gave us a good explanation of the place as well as recommendations on where to buy, everything was very good, he gave us an explanation in Spanish and English.

8
87samanthacd
April 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE

The worst experience of our lives, since they left my 68-year-old mother and I stranded when it came time to return for delaying us by only 5 minutes and being warned and having confirmation that they were notifying of the delay since we were only a few meters from the destination and in the morning we were waiting for more than 15 minutes for other passengers, according to them out of courtesy and where is the courtesy when they return??? When we arrived at the meeting point they were not there, but the worst thing is that we had to take a train (which was already the last of the day) to return to Amsterdam from Bruges with several transfers, lasting 5 hours and at a very high price. To make matters worse, they take no responsibility for anything and tell you that they left at a time that is not real and that they were waiting for us, WHICH IS COMPLETELY FALSE. I have evidence that justifies that at the time they indicate they were no longer there and they are very aware of this. I would understand that they left if more time had passed, but the return time was 5:30 p.m. and at 5:35 p.m. we were at the destination and they were aware of our arrival at 17:35 because I have WhatsApp that corroborates it, and witnesses the time of our arrival. We really feel very bad for the treatment received, since there is no justification for doing what they did. I hope the same thing happens to no one again because it has truly been a very unpleasant experience and one of the worst of our lives.

Operator response

Buenas tardes, Lamentamos que el tour no cumpliera sus expectativas. Es importante respetar los horarios establecidos por respeto al resto del grupo. Aún así, siempre intentamos esperar el mayor tiempo posible. Sentimos las molestias ocasionadas.

$45/ person
4.3(86)
Duration12 hours
LanguagesEN, EN, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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