Brussels to Bruges: Private & Personalized Day Trip with a Local

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Brussels, Belgium

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on a day trip to charming Bruges, and don’t worry about logistics: this private tour makes exploring simple. Travel by train from Brussels to Bruges at a time that works best for your schedule (tickets are included in the tour cost), and meet your guide upon arrival. You’ll explore the city’s picture-perfect, UNESCO-listed center, will admire its medieval architecture, can enjoy samples at its esteemed chocolate shops, and more: this personalized tour is based around your interests.

Discover Bruges’ highlights all in one day on this accessible tour
A private tour gives you the flexibility to plan your own itinerary
Round-trip train transit from Brussels is included in the tour cost
Admire canals and medieval architecture, visit chocolate shops, and more

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Train ticket from Brussels to Bruges and back
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a walking tour. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. This is a private walking experience. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

Meeting point

Starbucks
Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bruges (Pass By)

Saint John’s Hospital (Pass By)

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde (Pass By)

Olivier's Chocolate Shop & Bar (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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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Featured review

Lynn_M

This was an amazing place with such a great tour guide. She was so accommodating and flexible for our needs. She let us have some free time while also educating us and showing us around the town. We highly recommend the tour.

Reviews

4.8

based on 16 reviews

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Sharilyn_T, Oct 2025

There's lots of walking. Wonderful tour guide. See it in the morning before the crowds-great photography opportunity without people in your shots.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Visiting in the morning truly does make for the best photo opportunities. We’re glad you took advantage of that! Thanks for choosing City Unscripted, and here's to more great adventures!

This was an amazing place...

Lynn_M, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time and that your guide was accommodating and flexible to your needs. It’s great to know she balanced free time with insightful education and a thorough tour of the town.

Overview of Brussels history and current events.

Randi_N, Apr 2025

We appreciated Andrea altering our trip for us when our plane arrived a day and several hours late. He showed us all the most liked places!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad Andrea was able to adapt the itinerary so smoothly despite your delayed arrival. It’s fantastic to hear he still managed to show you all the must-see spots—he truly knows how to make every moment count! We can't wait to provide you with your next best experience!

What a wonderful route! Bruges amazed us with its originality and its history.

Andrey_B, Nov 2024

Our Guide, Andrea! Absolutely amazing person! With deep knowledge of the subject and history in general! Andrea has a keen understanding of politics and a brilliant command of the history of Belgium and the whole of Europe.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

We're thrilled to hear that Andrea's deep knowledge and insight into Belgium and European history made your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Andrea!

Great time. Money well spent.

Mark_D, Aug 2024

Our family of five had a wonderful time with Andrea. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared some very fastening history that greatly enriched our trip. He was an excellent guide and I highly recommend taking his tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

I'm thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed your time with Andrea and that your experience was so exciting! Thank you for sharing your personal recommendations with other travelers and for the positive review—it means a great deal to us!

We ❤️ Sebastian!

Angela_L, Jul 2024

We loved our tour with Sebastian! He was very accommodating and really honed in on the sites were interested in seeing. He has a vast knowledge of both Brussels and Bruges as well as the surrounding regions. Sebastian was a joy to hang out with and we felt like we could have talked for hours.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

We're delighted you enjoyed your tour with Sebastian. It's wonderful to hear he was accommodating and knowledgeable, making your experience memorable. We're glad you had such a great time!

Bruges is a gem!

Bonthelake, Sep 2019

We decided to go the private guide route for a tour of Bruges. Granted it was more expensive than a group tour, but we’ll worth the extra. Our guide, Ricardo, sent a questionnaire in order to find out our interests and must see places and things. He designed the tour specifically to our answers to his inquiry. He didn’t rush us at all and gave us all we could see and do in the 10 hours spent with him.

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