Private Tour

Private Bruges Historical Walking Tour with Canal Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

Dutch

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the enchanting city of Bruges with a perfect blend of history and charm.

This 3‑hour experience begins with a comprehensive walking tour that unveils the city’s medieval architecture, cultural heritage, and fascinating stories from the past. Led by an expert licensed guide, you’ll explore Bruges’ most iconic landmarks as well as hidden gems that bring its history to life. The journey concludes with a tranquil 30‑minute canal cruise, offering a unique perspective of the city from the water. Ideal for history enthusiasts and first‑time visitors, this combined tour ensures you make the most of your time in Bruges.

• 2 hours and 30 minutes of guided historical exploration

• 30‑minute scenic canal cruise through Bruges’ picturesque waterways

• Gain expert insights into the city’s history and architecture

• Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper, well‑rounded Bruges experience

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Canal cruise ticket

All Fees and Taxes

Private guide

What To Expect

Belfort

Discover the history of the market square and it's historical buildings

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Jan Van Eyckplein

History of Jan Van Eyck, it's square and historical buildings

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Bruges Historical Walking Tour with Canal Cruise

Reviews

4.50

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Family Fun
Denise K,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Host was amazing!!! So much fun. We recommend. Beer was very good. A great experience. Learned a lot about Bruge.
Great tour with canal cruise
Philip M,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a nice experience with Xavier. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. With the tour we got a complete overview of the highlights and hidden gems of the city and as a bonus we could finish with a nice canal cruise. The weather was nice and with the information of the guide we could much more enjoy the canal cruise. Thank for the great tour Xavier!
Overpriced tour for a rainy day - canal boat not private
Patricia P,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
$400 USD is a lot for a city tour, but we decided to purchase it because we thought it included a private canal boat ride. The promotional photo also showed a boat with few passengers, suggesting a private intimate experience. In reality, the “private boat” portion meant that standard €15 tickets were purchased for us — so roughly 90% of the cost was for the company fee and guide (or $150/hour). Unfortunately, the boats weren’t operating due to rain, so our 3hr tour became a 2.5-hour walking inside tour instead, covering the City Hall and the Church of Our Lady (both €8 each). Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant, and we heard interesting stories about history and architecture but overall, we found this tour quite overpriced compared to other private walking tours we’ve enjoyed and appreciated throughout Europe.
Great Way to Get a Sample of the City Sites
NorCal-traveler08,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide met us at the Historium in the Markt. We visited Markt Square, De Burg, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Vismarkt, a Gothic Mansion, Arentshoff, Gruuthesemuseum, a brewery, Beguinage, canal tour and stopped into a chocolate shop for samples. Our tour guide grew up and lives in Bruges. He was very knowledgeable and had interesting stories to tell us about the city of Bruges. Our favorite part was the canal tour. Seeing Bruges from a different view point was wonderful. It was a beautiful sunny day and we loved the water views.