All Bruges Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Deluxe Bruges Excursion and Canal Cruise from Cruise Terminal

Bruges: Guided Tour, Chocolate Stop, Boat & Beer Options

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Belgium is famous for its food, particularly beer, chocolate, and fries, so it’s a fantastic place for a food tour. However, it can be hard to know the top culinary spots as a first-time visitor. This tip-based gastronomic tour takes you to all of the best places and operates on a donation basis, so at the end you only give what you think the tour was worth. Food and drinks are not included.

Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.

Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges

20 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the enchanting city of Bruges with a two-hour guided walking tour that reveals the hidden gems and rich history of this medieval marvel. Stroll through picturesque streets, discover the best spots for chocolate, fries, and waffles, and visit iconic breweries. Treat your taste buds with a chocolate tasting from a renowned local chocolatier. After the walk, embark on a scenic 35-minute boat cruise along the Bruges Canals, where reserved seating ensures a comfortable experience. At the end, enjoy over 60 curated recommendations for dining and attractions in Bruges, making your visit unforgettable. - Two-hour guided walking tour focusing on Bruges' history and hidden corners - Chocolate tasting included from a top chocolatier - Scenic 35-minute canal cruise with reserved seating - Receive a QR code with over 60 local recommendations for dining and attractions

Guided Walking Tour of Bruges with Canal Cruise and Tastings

Secrets of Bruges: Walking Tour With a Chocolate and Waffle Bite

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

Discover the best of Bruges—and immerse yourself in the city’s centuries of history—on this walking tour. Choose from English, French, or Spanish in-person tours, meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot. As you discover local landmarks like the Belfort, Gruuthusemuseum, the Church of Our Lady, and the city’s picturesque canals, you’ll learn the stories behind the sights.

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

The small medieval city of Bruges has more to discover than you first might think, and it’s tough to take it all in when you’ve only got a few hours docked at Zeebrugge. On this half-day shore excursion—designed specifically for cruise travelers—explore a selection of the city’s most popular sights before hopping aboard a canal boat for a cruise along the city’s serene waterways.

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Welcome, adventurous souls docking at Zeebrugge! Eager to delve into the rich tapestry of history and captivating allure of Bruges on your maiden voyage? Embark on our extraordinary 6-hour shore excursion including canal cruise, meticulously crafted to enchant and mesmerize. Wander through the historic heart of the Old Town, traverse romantic bridges, gaze upon the grandeur of Market Square, and stroll the quaint lanes of the city center. Stand in awe before the timeless grandeur of the Basilica of the Holy Blood and capture breathtaking vistas from the Quay of the Rosary. Please note that this tour includes about 2 hours of walking in pedestrian areas. For those with a penchant for the finer things, we've allocated leisure for you to savor exquisite Belgian chocolates and waffles, explore the renowned local breweries, or dine in charming local cafes. Our expert guides are dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience, ensuring you fully immerse in the enchantment of Bruges!

Bruges Tour from Your Cruise Ship with Canal Cruse & Leisure Time

Bruges Tour from Your Cruise Ship with Canal Cruse & Leisure Time

Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

Bruges Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Tasting

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We don't offer ordinary tours. Passionate local storytellers will use stories to make history come to life to give you a good insight into how life must have been in medieval Bruges. There's no set route. All of the storytellers have their own personal highlights for you and will adapt those to the group. So the more questions and input you give them, the better your experience will get.

THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Expand your knowledge of Belgium’s world-class chocolate-making reputation with this visit to Choco-Story Brugge. Instead of just tasting chocolate, this experience allows you to watch a chocolate-making demonstration, then make your own chocolate lollipops and mendiants. Children must be at least 7 years old and under 12s require a paying adult. Enjoy the extra perk of independently exploring the chocolate museum too.

Bruges: Chocolate Workshop at Choco-Story

1 hourFree Cancellation

It can be tough knowing how best to explore a new location in so little time. For cruise travelers docking at Zeebrugge, this Bruges shore excursion gives you plenty of time to explore the Historic Centre of Bruges (Historisch Centrum van Brugge) and grand Market Square (Markt). Discover the Romanesque beauty of the Basilica of the Holy Blood, or indulge in rich Belgian chocolates and waffles, with the security of a guaranteed timely return to port ready for re-embarkment.

Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, and much more. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise

Guided Walking Tour of Bruges with Canal Cruise and Tastings

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What are people saying about Bruges

Jennifer_T, Sep 2026

Peter was a wonderful...

Peter was a wonderful guide through Brugge and its history. He had so many insights and fun information he shared. The samples of chocolate were delicious too. We heartily recommend anyone coming to Brugge to join his tour. At the end of the guided tour he led us to where we had a reserved canal ride. What a lovely way to get a different perspective of Brugge.

Bruges Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Tasting

Karen_J, Sep 2026

Super Biking Tour of Bruge!

A truly delightful exploration of Bruges. We did an almost complete navigation of the whole Bruges “ Egg” and learned so much about the history of Bruges on the way. This is probably one of the very best ways to see the entirety of Bruges and begin to understand a little about its place in the history of Belgium and the Netherlands. Our guide, Mercedes, a true local of Bruges was a fantastic tour leader and very adept at keeping us on track and negotiating the many charming streets of town. I highly recommend this tour!

Bruges and Ghent Private Tour from Brussels

Joanne_W, Sep 2026

Beautiful cities & worthwhile tour

We had a wonderful tour with the nicest young man Maelvuud ( sorry for spelling errors). In 1 day, he efficiently helped us to see all the highlights Ghent and Bruges had to offer. The history, canals and architecture are stunning. Highly recommend this tour.

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Bruce_A, Sep 2026

Great experience

Excellent guide and driver, very informative, punctual. Beautiful city. Loved the waffles. Canal cruise would be good but is weather dependent. It rained most of the day so all I got to see on the canal were the umbrellas in front of me but that’s the breaks.

Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

Edward_E, Sep 2026

Chocolate making fun.

It is a small group of 8, usually work in pairs. Excellent chocolate making host and guide. You work standing around a table. Not wheel chair accessible but if you can manage 2 entry steps it is well worth the effort. It is 3 hours of chocolate making including a little down time to sit and listen to some chocolate making facts while your creations cool in the fridge. It was a great deal of fun.

Boat trip, guided walk and chocolate

Valerie_G, Sep 2026

Excellent tour

We enjoyed this walking tour and short canal cruise in Bruges. Our guide Fabienne was born and bred in the area so she seized with all of the interesting information about Bruges and she imparted it well. We strolled leisurely, I didn’t rushed and Fabienne showed us the best of Bruges with excellent information about the history of what we were seeing. The canal cruise was lovely. Really lovely. Bruges is really a beautiful place. I enjoyed being there and can’t wait to go back.

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

Emily_S, Aug 2026

Fluffy Waffles, Great Beer, and a Fantastic Host—the best use of 90 minutes in Brugge!

Do you like beer? Do you like waffles? If you said yes to either of these things, you will love this experience! We only had about 6 hours in Brugge and chose to spend an hour and a half of it at Waffles N’ Beer - and we are so glad we did! Our host, Bram, was incredibly fun and entertaining as he taught us about local beers, types of waffles, local history, and how to make the most delicious waffles I have ever tasted. We sampled three types of beers and then got to decide which beer to add to our waffle batter. Our family of four, including an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old, all got in on the waffle making. The experience was very inclusive and easily doable for people of all ages. And the best part? Eating the waffles! My goodness were they fluffy and delicious. Toppings galore were available including whipped cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, jams and spreads, and more! We were stuffed silly by the end of the experience. We were even given the waffle recipe so we can make delicious Belgian waffles at home. If you are looking for a delicious interactive experience while you are in Brugge, this one is a must-do.

The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour

Michele_S, Aug 2026

Wonderful Experience-Artur!

We had a wonderful experience with our food tour guide, Artur, in Bruges! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. Not only did Artur introduce us to some delicious local food, but he also took the time to show us around the beautiful city of Bruges and shared interesting stories and history along the way. It was the perfect combination of great food, sightseeing, and learning about the city from someone who clearly loves what he does. Artur made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make our tour memorable. We highly recommend Artur to anyone looking for a fun and authentic was to experience Bruges! THANK YOU, Artur!!

Bruges at Night: Murder, Mystery & Dark Stories Small Group Walk

Linda_M, Aug 2026

Witches, torture and fun!

Arthur, our guide, was incredible! His knowledge of the takes of torture, history and the city made this our favorite Brugges tour. He made it inclusive of all, happily answered any queries and had a zeal for Brugges and sharing its darker side in times past (and creepily present?)!

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Kevin_P, Aug 2026

100% recommend Chocolate making and beer tasting.

Highly recommend this chocolate making and beer tasting experience. We were running late and our hostess (chief chocolate maker) kindly caught us up. Our class was full and it was so fun meeting others. We got to make our own chocolate candies and learn about the process and beer! Our chief baker was unflappable, informative and had the ability to help us all when needed. Highly recommend.

Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride

Michele_G, Jun 2026

GREAT way to spend VACATION day!

Our day is Brugge was fantastic! We enjoyed getting to see all the sites and still having some free time for our own exploration. Our guide was terrific! We finished our day with a hole in one Belgium waffle with chocolate and strawberries! Perfect mix of history, shopping and yummy treats! 100% recommend!

Belgian Beer Tasting in Bruges: 6 Beers, Cheese & a Local Host

Sophie_D, May 2026

Amazing beer tasting not to be missed!

Great tasting, ambiance and hostess. The beer selection was exquisite, surely the best beers available in Belgium, not to mention the high quality of the cheese and appetisers. Explanation about brewery process, flavors and origin were interesting. We were a family of 4 joining another 4 people group. The hostess made us feel like home, and we shared a friendly moment such as we stayed long after the end to keep discussing. We definitely recommend !!