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Recommend this tour !
Fabrina was very knowledgeable on both the history of Bruge and was able to provide personal insight since she grew up in the area. The boat ride is a must to see Bruge.
Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $51 / person
- Location
- Bruges, Belgium
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 921 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Tours Belgium
- Meeting point
- We start in front of the HISTORIUM on the Market square. The guide will be in front of the entrance gate of the HISTORIUM. It's a grey building. The guide will hold a sign with "City Tours Belgium".Distance :from the port21 km (13 miles)from the station1.6 km (1 mile)
Description
Explore Bruges with a small group. The qualified, local guide shows you the beautiful places in the historic center. Around every corner you are surprised by a beautiful view. You see the stately town hall, picturesque squares, and impressive facades. This medieval city has well preserved its special characteristics. A boat trip is a fantastic way to discover hidden corners in a relaxed way. You share the boat with other guys. Then the local guide will take you further along the Bonifaciusbrug, green courtyards, and beautiful alleys.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Markt
The belfry is the most important building on the Grote Markt. This square is surrounded by guild houses with an ancient history.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
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.
Vismarkt
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.
Huiz Perez de Malvenda
Here you will discover the Beerwall with more than 2000 different Belgian beers, each with the appropriate glass.
Arentshof
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.
Gruuthusemuseum
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.
De Halve Maan Brewery
Discover the beer pipeline!
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
The guide will tell you about the beguinage, a special place for women.
What's included
Included
Please check the language! German at 9.30am, English at 10am, Dutch at 10.15am and French at 10.30am.
map of Bruges
chocolate tasting
boat trip
Not included
No French or German tour on Tuesday and Thursday!
Traveller Ratings
4.8
921 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CHECK THE LANGUAGE! German only at 9:30, English only at 10:00, Dutch only at 10:15 and French only at 10:30.
- We start in front of the Historium at the Point of Sale of Bruges.
- The guide is holding a sign with City Tours Belgium
- 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
- Warm clothing
- Small dogs allowed
- Be on time! The Guide will guide you to the boat. If you're late, you'll miss the boat.
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 Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate take?
Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate cost?
Prices start at $51 per person for this Bruges experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate 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 We start in front of the HISTORIUM on the Market square. The guide will be in front of the entrance gate of the HISTORIUM. It's a grey building. The guide will hold a sign with "City Tours Belgium". Distance :. from the port: 21 km (13 miles). from the station: 1.6 km (1 mile). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 921 verified reviews; it is run by City Tours Belgium.
Reviews(921)
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We thought Anne did an...
We thought Anne did an excellent job on our guided walking tour.. We also enjoyed the boat ride as well.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour with Anne as well as the boat ride. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope the experience left you with beautiful memories of Bruges! 😊
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Love the walk and boat combo
This tour has it all. Walking tour with historical background of Bruges and then a 30 min boat ride with a guide. Helen was an excellent guide.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the combination of the historical walking tour and the 30-minute boat ride. We’re especially happy to hear that Helen made the experience so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We hope the tour left you with beautiful memories of Bruges!
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Fantastic combination tour
We loved the combination of walking, boat, and chocolate sample. Fabienne is a local and is very passionate about her city. We were grateful to have her perspective. The boat tour guide was also great.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the combination of the walking tour, boat trip and Belgian chocolate. Fabienne will be especially happy to hear that you appreciated her local knowledge and passion for Bruges. We’ll also be sure to share your kind words with our boat guide. We hope the tour left you with beautiful memories of Bruges!
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Great Experience
We absolutely loved this experience. It was a fantastic way to discover Bruges and make the most of our time in the city. The combination of the guided walk and boat trip was perfect, giving us the chance to see the city from different perspectives while learning about its history and hidden corners. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable. The chocolate was a lovely extra touch too!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you loved the experience and enjoyed the combination of the guided walk and boat trip. It’s lovely to hear that you appreciated seeing Bruges from different perspectives while discovering its history and hidden corners. We’re also happy that your guide made the experience enjoyable, and that you liked the little Belgian chocolate treat! We hope the tour left you with beautiful memories of Bruges.
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This tour was fair, not...
This tour was fair, not as informative as others I’ve been on. If this is the only tour you have time for then it’s a nice mix of history, storytelling, chocolate and the canals.
Operator response
We’re glad you enjoyed the combination of Bruges’ history, storytelling, chocolate and the canal cruise. We’re sorry to hear that you would have liked more information during the tour. We hope the tour still left you with some lovely memories of Bruges.
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Wonderful experience
My experience was wonderful! I truly recommend it. The guide frank was very knowledgeable and patient. The boat ride was amazing.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a lovely experience in Bruges. We’ll be very happy to pass your kind words on to Frank. We’re sure he’ll appreciate them. And we’re glad you enjoyed the boat ride too! Thank you for recommending our tour and for sharing your experience with us. 😊
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First Class Trip
Excellent informative trip. Superb Guide, would highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and enjoyable. We’ll be very happy to share your lovely feedback with your guide. Thank you for recommending City Tours Belgium! We hope you take home beautiful memories of Bruges. 😊
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Great tour for the money
Excellent walking tour of Brugge. Fabia was informative, smart and funny. Really enjoyed it.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring Bruges with Fabia. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. She’ll be thrilled to hear that you found her informative, smart and funny. 😊 We hope the tour left you with beautiful memories of Bruges!
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Bruges walking tour
We had a wonderful walking tour with Patrick. He is an intelligent and knowledgeable guide who clearly loves the city and genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge with visitors. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your walking tour with Patrick. His passion for Bruges and his enthusiasm for sharing its stories really shine through, so we’ll be happy to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you for recommending us!
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