All Bruges Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride

from $52

4.6

(30)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $66

4.1

(432)

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

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.

from $37

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

4.9

(2,671)

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $4

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

4.0

(1,169)

20 minutesFree Cancellation

from $36

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

(700)

from $69

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

4.9

(1,002)

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $4

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

(997)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $4

Bruges Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Tasting

(379)

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.

from $54

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

4.4

(96)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $81

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

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

from $43

4.2

(60)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $142

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

(274)

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $58

Welcome, adventurous cruisers docking at Zeebrugge! If you're eager to immerse yourself in the rich history and enchanting beauty of Bruges on your first visit, join us for an extraordinary shore excursion, including a “Venice of the North” canal cruise. Experience the historic allure of the Old Town, cross romantic bridges, marvel at the grand Market Square, and meander through the quaint streets of the city center. Be awed by the Basilica of the Holy Blood's timeless majesty and enjoy picturesque views from the Quay of the Rosary. If your heart desires indulgence in scrumptious Belgian chocolates and waffles, wishes to sample the offerings of legendary breweries, or enjoys dining at cozy local eateries, we've reserved free time just for these pleasures. Our knowledgeable guides are committed to creating an unforgettable experience, ensuring you fully absorb the unique charm of Bruges. Please note that this tour involves about 2 hours of walking in the pedestrian areas of Bruges

Bruges Tour from Cruise Port and Venice of the North Canal Cruise

(2)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $77

Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

4.9

(324)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $98

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

(33)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $154

Bruges Beer Tasting Experience (with cheese!)

(108)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $30

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

4.4

(89)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $80

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

4.6

(222)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $161

6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

4.7

(23)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $81

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

(53)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

Discover the stories behind Belgium’s famous beermaking heritage at the Bruges Beer Experience. Learn about the monks who were early brewing innovators, how best to pair beer with food, and the cultural aspects of beer drinking in a fun and interactive setting. Conveniently located in the historic city center, the museum also offers a special non-beer exhibit just for kids, plus a bar with more than a dozen Belgian draught beers for the grown-ups.

Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

4.2

(187)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $17

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 delicious chocolate lollipops and mendiants. Find out secrets of chocolate making that you wouldn’t uncover otherwise, and enjoy the extra perk of being able to independently explore the chocolate museum too.

Chocolate Workshop and Museum Visit at Choco-Story in Bruges

(94)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $54

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Bruges Guided Retro Biketour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Tasting

Victoria_L, May 2026

Best bike tour!

We thought this was the best bike tour we went on. The town was so beautiful, our guide was so knowledgeable about the history of Bruges. We learned so much. At the end we got to have a drink in the garden and it was lovely. Would definitely do this again.

Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

Edward_F, Apr 2026

Great experience

Worth doing when in Belgium. We loved our instructor. The ganache making was also great. The explanation/history of chocolate was interesting. I agree that the chocolate you get in the U.S. is more like candy since- for example Hershey is only 12% cocoa. I never thought of it as chocolate.

Chocolate Workshop and Museum Visit at Choco-Story in Bruges

EvaM_T, Apr 2026

Get Creative: Make Your Own Chocolate Shapes

Very nice museum on multiple floors (there's an elevator, if needed). Brief chocolate (praline) demonstration & tasting. Making chocolate - lots of fun squeezing out premade chocolate onto a surface, decorate, be creative. Would highly recommend. Staff is very helpful!

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

Natalea_W, Apr 2026

Tasty and fun experience

This was such a fun experience! Luc was a kind and knowledgeable instructor. We learned a lot about making waffles and also different kinds of beer and why they were important to Belgium. It was so fun, and also delicious. Cannot recommend this enough!

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

Effin_L, Apr 2026

Fantastic foodie walking tour

Our guide was awesome - so informative, relaxed and funny. I wish I could recall her name! The food was delicious and there was a LOT of it with quite a variety of all the local specialties: Flemish beef stew, fries, croquettes, chocolate, and of course locally brewed beer. Yum! Would highly recommend.

Guided boat trip and walk

Timothy_M, Apr 2026

A great overview of Bruges

A great introduction to Bruges. The tour covered the key areas for Bruges, providing insight to each area. The tour was one hour of walking followed by a 30 minute canal cruise and then another hour touring by foot. Frank was a wonderful tour guide. He made the tour enjoyable and had some good recommendation for food and shopping.

Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

Wendi_S, Apr 2026

Wonderful day with Mau!

We had a fantastic tour with Mau (Mauricio)! He was flexible, super-knowledgeable, and excited about sharing the history and architecture of Bruges. His history was insightful and entertaining, and he shared great recommendations. With the town full of large tour groups and crowded with visitors, it was especially wonderful to see the city in a more personalized way. We would highly recommend this tour, and Mau in particular!

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Niki_T, Dec 2025

Fun and Informative!

Informal and fun experience. Our group was a mixture of nationalities and the instructions were given in English. We successfully made about 15 filled chocolates (per couple) with top quality chocolate, ganache, nuts and flavoured syrup. During the session we were also served with 3 different types of beer and told the history behind it whilst we waited for the chocolate to harden during various stages. It was great fun and we came away with a gift box filled with our own tasty creations. I would recommend this!

Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

jrhomere, Sept 2025

Excellent Shore Excursion of Bruge

The tour was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us some historical perspectives regarding the different sites we were visiting in Bruge. The bus was very luxurious and comfortable. We had plenty of free time to shop or explore on our own.

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Bryan_N, Aug 2025

Lovely place - excellent tour

Excellent well organised tour. The guide was full of information and provided some great tips and recommendations on where to go for shopping and lunch during our spare time. Bruges is a beautiful place. This tour also ensured we got back to our cruise ship in plenty of time..