Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Overview
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12 hours
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Immerse yourself in the magic of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this full-day tour!
Depart from Amsterdam Central Station (Ruijterkade 34A) by bus. In Bruges, a professional local guide will lead you through the charming historic center, showcasing its beautiful canals, cobbled streets, and stunning medieval architecture. Highlights include the Béguinage, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Sint-Salvator Cathedral, and the 12th-century Belfry of Bruges in the Market Square (famous for its Christmas market in winter).
You'll also have free time to explore independently, shop for renowned Belgian chocolates, and sample local beers. This unforgettable tour, lasting approximately 12 hours (including travel), promises to enchant you.
The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions, roadworks, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Toilet facilities available on the coach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free time to explore the unique medieval centre
Air-conditioned vehicle
Map of Bruges
Professional live guide in English and Spanish
1-hour guided walking tour (optional)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Centraal Station
Meet your guide in central Amsterdam and board the bus.
Bruges
Once in Bruges, you'll start of the day with a guided walking tour of an hour. After this, you have time to explore this city by yourself.
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Bruges Day Tour from Amsterdam
Reviews
1,514 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Short day in Brugge
Karen K,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brugge is lovely .I think the tour should start a hour earlier since it takes 3.5 hrs to get there to give you more time to see some of the sights. Tour guide Ian was delightful and knowledgeable.
The trip was great, but the guide seemed avoidant
Nicholas W,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The experience itself was great, and worth the money and likely better than taking a train. The problem I encountered was the guide didn’t seem to want to engage with me for a reason I cannot explain. It appeared to me that he kept his focus on the small groups, which as a businessman I understand, he probably assumed it would lead to bigger tips for the guide. However, as a multimillionaire real estate investor in the Washington area, you assumed wrong that a solo traveler was to be ignored.
Cute town!
Dianna D,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable ride in to Bruges - really enjoyed exploring on our own. The weather was perfect for dining outside and strolling. Alex was a great tour guide and Sandra was an excellent driver.
Bruges
Lynn H,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was more of a transportation situation than a tour. The guide was so hard to listen to that we opted out of the hour tour once we got to Bruges. He wasn’t very friendly either-just cordial. No suggestions on what to do during our free time or where to go, just gave us a map.
Highly recommended
Gabriel F,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent everything; the bus, the guide and, best of all, Bruges. Much more than I expected. I will definitely recommend it to my friends
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Ruth C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very long drive and tour guide was just average. Took tour a few years ago and was not as long. City was great on my own. Meeting place was easy to find.
Very good tour.
Lorraine T,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very good tour. Ian the guide and Richard the driver were amazing. Ian was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable - you could tell he loved his job. It is a long bus ride - 3+ hours - but there is plenty of time to enjoy beautiful Bruges.
Brugge
Daniel C,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent Agency Service. All on time. The guides very friendly and explain in Spanish and English for everyone to understand. Highly recommended. Bruges is very nice and quiet to walk
No frills but worth the trip.
Letitia D,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a good tour. The bus ride was 3 hours. Luka, our tour guide was okay. He really did not give us much information on the trip to Brugge during this 3-hour trip. When we did arrive, we were to have an hour guided tour of Brugge. However, he walked really fast during this tour. This might be due to how crowded it was but nevertheless it was a little disappointing. Brugge, itself was really good for seeing the churches, all the chocolate shoppes, restaurants and shopping. But it was really, really crowded. I would do this tour again because there is so much to see but not enough time to get it all in. The bus was very comfortable, no bathroom break (but one is on the bus if you want to use. There were water, soft drinks and beer available for purchase on board. Please bring snacks if you get hungry and you much purchase your own food in Brugge it is not provided on this tour, pretty much just transportation from Amsterdam to Brugge.
Brugge for One
Eileen F,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day trip. Ian gave wonderful information about the Netherlands, Belgium, Bruge, and many other things with humor and intelligence in two languages. His restaurant and chocolatier recommendations were helpful. The introductory walking tour was informative and well-paced. If you don’t have some sights planned on your own you might feel like the free time is too much. Do some research. Have a plan.
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