Private Tour
From Zeebrugge: Private Bruges with Canal Boat Shore Excursion
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This Shore Excursion is designed for cruisers who want to explore Bruges with a private guide throughout the entire experience. It combines pick up from the cruise port, a walking tour through the historic city center, free time to explore at your own pace, and the option to include a canal cruise. It is a private tour, meaning only your group will participate.
Your local guide will pick you up at Zeebrugge port, lead you to your transportation, and together you will drive to the medieval city of Bruges (around 30-minute drive). Upon arrival, begin a walking tour through Bruges’s cobbled streets, canals, and historic landmarks, including Market Square, Burg Square, and the Belfry Tower.
After the walking tour, enjoy free time to explore Bruges independently or choose to include an optional canal cruise through the city’s picturesque canals. Your guide will remain available throughout the excursion before accompanying you back to Zeebrugge port well before your ship’s departure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour reserved exclusively for your group.
Bruges’s historic center is mostly car-free and is explored on foot (cobbelstone). Please inform us in advance of any mobility requirements or walking challenges
Your tour guide will accompany you throughout the entire excursion. The suggested schedule includes both guided walking time and free time, but as this is a private tour, these portions can be adjusted flexibly according to your group’s preferences.
Your guide will lead you past Bruges’s main historic landmarks while sharing commentary and stories along the way. As this is a private tour, the walking route can also be adjusted if your group has any specific interests or requests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Disembark your cruise ship and meet your professional local guide right at the Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal, who will accompany you throughout the excursion. Together, you will board your pre-arranged taxi and comfortably drive to Bruges historical city center (approximately 30 minutes drive) while your guide shares insights and commentary along the way. Once in Bruges your approx 90min walking tour begins along various sights of this medieval city.
Walk by Pont du Béguinage (Begijnhofbrug), a charming historic bridge leading into Bruges’s peaceful Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once home to a community of religious women. Surrounded by canals and whitewashed houses, it is one of the city’s most picturesque and tranquil corners.
What‘s Included
Professional local English speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Canal Boat Ride Included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Options
5hour Private Tour (No Canal)
PickUp & DropOff at Zeebrugge : Your private tour guide picks you up at the cruise terminal and will drive with you on a pre-arranged taxi to the city center Private Tour Guide from port: Premium fully escorted private excursion with local guide, transportation, free time, and stress free return to the port. Duration: 5 hours Bruges Exploration with Guide: Includes Transport back and forth, guided walking tour, free time. This option does not include the canal ride. Pre-arranged Taxi: Your pre-arranged private taxi will pick you up and return you to Zeebrugge cruise port. Your guide will coordinates it all.
From Zeebrugge: Private Bruges with Canal Boat Shore Excursion
Private 6h Tour - With Canal
Start and end Zeebrugge Port: This private tour picks up and drops off at the Zeebrugge Port. Canal Boat Ride: This option incl a 30min canal ride. The ride is shared with the general public. Private tour guide: Your private local tour guide will pick you up at the port, and together you will take a taxi or Uber (included in the cost). Duration: 6 hours: This tour takes you only to Bruges, not Ghent (which requires min 7 hours) Only Bruges: In Bruges, the guided walking tour is approx 2hrs, canal boat ride is 30min, and then some free time. Transfers by Taxi / Uber: This option includes private transfers via taxi or Uber from the port to Bruges and back which your guide will organize. Flexible itinerary: Our guide will help you make the most of your time in Bruges, whether you want to shop, dine, sightsee or take a canal boat!
5hour Private Tour-Incl Canal
PickUp & DropOff at Zeebrugge : Your private tour guide picks you up at the cruise terminal and will drive with you on a pre-arranged taxi to the city center Private Tour Guide from port : Premium fully escorted private excursion with local guide, transportation, free time, and stress free return to the port. Duration: 5 hours Bruges Exploration with Guide : This option includes a canal ride. Your free time in the historic center will be adjusted accordingly. Pre-arranged Taxi : Your pre-arranged private taxi will pick you up and return you to Zeebrugge cruise port. Your guide will coordinates it all.
Private 5h Tour - With Canal
Start and end Zeebrugge Port: This private tour picks up and drops off at the Zeebrugge Port. Including Canal Boat Ride: This option includes tickets for a breathtaking canal cruise in Bruges. Boat is shared with the general public. Private tour guide: Your private local tour guide will pick you up at the port, and together you will take a taxi or uber (included in the cost). Duration: 5 hours Private Time in Bruges: In Bruges, the guided Walking tour is approx 2hrs, followed by free time. Afterwards we will organize your transfer back. Transfers by Taxi / Uber: This option includes private transfers via taxi or uber from the port to Bruges and back which your guide will organize. Flexible itinerary: Our guide will help you make the most of your time in Bruges, whether you want to shop, dine or sightsee!
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved Our Tour!
Randy B,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day in Brugge with a wonderful guide! Simon has excellent knowledge of the history of Brugge and the surrounding area. He shared fun stories, tales and truths, and demonstrated a true interested in making our day perfect…and it was!
Great Tour in Bruge!
April C,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yves was awesome! Super knowledgeable and easy to follow. He was upbeat and positive. Very helpful and made excellent food and drink recommendations. He adapted to our needs and really personalized the experience. Professional and funny. He also customized the music playlist for us! I highly recommend.
Perfect , it was...
Phyllis G,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect , it was informative and he was very considerate of my special needs. I would totally recommend this tour .,
Bruges with private fun guide
lori d,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruges is a beautiful small town. Our guide, Yves, was very knowledgeable, full of information. He was very charismatic and kept our attention the whole time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5‑Star Shore Excursion in Bruges with Yves
John P,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day exploring Bruges with Yves, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we met him, Yves' deep passion for history and his expertise as a scholar of history were evident. He seamlessly blended fascinating historical facts with captivating stories that made every moment of the tour educational and engaging. * A true scholar of history: Yves’s extensive knowledge of Bruges’ past truly set him apart. He didn’t just point out landmarks; he delved into the rich tapestry of Bruges’ medieval and Renaissance history, sharing lesser-known anecdotes and insights that only a historian could provide. From the origins of the Belfry to the evolution of the city’s canals, Yves made it all come alive. * Engaging storytelling: His storytelling was captivating, tying together Bruges' art, architecture, and culture in a way that allowed us to truly understand the significance of the places we were visiting. Every stop felt like stepping into a living history book, narrated by someone who genuinely loves the city * Generous & thoughtful: Yves went above and beyond by making sure we not only learned about Bruges but also got to experience its heart and soul. He surprised us with local treats and even guided us to local spot for for a midday snack, sharing his personal favorite spots for a truly authentic experience. * Smooth & well-paced: Yves balanced the walking portions of the tour with the perfect amount of time for our canal cruise, creating a relaxed yet immersive experience. His coordination of everything—timing, transportation, and boat ride—ensured we were never rushed and had plenty of time to absorb the beauty of Bruges. Bottom line: If you want an enriching, personalized, and historically immersive experience of Bruges, Yves is the guide to ask for. His expertise as a historian, coupled with his warm and engaging personality, will ensure you leave Bruges with a deeper appreciation for its fascinating past and present. Highly recommended!
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