Private Tour
Brussels to Bruges: Private & Personalized Day Trip with a Local
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This isn’t just a day trip—it’s a personalized escape into one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. After a scenic train ride from Brussels, you'll explore Bruges through the eyes of a local who tailors the experience to your pace and passions. Expect more than guidebook sights—this tour blends iconic highlights with hidden gems, artisan treats, and quiet corners where the city’s magic endures.
From serene canals and medieval landmarks to tucked-away courtyards and legendary chocolate shops, every stop is curated just for you. Once booked, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with a like-minded host who designs an itinerary around what you love—be it history, architecture, romance, or sweet indulgence. With flexibility built in, this isn’t just a tour—it’s your own storybook day in Bruges.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Train ticket from Brussels to Bruges and back
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bruges
Begin your full-day adventure with a scenic one-hour train ride from Brussels. Once in Bruges, your host will guide you through the city’s cobbled streets, canals, and medieval architecture—crafting a route tailored to your unique interests, whether they include history, romance, or culture.
Step inside one of Europe’s oldest hospitals, where centuries of medical history come alive. This atmospheric site showcases Bruges' medieval past through sacred art, curated exhibits, and timeless charm.
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Brussels to Bruges: Private & Personalized Day Trip with a Local
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bruges Walking tour
Sharilyn T,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There's lots of walking. Wonderful tour guide. See it in the morning before the crowds-great photography opportunity without people in your shots.
This was an amazing place...
Lynn M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing place with such a great tour guide. She was so accommodating and flexible for our needs. She let us have some free time while also educating us and showing us around the town. We highly recommend the tour.
Overview of Brussels history and current events.
Randi N,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We appreciated Andrea altering our trip for us when our plane arrived a day and several hours late. He showed us all the most liked places!
Wonderful tour and guide!
Navigate33321351734,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Senna was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly on our tour of Bruges. We’d happily book with him again. His knowledge of the city and ability to story-tell is truly unmatched. Our daughters had a wonderful time and learned about the history of Bruges. Senna also had great suggestions on bars and chocolate shops for Brussels! Make sure you ask!
What a wonderful route! Bruges amazed us with its originality and its history.
Andrey B,
Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide, Andrea! Absolutely amazing person! With deep knowledge of the subject and history in general! Andrea has a keen understanding of politics and a brilliant command of the history of Belgium and the whole of Europe.
Great time. Money well spent.
Mark D,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of five had a wonderful time with Andrea. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared some very fastening history that greatly enriched our trip. He was an excellent guide and I highly recommend taking his tour.
We ❤️ Sebastian!
Angela L,
Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our tour with Sebastian! He was very accommodating and really honed in on the sites were interested in seeing. He has a vast knowledge of both Brussels and Bruges as well as the surrounding regions. Sebastian was a joy to hang out with and we felt like we could have talked for hours.
Great Day Exploring Bruges
DaisyDot24,
Jan 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day, my guide met me in the morning exactly as planned and had our train tickets all set up, so off we went. We had a great chat along the way and the ride went quickly. We got off the train and started exploring Bruges. My guide had a ton of knowledge and recommended many different places. She had a great lunch spot in mind and we enjoyed some great local food. We had a great day exploring the various sites of Bruges, I wouldn't hesitate booking this tour again!
Trip to Bruges
kennethlY840JE,
Jan 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip to a wonderful place..our guide was very knowledgeable and very good....I highly recommend this trip to everyone
Excursion civitatis, buenosdia tours
Oti S,
Nov 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a dream excursion, Melissa the guide was fantastic made us delve into the story, it was nice suoee and I explain everything to the thousand wonders without a doubt I will return
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