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Private shore excursion from Zeebrugge to Bruges with driver and guide

Bruges, Belgium
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Make getting to Bruges—and exploring it—easy as pie with this private shore excursion. Picked up from port, you’ll head to Bruges’ UNESCO-designated center to explore the city’s “open-air museum.” Beyond exploring winding canals, ancient squares, and exquisite architecture, you’ll get entrance into the Church of Our Lady and the Holy Blood Basilica, with your personal tour guide lighting the way.
  • Travel in the safety and comfort of a private vehicle
  • Your personal guide deepens your experience of this serenely beautiful city
  • Hassle-free round-trip transfers from Zeebrugge
  • Limited to just your group, you'll get a more meaningful Bruges experience

What's Included

  • Private transfer from cruise port to Bruges
  • Private official tour guide for 3 hours in Bruges
  • Private transfer back from Bruges to cruise port
  • Other entrance fees
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

1

Zeebrugge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Basilica of the Holy Blood

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sint-Janshospitaal (Pass By)

Square and Statue of Simon Stevin (Pass By)

3

Bruges

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Church of Our Lady in Bruges

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • In case of needing a infant seat please request at time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1
based on 12 reviews
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Transfer was right on...

Craig_H, Sep 2025
Transfer was right on time and the drop off/pick up points were clear and accessible. Our guide was knowledgeable and courteous. She was also friendly and gave us good information and advice. It was a great experience. We loved Bruges and would use our guide, Benedict, again.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that everything went smoothly with your transfer and that you enjoyed that way with your guide. It’s wonderful that you felt so well taken care of, and we’d be delighted to welcome you again on another tour in the future! The Tour Travel & More Team

Not a good experience

Daniel_B, Aug 2025
The operator hired a taxi to take us from port to Brugge. It was ok. The guide was subpair and didn’t have much knowledge about the city. Just where landmarks were. Very quiet and looking at the watch for it to be over sooner rather than later You are better off doing it by yourself and saving 700

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your message. In both cases of the transfer, it is a private vehicle. It is a taxi as you only use the vehicle to go and come back to the cruise port. The taxi vehicle is a private vehicle with a driver just for you for this one way transfer. We responded to all your questions Daniel, even the same morning of the tour to assist you with everything you needed. The guide Suzanne is a very well reviewed guide who speaks fluent Spanish as per your request and tried to give you all the information required but sometimes, if the guest is not as interested, she won't continue to bother with an explanation. In any case, we value your review and will take note to this and speak with your guide as well. Thank you and if you need anything else, you can contact us.

Great private family tour of Brugge.

Jennifer_P, Jul 2025
We had a great day with our guide Ann showing our family her home town of Beautiful Brugge. She was friendly and very knowledgeable I would highly recommend this tour we were a group of parents grandparents and two teenagers.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that everything went perfectly during your visit to brugge. It's wonderful to know that this tour met your expectations. We’d love to welcome you back on another memorable journey soon! Warm regards, The Tour Travel & More Team

A Lovely Walk Through Bruges

Angela_B, Jun 2025
Bruges was a beautiful city and well worth the visit. Bert G. was an Extraordinary guide! He is superbly knowledgeable on the history and stories on this medieval city. Highly recommend! Ask for Bert!.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that everything met your expectations. Bruges is such a fascinating site, and we're thrilled that the guide helped bring its history to life for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you for future adventures Warm regards, The Tour Travel & More Team

Worth some extra money.

Kim_D, Jul 2024
Suzann was very knowledgeable and helpful. She took us where we wanted to go and taught us some really fun things about Brugge. I love the private tour experience. They made sure we got back to the cruise ship on time.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for the kind words! The city’s parks and green spaces are beautifully maintained! We're extremely glad you could enjoy that way with Suzanne. Please let us know if you need anything else.We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again for the incredible review. The Tour Travel & More Team

Worse tour ever

Mary_T, May 2024
This tour was not worth it. We could've done this on our own for free. Worse guide ever. So boring. Tour not worth it for the price.

Scam for more money-Extortion scheme

Linda_C, Jan 2024
This excursion is a sham and is not at all what it is described to be. It is not a private excursion with a driver and guide-it is a 10 minute taxi ride to the city with a WALKING tour-not at all the description. This was booked for a handicapped person and the tour operator wanted an additional 500 Euros for the driver to stay with the tour, which was already paid for ($900) as part of the excursion. It was a scam to get more money and we did not get our tour with a driver and guide. Stay far away from this one!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello, This is review is completely unfair. I know that you are free to write whatever you want, but it is a. Completely unfair and harmful review to us. You need to read what is included in the tour before you book and then you cannot write a bad review if you don’t read the inclusions. YOU ARE UNFAIRLY HARMING OUR COMPANY. Please read the inclusions of the tour that you booked. This is copied directly from viator: What's included Private transfer from cruise port to Bruges Private official tour guide for 3 hours in Bruges Entrance to Church of Our Lady included Entrance to Holy Blood basilica Private transfer back from Bruges to cruise port Nowhere do we indicate that it is a disposal. Please read the inclusions of the tour that you booked. You have failed to read what it says on the tour that are two transfers back and forth and a private guide, Bruges is a city where it is all on foot. You have not read the product well, and have never been warned that there was someone handicapped until the day of the tour. You need to inform us if there is something special, we cannot guess that you had a handicap person on the tour. This is not a scam, you need to read what you booked. You booked two transfers and a private walking tour in Bruges. Please read the tour description. Thank you.

Venice of the North

Timothy_S, Sep 2023
We were picked up at the cruise terminal by a taxi who took us to a meeting point where our guide was waiting for us. The guide was friendly and informative. Brugge is a beautiful city filled with history, good food and Gothic architecture. The canals were stunning, even if crowded with tourists on boats.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you very much for your message. This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Best way to see Bruges

Jimlaud, Sep 2023
Dirk was excellent. Perfect guide and extremely informative. A great guide to a beautiful city. But having a minimum number of words by Viator is ridiculous

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are very happy you enjoyed the tour with Dirk! Thank you very much for your words. We will share your message with him and with our hole team. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Great Tour In Brugge

darouesty, May 2023
Loved touring this beautiful city with Greta who is very knowledgeable and had a lot of good worthwhile information to share about her beloved country. She even took us to a Belgium chocolatier where we were given samples a definite plus. Great tour !

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your words! This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Bruges

Rory_W, May 2022
Our guide, Bjorn, was extremely knowledgeable about Bruges. Loved all the information and history. Would highly recommend him to all.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you very much for your message. This is very important for us and for future travelers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour with us! This is the most important part of our job. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

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