Top Flanders Day Trips

Our fixed tours are carefully curated and offer an overview of the most beautiful sights in the Westhoek region. These tours are ideal for those who want a structured programme with a clear price.

Are you cruise passengers arriving in Zeebrugge eager to dive into the rich tapestry of Bruges's history and beauty on your debut visit? Embark on an unparalleled 6-hour shore excursion with us, meticulously crafted to enchant and captivate. Wander through the historic heart of the Old Town, traverse idyllic bridges, take in the majesty of Market Square, and explore the charming avenues of the city center. Stand in awe of the Basilica of the Holy Blood's eternal splendor, and soak up scenic vistas at the Quay of the Rosary. Please be aware that exploring the city involves substantial walking ( approx 2 hours) in pedestrian areas. Yearning for Belgian chocolate and waffle indulgence, eager to taste legendary brewery concoctions, or looking forward to cozy meals at local diners? Enjoy 2 hours of leisure time to fulfill these desires. With our expert guides at your side, we're dedicated to delivering a memorable journey, immersing you in Bruges's singular allure.

This private trip combines free time in Bruges with the insights of a local guide, giving your group the perfect balance between sightseeing and independent exploration. You may also include a canal cruise for a more complete Bruges experience. Designed for cruise guests, this tour makes the most of your time ashore. You will be picked up directly at Zeebrugge port for a 30-minute transfer to the medieval city of Bruges. Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking local guide and 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 discover Bruges at your own pace. Relax at a café terrace, browse chocolate shops, enjoy Belgian food and beer, or wander through the city. You may also include an optional canal cruise through Bruges’s canals. At the end of your time in Bruges, return comfortably to Zeebrugge port before your ship’s departure.

Discover Bruges at your own pace with a fully customizable guided tour. Whether your passion lies in architecture, history, culture, or the arts, this experience lets you explore the city’s rich heritage in a way that suits your interests. Accompanied by an official licensed city guide, you’ll enjoy exclusive visits to museums and historic landmarks, gaining insider knowledge and unique perspectives on Bruges’ timeless charm. Perfect for travelers who want a personalized adventure in one of Belgium’s most picturesque destinations. • Customize your tour to highlight architecture, culture, history, or the arts • Visit museums and historic sites with expert guidance • Led by an official licensed city guide for authentic insights • Ideal for travelers seeking a tailored and memorable Bruges experience

Flanders is home to multiple World War I sites, but with locations spread out, navigating this Flemish-speaking area of Belgium isn’t easy without your own car. Enjoy a full day exploring and paying tribute to lives lost on this emotionally stirring historical tour. From memorials to fallen soldiers and rows of graves to battlefields and a century-old dressing station, you’ll visit a range of sites to understand how the Great War unfolded.

Our tour begins with a deep dive into the poignant history of World War I. From the iconic Menin Gate Memorial to the haunting trenches of Sanctuary Wood Museum, we'll uncover the secrets of the Ypres Salient and pay homage to the brave soldiers who fought and fell on these hallowed grounds. Prepare to be moved by the solemn beauty of these historic sites and gain a newfound appreciation for the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. As we wander through the charming streets, we'll marvel at the stunning architecture that spans centuries of craftsmanship. From the grandeur of the Cloth Hall to the intricate details of St. Martin's Cathedral, each building tells a story of resilience and rebirth, offering a window into Ypres' rich cultural heritage. As the day draws to a close, we invite you to join us for the poignant Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial, a timeless tradition that honors the fallen and reminds us of the enduring spirit of remembrance and unity.

Avoid the hassle of organizing your own transportation and finding your way to noteworthy World War I sites near Ypres in Flanders by taking this private tour. Travel around the region with your guide to visit the original trenches in the Hooge Crater, the city of Ypres, several cemeteries including the American cemetery, and memorials. Entrance fee to the WWI Museum in Passchendaele is not included.

This tour combines a guided walking tour, a chocolate tasting, and a beer experience — for your group alone. Explore Bruges on this private shore excursion, perfect for cruise guests with port pick-up and drop-off included. After pickup at the port, enjoy your private transfer to Bruges. Upon arrival near the historic center, meet your professional local guide and begin a walking tour through Bruges’s medieval streets, canals, and landmarks. Along the way, stop at iconic locations including Beguinage Bridge, Rosary Quay, Market Square, Burg Square, and the Belfry Tower. Enjoy a stop at a famous chocolate shop for a Belgian praline before continuing to the Bruges Beer Experience. Here, taste four Belgian beers while learning about Belgium’s brewing traditions. Then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, or exploring Bruges independently before meeting your driver for the return to port. A relaxed and stress-free way to discover Bruges during your cruise stop in Europe.

Visit Flanders Fields: Private WWI Flanders Fields Day Trip with Expert Guide Direct from Bruges. The easiest way to reach Ypres & Passchendaele! Getting to Ypres from Bruges isn’t simple… unless you join this private, all-included battlefield tour. Let us take care of transport while you explore the powerful story of WWI right where it happened. Tour Highlights ✅ Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery – the world’s largest WWI Commonwealth memorial ✅ Walk through real trenches and mine craters near Ypres ✅ Hear gripping soldier stories from a passionate battlefield expert ✅ Explore off-the-beaten-path sites tailored to your interests ✅ Ride in comfort from Bruges in a private minivan ✅ Option to attend the emotional Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate Why This Tour from Bruges? Public transport to the Ypres Salient is limited, slow, and confusing. We make it seamless, door-to-door from your Bruges hotel. Perfect for couples, history lovers, and curious minds wanting a personal connection to WWI.

Make the most of limited time in Belgium when your cruise ship docks at Zeebrugge on this half-day Bruges shore excursion, with port pickup and drop-off. Explore Bruges’s historic medieval cobbled streets while admiring its Gothic architecture. Choose to enjoy a short canal cruise or opt for more free time in the city to try traditional Belgian food such as chocolates, waffles, or mussels.

Bruges - vibrant UNESCO heritage city with typical Flemish stunning architecture, colorful houses picturesque streets, tasty food and unique Christmas market. Belfry o Bruges, thousand kinds of local beers, traditional handmade laces, well known giant draft horses, relic and iconic piece of canvas with residues of Christs blood. Explore "kingdom of chocolate" city from it's romantic canal-side strolls. Ghent - forever young medieval Brabant "students" city at confluence Scheldt and Leie rivers, traditional festivals site, "jelly noses" local sweets delicacy. Restaurants and cafe's heaven (more than 1200 ! ). Marvel Ghent Altarpiece the most stolen masterpiece in European art history, discover terrify historical fact about Ghent residents nickname 'noose carriers'.

From Antwerp to Bargeplein (Bruges) it takes about 90 min. Bruges still retains a distinct medieval air that you will enjoy during the walking tour through its streets, many of them UNESCO heritage. The tour of 2 h 30 min aprox will take you to discover interesting old buildings,funny stories, canals mixed with lakes and parks meanwhile you learn interesting history and legends about the past, the kings, and the citizens who inhabited. The walking tour will start in Bargeplein, it is also is the meeting point to come back to your ship or hotel. This is Belgium's most perfectly preserved medieval town with a beautiful architecture attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Bruges is a city full of charm, museums, churches and restaurants, without forgetting to taste a good artisan chocolate that the tour includes. In your free time you can also taste a very typical craft beer of the area and eat its typical cuisine: Endives, french fries, mussels with different sauces...

Maximize time in Brussels with a full-day private tour. Get picked up in Bruges or at the cruise port in Zeebrugge and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Brussels. Explore the city on foot and learn about its architecture and history while seeing landmarks like the Palace of Justice, the Atomium, and the Brussels Main Square. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests if you wish. - Discover Brussels during a private tour - Customize the itinerary according to your interests - Visit top sites like the Triumphal Arch and the Main Square - Round-trip transportation from Bruges or Zeebrugge provided

Explore the battlefields of the Ypres Salient from a wide selection of starting points in Belgium and France on this private tour with flexible pickup policies. Travel with your guide to historically significant sites of the Ypres Salient to the Allied Forces, visiting places such as Hooge Crater Cemetery and Hill 60, before finishing with the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. Five travelers is this tour’s limit.

Learn about how World War I played out in Belgium and see many related key sites with this customizable tour. You'll visit Messines Ridge where the Christmas Truce took place, pay your respect at a couple of different cemeteries, and see many of the key areas where battles involving Commonwealth troops played out. As this is a private tour, you can customize it based on your interests

Visit the impressive monuments that commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers and admire the natural splendor of the Belgian countryside as you travel. Listen to fascinating commentary from an expert guide as you see graves that immortalize those killed in the world’s first major conflict, Enrich your historical knowledge at the Flanders’ Field Museum then feel your soul stir during a poignant Last Post ceremony in Ypres

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.

Discover the capital of Europe with a private guide during your cruise stop As capital of Belgium and capital of Europe, Brussels offers the best of many worlds: from Gothic architecture to Art Nouveau, from historical landmarks like the Triumphal Arch in the Jubilee Park and the Palace of Justice to the Atomium, the icon of modernity during the universal exhibition Expo 58. The medieval city centry is both trendy and traditional. We discover the city both by private car and on foot. Brussels offers spectacular views as it was built on seven hills

Relax with our hassle-free city-to-city travel experience. Enjoy the freedom of personalized journeys tailored to your schedule. Our friendly drivers not only provide door-to-door service but also assist with your luggage, ensuring its safety during the stop for lunch or sightseeing. Say goodbye to public transport confusion and unnecessary taxi expenses. Travel seamlessly with us.

Our adventure begins with an exploration of the Lorette-Rochefort Cave, where ancient geological formations create an otherworldly atmosphere. From there, we ascend to Châteaux Walzin, perched majestically above the scenic River Lesse, offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into the region's noble past. We venture into the charming town of Dinant, where medieval architecture and quaint cobblestone streets lead us on a journey through time. Our exploration of Belgian traditions takes us next to Maison Leffe, where we uncover the secrets behind the brewing process of one of Belgium's most celebrated beers. No visit to Belgium would be complete without a pilgrimage to Chimay Abbey, a serene sanctuary nestled amidst verdant forests and rolling hills. Here, we pause to reflect on the centuries-old traditions of the Trappist monks, whose dedication to prayer and contemplation has shaped the abbey's peaceful ambiance. Private tours can be booked after communication.

Belgium’s second city, Antwerp is home to some of the region’s most famous attractions—including the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries—but seeing them all in limited time can be a challenge. This private tour lets you tick off the city’s best-loved sights at a personalized pace, from Ruben's masterpieces in the Cathedral of Our Lady to the towering glass dome arches of Antwerp Central Station (Antwerp Centraal Station).

Maximize time in Brussels with a full-day private tour. Get picked up in Bruges or at the cruise port in Zeebrugge and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Brussels. Explore the city on foot and learn about its architecture and history while seeing landmarks like the Palace of Justice, the Atomium, and the Brussels Main Square. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests if you wish.

Gain insight into World War I history and visit famous battle sites around the Somme on this full-day Canadian WWI battlefield tour from Ypres. Delve into tunnels used by British and Canadian soldiers before the Battle of Vimy with your guide. Gaze over the battle-torn landscape, where mine and shell craters dot the terrain. Visit Memorial de Vimy, and the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, and honor the fallen soldiers. Afterward, visit Thiepval Memorial to the Missing then finish at the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park.