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The 15 Best Bruges Tours & Canal Trips

156 tours  ·  from $3

The town is small, the coach crowd is not, and timing decides the day. These 15 cover the canal sailings, the belfry, the chocolate and the Flanders Fields runs that leave from here, each priced and honest about the queues.

Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Starting in the Markt and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

1.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Our pick

Spend 150 minutes seeing Bruges with a local guide, walking from the Markt to the Basilica, Fish Market, Gruuthusemuseum, Church of Our Lady, and Beguinage. A 40-minute canal cruise and Belgian chocolate tasting break up the walk. Guides speak English, French, German, and Dutch.

“Excellent. Fabian included everyone, had a lot of stories. Helpful hints for accessing what museums, places were available. Enjoyable canal ride”

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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Starting beside the Lake of Love
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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

2.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41

See Bruges with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish, walking from the Lake of Love through the Beguinage, Burg Square, and Markt. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, then add four Belgian beers if you book the English-language option. Guides such as Maria, JK, and Peter bring history and humor to the route.

“Lovely tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Boat tour was a great opportunity to explore this amazing city too!”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Belfort explains the city’s watchful tower
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Top rated

Walk Bruges for about 2 hours 15 minutes with an English-speaking guide from Markt to Burg Square. You’ll hear stories about medieval trade, French rule, swans, beer, beguines, Michelangelo, and Bruges’ political past. Guides including Louis, Victoria, Martin, Sander, and Wouter have been praised for clear storytelling and local tips. The tour is free-priced, with tips recommended.

“Essential introduction to Bruge. This is how you get the insider info for a perfect trip! Martin was a great guide!”

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings - The First Rooms: Cocoa Before Belgian Chocolate
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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

4.Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,379 reviews · from $16

At Choco-Story Brugge, follow an audio-guided route through chocolate’s Maya and Aztec origins, European rise, raw ingredients, and production methods. Interactive displays suit families, and the visit ends with a live praline demonstration and tastings. Allow about 1.5 hours at Wijnzakstraat 2.

“What a lovely museum. Really fascinating learning about the history of chocolate.”

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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch - From Bruges to the rebuilt streets of Ypres
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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

5.Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,257 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Travel from Bruges to Flanders Fields in an air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Philippe and Lucas. Visit Ypres, Hill 60, Passchendaele, Polygon Wood, trenches, cemeteries, and the Menin Gate. Lunch is included, and you can request the Last Post Ceremony with a return to Bruges for an extra €35 per person.

“Well enjoyed day with informative and engaging guide. Coach comfortable, lunch enjoyed and saw several sites. Menin gate Last Post option well organized. We will not forget.”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour - Starting at Market Square
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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

6.Guided Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Ride through Bruges in a private rickshaw with a local guide such as Pieter, David, or Davide. You’ll see Market Square, major landmarks, quieter streets, and photo stops while hearing local stories. Choose a one or two-hour route, with English, Dutch, or French commentary, for up to three people.

“A enjoyable and easy way to learn the layout of the city and receive additional information about the 'quirks' of Bruges”

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Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges - Arriving at Bargeplein and reaching the old center
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Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges

7.Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,143 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Travel between your Zeebrugge cruise ship and Bruges by clean, comfortable shuttle. Buses leave about every 30 minutes, drop you at Interparking Bargeplein near Minnewater Park, and return in time for your ship. The service is unguided, with an optional guide available only through the excursion package.

“Great service. Bus was outside terminal. Times of departure were clear together with pick up and drop off. Great value for money.”

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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - Starting with Belgian beer
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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

8.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, Brecht, or Koen guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, beer waffle batter, cooking, and toppings. You work in pairs, can choose non-alcoholic or gluten-free batter, and eat as many fresh waffles as you make. Private groups are available.

“Fantastic experience in Bruges! The host was warm and welcoming, sharing great stories about the history behind the three beers we tasted. The waffle-making was just as fun – clear instructions, plenty of toppings, and you get to eat everything you make. I had three big waffles and my partner had four, all fresh and delicious. A perfect mix of local flavour, hands-on fun, and friendly hospitality. Definitely worth it!”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - Jan van Eyckplein and the lost harbor
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

9.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk Bruges after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Louis, Patrick, or Hilde. You’ll hear local legends, trade stories, and darker tales while visiting Jan van Eyckplein, the Golden Hand Canal, Adornes Domain, and the windmills. The walk ends at Bauhaus with a buy-one, get-one-free beer offer.

“Hein was a fabulous tour guide providing a walking tour filled with history. We were able to see so many parts of the city and got away from all the tourists. This tour is the perfect compliment to the boat tours as there isn’t overlap. You have such a great understanding of Brugge by taking both tours.”

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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips - Seeing Bruges as a trading city
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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $3

Start beneath Bruges’ Belfry with a local English-speaking storyteller and spend about two hours tracing the city’s medieval center. Expect the Markt, Burg Square, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, the old hospital, and Huidenvettersplein, plus practical tips on beer, chocolate, museums, and restaurants. Guides include Pascal, Nick, Arthur, Alasdair, and others.

“One of the best tours we had on our trip. The guide was very knowledgeable, and was delivering all that info in a such a easy to digest and funny manner that you didn't want for the tour to be over. Definitely recommend!”

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Guided boat trip and walk - The Basilica and Town Hall at Burg Square
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Guided boat trip and walk

11.Guided boat trip and walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Walk Bruges with a local guide such as Fabienne, Patrick, Bruno, Mark, or Ann, then rest aboard a 30-minute canal boat. You’ll see the Markt, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Beguinage, Beerwall, Gruuthuse area, and De Halve Maan Brewery. Expect an easy but fairly active route, local stories, and a small group capped at 15.

“Ann was delightful, knowledgeable, personable, and energetic. We (group of 10) thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Even through the rain - which she handled by doing her best to have us stand in covered places. Boat tour was really nice - and the rain stopped midway. Glad we all signed up for this! Great historical context to delightful city! She walked a little fast for a few of our group but we caught up!”

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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the Lake of Love
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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour

12.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking Bruges with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Lake of Love, Beguinage, canals, Burg Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Belfort. Guides such as Maria, JK, Peter, and Diego are praised for clear stories and humor. Bring comfortable shoes and your own headphones if radios are used.

“Nigma was a wonderful Guide. Thanks for this interesting Trip throuh the History of Brugges.”

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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges - Tempering chocolate, the first real test
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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

13.Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

At this 2.5-hour Bruges workshop, you work in pairs or small teams to temper chocolate, make praline shells and ganache, prepare mendiants, and finish a box of 35 or more chocolates. Instructors such as Sabina, Sara, Rose, Tina, and Son keep the class moving with practical help and chocolate stories. Children must be at least 12.

“Really fun and interactive experience. You get to experience how to make local Belgian chocolate with local ingredients. Sabine was wonderful and lively”

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Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket - Starting on the ground floor with the potato
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Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

14.Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 652 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Bruges’ Frietmuseum in the historic Saaihalle, the world’s only museum devoted to potato fries. Follow the potato from Peru to Belgium, learn how fries developed, use the audio guide in five languages, and finish in the medieval cellar. Entry costs $14, while fries, sauces, drinks, and other food cost extra.

“Interesting tour for families with children (3-12 years old). Together you can learn something and have a fun.”

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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop - What happens during the 150-minute class
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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

15.Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 620 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

At Grauwwerkersstraat 15 in central Bruges, you will temper chocolate, make praline shells and ganache, and decorate mendiants with dried fruit. English-speaking instructors such as Harry, Sabina, August, and Henri guide small workstations of two or three people. You take home at least 30 chocolates, plus the tricks to make them again.

“It was an amazing experience. I made 1 box full of chocolate and learned so many things about chocolate!! My workshop supervisor was Harry and he is brilliant!! I really enjoyed it!”

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