Best Bruges Shore Excursion - Small Group + Optional Canal Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This small-group tour is designed for cruise passengers docking in Zeebrugge, with direct pickup at the port and a maximum of 24 guests per group. Travel by air-conditioned bus to Bruges and explore one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities with a local English-speaking guide. Walk through cobbled streets and see top sights like Market Square, the Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Beguinage, and the Lake of Love. Choose to include a 30-minute canal cruise for a scenic ride past historic bridges and canals—or skip the cruise and enjoy more time in the city for shopping, snacking, or exploring on your own. After the guided visit and your free time, return to the ship with time to spare. This tour is timed around your cruise schedule and gives you the best of Bruges with a relaxed pace and clear structure—no stress, no rushing.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour includes around 90 minutes of walking over cobblestone streets as the city center of Bruges is not accessible to buses

Please wear comfortable shoes

The pace is relaxed with regular stops, but this tour is not recommended for guests with mobility impairments or difficulty walking longer distances.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pick up and drop off at Zeebrugge Port

Round Trip Air-conditioned bus transfer between Zeebrugge Port and Bruges

30 minute Canal Cruise (if option is selected)

Guided Bruges walking tour with a local guide (City center of Bruges is not accessible to buses)

English Speaking Guide

Guaranteed return to ship on time

Full refund in case your ship cannot dock

Free time for shopping

Small-group tour: maximum 24 guests per guide

Food and drinks

30 minute Canal Cruise (if option is not selected)

(Optional)

What To Expect

Embark on a unique shore excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers docking in Zeebrugge. Start your day with a warm welcome from an English-speaking guide and board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for a relaxing ride to Bruges. This tour makes it easy to explore the city’s charm without the stress of planning or navigating on your own.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Upon arrival in Bruges, your guide will lead you on a scenic 20-minute walk to the city center. The route starts at Bargeplein and takes you through Minnewater Park, where you'll pause at the famous "Lake of Love," a romantic spot known for its serene waters, graceful swans, and peaceful atmosphere. The route is flat, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please note, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Tour Excluding Cruise

No cruise included: Please note this option does NOT include the canal cruise and guests will have extra 30 minutes of free time instead.
Duration: 5 hours: This tour takes 5 to 6 hours.
Start at Zeebrugge: This tour starts and ends at the Zeebrugge cruise ship terminal and is designed for cruise ship passengers.

Shared Tour without Cruise

Shared Shorex

Shared Tour with Canal Cruise

Canal Cruise Included: This tour option includes a 30-minute canal cruise in Bruges.
Duration: 5 hours: The tour duration is 5-6 hours
Start at Zeebrugge: This tour starts and ends at the Zeebrugge cruise ship terminal and is designed for cruise ship passengers.

Shared Tour incl. Canal Cruise

Reviews

4.66

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking tour through Brugess
Melissa C,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
With a small group tour, it's sometimes hard to hear the guide. And some people could not keep up with the group as a whole
Great day in beautiful Bruges!
Julie O,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Stellar full day with Jacob, our tour guide. The bus was easy to find at the port and the ride in to Bruges informative. There is a lot of ground to cover in 5-6 hours but it all went smoothly. Bruge is so charming and while it was crowded, Jacob made sure we stayed with him. The canal boat tour is a must - really do see Bruges in a different light than just walking around. It infringed on our free time but we felt it was worth the trade off. Recommend this companyl.
Wonderful excursion!
Maria T,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Just love walking into town! Glad I wore comfy shoes, the cobblestones were unforgiving. The canal cruise was nice, got to see all the beautiful architecture. I think we saw everything in this excursion! Our guide was a local, so he knew everything there is to know about Bruges .
Excellent Zeebrugge Belgium Tour
Larisa J,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour. Good pacing with the walking and the canal cruise was really nice. Peter our guide was very knowledgeable and with the canal cruise you have about an hour to get to shop and buy keepsakes to take home. The chocolate here is the best. Worth the price. Get a waffle with Chocolate! Highly recommend this tour!
Fascinating city, but too much walking on this tour .
Stephanie T,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
There's quite a bit more walking involved than expected. Major downside was there was no audio system, so because the guide ( very knowledgeable, but not interested in any suggestions at all) walked too fast and got too far ahead ( he never checked behind), you couldn't hear him. Also no bathroom breaks scheduled, only 1/2 hour free time, instead of 2 hours expected, and very insensitive to people with some mobility issues.